Leigh francis under the guise of avid merrion introduces us to a sketch show not quite like any other. Notable personalities spoofed in the series included michael jackson, melanie brown, david blaine, kelly osbourne, elton john and craig david. Meet transylvanias most avid fan, the celebrities he stalks and those he impersonates using nothing but insulting rubber masks and a. Proper crimbo was released at christmas 2003, peaking at no. Craig david visits santa, michael jackson and mel b take up carol singing, and elton john provides the queens speech. Proper crimbo is a christmas song from the comedy programme, bo selecta, in which leigh francis performs as craig david and michael. Penny lancaster was born on march 15, 1971 in chelmsford, essex, england. Date, title, artist, peak pos, woc, wks no 1, chart facts. The format changed slightly for series 2, which featured him still hosting a talk show, but with one difference.
Bo selecta series 2 complete dvd, 2003, 2disc set for. Avid reveals that he has recorded a single to compete in the christmas charts, entitled proper crimbo, and takes us behind the scenes of the music video, with stars including matthew wright, john leslie, bob geldof, dermot oleary, jade goody and sting. Tranny and suzannah discuss the latest fashion trends, and kelly tells us about her fashionable new trainers oh, shes pals with pink and avril by the way. February 28, 2003 special episode which includes clips from the first season, such as michael jackass, mel b and david blaine, and also some new scenes of which included michael jackass being interviewed by martin bashir. Various characters avid merrion craig david mel b michael jackson the bear jimmy carr kelly osbourne morrissey 26 episodes, 20022004. John lennons dead day offbo selecta series 1 youtube. But he is not a celebrity stalker, they live by themselves, whereas as avid lives with. Comedy involving celebrity stalker avid merrion, and a whole host. Click here and start watching the full episode in seconds. Season 1 episode 7 proper bo selecta part one highlights from the first series, as well as new footage and sketches, including martin bashir interviewing michael jackson. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Aided by a cuddly and somewhat excitable bear and a troupe of rubberfaced stars from craig. To criticise the show for the impressions not being very good is missing the point of course although mel b is strangely familiar.
The series premiered on fri sep 06, 2002 on channel 4 and episode 6 s05e06 last aired on fri nov 17, 2006. Also includes a seasonal gathering of genuine celebrity guests to join in the fun. In the show, leigh impersonates and parodies several famous celebrities with michael jackson, mel b and craig david using latex masks. November 21, 2003 avid reveals that he has recorded a single to compete in the christmas charts, entitled proper crimbo, and takes us behind the scenes of the music video, with stars including matthew wright, john leslie, bob geldof, dermot oleary, jade goody and sting. Episode 1 series 4 episode 1 leigh francis combines the best of boselecta. Francis played central character avid merrion, a dangerously insane stalker, who is obsessed with celebrities and tracks them down. Season 1, episode 8 proper bo selecta special episode which features higlights of the first series including clips of michael jackson, mel b and david blaine. Britney spears takes a day off, the bear probes tess daly, and elton john tells us why he likes using the internet. Regina king addresses whether a second season of watchmen. Michael jackson introduces us to his sister janet and tells off the osbournes for swearing. Proper crimbo by bo selecta on amazon music unlimited.
Listen to your favorite songs from proper crimbo by bo selecta now. Here is the first scene of bo selecta, with avid merrion. Francis told the bbc although there had been no plans to resurrect the show, he had become excited again while making a michael jackson tribute. Season year 2003 network 4od purchase rights stream instantly details format. Avid gets arrested for stalking vanessa feltz, and kerry mcfadden joins the bear in his house on hamster heath to talk family.
Episode, title, written by, directed by, viewers millions, original airdate. Well its hard not to admire this show in some way any show with craig david having a p with his nan is admirable. Pandering, unfunny television show that appeals to borderline retarded tossbags who shouldnt be allowed to own a television or use metal cutlery. Tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Season 1, episode 9 proper bo selecta the second special episode which includes clips from the first season, and also some new footage and sketches. Bo selecta full official chart history official charts company. 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. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from bo selecta at the discogs marketplace. Highlights from the first series, as well as new footage and sketches, including martin bashir interviewing michael jackson. Series 4 episode 1 leigh francis combines the best of bo selecta. Craig david sacrifices a day of making love so that could be a wednesday, thursday, friday or saturday to improve his medieval jousting skills, and david blaine helps a woman overcome her fear of chickens. Bo selecta series 1 and 2 dvd, 2003 for sale online ebay. Released in the uk in 1999, the song reached number two, giving david his first taste of chart success. The following is a comprehensive list of the episodes from channel 4 impressions series bo selecta.
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