The actor’s personal assistant Helen Bennett said: “He was the most beloved man to everybody who ever met him, he never had a bad word to say about anybody and he was so well respected, adored by ...

At Home with Derek Fowlds takes a close look at the life and work of one of our best loved actors, who became a household name as Mr Derek alongside Basil Brush, Bernard Woolley in Yes, Minister and ...

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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 ...

Yes Minister star Derek Fowlds has died at the age of 82, his family has confirmed. The actor – who came to fame as Basil Brush’s human sidekick – was also known for starring as Oscar Blaketon in ...