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Bo' Selecta!

  • TV Series
  • 2002–2004
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.7K
YOUR RATING
Leigh Francis in Bo' Selecta! (2002)
Sketch ComedyComedy

Comedy involving celebrity stalker Avid Merrion, and a whole host of "celebrities".Comedy involving celebrity stalker Avid Merrion, and a whole host of "celebrities".Comedy involving celebrity stalker Avid Merrion, and a whole host of "celebrities".

  • Stars
    • Leigh Francis
    • Craig Phillips
    • Karen Hayley
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    1.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Leigh Francis
      • Craig Phillips
      • Karen Hayley
    • 18User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 nominations total

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    Leigh Francis
    Leigh Francis
    • Various Characters…
    • 2002–2004
    Craig Phillips
    • Craig Phillips
    • 2002–2004
    Karen Hayley
    • Charlotte
    • 2004
    Patsy Kensit
    Patsy Kensit
    • Self - Patsy Kensit
    • 2004
    Caroline Flack
    Caroline Flack
    • Bubbles
    • 2002–2004
    Brian Cox
    • Brian
    • 2004
    Nadine
    • Singer
    • 2004
    Ozzy Rezat
    • 2004
    Davina McCall
    Davina McCall
    • Self
    • 2002–2004
    Michelle Heaton
    • Self
    • 2002–2004
    Kelli Young
    • Self
    • 2002–2004
    Jessica Taylor
    • Self
    • 2002–2004
    Suranne Jones
    Suranne Jones
    • Self
    • 2002–2004
    Jenni Falconer
    Jenni Falconer
    • Self
    • 2002–2003
    Tony Lundon
    Tony Lundon
    • Self
    • 2002–2003
    Kevin Simm
    • Self
    • 2002–2003
    Dermot O'Leary
    Dermot O'Leary
    • Self
    • 2003–2004
    Jonathan Ross
    Jonathan Ross
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    • 2003–2004
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    • Trivia
      In Series 3, Steve Webster, head of visual effects, had to design five bears. An new bear for Leigh to wear, a stuffed one and three robotic ones, one which the head moved, one which the arms moved and one which both arms and legs moved.
    • Goofs
      In the Michael Jackass episode where Michael Jackson is "Moonwalking", the camera crew is reflected in some shop windows as the pass.
    • Quotes
      • Avid Merrion: Hello to you. My name is Avid Merrion. I am number one celabrity superfan here in the world. This is my programme, I hope you like it, it is warm.
    • Alternate versions
      The DVD includes several deleted scenes, including:
      • A spoof of Tourette's Syndrome documentary "The Boy Can't Help It" featuring "Gareth Gates".
      • Additional "David Blaine" tricks.
      • A "Michael Jackass" sketch featuring Jade Goody.
    • Connections
      Featured in Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches (2005)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 6, 2002 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Channel 4 (United Kingdom)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bo' Selecta! Vol. 3
    • Filming locations
      • Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Bellyache Productions
      • Channel 4 Television Corporation
      • TalkBack Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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