Barringtonia
09-12-2008, 10:02
Once in a while, a remainder of how drug-addled the 60's and 70's were comes along and here, sadly, is the death of Oliver Postgate, creator of Bagpuss among others.
Sometimes I catch these old shows again, and I enjoy the nonsensical tales.
Oliver Postgate, the creator and narrator of Bagpuss, The Clangers and a series of other classic children's television programmes, has died at the age of 83.
His creations, which also included Noggin the Nog, Ivor the Engine and Pingwings, were screened on the BBC and ITV from the 1950s.
He narrated all of his productions in a calm warm voice that will be familiar to millions.
Postgate's animations were made by Smallfilms, the company he set up with the artist and puppeteer Peter Firmin.
Although only 13 episodes of Bagpuss were made from 1974, the pink "saggy, old, cloth cat" remains fondly remembered. It was voted Britain's best-loved children's television character.
Postgate's partner, Naomi Linnell, confirmed he died at a nursing home near his home in Broadstairs, Kent, yesterday.
Born in Hendon, Middlesex, Postgate set up Smallfilms in a disused cowshed near Canterbury after spending his early years in a number of different jobs.
The Clangers was a particular favourite although I remember it as a cue for my brother to beat me up to the shouting of 'The Clangers, The Clangers, The Clangers...'
Ah fond memories,
What's your favourite childhood children's TV show other than Sesame Street for the obvious.
I loved Fraggle Rock and can probably remember the theme tune...
*checks youtube*
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TSDeoO-j3G0
Try to post the intro theme tune if it's not been mentioned already.
Sometimes I catch these old shows again, and I enjoy the nonsensical tales.
Oliver Postgate, the creator and narrator of Bagpuss, The Clangers and a series of other classic children's television programmes, has died at the age of 83.
His creations, which also included Noggin the Nog, Ivor the Engine and Pingwings, were screened on the BBC and ITV from the 1950s.
He narrated all of his productions in a calm warm voice that will be familiar to millions.
Postgate's animations were made by Smallfilms, the company he set up with the artist and puppeteer Peter Firmin.
Although only 13 episodes of Bagpuss were made from 1974, the pink "saggy, old, cloth cat" remains fondly remembered. It was voted Britain's best-loved children's television character.
Postgate's partner, Naomi Linnell, confirmed he died at a nursing home near his home in Broadstairs, Kent, yesterday.
Born in Hendon, Middlesex, Postgate set up Smallfilms in a disused cowshed near Canterbury after spending his early years in a number of different jobs.
The Clangers was a particular favourite although I remember it as a cue for my brother to beat me up to the shouting of 'The Clangers, The Clangers, The Clangers...'
Ah fond memories,
What's your favourite childhood children's TV show other than Sesame Street for the obvious.
I loved Fraggle Rock and can probably remember the theme tune...
*checks youtube*
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TSDeoO-j3G0
Try to post the intro theme tune if it's not been mentioned already.