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“We made mountains in the cowshed”

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Sad news to those of a certain age, of the death of Oliver Postgate at 83. Postgate collaborations with co-creator, artist and animater Peter Firmin on Bagpuss, Ivor The Engine, The Clangers and many more, fueled the imaginations of many children in the 60′s, 70′s and beyond and is a great testament to their craft, dedication and talent. His distintive tone as narrator can instantly whip you back to lying head in hands absorbed in the images on the TV, with no remote control to wrestle your mind away from the clever storylines and incredible artwork. Ah they dont make ‘em like that anymore.

Obituaries in the Guardian, The Times and a nice selection of rememberances also in the Guardian.

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2 Responses to ““We made mountains in the cowshed””

  1. fintan
    December 11th, 2008 12:06
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    What a great team Postgate and Firmin were..just spent the last half hour looking at old clips of there shows..complete genius! Rest in peace Oliver.

  2. Brian Gallagher
    December 11th, 2008 14:50
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    Sorry to hear the news.
    Ivor the Engine and Bagpuss, absolute classics !!