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Episodes 35

Avid Loves... Davina

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September 6, 2002
1x1

Avid Merrion gives a tour around his studio flat, where his dead mother, Angelika, is in a wardrobe and Craig Phillips is chained up in a cupboard. Michael Jackson introduces his family. The Bear interviews Liberty X in his treehouse on Hampstead Heath. Mel B advertises her new book. Craig David provides an insight into 7 days of his life. David Blaine performs street magic for some lucky shoppers. Avid harasses Jade Goody in the street, then interviews Davina McCall.

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Avid Surprises... Penny

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September 13, 2002
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Britney Spears tells us what she does on her day off. Enrique Iglesias berates Gareth Gates for his drunken behaviour. The Bear interviews Tess Daly. Michael Jackson and his assistant Bubbles (Caroline Flack) compete in blind boxing. Elton John learns to use the internet. Craig David takes on the world of medieval jousting. David Blaine helps a woman overcome her fear of chickens. Avid surprises Penny Smith in her dressing room on the set of GMTV.

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Avid Stalks... Michael

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September 20, 2002
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John Lennon comes back to life and visits his widow Yoko Ono. The Bear interviews Terri Dwyer. Michael Jackson goes ice skating naked with chickens instead of skates. Avid meets Michael Ball in HMV to get his autograph and invites Vanessa Feltz to his flat for his mother's birthday party. Craig David visits the Hawk Conservancy Trust.

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Michael Jackson's Family Tree

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September 27, 2002
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Michael Jackson introduces Janet Jackson for the first time; he tells The Osbournes to tone down their swearing. The Bear interviews Christine Hamilton. Avid's odd neighbour Ozzey discovers that he is keeping Craig Phillips hostage. Avid tries to meet Geri Halliwell at a book signing but is ejected but security guards. Craig David wants to break America, but mistakenly flies to Majorca instead. Avid meets Keith Duffy in a pub. David Blaine performs a trick in the street. Will Young is interviewed by a computer for Celebrity Test.

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Destiny's Child go to a beauty salon in Bradford on their day off, where Beyoncé angrily criticises her bandmates. Michael Jackson dives with a chain around him, and has oranges hit at him by Bubbles. The Bear interviews Sarah Cawood. Avid meets Ethan Hawke at a book signing at HMV and sneaks into the British Soap Awards, where he meets several cast members, kissing a few of them. Craig David is expecting to film a music video, but it is cancelled.

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Craig David's Homecoming

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October 11, 2002
1x6

David Blaine tries to stay in a suspended ice block for a week; while Craig David comes home to Leeds and introduces his friends and family.

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Proper Bo' Selecta - Part One

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February 28, 2003
1x7

Highlights from the first series, as well as new footage and sketches, including Martin Bashir interviewing Michael Jackson.

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Proper Bo' Selecta - Part Two

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Season Finale
March 7, 2003
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More highlights, new footage and sketches from the first series.

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Avid's Back... Back Again

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June 6, 2003
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Jade Goody gives birth to a new baby; Craig David begins a sold-out tour; Katie Price airs an argument between members of The Spice Girls and Girls Aloud; Michael Jackson offers P. Diddy the chance to duet with him; Avid attends a celebrity football game where he meets Rod Stewart, and Gareth Gates has a weird encounter with Justin Hawkins.

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David Beckham joins the Disney Club; Craig David runs into Michael Jackson and Martin Bashir on his world tour; Katie Price expresses upset over One True Voice's split; The Bear interviews Jennifer Ellison; Ricky Gervais surprises shoppers with an outbreak of dancing; Dale Winton goes live on GMTV; and Avid comes face to face with t.A.T.u. at an HMV signing.

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Avid Dreams of... Mis-Teeq

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June 20, 2003
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Avid is arrested for stalking Vanessa Feltz; Craig David goes on a promotional tour for his new single; David Beckham learns how to ride a bike; Michael Jackson tries out some new international cuisine; The Bear interviews Kerry Katona; Ant & Dec find out what their latest task on Saturday Night Takeaway is; and Avid has dreams of meeting Mis-Teeq.

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Avid Meets... Westlife

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June 27, 2003
2x4

Avid's dream of meeting his heroes, Westlife, finally comes true; Keane surprise Avid with a visit; and Trisha Goddard helps out a group of motorists in distress.

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Avid Goes to the... Movies

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July 4, 2003
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The Bear interviews Edith Bowman; Avid attends the movie premiere of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle; and former Take That member Mark Owen makes an unexpected appearance.

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Avid vs..... Meatloaf

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July 11, 2003
2x6

The bear interviews Vernon Kay; Avid goes behind-the-scenes at Party in the Park; Meat Loaf challenges Avid to a sing-off; and Kylie Minogue finds herself caught in a bidding war for her old underwear.

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Avid on the... Radio

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July 18, 200325m
2x7

The Bear interviews Davina McCall and Dermot O'Leary on the set of Big Brother; Michael Jackson scatters Barry White's ashes; Mel B gives a guided tour of her house; and Avid finally comes face-to-face with Chris Moyles.

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Craig David's Doppelganger

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July 25, 2003
2x8

Craig David discovers he has a doppelganger; David Sneddon gives his first live performance since Fame Academy; and Richard Madeley reveals details of his first encounter with Judy Finnigan, and how her ample assets have made his life brighter.

