Bagpuss made his television debut on 12th February 1974, and ahead of his 50th anniversary next year, this week sees the release of the hugely popular animated series in high definition, fully restored from the original film negatives, on DVD and Blu-ray. There are other celebrations, too. Bagpuss plush is manufactured in a luxurious high quality soft furry fabric and filled with treated wheat grains with a hint of French Lavender. Available exclusively from Danbury Mint, Bagpuss - The 50th Anniversary Edition is being issued as a Danbury Mint Special Edition. In his ear you’ll see the world-famous Steiff golden button and label – your guarantee that Bagpuss is a genuine Steiff creation.

We do not recommend that you ask for parcels to be left on doorsteps or safe places and we cannot be held responsible for parcels that then go missing. The post person delivering your item has the overall choice as to whether the parcel is left in the safe place. If the post person cannot find a safe place, a calling card is left and the parcel is held at the sorting office.Place a glass or small container of water in the microwave with your wheat bag to help keep it moist and prevent the wheat grains drying, which will reduce the risk of charring. In addition to the new Blu-ray and DVD releases, Steiff – inventors of the teddy bear – are giving the popular character a special birthday accolade, available through Danbury Mint.

What is it about the furry pink and white saggy cloth cat that has captured the hearts and minds of generations young and old?

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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, through their company Smallfilms, offering charming stories starring the “saggy old cloth cat”, Bagpuss. He lived in a strange shop, owned by a little girl called Emily, which didn’t actually sell anything, but he and his friends mended lost property left out for them by shop owner. Unfortunately, we have had to suspend international parcels during the current COVID19 situation but hope to resume this service as soon as we can. Beaney House of Art and Knowledge is at 18 High Street, Canterbury, Kent CT1 2RA | Web: canterburymuseums.co.uk/the-beaney/ Ensure the microwave turntable is working properly and the wheat bag rotates freely to ensure even temperature distribution. Ivor the Engine, Noggin the Nog, Pingwings, Pogles Wood, Clangers, and Bagpuss– the iconic animations produced by the Canterbury-based Smallfilms studio between 1958 and 1984 – constitute a significant thread of British cultural history. The lasting appeal of the imagined worlds created by Smallfilms is evident in the highly-successful BBC reboot of Clangers (2015 – present), which has introduced a whole new audience to the pink moon mice. As well as the shows likely to be famiilar to readers, this history expands the Smallfilms story to include those less well-known animated shows that nonetheless played an important part in the studio’s history.

Have your very own lovable Bagpuss to keep you cosy and warm. Bagpuss® Plush Lavender Scent Fully Microwavable ToyNext day delivery before 1pm Monday – Saturday only (please note parcels can not be delivered on a Sunday or a bank holiday) The product has overheated either because it has been heated for longer than the recommended time for the wattage of the appliance or re-heated before being allowed to fully cool to room temperature; a wheat bag must be completely cold before reheating Since he first came onto our screens in 1974 Bagpuss is fondly remembered and seems to be more popular than ever today. Only 13 episodes were ever made, but the programme has remained popular down the generations and was voted the all-time favourite children’s programme in 1999. Largely made using stop-frame animation, the show has now delighted viewers of children’s television for 50 years, and has left a lasting legacy.