Bo' Selecta! 2002
What is Bo' Selecta!?
"Bo' Selecta!" is a British sketch show created by Leigh Francis. The series is known for its humorous take on popular culture.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 35
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 6, 2002
- Last aired
- Dec 18, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- Channel 4
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 35 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
"Bo' Selecta!" is a British sketch show created by Leigh Francis. The series is known for its humorous take on popular culture. It features surreal and abstract comedy, often incorporating toilet humour.
Should you watch it?
“A chaotic sketch series that skewers celebrity culture with surreal, toilet‑humor twists.”
- Sharp parody of pop culture
- Leigh Francis’s outrageous character work
- Bold surreal humor
- Relies heavily on crude toilet jokes
- May alienate viewers who dislike absurdist comedy
Watch it if you enjoy off‑beat satire that pushes the boundaries of absurd comedy.
The show features surreal, abstract toilet humor and may not be suitable for sensitive viewers.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
- E1 Avid Loves... Davina Sep 6, 2002
- E2 Avid Surprises... Penny Sep 13, 2002
- E3 Avid Stalks... Michael Sep 20, 2002
- E4 Michael Jackson's Family Tree Sep 27, 2002
- E5 Avid Oozes Over... The Hollyoaks Babes Oct 4, 2002
- E6 Craig David's Homecoming Oct 11, 2002
- E7 Proper Bo' Selecta - Part One Feb 28, 2003
- E8 Proper Bo' Selecta - Part Two Mar 7, 2003
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Avid's Back... Back Again Jun 6, 2003
- E2 Avid Makes Love to... t.A.T.u. Jun 13, 2003
- E3 Avid Dreams of... Mis-Teeq Jun 20, 2003
- E4 Avid Meets... Westlife Jun 27, 2003
- E5 Avid Goes to the... Movies Jul 4, 2003
- E6 Avid vs..... Meatloaf Jul 11, 2003
- E7 Avid on the... Radio Jul 18, 2003
- E8 Craig David's Doppelganger Jul 25, 2003
- E9 Proper Crimbo Nov 21, 2003
- E10 Ho Ho Ho Selecta! Dec 23, 2003
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Avid and the... Spice Girl Jun 18, 2004
- E2 Avid and the... Australian Jun 25, 2004
- E3 Avid Learns How to... Be Cool Jul 2, 2004
- E4 Avid Falls in Love with... Nadine Jul 9, 2004
- E5 Avid Becomes Obsessive with... Nadine Jul 16, 2004
- E6 Avid and the... Coronation Street Threesome Jul 23, 2004
- E7 Avid and the Trouble with... The Osbournes Jul 30, 2004
- E8 That One With Lots of Guests Aug 6, 2004
- E9 The Bear Takes Over Aug 13, 2004
- E10 A Bear's Christmas Tail Dec 28, 2004
Season 4 · 7 episodes
- E1 Avid in the U.S.A. Oct 13, 2006
- E2 Avid Hangs Out With... Justin Timberlake Oct 20, 2006
- E3 The Bear and the Supermodel Oct 27, 2006
- E4 Chris Martin's Donuts Nov 3, 2006
- E5 Avid and the... Movie Star Nov 10, 2006
- E6 Pete Docherty's Addiction Nov 17, 2006
- E7 The Bear's Proper Chrimbo! Dec 18, 2009
Frequently asked questions
What type of show is Bo' Selecta!?
It is a British sketch comedy series.
Who created and stars in Bo' Selecta!?
Leigh Francis wrote and performed the series.
What does the show lampoon?
It lampoons popular culture.
What comedic style does Bo' Selecta! use?
It is known for surreal, abstract toilet humour.
When did Bo' Selecta! first air?
The series premiered in 2002.