Today Russell recalls highlights from his recent series with, among others: John Travolta , Shirley MacLaine Tracey Ullman , Shirley Bassey Mike Harding , Alex Higgins Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones Victoria Wood Selina Scott and Frank Bough Boy George and Paul McCartney as well as regulars Mr A, John Tovey and Susan Cuff , lots of wonderpets, non-talking parrots, human eccentrics and a dog called Russell.