Leigh Francis

Acting

Leigh Francis

Born

1973-05-30 (53)

Known for

Acting

Credits

58 titles

Known for

Celebrity Juice poster
6.7

The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of hilarious rounds unlike any other panel show.

Celebrity Juice

2008

Big Brother's Little Brother poster
6.0

Each week, the housemate evicted from the Big Brother house the previous week traditionally spends another week on Big Brother's Little Brother, answering questions and taking part in Call BBLB along with other features. The show also boasts celebrity guests and experts who come in to discuss and analyse the remaining Big Brother housemates.

Big Brother's Little Brother

2001

The Jonathan Ross Show poster
5.2

The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.

The Jonathan Ross Show

2011

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer poster
7.0

Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

2018

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side poster
6.5

The place to catch up on all things Celebrity Big Brother UK! Join Rylan Clark-Neal for the best mix of exclusive clips, news and reactions from the house, plus celebrity guests and live debates in the studio.

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

2011

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel poster
5.6

Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts, answer their way to a fortune?

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

2020

Film credits

2010s · 10 titles

Rocketman poster
7.3

The story of Elton John's life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

Rocketman

2019

Keith Lemon: The Film poster
3.0

With dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur just like his beloved Richard Branson, Lemon bids farewell to his hometown of Leeds and heads for the capital. When he becomes an overnight billionaire, it seems everything is going his way, but it's not long before he discovers that life can be just as cruel as it is kind.

Keith Lemon: The Film

2012

Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties poster
10.0

Sketch-show sensation Catherine Tate tells the story of the decade in which she became a household name. She meets with comedy glitterati Alan Carr, David Walliams, Noel Fielding, Rob Brydon and her Doctor Who co-star, David Tennant, all of whom reflect on the greatest comedy moments in recent history. As well as showcasing all the most entertaining, memorable comedy of the time, the documentary also features newsreel and pop culture archive that contextualises the gags. It reveals not just what was funny, but why it was funny. Catherine's journey provides new insight and revelations and features anecdotes from some of the biggest names in comedy.

Catherine Tate: Laughing at the Noughties

2011

Who Shot Simon Cowell? poster
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Simon Cowell is shot at his birthday party, and Ant and Dec are accused and forced to run.

Who Shot Simon Cowell?

2017

Celebrity Juice: Obscene and Unseen poster
8.0

Word t' ya mum! How do! Let me tell ya about the new juice DVD 'Obscene & Unseen', apparently there's over 2 hours of ALL NEW unseen stuff that was too rude t' be seen on’t telly, as well as all the best bits from Series Series 7, 8 and 9, this is the Juiciest DVD yet! That’s an exclusive! Nuff said!

Celebrity Juice: Obscene and Unseen

2013

Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute poster
5.6

A one-off 90 minute special in which Keith Lemon pays tribute to the iconic Back To The Future films.

Keith Lemon's Back t'Future Tribute

2015

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7.8

A TV special of the Amazing Spider-Man Premiere.

The Amazing Spider-Man T4 Premiere Special

2012

Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy For TV 2! poster
NR

Is there gonna be another juice DVD? Yes and 'ere it is! The long awaited sequel to the prequel, with added sha-ting and loads of unseen and extra juicy stuff that was far too naughty for the telly! Starring such tellytastic names as Ant & Dec touching naked bangers! Tulisa being fit! Olly Murs wearing tighter trowziz than me, Gino D’Acampo pretending to be Italian. Me on a date with Pamela Anderson! Dermot O'Leary being Dermot O’Leary, Mel B being all council estate, Verne Troyer being small and funny, funny and small! Me favourite Spice Girl Emma Bunton, and me other favourite Spice Girl Mel C, Paddy McGuiness speaking Bolton-ish and the Hoff who I know so well I can just call him Dave, plus McFly, not Marty but the band, JLS, Chris Moyles who's lost a lot of timber recently but not on this DVD, Gok Wan and some other people! So if I don't see ya through t' window I'll see on this DVD that’s bang tidy! Ooooooosh!

Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy For TV 2!

2012

Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy for TV! poster
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When's Juice out on DVD? When's Juice out on DVD? Well, this is it! The best show on telly 'Celebrity Juice' is finally here on DVD format. The celebrity panel show hosted by me Keith Lemon featuring the fittest team captains known to man, Holly Willoughbooby and Fearne Cotton with me old mate Rufus Hound.

Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy for TV!

