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).
The Basil Brush Show Stephen's second love interest, only appearing in the second series (2003–04). She is also good friends with Molly. It is revealed that she is a football prodigy in "Bend it like Basil". She is played by Tisha Martin. The Voice Over Man was an unseen character who often voiced over at times when he annoys the gang but occasionally he undid some mistakes that Basil and his friends made. He was part of the regular cast from 2002–05, quietly retiring from the show after Series 4. He was credited as Basil Soper. Mortimer is Basil's cousin and recurring antagonist. His