Basil Brush is a fictional anthropomorphic fox, best known for his appearances on daytime British children's television. He is primarily portrayed by a glove puppet, but has also been depicted in animated cartoon shorts and comic strips. The character has featured on children's (and later adult) television from the 1960s to the present day.A mischievous character and a raconteur, Basil Brush is best known for his catchphrase "Ha Ha Ha! Boom! Boom!", used after something he finds something funny, and also for speaking in a "posh" accent and manner, referring to himself as a "fella". The character claims to dislike puppets, and says his most prized possession is his "brush", this being the traditional name for a fox's tail.
Ivan Owen provided the voice and actions of Basil. Such was Ivan's belief in the 18 inch high fox, he never allowed himself to be photographed in case it broke Basil's spell. Sadly, he passed away in 2000 following a long battle with cancer.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
French and Saunders
2004
TV Series
The Krankies Klub
1983
TV Series
Small Time
1962
TV Series
Glove Puppet
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Last Leg
2016
TV Series
Himself - Guest / Himself
This Morning
2012
TV Series
Himself
M.I.High
2011
TV Series
Himself
The 5 O'Clock Show
2010
TV Series
Himself
Talkin' 'Bout Your Generation
2010
TV Series
Himself
The Paul O'Grady Show
2009
TV Series
Himself
Basil's Swap Shop
2008
TV Series
Himself - Host
The Weakest Link
2005
TV Series
Himself
GMTV
2004
TV Series
Himself
The Basil Brush Show
2002-2004
TV Series
Himself
Comic Relief 2003: The Big Hair Do
2003
TV Special
Dobby
Noel's House Party
1996
TV Series
Himself
Saturday Superstore
1984
TV Series
Himself
Crackerjack!
1982-1984
TV Series
Himself - Guest
The Basil Brush Show
1970-1980
TV Series
Himself
The Val Doonican Music Show
1979
TV Series
Himself
Seaside Special
1976
TV Series
Himself - Presenter
The Val Doonican Show
1973-1974
TV Series
Himself
The David Nixon Show
1973
TV Series
Himself - Guest
It's Lulu
1970
TV Series
Himself
The Val Doonican Show
1970
TV Series
Himself
The Nixon Line
1968
TV Series
Himself
Archive Footage
Title
Year
Status
Character
Boom Boom! The Best of the Original Basil Brush Show