Bagpuss
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
15 min per episode
1974 – 1974
Premiered: Tue, Feb 12, 1974
Oliver Postgate
Peter FirminLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Uncle Feedle”
Emily brings in a piece of cloth, which Charlie Mouse identifies as a house for a rag doll, leading to a several rag jokes from the mice! They fold up the cloth so that Bagpuss can use it as a thinking cap, and create the story of Uncle Feedle, which Gabriel and Madeleine sing along to.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Firmin, Oliver Postgate
Oliver Postgate, Peter Firmin
John Faulkner, Sandra Kerr
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Firmin
Director
Oliver Postgate
Director
Oliver Postgate
Writer
Peter Firmin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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U: Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Bagpuss about?
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.
How many seasons does Bagpuss have?
Bagpuss comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Bagpuss?
Key cast members in Bagpuss include Oliver Postgate, Sandra Kerr, John Faulkner.
Who created or directed Bagpuss?
Bagpuss was developed and directed by Peter Firmin, Oliver Postgate.