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 Generation Game alongside Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins when it returns in Spring 2018 on BBC 1. Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two On 16 November 2018, Basil appeared on "" alongside Alexandra Burke, Jamie Cullum and Rob Deering as a part of the Friday Panel. He revealed that his favourite dance is the Foxtrot. Dick Whittington Basil is appearing in "Dick Whittington" at the Theatre Royal in Windsor which is running from 23 November 2018 until 6 January 2019. Basil Brush Basil Brush is a fictional anthropomorphic fox, best known for his appearances on daytime British children's television. He