Bo' Selecta!

Bo' Selecta! (2002-2006)

EndedScripted showComedy

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.

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Scheduleevery Friday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S04E07Episode 7Nov 17, 2006
S04E06Episode 6Nov 17, 2006
S04E05Episode 5Nov 3, 2006
S04E04Episode 4Oct 27, 2006
S04E03Episode 3Oct 20, 2006
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Bo' Selecta! premiere?

Bo' Selecta! premiered on September 14, 2002.

Who created Bo' Selecta!?

Bo' Selecta! was created by Leigh Francis.

What is the genre of Bo' Selecta!?

Bo' Selecta! is a comedy television show.

Who is the main character in Bo' Selecta!?

The main character in Bo' Selecta! is Avid Merrion, played by Leigh Francis.

What are some of the celebrity impersonations featured on Bo' Selecta!?

Some of the celebrity impersonations featured on Bo' Selecta! include Michael Jackson, Craig David, Mel B, and David Blaine.

Which channel originally aired Bo' Selecta!?

Bo' Selecta! originally aired on Channel 4.

How many seasons of Bo' Selecta! were there?

There were five seasons of Bo' Selecta!

Who are some of the recurring characters on Bo' Selecta!?

Some of the recurring characters on Bo' Selecta! include Bear, Keith Lemon, and The Krazy Frog.

What is the format of Bo' Selecta!?

Bo' Selecta! is a sketch comedy show.

What awards has Bo' Selecta! won?

Bo' Selecta! won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Entertainment Programme in 2003.

Who was the executive producer of Bo' Selecta!?

The executive producer of Bo' Selecta! was Ash Atalla.

Why was Bo' Selecta! controversial?

Bo' Selecta! was controversial for its use of blackface in some sketches.

What is the running time of each episode of Bo' Selecta!?

Each episode of Bo' Selecta! has a running time of approximately 30 minutes.

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