Derek Fowlds's big break came in 1969 when he became Basil Brush's sidekick. Basil would refer to him as 'Mr Derek'.
Derek Fowlds left The Basil Brush Show in 1973 and went on act in several dramas.
His notable roles include playing Jim Hacker's assistant Bernard Wooley in Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister.
Derek Fowlds also plays Oscar Blaketon in Heartbeat.
