List of Bo' Selecta! episodes

The following is a comprehensive list of the episodes from Channel 4 impressions series Bo' Selecta!.

Series 1 (2002)

#	Title	Guests	Original air date	Prod #
1	"The Pilot Episode"	Davina McCall	Unaired
Avid Merrion introduces himself, and shows the viewer around his flat Avid encounters Davina McCall for the first time, and sets about tracking her down
2	"Episode 1"	Liberty X, Jade Goody, Davina McCall	6 September 2002
Avid Merrion welcomes you to his home, and gives you a tour of his flat Michael Jackson introduces himself and his family in "The Jacksons" Enrique's mole gives all the latest news in "The week in whole by Enrique's mole" Liberty X are interviewed by The Bear from his treehouse on Hampstead Heath Mel B advertises her new book Avid stalks Jade Goody for a while on the streets of London We see Craig David's 7 Days Avid then breaks in to interview Davina McCall David Blaine does some street magic Avid and Davina end the show together singing "It Had To Be You"
3	"Episode 2"	Tess Daly, Penny Smith, Kylie Minogue	13 September 2002
We join Britney Spears on her day off Enrique's mole talks about Gareth Gates drunken behaviour and the 2000th episode of Top of the Pops The Bear interviews Tess Daly Michael Jackson takes part in blind boxing Avid shows us his newest picture of himself auditioning for Popstars: The Rivals Elton John tells us why he likes using the internet Craig David tries conquering the world of medieval jousting in the same way he's conquered R'n'B Avid surprises Penny Smith at the GMTV studios David Blaine helps a woman overcome her fear of Chickens Geri Halliwell does a celebrity test Michael Jackson plays a game of cricket bat in the nuts Da Craig has some problems when allowed to share a bed with Avid for the night, which interrupts Avid's dream of his life with Kylie Minogue
4	"Episode 3"	Terri Dwyer, Kate Thornton, Michael Ball, Vanessa Feltz	20 September 2002
John Lennon comes back to life to visit his dead wife Michael Jackson does some chicken-ice-skating Avid goes to get Michael Ball's autograph
5	"Episode 4"	Keith Duffy, Christine Hamilton	27 September 2002
Michael Jackson introduces us to his sister Janet and tells off the Osbournes for swearing Avid's neighbour Ozzey meets Avid's houseguest Craig
6	"Episode 5"	Sarah Cawood, Suranne Jones, Sally Lindsay, Alex Ferns	4 October 2002
Sarah Cawood joins the bear the on the sofa, to talk about Top of the Pops Destiny's Child take the day off and visit a beauty salon in Bradford Beyonce slags off the other members while Kelly keeps repeating the word – "Question" Avid goes to the Soap Awards and meets some of the Hollyoaks stars
7	"Episode 6"	Kate Thornton, Barbara Windsor, Mariella Frostrup	11 October 2002
David Blaine tries to stay in a ice-block for a week Craig David goes home to Leeds, to introduce us to his friends and family
8	"Proper Bo' Selecta! I"	Various	28 February 2003
Higlights of the first series including clips of Michael Jackson, Mel B and David Blaine New scenes including Michael Jackson being interviewed by Martin Bashir
9	"Proper Bo' Selecta! II"	Various	7 March 2003
The second special episode which includes clips from the first season Some new footage and sketches.

Series 2 (2003)

