Rushton became the narrator for the Railway Stories after Johnny Morris left. He has also recorded adaptations of the "Asterix" comic books and "Alice in Wonderland". He is also famous in his lead roles in both BBC's "Muzzy in Gondoland" and the claymation television series "The Trap Door". Rushton passed away during heart surgery on the 11th of December in 1996. A plaque was established at Mornington Crescent tube station in his honour.