The Sooty Show

The Sooty Show (1968-1992)

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The Sooty Show is a British children's television series that aired on BBC Television from 1955 until 1967, and on ITV from 1968-1992 It features the glove puppet characters Sooty, Sweep (who first appeared in 1957) and Soo (first appeared in 1964), and follows them in their many mischievous adventures. The show was presented from the 1955 to 1975 by Harry Corbett, and from 1976 to 1992 by his son, Matthew, as he bought the rights for Sooty for £35,000 from his father, and acted as the token human being. In 1981, The Sooty Show changed from a sketch-based format with a studio audience into a more sitcom-based format set in the Sooteries cottage.

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Scheduleevery Monday (20 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S30E13Fanatical FunNov 30, 1992
S30E12Time FliesNov 23, 1992
S30E11Solid WaterNov 16, 1992
S30E10Lift OffNov 9, 1992
S30E09Hot StuffNov 2, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Sooty Show premiere?

The Sooty Show premiered on July 20, 1968.

Who is the main character in The Sooty Show?

The main character in The Sooty Show is a yellow bear named Sooty.

Who created The Sooty Show?

The Sooty Show was created by Harry Corbett.

What kind of character is Sweep?

Sweep is a grey dog with a squeaky voice in The Sooty Show.

What is the name of Soo's cousin who appeared in The Sooty Show?

The name of Soo's cousin who appeared in The Sooty Show is Scampi.

In which season did Soo make her first appearance on The Sooty Show?

Soo made her first appearance on The Sooty Show in the second season.

What is the name of the guest who appeared in the episode 'Sooty's Busy Day'?

The name of the guest who appeared in the episode 'Sooty's Busy Day' is Beryl Reid.

How many seasons did the original show run for?

The original show of The Sooty Show ran for 17 seasons.

How many episodes of The Sooty Show were produced in total?

The total number of episodes produced in The Sooty Show is 507.

Which episode of The Sooty Show was broadcasted on Christmas Day?

The Christmas Special of The Sooty Show was broadcasted in 1976.

What was the name of the Sooty & Co spin-off series?

The spin-off series of The Sooty Show was named Sooty & Co.

What was the premise of the spin-off series Sooty & Co?

Sooty & Co told the story of Sooty and his friends running a Family Fun Park.

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