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Basil Brush is a fictional red fox, best known for his appearances on daytime British children's television. He is primarily portrayed by a glove puppet, but has also been depicted in animated cartoon shorts and comic strips.
- What sort of animal is Basil Brush?
- Is Basil Brush a dog?
- Who puppets Basil Brush?
- Is Basil Brush still alive?
- Is Basil Brush a hand puppet?
- Where does Basil Brush live?
- Who owns the rights to Basil Brush?
- Why did Stephen leave Basil Brush?
- Did Basil Brush have a girlfriend?
- What was Basil Brush's catchphrase?
- Who was Basil Brush's partner?
What sort of animal is Basil Brush?
Basil Brush, the glove puppet fox, first starred in his own programme, The Basil Brush Show, on 14 June 1968.
Is Basil Brush a dog?
This is Basil Brush. He is a mixture of chihuahua, papillon and griffin. He's curious and busy and we call him Basil the adventure dog.
Who puppets Basil Brush?
Mike Winsor (Home Studio)
Mike is a puppeteer with 13 years experience in television and live theatre, and is best known for being the voice and puppeteer for Basil Brush.
Is Basil Brush still alive?
The actor who gave Basil Brush his “boom boom” voice has died at his Devonshire home following a long battle with cancer. Ivan Owen, who was 73, died yesterday. He created the glove puppet with the tweed cape and the famous catchphrase with Peter Firmin.
Is Basil Brush a hand puppet?
Basil Brush is a fictional red fox, best known for his appearances on daytime British children's television. He is primarily portrayed by a glove puppet, but has also been depicted in animated cartoon shorts and comic strips.
Where does Basil Brush live?
Read our Q & A to learn all about the famous fox's favourites. Basil Brush, 52 of Brush Manor, Foxhole Lane in Englands deepest countryside, is an entertainer and country gentlefox who will be opening Thames Hospices Santa Dash on Sunday.
Who owns the rights to Basil Brush?
Foxy children's TV star Basil Brush is making a comeback after rights to the character changed hands for £1.7m. The irreverent fox, who regularly drew in 12m viewers in his 1970s heyday, has been sold to animation company SKD Media.
Why did Stephen leave Basil Brush?
Stephen is the uncle to Dave and Molly, and is left in charge of them when their parents go on a round-the-world tour. It is never mentioned how he was chosen to be their guardian, or what his exact relationship with the children is.
Did Basil Brush have a girlfriend?
Roxy (voiced by Sheila Clarke) is Basil's girlfriend, but unlike the other foxes in the show she is an Arctic fox. She has only been seen in four episodes of the fifth series (2006), including the 2006 Christmas Special.
What was Basil Brush's catchphrase?
He fancies himself as something of a raconteur and is best known for his famous catchphrase, "Boom boom!" - uttered when he finds something funny. He's a likeable character, who relishes speaking in a "posh" accent. His most prized possession is his brush - the traditional name for a fox's tail.
Who was Basil Brush's partner?
DEREK FOWLDS, Basil Brush's sidekick and star of Yes Minister, died yesterday aged 82.
