BBC Archive - #OnThisDay 1968: Basil Brush became the first fox to get a TV show. He is pictured with Mr Rodney (Rodney Bewes) during filming of the first series. #BoomBoom | Facebook
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ITV Chase Celebrity Special: Basil Brush's career from 'outliving' his puppeteer and performing at Prince William's 5th birthday party - MyLondon
![Basil Brush on Twitter: "I don't know what to say, I'm so desperately sad. 😢😢🦊such times we had, rest in peace Mr Derek, my best friend forever #DerekFowlds #BasilBrushshow https://t.co/iQqI8v1Plm" / Twitter Basil Brush on Twitter: "I don't know what to say, I'm so desperately sad. 😢😢🦊such times we had, rest in peace Mr Derek, my best friend forever #DerekFowlds #BasilBrushshow https://t.co/iQqI8v1Plm" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EOeqXVwXkAE2thH.jpg:large)
Basil Brush on Twitter: "I don't know what to say, I'm so desperately sad. 😢😢🦊such times we had, rest in peace Mr Derek, my best friend forever #DerekFowlds #BasilBrushshow https://t.co/iQqI8v1Plm" / Twitter
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Farewell, Mr Derek: Basil Brush pays emotional tribute to former sidekick | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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