TV series
The Basil Brush Show was a British children's television sitcom series, starring the glove puppet fox, Basil Brush. It was produced for six series by The Foundation, airing on CBBC from 4 October 2002 to 21 December 2007. The show is a spin-off from the original 1960's/1970's BBC television series, but without any of the original cast.
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The Basil Brush Show was a British children's television sitcom series, starring the glove puppet fox, Basil Brush. It was produced for six series by The Foundation, airing on CBBC from 4 October 2002 to 21 December 2007. The show is a spin-off from the original 1960's/1970's BBC television series, but without any of the original cast.
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Episode 1
On helping their new American neighbour move in, Basil and Stephen mislay her entire end of term fashion collection. The gang rally round to help and her show turns out to be a huge, international success - or does it?
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Peter CocksGuest stars Alana Maria, Phil Nice, John Henry Keating, Robert Jezek
Episode 2
Molly's research into the Ancient Egyptians uncovers a burial chamber beneath the flat. Basil and the others are eager to break into the tomb and claim the legendary jewel once owned by King Tutenbek, but should they really disregard the curse said to surround it?
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Ged AllenGuest stars Kevin Sweeney, John Albasiny
Episode 3
Dave's newest money-making scheme converts the flat into a hotel. The gang gets involved to help, but Basil and Stephen are set on sabotaging the project. However, by turning it into the worst hotel in the world, it unexpectedly becomes a success. Will the guests stay forever?
Written by Ben WardGuest stars Don Austen, Milton Johns, Andrew Bradley, Heather Robbins, Andrew Robb, Takatsuna Mukai
Episode 4
Molly has taken on a bit of babysitting. However, when Molly is called away by the paranoid parents she leaves Basil and Stephen to cope with a little, tiny baby. How difficult can that be?
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Ged AllenGuest stars India de Beaufort, Rachel Seabourne, Lucy Seabourne, Barry Bloxham, Lucinda Cowden, Katrine Bach, Adam Stafford
Episode 5
Basil awakes to discover he’s lined up to marry popular soap star, Kelly Foxwell. As Kelly charms her way into Basil’s affections, the gang are subjected to a few changes around the flat. Stephen suspects Kelly’s intentions are not honourable and when Mortimer turns up Basil is in for a surprise.
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Peter CocksGuest stars Don Austen, India de Beaufort, James Flynn, Olivia Lee, Greg Donaldson
Episode 6
As owner of a new karaoke machine, Anil has been chosen to host the latest heats of TV’s pop talent show …quot; Pop War. Basil and Stephen decide to enter but as rivals. Stephen’s nerves increase on discovering Basil’s surprisingly brilliant singing abilities so, with Dave’s assistance, resorts to cheating to try and win. However, in spite of all their efforts they are both outperformed by a surprise talent.
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Ged AllenGuest stars India de Beaufort, Andrew Dickens
Episode 7
Molly is involved with Sports day but the coaches daughter is always cheating. Basil & Co. get Molly in training to win.
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Peter CocksGuest stars Don Austen, Samantha Harrison, Huw Higginson, Nicholas Caunter
Episode 8
Basil discovers that keeping his cool with his cousin isn't easy.
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Ben WardGuest stars Don Austen, Michael Winsor, Lizo Mzimba, India de Beaufort, Matt Hebden
Episode 9
Basil and Steven bet Anil that they would spend an entire night camping with Molly, Dave, and Madison. While they are away, Anil takes advantage of their absence and stays the night in Steven's flat.
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Mark DaydyGuest stars India de Beaufort, Don Austen, Ellie Crisell
Episode 10
Molly and Dave are both running for School President, but the have completly different ideas. Basil, Madison and India help Molly, meanwhile Anil and Steven help Dave.
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Mark DaydyGuest stars India de Beaufort, Nicholas Asbury
Episode 11
Wrestling mania has taken over in the Basil household so when their favourite wrestler, the Stone, steps out of the ring into retirement they are all distraught. Dave sets up Anil’s café as the venue for a new wrestling show. Basil becomes champion tempting the Stone out of retirement. It looks like the end for the gang when the Stone enters the ring but fortunately a mystery champ saves the day.
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Ben WardGuest stars Don Austen, India de Beaufort, Robert Shaw Cameron, Stephen Ferrer, Richard Llyod-King
Episode 12
Dave’s pet sitting scheme enrages the landlord who issues an ultimatum to remove all the animals from the flat or else. With Basil and the gang’s help the flat is cleared apart from one stray dog whose owner can’t be located. Coincidentally the landlord has lost his little dog …
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Ged AllenGuest stars Milton Johns, India de Beaufort
Episode 13
Basil and the gang are in tragedy as they have only 79p for Christmas. Basil blame himself for this and wishes he was never born. This episode is based on The Wonderful Life. (This episode is the series 3 finale and christmas episode).
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Peter CocksGuest stars Don Austen, India de Beaufort, Roy Barraclough, James Fain
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