. —— madeliene. last of all, the professor. — toad. —— madeliene.woodpecker. gh professor, a very distinguished old woodpecker-— yes, on this day in 1974, the first episode of bagpuss was aired and whilst only 13 episodes were ever made, the show, created by peter firmin and oliver postgate has been re—broadcast multiple times and has remained a much—loved watch down the generations, even being voted the all—time favourite children's programme in 1999. to talk more about the much—beloved cat, iamjoined by oliver postgate's son, dan and bagpuss. dan, welcome, is that the original bagpuss you have there with you? yes he is. yes. 0h. _ bagpuss you have there with you? yes he is. yes. oh, my— bagpuss you have there with you? yes he is. yes. oh, my goodness! - bagpuss you have there with you? yes he is. yes. oh, my goodness! we - bagpuss you have there with you? yes he is. yes. oh, my goodness! we are| he is. yes. oh, my goodness! we are so privileged- — he is. yes. oh, my goodness! we are so privileged. telles, _ he is. yes. oh, my goodness! we are so p