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‘Treasure trove’ of 500 artworks by Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin up for auction

The artist and puppet maker – who died aged 89 in 2018 – co-created several popular children’s TV programmes.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Unearthed ‘treasure trove’ by Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin to go under the hammer

The artist and puppet maker – who died aged 89 in 2018 – co-created several popular children’s TV programmes.

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Digested week: Marsupial brings cheer in dark and dysfunctional days

It was left to a – albeit extinct – tiny relative of the kangaroo to offer some relief from the blizzard of major events

The Guardian - UK · Sep 12, 2025

Has anybody seen the Wombles? The hunt is on for TV’s favourite puppets and props

Bagpuss, the Clangers and Paddington are among the icons of childhood that fans are determined to save

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2024

‘The cameras were held together with Meccano’: how we made Bagpuss

‘He was supposed to be a marmalade-coloured cat but the fabric company got muddled up – and dyed his fur bright pink instead’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

Quiz of the year: how well do you remember 2022?

Charles became king of 15 realms, Tom Cruise made blockbuster history and controversy followed Russia on to the ice rink. Fingers on buzzers for 30 fiendish questions

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022