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The Mighty Boosh

The Mighty Boosh

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC Three
  • 2003 - 2007
  • 21 episodes (3 series)

Surreal cult sitcom following the adventures of Vince Noir and Howard Moon. Stars Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Rich Fulcher, Michael Fielding, Dave Brown and Matt Berry

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Series 1, Episode 3 - Bollo

Bollo, the oldest and most respected gorilla at the Zoo-niverse, is gravely ill.

Further details

Bollo, the eldest and most respected gorilla at the Zoo-Niverse is gravely ill. Bob Fossil persuades Howard to dress in an ape suit, replacing Bollo, so that he can continue accepting sponsorship money for the gorilla. Everything's going smoothly until the Grim Reaper arrives and mistakenly takes Howard to Ape Hell instead. Vince sets off to rescue Howard and they run into trouble when they encounter the Ape of Death who is plagued with problem hair.

Broadcast details

Date
Tuesday 25th May 2004
Time
10:30pm
Channel
BBC Three
Length
30 minutes

Cast & crew

Cast
Julian Barratt Howard Moon
Noel Fielding Vince Noir
Rich Fulcher Bob Fossil
Michael Fielding Naboo
Matt Berry Dixon Bainbridge
Guest cast
Peter Elliott Bollo the Ape
Peter Kyriacou Pete from Dixons
Rich Fulcher The Ape of Death
Noel Fielding Phil the Reaper
Julian Barratt Mr Susan
Writing team
Julian Barratt Writer
Noel Fielding Writer
Rich Fulcher Writer (Additional Material)
Production team
Paul King Director
Alison MacPhail Producer
Mark Freeland Executive Producer
Henry Normal Executive Producer
Steve Coogan Executive Producer
Julian Barratt Associate Producer
Noel Fielding Associate Producer
Kerry Waddell Line Producer
Gary Dollner Editor
James Dillon Production Designer
Sarah Crowe Casting Director
Annie Hardinge Costume Designer
John Simmons Director of Photography
Christine Cant Make-up Designer
Julian Barratt Composer
Nigel Coan Animation
Ivana Zorn Animation
David Gilchrist 1st Assistant Director

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