Ep 2. Episode Two
- June 13, 2003
Bo' Selecta! Season 2, Episode 2 "Episode Two" is a hilarious and irreverent sketch comedy show that parodies various aspects of British popular culture. The show is hosted by comedian Avid Merrion, who dons rubber masks and costumes to impersonate celebrities and other public figures.
In this episode, Avid Merrion introduces a number of brand new characters and sketches, as well as revisiting some of the show's classic and most popular segments. The first sketch features a parody of the popular daytime TV show "Trisha", with Avid taking on the role of the host and discussing a range of ridiculous and unlikely topics with his guests.
Other sketches in the episode include parodies of TV shows like "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!", "Eastenders" and "Coronation Street". Avid also introduces a new character named "The Bear", who is a foul-mouthed and outrageous puppet. The Bear appears in a number of hilarious segments, including a spoof of a cookery show and a parody of home improvement programmes.
The episode also features a recurring segment called "Celebrity Stalking", in which Avid disguises himself as various famous people and tries to infiltrate their personal lives. The results are often hilarious, with Avid getting himself into all kinds of awkward and embarrassing situations.
Another highlight of the episode is a spoof of the popular boy band Westlife, in which Avid and his team of rubber-masked performers parody the group's cheesy ballads and cheesy choreography.
Overall, Bo' Selecta! Season 2, Episode 2 "Episode Two" is a riotous and irreverent sketch comedy show that lampoons all aspects of British popular culture with anarchic glee. With its eclectic mix of brand new characters and classic recurring segments, there is something here for everyone who loves their comedy with a generous dash of outrageousness and insanity.