2011

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From the creator of Bo Selecta! and host of ITV2's hit show Celebrity Juice, the strawberry blonde sex god - Keith Lemon invites you to not work out with him in his new revolutionary comedy DVD Keith Lemon's Fit. Joining Keith is his personal trainer, the sexy Deanne Berry from the infamous Call On Me music video, who’ll show you how to live, eat and breathe like the man himself. Not only will he teach you the moves so that you too can get his well fit bod, he’ll share the secrets of his style – that unique look which is the envy of catwalks from Milan to Leeds, and he’ll share tips on healthy eating (don’t trust anything without a label – like fruit). He is generous like that. There's also a guest appearance from Bo Selecta's Craiiiiiig David who shows you how technology has enhanced his legendary UK garage sensational physique. And if all this doesn’t motivate you to get off the sofa your abs will still get a workout from laughing so hard.

Keith Lemon's Fit

2010

2000s · 5 titles

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6.5

Shot live at the one off Comic Aid benefit gig at London’s Carling Apollo – which sold out in just three and a half minutes of tickets being put on sale – the DVD features the entire uncut show for all those unfortunate enough to have missed out on tickets. The 3 hour show sees Jonathan Ross, Jack Dee, Graham Norton, Julian Clary, and Lily Savage host a stellar comic line-up that includes; Lee Evans, Dawn French, Jimmy Carr, Ardal O’Hanlon, Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey, Bo’ Selecta! star The Bear, Jo Brand, Jon Culshaw, Omid Djalili, Otis Lee Crenshaw, Eddie Izzard, The League Of Gentlemen with Miranda Richardson, Alistair McGowan, Dylan Moran, Dave Spikey, Simon Pegg & Jessica Stevenson. Psychological illusionist Derren Brown and international percussion sensation Stomp also present their own unique blend of stage entertainment.

Comic Aid

2005

When Comedy Changed Forever poster
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The history of British comedy from the 1970s to today, showing how the work of Reeves and Mortimer provided a link between old-style acts such as Bernard Manning and modern phenomena like Little Britain.

When Comedy Changed Forever

2006

Ho Ho Ho Selecta! poster
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Christmas special of Bo Selecta!

Ho Ho Ho Selecta!

2003

A Bear's Christmas Tail poster
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The Bear is accidentally hit by Helen Hennerson's (Patsy Kensit) car, and soon she lets him stay at her house with her family.

A Bear's Christmas Tail

2004

Cha'mone Mo'Fo'Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson poster
9.5

Cha’mone Mo’Fo’Selecta! showcases a host of brand new rubber faces including; Diana Ross, Uri Geller and Ken West (Kanye West) as well as Bo'Selecta! favourites Craig David, Mel B, Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion and the Bear. The show takes a chronological look at Michael Jackson's life featuring hilarious spoofs of Thriller, Bad, Beat It and Billy Jean with special guest appearances by Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Peaches Geldof, Paddy McGuiness and David Gest. It's the final curtain for the Bo'Selecta! Michael Jackson and a salute to the gloved one.

Cha'mone Mo'Fo'Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson

2009

Series credits

Celebrity Juice poster
6.7

The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of hilarious rounds unlike any other panel show.

Celebrity Juice

2008

Big Brother's Little Brother poster
6.0

Each week, the housemate evicted from the Big Brother house the previous week traditionally spends another week on Big Brother's Little Brother, answering questions and taking part in Call BBLB along with other features. The show also boasts celebrity guests and experts who come in to discuss and analyse the remaining Big Brother housemates.

Big Brother's Little Brother

2001

The Jonathan Ross Show poster
5.2

The Jonathan Ross Show is a British chat show presented by Jonathan Ross. It was first broadcast on ITV on 3 September 2011 and currently airs on Saturday evenings following the conclusion of Ross' BBC One chat show, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, in July 2010.

The Jonathan Ross Show

2011

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer poster
7.0

Four different celebrities all aim to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their baking skills.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer

2018

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side poster
6.5

The place to catch up on all things Celebrity Big Brother UK! Join Rylan Clark-Neal for the best mix of exclusive clips, news and reactions from the house, plus celebrity guests and live debates in the studio.

Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side

2011

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel poster
5.6

Michael McIntyre hosts a gameshow packed with huge stars, big laughs and a giant spinning wheel. Can the contestants, guided by celebrity experts, answer their way to a fortune?

