Platinum Basset

For those who listen to Hamish & Andy on the radio/podcast, you would know that every Friday a regular segment on the show occurs which features Hamish Blake reading out a comic strip known as "Fred Basset".

Andy however, does not like the cartoon and believes that the people do not want it broadcast. Henceforth, every time the segment occurs, Andy constructs some sort of challenge with which to hinder/disallow Hamish to read the comic.

The opening title to the segment begins with some form of heavy rock song with the lyrics, "You've gotta fight! For your right!", before being interrupted by Hamish, "Listen to Fred Basset on the radio".

Recent challenges by Andy have been;


Andy sent a male stripper to Hamish' mum's house. Hamish was forced to read the cartoon while listening to his mother receive a lap dance.

Andy organised several schoolgirls to throw 144 eggs at Hamish as he read the comic, while standing on the roof.

Hamish was forced to eat, "Trappey's Bull Louisiana Hot Sauce", the hottest sauce in Mississippi.

Andy beat Hamish repeatedly with boxing gloves on while he read the cartoon.

Andy had Hamish hypnotised so that he 1 - Forgot the name of the dog(Fred Basset) 2 - every time he heard a hand clap he barked 3 - Became sexually attracted to Andy and 4 - Sing in "Martian Language"

Andy made Hamish run naked around the camper van during the caravan of courage. However, Andy closed and locked the door before Hamish had returned.

Andy organised for Hamish to receive a prostate examination while he read the cartoon.

Andy covered Hamish with dog food and released 50 Basset Hounds.

Hamish was electrocuted in the face.

Although he is regularly hindered, Hamish always manages to read the comic. When he has done this, the outro music begins. "P-P-P-P-Platinum Basset ... Basset"