Product Description

The revealing memoirs of television's most-loved entertainer For the first time, showbiz personality Basil Brush tells the true story of his rise to fame and his struggle to survive in the heartless world of television. He talks about his poor but happy childhood, his early success in Variety, and the television work that was to change his life. It was the Swinging Sixties, and Basil describes the parties he attended, rubbing shoulders with stars like Michael Caine - and how his heart was broken by a woman who left him for a Rolling Stone, and again when he lost The Generation Game to Bruce Forsyth. After finding success with a number of comic partnerships - Mr Rodney, Mr Derek, Mr Roy, Mr Howard and Mr Billy - Basil decided to go it alone and head for America. He talks frankly about his Las Vegas years and how, on returning to Britain, he made a living doing panto and summer season - until his triumphant return in the sitcom Foxed made him a household name once again. Written with his characteristic humour, Basil Brush - My Story is a fitting tribute to a television legend.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #425943 in Books
• Published on: 2001-10-12
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
Andrew Crofts is an experienced author who has collaborated with many celebrities, though none as cuddly as Basil.

Customer Reviews

Basil Brish-My Story
Although my Audiobook review is already on here, it doesn't really refer much to the text.
This is a dashing story from everyones favorite fox, Basil Brush. The legendary character has written a book on his life, on the trip to the showbiz world.
I wasn't quite expecting something like this. It's quite a mature book which adults could enjoy without feeling patronised since i presume this is for children. Its quite a funny tale and i think you will get quite a few laughs from reading this. So if you like Basil Brush, like light-hearted stories and want a good read- this is the book for you.
9/10- Boom! Boom!

Basil Brush-My Story [Audiobook]
I found my favorite foxes book online, I couln't resist buying the audiobook, read by Mister Basil himself. What i found was this.
I did like the story. Ok it got a little corny and kiddy in places, like his 007-like-story, but it was an intresting read/listen(!). But something i found disapointing was the Basil Which read this sounded somewhat wierd. Ok, I'm used to hearing a Basil who says very little other than HaHaHa BOOM BOOM but this was a little wierd. However, it was really good listening, and I really enjoyed it.
I think all fans will enjoy this story, old and young...even if it is written for the younger generations. Something to fill the stocking for xmas maybe, and definatly a funny, intresting story for everyone to enjoy.
HaHaHa Boom Boom 9/10!

Boom Boom!
I really enjoyed the jokes in this book. It is a really funny read and I would recommend it to any other fellow Basil fans, or anyone wishing a good laugh and a light read.