Sooty & Co.

Sooty & Co. (1993-1998)

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Sooty & Co. is a British children's television series that was produced for six series by Granada Television, that aired on ITV from 6 September 1993 to 14 December 1998. The series centres on Matthew Corbett, and puppets Sooty, Sweep, Soo and Little Cousin Scampi, as they try to run a junk shop in Manchester.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 16:00 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S06E16Final Farewelldéc. 14, 1998
S06E15A Prisoner for Heightsdéc. 7, 1998
S06E14Delgrubnov. 30, 1998
S06E13Nature's Way?nov. 23, 1998
S06E12What Can the Matter Be?nov. 16, 1998
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Sooty & Co. premiere?

Sooty & Co. premiered on September 6, 1993.

Who are the main characters?

The main characters of the show are Sooty, Sweep, Soo, and Matthew Corbett.

What type of show is Sooty & Co.?

Sooty & Co. is a children's television show that combines comedy, music and magic.

What is the basic premise of the show?

The show follows the adventures of Sooty, Sweep, and Soo as they help Matthew Corbett run a shop called Sooty & Co. located in a small town.

What type of puppetry is used in the show?

The puppets used in Sooty & Co. are hand puppets and are operated by the puppeteers' hands and rods.

Where is the show set?

The show is set in a fictional small town called Cosham.

How many episodes were produced during the first season?

There were 26 episodes in the first season.

What are some of the themes featured in the show?

Themes of the show include friendship, problem-solving, and learning through play.

Who created the show?

The show was created by Harry Corbett and produced by Thames Television.

Who took over from Harry Corbett as the show's host?

Matthew Corbett, Harry Corbett's son, took over as the show's host in 1976.

Are there any spin-offs of the show?

Yes, there were spin-offs of the show which included Sooty's Amazing Adventures and Sooty Heights.

What type of sketches are featured in the show?

The show features comedic sketches involving Sooty and his friends, as well as magic tricks and musical performances.

Who provides the voice for Sooty?

Brenda Longman provides the voice for Sooty.

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