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Proper Crimbo

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November 21, 2003
0x1

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 O'Leary, Jade Goody, and Sting.

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Proper Crimbo

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November 21, 2003
2x9

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 O'Leary, Jade Goody and Sting.

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Ho Ho Ho Selecta!

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December 23, 2003
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Craig David visits Santa Claus' grotto; Michael Jackson teaches Mel B the art of carol singing; Elton John delivers an alternative Queen's speech, and a number of famous faces join together for a choir recital.

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Ho Ho Ho Selecta!

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Season Finale
December 23, 2003
2x10

Craig David visits Santa Claus' grotto; Michael Jackson teaches Mel B the art of carol singing; Elton John delivers an alternative Queen's speech; and a number of famous faces join together for a choir recital.

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Avid and the... Spice Girl

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June 18, 2004
3x1

Avid gives a tour of his new chat show set and the people who work there, and he also interviews Emma Bunton; Paul McKenna is interviewed by The Bear; Mel B and Patsy Kensit share a house in a spoof of The Odd Couple, and Craig David starts filming his new video diary.

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Avid and the... Australian

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June 25, 2004
3x2

Michael Jackson starts a protest on the prison roof in Doin' Porridge; in The Odd Couple, Mel B annoys Patsy Kensit in the bathroom; The Bear goes to the pub with Bob Mortimer; and Avid interviews Peter Andre.

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Avid tries to entertain Jack Osbourne with an afternoon in the Jacuzzi; and Keith Lemon has a proposition for Avid.

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The Bear becomes an agony aunt with Phil Vickery and Fern Britton on the This Morning set. Nick Cotton and Kat Slater argue in the laundrette in Eastendings; Craig David has trouble with his PR Manager; in The Odd Couple, Mel B and Patsy Kensit talk about the size of their breasts; and Nadine gives a live performance of her new single.

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Avid interviews Sean Pertwee on his talk show set; The Bear goes camping with Lisa Stansfield in The Bear's Showbiz Tail, and Nadine returns to the studio to perform "No Limit".

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In Doin' Porridge, Michael Jackson has some recreation time in the prison yard; The Bear and Jonathan Ross rehearse for "Bear: The Movie"; Avid meets Suranne Jones and Samia Ghadie on the set of Coronation Street; Craig David edits his new video for "Soda Pop" in the new segment of his video diary, and Mel B looks after Patsy Kensit when she is ill in The Odd Couple.

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Avid interviews to Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne about their daughter, Kelly; in Eastendings, Kat Slater has a run in with Sonia's Dad, and the show then experiences technical difficulties caused by The Bear; Craig David throws a party for his single "Soda Pop"; it's Psychotherapy Day for Michael Jackson in Doin' Porridge; and in The Odd Couple, Patsy Kensit and Mel B exercise to a work out video.

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That One With Lots of Guests

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August 6, 2004
3x8

Avid interviews a number of celebrity guests, including Myleene Klass, Vernon Kay, Dermot O'Leary and Craig Phillips.

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The Bear Takes Over

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August 13, 200432m
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The Bear takes over as host, and starts a band with James Bourne and Charlie Simpson from Busted; Craig David "Checks It Out" with Derek Acorah, searching for ghosts in a haunted mansion; Kat Slater has an argument in the garage in Eastendings; while Patsy Kensit gets drunk and thinks she has feelings for Mel B in The Odd Couple.

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A Bear's Christmas Tail

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Season Finale
December 28, 2004
3x10

The Bear decides to move out of his treehouse and find himself a family... but not quite everything goes to plan.

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Avid in the U.S.A.

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October 13, 2006
4x1

Avid and his wife Sacha talk about their move to L.A., and the celebrities who stay at their new hotel. Meanwhile, in the Michael Jackson Show, Michael pimps a bride.

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Avid meets Justin Timberlake, while wolf-boy Ralph talks to Carlito about what it would be like to be with a woman like Sacha.

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The Bear and the Supermodel

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October 27, 2006
4x3

The Bear meets Victoria Silvstedt, and Sacha starts having an affair with Ralph the wolf-boy.

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Chris Martin's Donuts

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November 3, 2006
4x4

Avid catches Sacha kissing Ralph, whilst she's seeing Steve Guttenberg. Chris Martin has fun shopping for donuts.

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Avid and the... Movie Star

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November 10, 2006
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Carlito tries to tell Ralph that wolf boys can't have relationships with humans after he becomes upset over losing Sacha. Avid and Sacha meet Dean Cain.

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Pete Docherty's Addiction

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November 17, 2006
4x6

Krishnan Guru-Murphy reports on Pete Docherty's latest addiction - peas. Plus The Bear finally gets a gig, presenting a chat show.

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Comedian Leigh Francis presents a chronological journey through the life of the pop star. The programme looks at significant moments in the singer's career, and features contributions from rubber-masked Bo Selecta! stalwarts Craig David and Mel B, along with new characters such as Uri Geller and Kanye West. Plus, cameos by the real Emma Bunton, Paddy McGuiness and David Gest.

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The Bear's Proper Chrimbo!

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Season Finale
December 18, 2009
4x7

The Bear counts down his top twenty all-time favourite Christmas-related music videos, including both of Avid Merrion's Christmas-related singles – "Proper Crimbo" and "I Got You Babe".

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