jester1470 Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I am a huge fan of the Postgate/Firmin work, they were a huge piece of my childhood and as an adult still have the power to bring back a huge smile and a sense of happy childhood days. Sadly I won't be able to meet Mr Postgate which has always been an ambition, but I have a collection of stuff that will always bring me happiness.One of my most prized possesions is a piece of original Bagpuss artwork by Peter Firmin, and a sketch of Noggin the Nog signed by both. Postgate's voice is one of the most instantly regoniseable and just seems so friendly and brings a sense of calm whenever I hear it.A highly political man and a conscientious objector there was often a subtext to much of his stuff, he came from a literary background and his father was a well known food journalist, mystery writer of his time and his grandfather was Labour leader George Lansbury (which also means he is distantly related to Murder she Wrote actress Angela Lansbury). His son is also a well known childrens author Daniel Postgate.A man who defined a generation thjrough generation and a surrogate grandfather to millions. Mr Postgate, you were a genius with a true talent, and may the work of Peter Firmin and yourself live forever.The Pogles, The Clangers, the pingwings, Ivor, Noggin, tottie, and of course Bagpuss... all works of a more innocent time and greater because of it.Anyone interested in his mkore political side can read his occasional blogs for the New Statesman:New Statesman - Oliver PostgateMr Postgate thanks for everything and may you rest in peace, and know that you influenced and probably shaped the lives of millions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Oliver and Peter Firmin revolutionised Children's TV in the pre-cheap import world of the 70's with wonderful characters and timeless stories. The fact the shows are still shown today (cheap repeat fees or not) is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
free tibet Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 a sad day, i loved all his work from an early age (and still do) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 awww I loved bagpuss when I was a nipper...can't say i would have known the guy who done it, but yeah that is sad...shame! RIP indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 I'm a fan, too....Noggin the Nog got me hooked, and Bagpuss always fascinates me, although the Clangers are the boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Yeah, the clangers were a clear influence on Aphex Twin in his early career. Is it Analogue Bubblebath that seems full of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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