George Martin (comedian) of the day. He wrote for the first TV series of Irish comedian Dave Allen; "Tonight with Dave Allen", as well as material for artistes such as Rolf Harris, Jimmy Tarbuck, Paul Daniels, Harry Worth and Tommy Cooper. He became the main writer and ideas man, as well as script and production associate, for renowned magician David Nixon. When the then unknown legendary fox puppet, Basil Brush, appeared as a weekly guest on "The Nixon Line", Martin helped develop the character and subsequently was the sole writer of every Basil Brush show for many years, (throughout the 1960s and 70s).
Basil Brush 2012, Basil appeared on the show ITV News as part of the "Text Santa" charity event. Let's Dance for Comic Relief On 2 March 2013, Basil appeared in the third episode of the 2013 series. Don't be Afraid In the summer of 2014, Basil Brush made a cameo appearance in glass onion's retro kids telly themed music video, "Don't be afraid" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgPoIxIp3nk Beauty and the Beast Between 3 December 2014 and 11 January 2015, Basil starred in "Beauty and the Beast" at the Theatre Royal in Windsor. Good Morning Britain On 2 March 2015, Basil appeared on "Good Morning Britain"