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

2020

The Frank Skinner Show poster
7.5

The Frank Skinner Show was a television chat show hosted by comedian Frank Skinner, which lasted nine series on British television between 1995 and 2005. As well as celebrity interviews, the shows included an initial stand-up routine, various sketches throughout the episode and usually concluded with a comedic song featuring Frank and the guest stars. The Frank Skinner Show became notorious over the years for the unconventional nature of the interviews, including some shocking revelations from the guests. The programme ended in 2005 after nine series. It was screened on BBC One from its first episode on 10 September 1995 until 3 June 1999. In 2000, the show moved to ITV. The programme was nominated for a Royal Television Society Award in 2001.

The Frank Skinner Show

1995

Britain's Got More Talent poster
2.7

Stephen Mulhern presents the sister show of Britain's Got Talent where he interviews the judges and the latest performers from the show.

Britain's Got More Talent

2007

Angela and Friends poster
5.0

Daily chat show, hosted by Angela Griffin, that combines topical debate with five lifestyle clubs: Diet and Health, Beauty, Books and Travel, Entertainment and Fashion. 

Angela and Friends

2009

Big Brother's Big Mouth poster
7.3

No synopsis available yet.

Big Brother's Big Mouth

2004

Bo' Selecta! poster
7.1

Bo' Selecta! is a British sketch show written and performed by Leigh Francis, which lampoons popular culture and is known for its often surreal, abstract toilet humour.

Bo' Selecta!

2002

Through the Keyhole poster
6.2

What would happen if Keith Lemon had permission to snoop around celebrities' homes? Find out as Through The Keyhole returns, with everyone's favourite strawberry-blonde presenter at the helm!

Through the Keyhole

2013

OK! TV poster
5.7

OK! TV is an early evening magazine programme, broadcast on Channel 5 as a brand extension of celebrity title OK! Magazine. It replaced the former magazine and discussion show Live from Studio Five on 14 February 2011, and was presented by Kate Walsh and Matt Johnson, both of whom later left the programme. Jeff Brazier and Jenny Frost replaced Walsh and Johnson in August 2011 and presented the show until its cancellation. The show was made by the 5 News team and produced by Sky News for Channel 5. On 8 November 2011, it was announced that the show has been cancelled by Channel 5. The show aired its final edition on 16 December after ten months on air due to the contract for 5 News returning to ITN.

OK! TV

2011

The Big Narstie Show poster
4.3

Grime legend and social media sensation Big Narstie hosts an anarchic studio show along with his co-host, and the hottest comedian in town, Mo Gilligan.

The Big Narstie Show

2018

I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked poster
1.0

Hosted by Jungle legend Joel Dommett, along with your current King of the Jungle Sam Thompson and Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodgers, the iconic trio debate the day’s Trials, triumphs, tears and stomach growls from the Campmates as they happen.

I'm a Celebrity... Unpacked

2024

World's Most Dangerous Roads poster
7.4

Celebrities drive on some of the most dangerous roads around the world, tackling impossible conditions to reach their goals.

World's Most Dangerous Roads

2011

Shopping with Keith Lemon poster
5.0

Keith Lemon takes the chat show out of the studio and onto the high street. Keith and his celebrity guests hit the shops as we delve into the shopping habits of the rich and famous, whilst having a good old gossip.

Shopping with Keith Lemon

2019

Let's Dance for Comic Relief poster
6.7

Celebrities perform famous dance routines in front of a panel of judges to raise money for the Comic Relief appeal, with viewers voting for their favourites.

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

2009

Let's Dance for Comic Relief poster
6.7

Celebrities perform famous dance routines in front of a panel of judges to raise money for the Comic Relief appeal, with viewers voting for their favourites.

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

2009

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Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack was a special series of Celebrity Big Brother, a spin-off series of the British reality television programme Big Brother. It was broadcast on E4 from 3 January - 28 January 2008. A number of closely associated programmes also aired on the same channel. Dermot O'Leary - who had hosted Big Brother's Little Brother since 2001 - was the main host of Celebrity Hijack, and it was his final series of Big Brother. The series was announced on 8 October 2007 by Channel 4 and that it would be replacing Celebrity Big Brother in January 2008, due to the widely publicised racism controversy in Celebrity Big Brother 5. In 2009, Celebrity Big Brother returned to Channel 4 and no further series' of Celebrity Hijack were produced. The premise of the series saw one celebrity a day taking control, with the help of Big Brother; organising their own tasks, making their own rules and talking to the housemates in the Diary Room. They were in charge of a set of housemates, ranging in age from 18–21 years old and all having a special talent. The housemates competed to be the last to leave the house for a £50,000 prize. The series ended on 28 January where John Loughton was voted as the winner.

Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack

2008

Hell's Kitchen poster
6.2

Hell's Kitchen was a British cookery reality show aired on ITV which featured prospective chefs competing with each other for a final prize. Four series were aired from 2004 to 2009, three presented by Angus Deayton and the latest by Claudia Winkleman.

Hell's Kitchen

2004

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Celebrities perform famous dance routines in front of a panel of judges to raise money for the Sport Relief appeal, with viewers voting for their favourites.

Let's Dance for Sport Relief

2010

Dynamo: Magician Impossible poster
6.9

Tipped as the most exciting British magician to emerge in decades, Dynamo: Magician Impossible is the story of an ordinary boy from Bradford living an extraordinary life. The series sees the 28-year-old travelling the globe as the unassuming anti-hero who just happens to astound everyone he meets, whether it's an international footballer or Hollywood actor. Throughout the series, Dynamo: Magician Impossible will take viewers on his magical journey before stunning them with incredible, headline-grabbing stunts beyond the realms of possibility.

Dynamo: Magician Impossible

2011

A Bear's Tail poster
7.6

A sitcom from the creators of Channel 4 comedy "Bo' Selecta!" written by and starring Leigh Francis. Everyone's favourite talking bear learns to live with his new sitcom family, The Hennersons. As well as cast and celebrity cameo appearances, Leigh Francis brings to life a host of new characters, including nosey neighbour Sue Dales - a Scottish transsexual living with fellow transsexual Dave McCall - Keith Lemon, entrepreneur and lady's man, and Asian film nerd Corey Haim.

A Bear's Tail

2005

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Comedy Map of Britain is a BBC documentary series which visits the places that have inspired many of Britain's leading comedians. It first aired on BBC Two in 2007 and 2008. Narrated by veteran broadcaster Alan Whicker, comedians included in the two series include Angus Deayton, Anton Rodgers, Arthur Smith and Hale and Pace, Bill Bailey, Chris Moyles, the Chuckle Brothers, Dudley Moore, Eric Idle, Graham Fellows, Hugh Grant, Ian Hislop, Ian Lavender, Jim Davidson, Jon Culshaw, Mark Thomas, Maureen Lipman, Michael Palin, Paul Merton, Richard Whiteley, Ricky Gervais, Ronni Ancona, Rowan Atkinson, Roy Chubby Brown, Steve Coogan, Syd Little and Eddie Large, Terry Jones, Leigh Francis and many others.

Comedy Map of Britain

2007

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6.0

A Comedy Roast is a British comedy television show broadcast by Channel 4. After a series of failed attempts by various broadcasters over the years, it is the first adaptation of the American comedy institution of roasting to be produced as a television show in Britain. The first series premiered on 7 April 2010. Hosted by Jimmy Carr it saw Bruce Forsyth, Sharon Osbourne and Chris Tarrant get roasted by various colleagues, comedians and celebrities. The show returned on 15 October 2010 targeting Davina McCall.

A Comedy Roast

2010

Keith Lemon's LemonAid poster
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Keith Lemon's LemonAid is a British television entertainment series hosted by comedian Leigh Francis as his character Keith Lemon. It aired on ITV from 7 April to 19 May 2012. Each week, with the help of a celebrity guest, Lemon makes people's dreams come true. He calls himself "The Dream-Meckah!".

Keith Lemon's LemonAid

2012

Keith Lemon: Coming in America poster
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This part mockumentary, part sketch show follows the irrepressible Keith Lemon as he and some of his best loved sketch show characters, head to LA to try to break the United States of America.

Keith Lemon: Coming in America

2018

Live from Studio Five poster
3.8

Live from Studio Five was an early-evening British magazine programme which was produced by Sky News for Channel 5. It was presented by Kate Walsh and a line-up of other co-presenters during its run. It consisted of interviews and discussing topical issues, with an emphasis on showbusiness news and celebrity gossip, after originally covering stories from a popular news agenda. It aired its final edition on 4 February 2011 and was replaced by OK! TV in February 2011 which lasted just nine months on air before itself being axed.

Live from Studio Five

2009

Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour poster
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Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour is a travel-style comedy series hosted by Keith Lemon, a character portrayed by comedian Leigh Francis. The series was first announced during an appearance by Lemon on the Big Brother companion show Big Brother's Big Mouth in 2007. The series featured Lemon travelling around the world on a shark-shaped flight plan, visiting six different countries, and meeting various celebrity guests, including Spice Girls Mel B and Mel C, along the way.During the series, Paddy McGuinness played the role of Lemon's cousin Gary. The show premiered on 11 March 2008, attracting 565,000 viewers, and concluded on 15 April 2008. In May 2008, Francis announced that he would not be filming a second series in the near future, as he would be busy filming his panel show Celebrity Juice commencing in August 2008. The show was released on DVD on 3 November 2008. Francis announced in May 2011 that he would like to write and record a second series, but said he would struggle to find the time to do so.

