Bo' Selecta!
- TV sketch show
- Channel 4
- 2002 - 2009
- 32 episodes (4 series)
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
Press clippings Page 3
Michael Jackson looks back on his own life from a heavenly cloud in this irreverent version of his turbulent history, which was first shown last year. It comes courtesy of comedian Leigh Francis and a variety of rubber masks. Contributions from old Bo' Selecta! favourites, such as Craig David, sit alongside newbies including Kanye - sorry, Ken - West and Quincy Jones. Not recommended for earnest Jackson fans but this is none the less intermittently funny.
The Telegraph, 2nd September 2010No more Bo' Selecta
Bo' Selecta! is leaving our TV screens - no doubt to the relief of Craig David. Leigh Francis, whose rubber-faced caricatures included one poking fun at the singer has revealed there will be no more Channel 4 shows. He said online: "No plans for any more Bo! Busy with a film script."
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 25th May 2010Channel 4 axe Bo Selecta repeat
A repeat of the Bo Selecta special ribbing Michael Jackson has been axed over fears it might upset his family.
The Sun, 30th November 2009Leigh Francis interview
Leigh Francis talks about the show, and his Michael Jackson tribute...
Barry Donovan, Den Of Geek, 25th November 2009Comedy Bo Selecta! 'may return'
Bo' Selecta! creator Leigh Francis has hinted he may bring back the Channel 4 comedy series.
Genevieve Hassan, BBC, 24th September 2009Talking Shop: Bo Selecta's Leigh Francis
Leigh Francis is better known by his alter-egos - most recently Keith Lemon, host of the ITV2 comedy quiz show, Celebrity Juice.
He rose to fame as celebrity stalker Avid Merrion, which led to a Channel 4 show Bo' Selecta!
Donning a myriad of rubber masks, Francis' take on stars including former Spice Girl Mel B, Craig David and Michael Jackson earned him a cult following.
To pay tribute to pop star Michael Jackson, the comic has put the mask back on for a special one-off show - Cha'mone Mo'Fo'Selecta! - chronicling the life of the late singer.
In a rare out-of-character interview, Francis told the BBC what fans could expect from the show.
Leigh Francis, BBC, 23rd September 2009Leigh Francis's rubber-faced Bo Selecta! impersonation of Michael Jackson was as hilarious as it was grotesque. With the self-styled "King of Pop"'s passing, this is one last chance for Francis to eke every bad taste laugh from one of his better caricatures.
Scott Matthewman, The Stage, 21st September 2009