#	Title	Guets	Original air date	Prod #
1	"Episode 1"	Mark Charnock, Rod Stewart, Richard & Judy	6 June 2003
Jade Goody gives birth to a baby with her mum by her side Craig David begins his sold out tour, gets excited at seeing his name up in lights and shows off his tour bus Jordan tells us about Mel B's anger at Girls Aloud saying they are the new Spice Girls Ozzy Osbourne tells Sharon that she looked terrible in the 80's Michael Jackson asks P Diddy to help him on his new record Ant & Dec find out what their mystery task is Marlon Dingle shows us his crib David & Victoria Beckham talk to the American press Avid goes to the celebrity football game and meets Rod Stewart Kelly goes shopping in the local mall and talks about Christina Aguilera Davina reveals Justine has been evicted from the big brother house Richard & Judy also talk about Big Brother Gareth Gates is speechless when Justin Hawkins introduces his Monkey puppet
2	"Episode 2"	Craig Phillips, Jennifer Ellison, Lorraine Kelly, Myleene Klass, T.A.T.u	13 June 2003
David Beckham talks to the English Press about joining the Disney club Avid updates his internet diary, and teases Craig Phillips with the key Craig David continues with his tour, and meets Michael Jackson and Martin Bashir in his hotel hallway Jordan tells us about One True Voice splitting up, Gareth Gates' new hair style, and Kelly Osbourne's new song Jennifer Ellison joins the Bear in his home on Hampstead Heath Ricky Gervais does his unique dance to a shopping market audience Dale Winton joins Lorraine Kelly on GMTV Michael Jackson tells the audience how he met Catherine Avid speaks to Myleene Klass at the FHM Awards Mel B takes a holiday in Spain David Blaine shows the public another trick Davina reveals that Sissy has been evicted from the big brother house Jonathan Ross, Christina Aguilera and Elton John, all comment on the departure of the housemate Avid visits the lesbian duo, t.A.T.u., at HMV, and later ends the show with their video
3	"Episode 3"	Sara Cox, Vanessa Feltz, Lorraine Kelly, Vernon Kay, June Sarpong, Kerry Katona, Mis-Teeq	20 June 2003
Davina reveals that Jon & Fedrico have been evicted from the big brother house Avid gets arrested for stalking Vanessa Feltz Craig David goes on Sara Cox's radio show, GMTV and T4 Jordan tells us about the Osbournes getting new neighbours David Beckham learns how to cycle Michael Jackson tries some new cuisine Kerry Katona joins the Bear in his house on Hampstead Heath, to talk about her husband and children Trinny and Susannah tell us about the latest fashion Ozzey bails out Avid wearing a superhero outfit, Ant & Dec see what their mystery task this week is Christina Aguilera shows us her crib and introduces us to some of her clients Avid dreams about Mis-Teeq, and they perform in the GMTV studio Michael Jackson and Martin Bashir play paintball Kelly Osbourne tells us about her new trainers, and how she made friends with Pink and Avril Anoska from Big Brother joins Davina to talk about her time in Australia
4	"Episode 4"	Westlife, Keane	27 June 2003
Competition winner Avid gets to meet his heroes, Westlife Avid then gets to meet another of his favourite bands, Keane Trisha is out and about, helping a motorist in distress to feel 'a lickle bit betta'
5	"Episode 5"	Edith Bowman, Mark Owen, Sean Pertwee	4 July 2003
The Bear makes chat with Edith Bowman on Hampstead Heath Avid eagerly attends the movie premiere of Charlie's Angels
6	"Episode 6"	Vernon Kay, Meat Loaf	11 July 2003
Vernon Kay joins the Bear in his treehouse Some fool lets Avid behind the scenes at Party in the Park Avid challenges Meat Loaf to vocal showdown, he gets more than he bargained for An operatic bidding-war for Kylie's underwear
7	"Episode 7"	Chris Moyles, Davina McCall, Dermot O'Leary	18 July 2003
Mel B gives a guided tour of her swanky crib Michael Jackson 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 Chris Moyles has the dubious honour of meeting a big fan, Avid Merrion
8	"Episode 8"		25 July 2003
Be prepared to see two Craig David's, 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
9	"Proper Crimbo"		21 November 2003
Avid takes us behind the scenes for the video shoot of his Christmas single, "Proper Crimbo" Premiere of the complete full-length video with the announcement of the release date of December 15, 2003
10	"Ho Ho Ho Selecta"		23 December 2003
Craig David visits Santa Michael Jackson and Mel B take up carol singing Elton John provides the Queen's Speech A seasonal gathering of genuine celebrity guests join in the fun

