The WORST episodes of Bo' Selecta!

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

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: 12/22/2025Network: Channel 4Status: Ended
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#1 - Pete Docherty's Addiction

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/17/2006

Krishnan Guru-Murphy reports on Pete Docherty's latest addiction - peas. Plus The Bear finally gets a gig, presenting a chat show.

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#2 - Avid and the... Movie Star

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/2006

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.

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#3 - Chris Martin's Donuts

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/3/2006

Avid catches Sacha kissing Ralph, whilst she's seeing Steve Guttenberg. Chris Martin has fun shopping for donuts.

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#4 - The Bear and the Supermodel

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/27/2006

The Bear meets Victoria Silvstedt, and Sacha starts having an affair with Ralph the wolf-boy.

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#5 - Avid Hangs Out With... Justin Timberlake

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/20/2006

Avid meets Justin Timberlake, while wolf-boy Ralph talks to Carlito about what it would be like to be with a woman like Sacha.

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#6 - Avid in the U.S.A.

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/13/2006

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.

Episode 5
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#7 - Episode 5

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/16/2004

Chat-show Avid interviews Sean Pertwee, the Bear goes camping with Lisa Stansfield. There's lovely music when Nadine finishes things off by singing No Limits.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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6.67
3 votes

#8 - The Good, The Bear & The Ugly

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/8/2005

The Bear realises that he may have finally found his new home.

Avid Oozes Over... The Hollyoaks Babes
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#9 - 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
Avid Stalks... Michael
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#10 - 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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#11 - Meet The Bearents

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/29/2005

The Bear meets his real biological parents.

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Episode 4
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7.00
2 votes

#12 - Episode 4

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/9/2004

Avid Merrion harrasses June Sarpong, plus more backstage antics from the Bear, on This Morning. Craig David is having some trouble with his PR manager.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 3
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7.00
2 votes

#13 - Episode 3

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/2/2004

Celebrity stalker Avid Merrion plays chat-show host to Patsy Kensit and Jack Osbourne. But there's trouble backstage with the Bear, and with agent to the stars, Keith Lemon, who looks remarkably familiar.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 2
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7.00
2 votes

#14 - Episode 2

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/2004

Michael Jackson instigates a prison-roof protest in 'Doin' Porridge', and Mel B irritates Patsy in the bathroom. Meanwhile, Avid catches up with Peter Andre on the set of his new talk show.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 3
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7.00
3 votes

#15 - Episode 3

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/20/2003

Avid gets arrested for stalking Vanessa Feltz, and Kerry McFadden joins the Bear in his house on Hamster Heath to talk family. Tranny and Suzannah discuss the latest fashion trends, and Kelly tells us about her fashionable new trainers - oh, she's pals with Pink and Avril by the way. Anouska from Big Brother chats to Davina about her time in Oz.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Craig David's Homecoming
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#16 - 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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Michael Jackson's Family Tree
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8 votes

#17 - 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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Episode 8
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7.50
2 votes

#18 - Episode 8

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/25/2003

To avoid confusion, be prepared to see two Craig Davids, and another Craig (from Big Brother), and another David (from Fame Academy). Richard explains how Judy's best assets first burst into his life. Judy keeps quiet because she'll only make a fool of herself.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 7
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7.50
2 votes

#19 - Episode 7

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/18/2003

Mel B gives a guided tour of her swanky crib, and Michael Jackass scatters Barry White's ashes, which looks like it may take a while. The Bear visits presenters Davina and Dermot in the Big Brother studio, and Chris Moyles has the dubious honour of meeting a big fan, Avid Merrion.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 6
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7.50
2 votes

#20 - Episode 6

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/11/2003

Vernon Kay joins the Bear in his treehouse, and some fool has let Avid behind the scenes at Party in the Park. When Avid challenges Meat Loaf to vocal showdown, he gets more than he bargained for - climaxing in an operatic bidding-war for Kylie's underwear.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 5
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7.50
2 votes

#21 - Episode 5

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/4/2003

The Bear makes chat with Edith Bowman on Hamster Heath. Back in the centre of town, Avid eagerly attends the movie premiere of Charlie's Angels. This show also features Take That's Mark Owen and actor Sean Pertwee.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 4
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7.50
2 votes

#22 - Episode 4

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/27/2003

Competition winner Avid gets to meet his heroes Westlife. And then he gets to meet Keane. Meanwhile, Trisha is out and about, helping a motorist in distress to feel 'a lickle bit betta'.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Episode 2
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7.50
4 votes

#23 - Episode 2

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/13/2003

David Beckham talks Disney, and Craig David meets Michael Jackass and Martin Bashir in a hotel hallway. The punters at a market are treated to a live look at the Ricky Gervais disco dance, and the viewers of GMTV are treated to Lorraine's meeting with Dale Winton. Celebrity enthusiast Avid Merrion corners Myleene Klass at the FHM awards, and finds Russian pop girls Tatu at HMV.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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Avid Surprises... Penny
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#24 - 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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Episode 1
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7.67
6 votes

#25 - Episode 1

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/6/2003

Jordan goes off on one about how Mel B went off on one about Girls Aloud saying they were the new Spice Girls. Craig David gets excited by his shiny new tour bus, Ant and Dec are given a mystery task and Avid meets Rod Stewart at celebrity soccer.

Directors: Ben Palmer
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