Derek Fowlds

[MarySidney]

The actor Derek Fowlds has died, aged 82.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-51147182

People of my generation will remember him as 'Mr Derek', Basil Brush's sidekick.
Then he was Bernard in Yes Minister/Prime Minister.
Then for many years in Heartbeat.

And an all round nice chap, apparently.

(Apologies if there's already a thread or several. I couldn't see one.)

[EmrysAtticus]

Really sad to see this just now. I am a massive fan of Yes Minister and Yes Prime Minister and he was my favourite character. I have the whole series on Audible so might give them a listen tonight.

[Willow2017]

He was my 'Mr Derek' too.
Lovely man and wonderful actor.
R.I.P

[user1497207191]

Very sad, I liked him in everything he did, especially Basil Brush which was my childhood era. Didn't really watch much Yes Minister, but watched all Heartbeat, and yes, he played a really good character

[Xenia]

I know him from Yes Minister. Very good character.

[ioioitsoff]

basil Brush was a piece of shit tv but that wasn't his fault.
He was exceptionally good as Bernard, this was the best bit

[ioioitsoff]

Well it was good but not so good to post it twice

[Myimaginarycathasfleas]

I remember him as Mr Derek but he will forever be our much loved Bernard in this house of ex civil servants!