http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Bagpuss-Creator-Oliver-Postgate-Dies-Aged-83-Childrens-TV-Guru-Created-The-Clangers-And-Pingwings/Article/200812215175310?f=rss (http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Bagpuss-Creator-Oliver-Postgate-Dies-Aged-83-Childrens-TV-Guru-Created-The-Clangers-And-Pingwings/Article/200812215175310?f=rss)
He was also the man behind Ivor the Engine, Pingwings, the Clangers and Noggin the Nog. RIP :bluesad:
Bagpuss rules...
(http://www.guy-sports.com/fun_pictures/bagpuss_professor.jpg)
Yes that was certainly sad news. I thought that "Ivor The Engine" and "The Clangers" were two of the best children's shows ever made. I always found "Bagpuss" far too depressing but all his shows had a gentle, pleasant quality that made them very relaxing to watch.