Episode 1
Liam and Lucy
24m
The hunt is on for Basil's new sidekick, but who is the new girl in Anil's cafe?
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Ged AllenGuest stars Christopher Pizzey, Ashley Cook, Mark Straker
TV series
The Basil Brush Show
2002NR6 seasons7.3 / 10
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.
Availability
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The Basil Brush Show premiered September 27, 2002. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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 2
Fox Rocks
24m
Will Basil's performance be good enough for the rock festival?
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Peter CocksGuest stars Don Austen, Fritz Aardvark Bragpuss
Episode 3
Toothache
24m
Will Basil and the gang's amateur dentistry put a stop to Anil's toothache?
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Ged AllenGuest stars Stephanie Sen
Episode 4
Brush to the Future
24m
Basil and Liam try out a bit of time travel. Will they manage to leave the past alone?
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Simon A. Brown
Episode 5
Kiss and Tell
24m
Basil's past seems to be catching up with him.
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Sean CarsonGuest stars Don Austen, Sheila Clark, Gregory Clarke
Episode 6
Basil's Haunted House
24m
Is a Halloween sleepover in the country's most haunted house such a good idea?
Episode credits
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Simon A. BrownGuest stars Susie Johns, Timothy Watson, Cal Freestone, Milton Johns
Episode 7
Basil Back To School
23m
Will Basil’s return to school be a triumph or disaster?
Episode credits
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Peter CocksGuest stars Don Austen, Doug Rollins, Alison Thea-Skot, Andrea Sadler, Sarah Mann, Christian Jenner
Episode 8
Basil the Casualty
24m
Basil's illness lands him in hospital where his treatment holds a few surprises.
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Simon A. BrownGuest stars Velile Tshabalala, Terence Booth, Amanda Brewster, Anna Southgate, Ayden Callaghan, Nick Hyde
Episode 9
Dave's First Girlfriend
24m
Everyone’s pitching in as Basil and the gang attempt to win over Dave’s new girlfriend. Will true love take a smooth course?
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Ben WardGuest stars Don Austen, Sydney White
Episode 10
The Sweet Smell of Success
24m
Basil's ex-girlfriend Roxy faces off against him for the annual 'Fox of the Year Award,' each launching a new perfume. But who will take the title—Basil or Roxy? And is there someone else lurking in the wings?
Episode credits
Directed by Dez McCarthyWritten by Craig Ferguson, Patrick GallagherGuest stars Don Austen, Sheila Clark, Peter Eastland
Episode 11
It's A Knockout
24m
Basil receives a blow to the head, which ends up causing a headache for the entire gang, as he develops amnesia and forgets his famous catchphrase.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Craig Ferguson, Patrick GallagherGuest stars Dyanne White, Clive Ward
Episode 12
Basil's Extravaganza
24m
Basil and Liam understand that organizing the end-of-school talent variety show extravaganza will be challenging.
Episode credits
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Simon A. BrownGuest stars Don Austen, Sheila Clark, Doug Rollins, Genevieve Sanders
Episode 13
No Business Like Snow Business
24mfinale
Will Basil and the gang have the snowy Christmas they are hoping for?
Episode credits
Directed by Michael KerriganWritten by Craig Ferguson, Patrick GallagherGuest stars Don Austen, Sheila Clark, Nicola Keen, Ben Mars
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Cast
Christopher PizzeyStephen
Michael ByersLiam
Georgina LeonidasMollyMichael HayesDave
Ajay ChhabraAnil
Laura EvansMadisonJanine VieiraLucy
Madeline CastreyLucy
Credits
- Created by
- Ivan Owen
- Written by
- Ged Allen, Peter Cocks, Ben Ward, Simon A. Brown, Craig Ferguson, Patrick Gallagher, Dan Tetsell, Danny Robins, Matt King, Mark Daydy, Sean Carson, Sandi Toksvig, David Gillespie, Mark Warren
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 78
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom- The FoundationUnited Kingdom
Themes
foxpuppet