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 a conspiracy theorist Fox referred to as "Basil" appeared on the "adult puppet show" "Mongrels" in a throwaway gag scene (Never meet your idols). Rolf Harris at The Royal Albert Hall Basil appeared with Rolf Harris at his 50th anniversary concert for The Prince's Trust. Basil criticised Rolf about wanting to tie a kangaroo down, leading to a montage of clips from "Animal Hospital", then they performed a duet of the song 'In The Court Of King Caractacus' together. Celebrity Juice Basil was the "Newerer Magazine" headline in the "Celebrity Juice" Series 6 Christmas special. ITV News On 21 December