THis is a 'spin off' from our discussions of Simon's new site updates and innovations where, you will recall, numerous references were made to Captain Pugwash. I'm also a massive fan of the 'Black Pig' and its crew- but this one remains my all time favourite ( I'm putting it here because I didn't want to hijack the other thread)








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G

Oliver Postgate was a true talent and combined with Peter Firmin, their creations touched the lives of so many children.

My personal favourite is still Bagpuss

I also loved Ivor the engine. Maybe because my Dad drove steam trains on GWR and was from Wales.

My ifes' favourite is the clangers.

Great times.

I still occasionally have a look at the fantastic model work on the Thomas the Tank Engine TV series. Awe-inspiring as a child and a lovely foil to the original stories I read.

John,
You might enjoy this then




Regards,
G

G,
Brilliant.
Thanks

Simon,
I read somewhere that Postgate got the idea for the 'look' of the characters in N the N from the Lewis Chess set.
Great bit of lateral thinking that!
regards,
G

G, I'd like to read Postgate's biography as he seems to have been a very interesting character both from the body of work he left as well as the little history I know of him.

(another book for the growing pile of 'things to read' )

Mmmmmmmmmmmm! Now what year was that first one? 195-? Must have been 'Steam You Tube'

"Noggin", Now there is an interesting word?

Thanks for the memories G.

Frank,
If we're talking about a REAL piece of history, what about this?

year: 1952


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_fx8ASV6Hs


regards,
G