#OnThisDay 1974: Children's classic Bagpuss first aired on BBC One. Created by Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate, it ran for just 13 episodes, but remains a cult programme for millions. In 2005, both men reminisced about how they made the show. | BBC Archive

✨ Step inside the magical world of The Clangers, Bagpuss, and Noggin the Nog… What was it really like growing up surrounded by some of Britain’s most beloved children’s TV characters? 🎥💫 BAFTA-winning writer Dan Postgate — and son of legendary creator Oliver Postgate — doesn’t have to wonder. He lived it. In our latest video, Dan shares heart-warming memories, untold behind-the-scenes stories, and creative secrets from the world of Smallfilms in a charming video interview you won’t want to mis