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That was the Week That Was ( aka “ TW3 “) ran from November 1962 until December 1963.

It drew audiences of up to 13 million, making stars of its cast, particularly David Frost.

Rushton became known for his impersonation of the Prime Minister, a daring novelty in those respectful days.

“ It ‘ s the only impersonation that people have ever actually recognised-so I ‘ m very grateful to the old bugger.

But then I had voted for him, so he owed me something .” Rushton also appeared on the original flexi-discs of skits, squibs and invective that “ Private Eye ” gave away, having success with two self-penned songs: “ Neasden ” (“ you won ’ t be sorry that you breezed in.

where the rissoles are deep-freezed-en ”) and the “ Bum Song ” (“ if you ’ re feeling glum / stick a finger up your bum / and the world is a happier place ”).

He also wrote songs for TW3, many of which were revisited on later solo albums like " Now in Bottles " and " The Complete Works ".