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The Basil Brush Show

1968·Show
124Episodes in12Seasons
67
GoodGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy7

World

History

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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.
British Children's TVPuppet ComedyFamily EntertainmentClassic Variety ShowWholesome HumorNostalgic AppealLighthearted FunIconic CharacterSlapstick

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Is The Basil Brush Show worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Basil Brush Show have?

12 seasons

It has 12 seasons with 124 episodes.

When did The Basil Brush Show air?

It ran from 1968 to 1980 and has ended.

What language is The Basil Brush Show in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

What tropes does The Basil Brush Show use?

Women Are WiserHot-Blooded SideburnsSo Beautiful, It's a CurseActor AllusionUndercrankBe Careful What You SayZillion-Dollar BillThe Pete BestJerk with a Heart of GoldOne I Prepared EarlierEvil TwinMedium Awarenessand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for The Basil Brush Show, including Women Are Wiser, Hot-Blooded Sideburns, So Beautiful, It's a Curse.