Bagpuss

Bagpuss (1974)

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Strange as it may seem, Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin made only 13 episodes of Bagpuss, but they've captured the imaginations of children for over a quarter of a century. Bagpuss is a cat who spends his time slumbering in a shop owned by Emily. The shop itself doesn't sell anything, and Emily seems a little young to be a shopkeeper - it is a most unusual shop, after all. Each week Emily brings Bagpuss objects to mend and repair. Bagpuss will wake up and examine them, in the company of his friends - including Madeleine the rag doll, and the mice from the Marvellous Mechanical Mouse Organ. All this happens under the watchful eye of Professor Yaffle, the carved woodpecker book end, who comments scathingly on the toys and the stories they tell. Then at some point, Bagpuss becomes very very tired, and they all go back to sleep. That's basically it, so why did this all happen? Simp...

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Scheduleevery Tuesday (15 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E13Uncle FeedleMay 7, 1974
S01E12FlyingApr 30, 1974
S01E11The FiddleApr 23, 1974
S01E10Old Man's BeardApr 16, 1974
S01E09The GiantApr 9, 1974
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Bagpuss premiere?

Bagpuss premiered on February 12, 1974.

Who created Bagpuss?

Bagpuss was created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin.

What is the genre of Bagpuss?

Bagpuss is a children's television series that falls under the genre of stop-motion animation.

What was the production company behind Bagpuss?

Bagpuss was produced by Smallfilms, a British production company.

Who provided the voice for Bagpuss?

Oliver Postgate provided the voice for the titular character Bagpuss.

Where is Bagpuss set?

Bagpuss is set in a fictional shop in the town of Hawkinge.

Who are the main characters in Bagpuss?

The main characters in Bagpuss are Bagpuss, Professor Yaffle, Madeleine, Gabriel the Toad, and the mice.

How many episodes of Bagpuss were produced?

13 episodes of Bagpuss were produced.

What is the premise of Bagpuss?

Bagpuss revolves around the happenings at a lost property shop, where different items come to life and tell stories.

What is the significance of Bagpuss in popular culture?

Bagpuss is considered a classic of British children's television and has a large cult following.

Who composed the music for Bagpuss?

The music for Bagpuss was composed by Sandra Kerr and John Faulkner.

What is the running time of each episode of Bagpuss?

Each episode of Bagpuss runs for approximately 15 minutes.

What is the animation style used in Bagpuss?

Bagpuss uses stop-motion animation, where the objects and characters are moved frame-by-frame to create the illusion of movement.

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