Bo' Selecta! is a British sketch show written and performed by Leigh Francis, which lampoons popular culture and is known for its often surreal, abstract toilet humour.
Best Episodes of Bo' Selecta!
Pete Docherty's Addiction
S4 Ep6
8.0
17th Nov 2006
Krishnan Guru-Murphy reports on Pete Docherty's latest addiction - peas. Plus The Bear finally gets a gig, presenting a chat show.
Avid and the... Movie Star
S4 Ep5
8.0
10th Nov 2006
Carlito tries to tell Ralph that wolf boys can't have relationships with humans after he becomes upset over losing Sacha. Avid and Sacha meet Dean Cain.
The Bear and the Supermodel
S4 Ep3
8.0
27th Oct 2006
The Bear meets Victoria Silvstedt, and Sacha starts having an affair with Ralph the wolf-boy.
Avid Hangs Out With... Justin Timberlake
S4 Ep2
8.0
20th Oct 2006
Avid meets Justin Timberlake, while wolf-boy Ralph talks to Carlito about what it would be like to be with a woman like Sacha.
The Bear Takes Over
S3 Ep9
8.0
13th Aug 2004
The Bear takes over as host, and starts a band with James Bourne and Charlie Simpson from Busted; Craig David "Checks It Out" with Derek Acorah, searching for ghosts in a haunted mansion; Kat Slater has an argument in the garage in Eastendings; while Patsy Kensit gets drunk and thinks she has feelings for Mel B in The Odd Couple.
That One With Lots of Guests
S3 Ep8
8.0
6th Aug 2004
Avid interviews a number of celebrity guests, including Myleene Klass, Vernon Kay, Dermot O'Leary and Craig Phillips.
Avid and the Trouble with... The Osbournes
S3 Ep7
8.0
30th Jul 2004
Avid interviews to Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne about their daughter, Kelly; in Eastendings, Kat Slater has a run in with Sonia's Dad, and the show then experiences technical difficulties caused by The Bear; Craig David throws a party for his single "Soda Pop"; it's Psychotherapy Day for Michael Jackson in Doin' Porridge; and in The Odd Couple, Patsy Kensit and Mel B exercise to a work out video.
Avid and the... Coronation Street Threesome
S3 Ep6
8.0
23rd Jul 2004
In Doin' Porridge, Michael Jackson has some recreation time in the prison yard; The Bear and Jonathan Ross rehearse for "Bear: The Movie"; Avid meets Suranne Jones and Samia Ghadie on the set of Coronation Street; Craig David edits his new video for "Soda Pop" in the new segment of his video diary, and Mel B looks after Patsy Kensit when she is ill in The Odd Couple.
Avid and the... Spice Girl
S3 Ep1
7.8
18th Jun 2004
Avid gives a tour of his new chat show set and the people who work there, and he also interviews Emma Bunton; Paul McKenna is interviewed by The Bear; Mel B and Patsy Kensit share a house in a spoof of The Odd Couple, and Craig David starts filming his new video diary.
Worst Episodes of Bo' Selecta!
Proper Bo' Selecta - Part One
S1 Ep7
3.0
28th Feb 2003
Highlights from the first series, as well as new footage and sketches, including Martin Bashir interviewing Michael Jackson.
Proper Bo' Selecta - Part Two
S1 Ep8
3.0
7th Mar 2003
More highlights, new footage and sketches from the first series.
Avid Becomes Obsessive with... Nadine
S3 Ep5
6.0
16th Jul 2004
Avid interviews Sean Pertwee on his talk show set; The Bear goes camping with Lisa Stansfield in The Bear's Showbiz Tail, and Nadine returns to the studio to perform "No Limit".
Avid in the U.S.A.
S4 Ep1
6.7
13th Oct 2006
Avid and his wife Sacha talk about their move to L.A., and the celebrities who stay at their new hotel. Meanwhile, in the Michael Jackson Show, Michael pimps a bride.
Avid Stalks... Michael
S1 Ep3
6.9
20th Sep 2002
John Lennon comes back to life and visits his widow Yoko Ono. The Bear interviews Terri Dwyer. Michael Jackson goes ice skating naked with chickens instead of skates. Avid meets Michael Ball in HMV to get his autograph and invites Vanessa Feltz to his flat for his mother's birthday party. Craig David visits the Hawk Conservancy Trust.
Michael Jackson introduces Janet Jackson for the first time; he tells The Osbournes to tone down their swearing. The Bear interviews Christine Hamilton. Avid's odd neighbour Ozzey discovers that he is keeping Craig Phillips hostage. Avid tries to meet Geri Halliwell at a book signing but is ejected but security guards. Craig David wants to break America, but mistakenly flies to Majorca instead. Avid meets Keith Duffy in a pub. David Blaine performs a trick in the street. Will Young is interviewed by a computer for Celebrity Test.
Craig David's Homecoming
S1 Ep6
7.0
11th Oct 2002
David Blaine tries to stay in a suspended ice block for a week; while Craig David comes home to Leeds and introduces his friends and family.
Avid Dreams of... Mis-Teeq
S2 Ep3
7.0
20th Jun 2003
Avid is arrested for stalking Vanessa Feltz; Craig David goes on a promotional tour for his new single; David Beckham learns how to ride a bike; Michael Jackson tries out some new international cuisine; The Bear interviews Kerry Katona; Ant & Dec find out what their latest task on Saturday Night Takeaway is; and Avid has dreams of meeting Mis-Teeq.
Bo' Selecta! Episode Guide
Avid Loves... Davina
S1 Ep1
7.6
6th Sep 2002
Avid Merrion gives a tour around his studio flat, where his dead mother, Angelika, is in a wardrobe and Craig Phillips is chained up in a cupboard. Michael Jackson introduces his family. The Bear interviews Liberty X in his treehouse on Hampstead Heath. Mel B advertises her new book. Craig David provides an insight into 7 days of his life. David Blaine performs street magic for some lucky shoppers. Avid harasses Jade Goody in the street, then interviews Davina McCall.
Avid Surprises... Penny
S1 Ep2
7.6
13th Sep 2002
Britney Spears tells us what she does on her day off. Enrique Iglesias berates Gareth Gates for his drunken behaviour. The Bear interviews Tess Daly. Michael Jackson and his assistant Bubbles (Caroline Flack) compete in blind boxing. Elton John learns to use the internet. Craig David takes on the world of medieval jousting. David Blaine helps a woman overcome her fear of chickens. Avid surprises Penny Smith in her dressing room on the set of GMTV.
Avid Stalks... Michael
S1 Ep3
6.9
20th Sep 2002
John Lennon comes back to life and visits his widow Yoko Ono. The Bear interviews Terri Dwyer. Michael Jackson goes ice skating naked with chickens instead of skates. Avid meets Michael Ball in HMV to get his autograph and invites Vanessa Feltz to his flat for his mother's birthday party. Craig David visits the Hawk Conservancy Trust.
Michael Jackson's Family Tree
S1 Ep4
7.0
27th Sep 2002
Michael Jackson introduces Janet Jackson for the first time; he tells The Osbournes to tone down their swearing. The Bear interviews Christine Hamilton. Avid's odd neighbour Ozzey discovers that he is keeping Craig Phillips hostage. Avid tries to meet Geri Halliwell at a book signing but is ejected but security guards. Craig David wants to break America, but mistakenly flies to Majorca instead. Avid meets Keith Duffy in a pub. David Blaine performs a trick in the street. Will Young is interviewed by a computer for Celebrity Test.