Series 3 (2004)

Series Three was broadcast between 18 June 2004 and 21 December 2004, with a total of ten episodes, including a Christmas-themed broadcast. "Avid Merrion's Christmas Premiere" featured Avid showing viewers behind the scenes at the recording of his second Christmas single I Got You Babe, with guest appearances from Davina McCall and Patsy Kensit, with the episode ending with a worldwide premiere of the video. DVD Extras for the series include Commentary, Bo'Hind The Scenes Documentary, Photo Gallery, Deleted Scenes, Blooper Reel, Trailers, and The Best Bits of four characters – Sting, Nadine, Ozzy & Big Brother.

1. Episode 1 (18 June 2004)
2. Episode 2 (25 June 2004)
3. Episode 3 (2 July 2004)
4. Episode 4 (9 July 2004)
5. Episode 5 (16 July 2004)
6. Episode 6 (23 July 2004)
7. Episode 7 (30 July 2004)
8. Episode 8 (6 August 2004)
9. Episode 9 (13 August 2004)
10. Avid Merrion's Christmas Premiere (16 November 2004)

Series 4: A Bear's Tail (2004–05)

Series Four was broadcast between 21 December 2004 and 12 August 2005, with a total of seven episodes. The series was sub-titled "A Bear's Tail", and focused entirely on The Bear, showing the events following the decision to move out of his treehouse and find himself a family. The series also featured appearances from Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion and several rubber-mask impressions. The series was unsuccessful, so for the fifth series, the original format was re-introduced. DVD Extras for the series include a Music Video, Conceptual Art, Deleted Scenes, Trailer, Outtakes, Lemony Snippets, Movie Quiz, and a Bear-hind The Scenes documentary. A limited edition version of the DVD release came in furry bear packaging.

1. A Bear's Christmas Tail (21 December 2004)
2. The Good, The Bear & The Ugly (8 July 2005)
3. Adventures In Bearbysitting (15 July 2005)
4. The Son Of Bear-elzebub (22 July 2005)
5. Meet The Bearents (29 July 2005)
6. Blame It On The Bearboy (5 August 2005)
7. Two Weddings, A Bear & No Funeral (12 August 2005)

Series 5: Bo! in the USA (2005–06)

Series 5 was broadcast between 24 December 2005 and 17 November 2006, with a total of seven episodes. The series was subtitled "Bo! In The USA", and focused on Avid, and his wife Sacha, moving to America and running a hotel. It was the last series using the original format of the programme, despite being set in a different country and using some new characters. "Avid Merrion's Christmas Special" was a special Christmas-themed episode of the series, which begins the storyline, showing Avid and the rest of his celebrity friends leaving Britain for a new life in America. DVD Extras for the series include The Making of Bo! in the USA, Gag Reel, Bo! Interviews, 1984: The Lemon Years, a featurette featuring Keith Lemon, Trailers, Music Video, Commentary, and an Easter Egg.

1. Avid Merrion's Christmas Special (24 December 2005)
2. Episode 1 (13 October 2006)
3. Episode 2 (20 October 2006)
4. Episode 3 (27 October 2006)
5. Episode 4 (3 November 2006)
6. Episode 5 (10 November 2006)
7. Episode 6 (17 November 2006)

Specials (2009)

Two specials were broadcast on 24 September 2009 and 18 December 2009, respectively. The first was dedicated to the memory of Michael Jackson and featured appearances from all of the show's previous characters, plus two new never-before seen impressions. The second was a compilation episode featuring The Bear counting down his top twenty all-time favourite Christmas-related music videos. The episode features both of Merrion's Christmas-related videos – "Proper Crimbo" and "I Got You Babe". The first special was released on DVD, with extras including Commentary, Extended Scenes and Deleted Scenes, however, the second special was not.

1. Cha'mone Mo Fo Selecta (24 September 2009)
2. The Bear's Chrimbo Top 20 (18 December 2009)

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