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Would you recognise Bagpuss?

193 replies

Holtome · 16/04/2026 17:10

I, born 1970, have him on a Tshirt.

DS, born 2003, has no idea, fair enough.

But, BF, born 1977, swears he's never heard of him.

There's only 7 years between us, it feels like a generational gulf!

OP posts:
Cassandra1982 · 16/04/2026 19:10

Yes I would. My DS born 1998 and DD 2002 also know exactly who Bagpuss is.

JoanChitty · 16/04/2026 19:10

Love Bagpuss. I have a cuddly Bagpuss that makes the yawning sound and is currently being looked after by my granddaughter who is nearly 4.

theleftsuitcase · 16/04/2026 19:10

My teenagers would, but we do have it on dvd!

DandyPanda · 16/04/2026 19:12

Yes I would, born in 2000

GhoulWithADragonTattoo · 16/04/2026 19:13

Born 1978 and loved Bagpuss!

TyneTeas · 16/04/2026 19:14

Breadcrumbs and Butterbeans!

WonderingWanda · 16/04/2026 19:33

Yes, born in 1979!

MrsMoastyToasty · 16/04/2026 19:39

I would recognise them (born in the 60s).
And
The Flumps
BabaPapa
The Magic Roundabout
The Banana Splits

Doyouthinktheyknow · 16/04/2026 19:53

Born in 1974, Bagpuss was a much loved part of my childhood. Seems so dated now but I adored it growing up.

Handeyethingyowl · 16/04/2026 20:05

I was born in 78. It was definitely on TV when I was little, along with a lot of other 70s programmes. Then the 90s revival came and I have a cuddly Bagpuss from that which is still on my bed. Also showed the DVD to my kids. I feel sorry for your BF, what a deprived childhood!

SomethingSScintillating · 16/04/2026 20:08

@Mischance absoltuy it's so pared back, simple and charming yet with enough meat to keep enquiring minds interested

LilyRo · 16/04/2026 20:13

HowardTJMoon · 16/04/2026 17:27

I'm around the same age as you and I'd recognise Bagpuss in an instant. I loved that saggy old cloth cat.

When I was very young, though, we only had a black and white TV so I assumed he was orange and white - after all, who has ever seen a pink and white cat? By the time we got a colour TV they'd either stopped showing the programme and/or I had aged out of the audience. I think I was in my 20s when I happened to see Bagpuss in colour and the cognitive dissonance was striking.

He was supposed to be orange and white but I think the company which produced the original material made a mistake in the dyeing process.

I was born in the late 70s and love Bagpuss!

JMSA · 16/04/2026 20:21

Yes, born 1974.

And actually, on account of my love of sleep/napping, this was ex husband’s nickname for me! 😳

NoWordForFluffy · 16/04/2026 20:23

Born late '76. I loved Bagpuss. I have two toy ones...my kids have one each, so they could recognise him too (11 and 12)!

user2848502016 · 16/04/2026 20:49

Born 1981, yes of course!

I reckon anyone younger than me might not though because he was getting a bit past it by the time I was a young child!

TheDellsYoursongNsoul · 16/04/2026 20:55

Oh Bagpuss,Oh Bagpuss look at this thing that I bring.
Born mid 60s.

WaryCrow · 16/04/2026 21:06

Ive got a little booklet that was free on a crochet magazine with a bagpuss toddler jumper and a little toy pattern. May have been the only reason I bought that mag.

<Wanders off to find some pink wool>

TheBirdintheCave · 16/04/2026 21:13

Yes of course. 86 here :) Mum had me watch videos of Watch With Mother and the Clangers too 😅

Gowlett · 16/04/2026 21:17

Depends where he grew up?

We were rural, and only had a couple of local channels. When we moved to a city, we had BBC & ITV. Then Channel 4.

Wouldn’t have watched Bagpuss, as a child.

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 16/04/2026 21:18

Born 1984 and have no memory of watching bagpuss at all. I do know what he looks like, but only from seeing a toy at a friend's house as an adult.

MirandaWest · 16/04/2026 21:18

Born 1975 and love Bagpuss. Pretty sure DD born 2005 would recognise him. Not so sure about DS born 2003 but he might well do

ilovepixie · 16/04/2026 21:22

Yes loved him, born 1968.

runningonberocca · 16/04/2026 21:29

Born 1974 - huge part of my childhood! Sometimes watch episodes on YouTube if I’m feeling particularly stressed.

garlictwist · 16/04/2026 21:32

Born 1982. Never heard of it.