Derek Fowlds
- English
- Actor
Press clippings
Looking back on Yes Minister as it turns 40
It was 40 years ago tomorrow that the first episode of Yes Minister was broadcast on BBC 2.
Martin Hannan, The National (Scotland), 25th February 2020Yes Minister: political comedy MPs voted the greatest
The consummate political satire might be about to celebrate its 40th anniversary but, in many ways, it has barely aged at all.
Michael Hogan, The Telegraph, 23rd February 2020Derek Fowlds: Basil Brush pays tribute at funeral
Children's TV favourite Basil Brush was among those to pay tribute to actor Derek Fowlds at his funeral.
BBC, 19th February 2020Yes Minister star Derek Fowlds dies aged 82
Derek Fowlds, who played Bernard Woolley in political sitcom Yes Minister, has died aged 82.
British Comedy Guide, 17th January 2020Derek Fowlds was more than just a sidekick
While never a top-billing name, the actor also known for his turn on Heartbeat could steal a scene off anyone - even Basil Brush.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 17th January 2020Yes Minister shows some things never change
The BBC sitcom is 36 years old and yet it remains, as recent events have shown, bang on the money. Here's some proof that, in politics and the media, some things never change.
Standard Issue, 4th July 2016