6.5
Is The Basil Brush Show worth watching?
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.5). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 7.8 against 9.3 for the best season.
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The Basil Brush Show fingerprint
A , comedy series.
Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe
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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.
Children's SitcomPuppet ShowWholesome ComedyBritish TelevisionFamily-FriendlyCharacter-Driven HumorSlapstickNostalgic AppealLighthearted
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Which season of The Basil Brush Show is best?
8.0S17.8S28.7S38.6S49.3S5
Season 5, with an IMDb average of 9.3. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.8. The highest-rated episode is Basil's Brush with Fame (season 4, episode 10) at 9.4, and the lowest is Surprise Party (season 2, episode 2) at 6.3.
Is The Basil Brush Show okay for kids?
NR
Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
How long does it take to watch The Basil Brush Show?
33 h
About 33 hours: 78 episodes in 6 seasons of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2007.
Will The Basil Brush Show make me laugh?
Funny
Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).
Can I half-watch The Basil Brush Show?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
What tropes does The Basil Brush Show use?
Never Say "Die"Shout-OutSelf-DeprecationMy Life Flashed Before My EyesBe Careful What You SayNo Fourth WallFlanderizationBait-and-Switch CommentIn Name Only"Mission: Impossible" Cable DropLand Down UnderChuck Cunningham Syndromeand 47 more
TV Tropes lists 59 tropes for it, including Never Say "Die", Shout-Out, and Self-Deprecation.