Killeroo
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| The Mighty Boosh episode | |
|---|---|
| “Killeroo” | |
 The vicious Killeroo |
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| Episode no. | Series 1 Episode 1 |
| Guest star(s) | Olly Ralfe as Jimmy the Reach Peter Kyriacou as Aboriginal Shaman Victoria Wicks as Mrs. Gideon |
| Writer(s) | Noel Fielding Julian Barratt |
| Producer | – |
| Director | Paul King |
| Original broadcast | 18 May 2004 |
| Episode chronology | |
| ← Previous | Next → |
| – | “Mutants” |
"Killeroo" is the first episode of The Mighty Boosh.
[edit] Synopsis
Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.
Bob Fossil sets up a highly illegal kangaroo boxing match and blackmails Howard into fighting the Killeroo. Howard decides that by winning, he will impress the Head of Reptiles, Mrs Gideon. Vince enlists the help of his uncle, a boxing instructor (Rich Fulcher), to help with Howard’s training.
Spoilers end here.
[edit] Songs featured
- "The Shamen" – performed by Naboo and some Shamen in Vince's dream
- "Requiem Mass in D minor" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – the opening part of the Dies Irae plays when Howard falls to the floor at the boxing match.
- "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10CC – Bob Fossil dances to this to express his dislike for Cricket.
