#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

Bagpuss - The 50th Anniversary Edition - Join Emily and friends as she wakes Bagpuss once again. Now fully restored in high definition, from the film negatives. "Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake-up, and look at this thing that I bring, wake-up, be bright, be golden and light. Bagpuss, oh hear what I sing". Bagpuss was first seen on British television on 12th February 1974. The charming children's stop motion animation was made by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, starring the