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Learn moreBagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring...
Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary cat. He is a saggy, baggy, lovable old cloth cat who lives in a magical shop owned by Emily, a little girl who brings lost or broken things for Bagpuss and his friends to "mend". When Emily leaves an item in front of Bagpuss, he wakes up, and so do all his friends: Professor Yaffle, the wise but skeptical wooden woodpecker; Madeleine, the kindly rag doll; Gabriel, the banjo-playing toad; and a group of lively, mischievous mice who live in the Marvellous Mechanical Mouse Organ. Together, they bring life to the shop, telling stories, fixing broken things, and uncovering the history of forgotten treasures. Bagpuss's world is a place where imagination, music, and gentle adventure intertwine.
Emily brings an old, worn-out fiddle to the shop. Bagpuss and his friends are curious to learn about its story. Professor Yaffle explains the importance of the fiddle, while Madeleine and Gabriel bring its music back to life with their songs. The mice add their playful ideas, turning the fiddle's story into a fun and exciting adventure. This episode is all about the magic of music and the joy of bringing old things back to life.
Oliver Postgate & Peter Firmin: Pioneers of British Children's Television Oliver Postgate (1925–2008) and Peter Firmin (1928–2018) were the creative duo behind some of Britain's most beloved children's television shows. Together, they co-founded Smallfilms in 1959 and went on to create iconic programs such as Bagpuss, The Clangers, Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, and Pingwings. Postgate, known for his gentle, timeless storytelling and signature narration, wrote and directed their shows, while Firmin, a talented artist and puppeteer, brought their characters to life through handcrafted puppets and animation. Using simple stop-motion techniques, they created magical worlds that resonated deeply with audiences for their warmth and charm. Bagpuss, perhaps their most famous creation, was voted the UK's favourite children's TV show in a 1999 BBC poll, while The Clangers, with its whistling, otherworldly creatures, remains another beloved classic. Their work combined whimsical storytelling with a sense of nostalgia that appealed to both children and adults. Their contributions to children's television were recognised with numerous awards. Postgate and Firmin both received BAFTA Special Awards in 2014 for their work on Bagpuss and The Clangers. In 1987, they were also awarded honorary degrees from the University of Kent in recognition of their impact on British culture. Postgate and Firmin's work left a lasting legacy on British television. Their handcrafted characters and timeless stories continue to enchant new generations.
Oliver Postgate & Peter Firmin: Pioneers of British Children's Television Oliver Postgate (1925–2008) and Peter Firmin (1928–2018) were the creative duo behind some of Britain's most beloved children's television shows. Together, they co-founded Smallfilms in 1959 and went on to create iconic programs such as Bagpuss, The Clangers, Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, and Pingwings. Postgate, known for his gentle, timeless storytelling and signature narration, wrote and directed their shows, while Firmin, a talented artist and puppeteer, brought their characters to life through handcrafted puppets and animation. Using simple stop-motion techniques, they created magical worlds that resonated deeply with audiences for their warmth and charm. Bagpuss, perhaps their most famous creation, was voted the UK's favourite children's TV show in a 1999 BBC poll, while The Clangers, with its whistling, otherworldly creatures, remains another beloved classic. Their work combined whimsical storytelling with a sense of nostalgia that appealed to both children and adults. Their contributions to children's television were recognised with numerous awards. Postgate and Firmin both received BAFTA Special Awards in 2014 for their work on Bagpuss and The Clangers. In 1987, they were also awarded honorary degrees from the University of Kent in recognition of their impact on British culture. Postgate and Firmin's work left a lasting legacy on British television. Their handcrafted characters and timeless stories continue to enchant new generations.
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