Keith Lemon's Very Brilliant World Tour

2008

Lemon La Vida Loca poster
6.3

Lemon La Vida Loca is a British spoof reality show created and written by, and starring, comedian Leigh Francis and actress Laura Aikman. The show's title is a parody of Ricky Martin's 1999 hit single "Livin' la Vida Loca". The series follows the character of television personality Keith Lemon, capturing his home and work life, and everything in between. The series began airing on 2 August 2012 on ITV2, and concluded its first series on 23 August 2012. Whilst on Let's Do Lunch with Gino & Mel, Lemon announced that a Christmas special of Lemon La Vida Loca would air in December. He confirmed this news on his Twitter page as well. A second series began airing on on 6 June 2013. Aikman announced that she would not be returning to the show for the second series, but she did make an appearance on episode 1.

Lemon La Vida Loca

2012

The Keith And Paddy Picture Show poster
6.0

Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) and Paddy McGuinness team up to recreate popular Hollywood films into condensed mini-movies with the help of a host of celebrity guests.

The Keith And Paddy Picture Show

2017

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No synopsis available yet.

Bo! in the USA

2006

The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft poster
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Keith Lemon and Anna Richardson host this crafting series in which innovative creatives from across the UK use their artistic talent to produce spectacular makes.

The Fantastical Factory of Curious Craft

2020

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Sing If You Can is a British game show broadcast on ITV. It features celebrities attempting to sing in front of a live studio audience whilst various attempts are made to disrupt their performances. It is presented by Keith Lemon and Stacey Solomon, though originally Vernon Kay was scheduled to host, but he felt that it would be better hosted by a comedian.

Sing If You Can

2011

Behind the camera

Keith Lemon: The Film poster
3.0

With dreams of becoming a successful entrepreneur just like his beloved Richard Branson, Lemon bids farewell to his hometown of Leeds and heads for the capital. When he becomes an overnight billionaire, it seems everything is going his way, but it's not long before he discovers that life can be just as cruel as it is kind.

Keith Lemon: The Film

2012

Ho Ho Ho Selecta! poster
NR

Christmas special of Bo Selecta!

Ho Ho Ho Selecta!

2003

A Bear's Christmas Tail poster
NR

The Bear is accidentally hit by Helen Hennerson's (Patsy Kensit) car, and soon she lets him stay at her house with her family.

A Bear's Christmas Tail

2004

Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy For TV 2! poster
NR

Is there gonna be another juice DVD? Yes and 'ere it is! The long awaited sequel to the prequel, with added sha-ting and loads of unseen and extra juicy stuff that was far too naughty for the telly! Starring such tellytastic names as Ant & Dec touching naked bangers! Tulisa being fit! Olly Murs wearing tighter trowziz than me, Gino D’Acampo pretending to be Italian. Me on a date with Pamela Anderson! Dermot O'Leary being Dermot O’Leary, Mel B being all council estate, Verne Troyer being small and funny, funny and small! Me favourite Spice Girl Emma Bunton, and me other favourite Spice Girl Mel C, Paddy McGuiness speaking Bolton-ish and the Hoff who I know so well I can just call him Dave, plus McFly, not Marty but the band, JLS, Chris Moyles who's lost a lot of timber recently but not on this DVD, Gok Wan and some other people! So if I don't see ya through t' window I'll see on this DVD that’s bang tidy! Ooooooosh!

Celebrity Juice: Too Juicy For TV 2!

2012

Cha'mone Mo'Fo'Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson poster
9.5

Cha’mone Mo’Fo’Selecta! showcases a host of brand new rubber faces including; Diana Ross, Uri Geller and Ken West (Kanye West) as well as Bo'Selecta! favourites Craig David, Mel B, Keith Lemon, Avid Merrion and the Bear. The show takes a chronological look at Michael Jackson's life featuring hilarious spoofs of Thriller, Bad, Beat It and Billy Jean with special guest appearances by Spice Girl Emma Bunton, Peaches Geldof, Paddy McGuiness and David Gest. It's the final curtain for the Bo'Selecta! Michael Jackson and a salute to the gloved one.

Cha'mone Mo'Fo'Selecta! A Tribute to Michael Jackson

2009