TV series
The Basil Brush Show
1968–1980, English, on BBC One. Created by Peter Firmin.
A British television series starring puppet character Basil Brush. It ran from 1968-1980 on the BBC and featured Rodney Bewes, Derek Fowlds, Roy North, Howard Williams and Billy Boyle. Many episodes from this series are considered lost due to the BBC "junking" or reusing tapes in the 1960s and 70s.
- Seasons
- 12
- Episodes
- 124
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1980
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Latest episode
S12 E11: Basil's Christmas Cruise
Aired 27 December 1980
Seasons 12
Series 1
1968 · 12 episodes
Series 2
1969 · 13 episodes
Series 3
1970 · 13 episodes
Series 4
1972 · 8 episodes
Series 5
1973 · 10 episodes
Series 6
1974 · 3 episodes
Series 7
1975 · 11 episodes
Series 8
1976 · 11 episodes
Series 9
1977 · 11 episodes
Series 10
1978 · 10 episodes
Series 11
1979 · 11 episodes
Series 12
1980 · 11 episodes
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 14 June 1968
- Last aired
- 27 December 1980
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The Basil Brush Show: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Basil Brush Show are there?
The Basil Brush Show has 12 seasons and 124 episodes.
Is The Basil Brush Show finished?
Yes. The Basil Brush Show ended in 1980, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like The Basil Brush Show?
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Who created The Basil Brush Show?
The Basil Brush Show was created by Peter Firmin and stars Michael Winsor, Jennifer Hill, Len Marten.