The BEST episodes of Bo' Selecta! season 1

Every episode of Bo' Selecta! season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Bo' Selecta! season 1!

Written and created by Leigh Francis, the programme involves lampooning celebrity culture, featuring Francis himself in a series of surreal, often crude, celebrity imitations using rubber masks. Notable personalities spoofed in the series included Michael Jackson, Melanie Brown, David Blaine, Kelly Osbourne, Elton John and Craig David

Last Updated: 10/4/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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Avid Surprises... Penny
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7.73
11 votes

#1 - Avid Surprises... Penny

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/13/2002

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.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Avid Loves... Davina
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7.67
18 votes

#2 - Avid Loves... Davina

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/6/2002

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.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Michael Jackson's Family Tree
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7.00
8 votes

#3 - Michael Jackson's Family Tree

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/27/2002

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.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Craig David's Homecoming
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7.00
6 votes

#4 - Craig David's Homecoming

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/11/2002

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.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Avid Stalks... Michael
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6.86
7 votes

#5 - Avid Stalks... Michael

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/20/2002

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.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Avid Oozes Over... The Hollyoaks Babes
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6.86
7 votes

#6 - Avid Oozes Over... The Hollyoaks Babes

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/4/2002

Destiny's Child go to a beauty salon in Bradford on their day off, where Beyoncé angrily criticises her band mates. Michael Jackson dives with a chain around him, and has oranges hit at him by Bubbles. The Bear interviews Sarah Cawood. Avid meets Ethan Hawke at a book signing at HMV and sneaks into the British Soap Awards, where he meets several cast members, kissing a few of them. Craig David is expecting to film a music video, but it is cancelled.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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