Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: BBC One
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.8/10
Bagpuss
Overview
Bagpuss is a UK children's television series, made by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate from 12 February 1974 to 7 May 1974 through their company Smallfilms. The title character was, "An old, saggy, cloth cat, baggy, and a bit loose at the seams." Although only 13 episodes of the show were made, it remains fondly remembered, and was regularly repeated in the UK for thirteen years. In 1999 Bagpuss topped a BBC poll for the UK's favourite children's TV programme.
This production, originally released in 1974, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Kids, Animation genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.8 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Kids and Animation.
- • Produced in United Kingdom.
- • Original Language: English.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Oliver Postgate
Narrator / Bagpuss / Professor Yaffle / Mice
Sandra Kerr
Madeleine the Rag Doll / Mice
John Faulkner
Gabriel the Toad / Mice
Seasons
Series 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1974-02-12
No season overview provided for this season.