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Derek James Fowlds (2 September 1937 – 17 January 2020) was an English actor. He was best known for his appearances as "Mr Derek" in The Basil Brush Show (1969–1973), as Bernard Woolley in the sitcom Yes Minister (1980–1984) and its sequel, Yes, Prime Minister (1986–1988), and as Oscar Blaketon in Heartbeat (1992–2010).
Derek Fowlds. Actor: Yes Minister. London-born character actor Derek Fowlds came to the fore on television as 'Mr. Derek', straight man to the children's puppet Basil Brush (succeeding Rodney Bewes in that capacity), then as private secretary and political advisor Bernard Woolley, diligently keeping the reins on obtuse British Cabinet Minister ...
Jan 17, 2020 · Actor Derek Fowlds, known to millions for playing Bernard Woolley in Yes Minister, has died at the age of 82. He also played sergeant-turned-publican Oscar Blaketon in ITV police drama Heartbeat...
Jan 17, 2020 · Derek Fowlds: Yes Minister and Heartbeat actor dies aged 82. Derek Fowlds also starred in The Basil Brush Show, appearing as the iconic puppet fox's loyal friend Mr Derek.
Derek Fowlds. Actor: Yes Minister. London-born character actor Derek Fowlds came to the fore on television as 'Mr. Derek', straight man to the children's puppet Basil Brush (succeeding Rodney Bewes in that capacity), then as private secretary and political advisor Bernard Woolley, diligently keeping the reins on obtuse British Cabinet Minister ...
Feb 19, 2020 · Children's TV favourite Basil Brush was among those to pay tribute to actor Derek Fowlds at his funeral. Fowlds, who died last month aged 82, was famous for playing Bernard Woolley in Yes...
Jan 17, 2020 · Derek Fowlds, who played private secretary Bernard Woolley in '80s sitcom Yes Minister and its spin-off Yes Prime Minister, has passed away at the age of 82, his family has confirmed.
Jan 17, 2020 · Derek Fowlds, who has died aged 82, was a classically trained actor but owed his celebrity to three television roles, as Basil Brush’s sidekick Mr Derek, the principal private secretary Bernard...
Derek Fowlds, who has died aged 82, was a gifted actor who spent most of his career playing sidekicks in popular British TV shows from 1969 to 2010. Fowlds first came to national attention as...
Jan 17, 2020 · Derek Fowlds died on 17 January, aged 82. The British star was best known for playing Bernard Wooley in Yes Minister and its spin-off Yes Prime Minister, as well as Sgt Oscar Blaketon...
