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Actor who found fame as Basil Brush's sidekick 'Mr Derek' left an estate worth more than £3million | Daily Mail Online
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Basil Brush was no Scott Tracy, but I think he's finally won me over – Susan Morrison | Edinburgh News
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ITV Heartbeat: Derek Fowlds' very famous ex-wife, actor son and funeral where Basil Brush gave a speech - MyLondon
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Derek Fowlds, actor who found fame alongside Basil Brush and went on to co-star in 'Yes Minister' and 'Heartbeat' – obituary
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Derek Fowlds dead: Yes, Prime Minister and Basil Brush star dies aged 82 | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
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