Bagpuss to Return in New Film 50 Years After Debut
Bagpuss, the cherished children’s TV character, is set to make a return to the big screen in a new live-action and amped point film.
The film, which will serve as an effect to the original 13- occasion series, is listed for release in 2027.
The product is being developed by Birmingham-grounded Threewise Entertainment in close collaboration with the estates of the original generators, Peter Firmin and Oliver Postgate.
The original Bagpuss series, first aired in 1974, featured a pink and white cloth cat who lived in a shop that was a home for lost property.
Despite only 13 episodes produced for the BBC, the stop-motion series achieved classic status, voted the all-time favourite children’s programme in 1999.
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The new film will reawaken Bagpuss and his friends for a modern-day quest that blends heartfelt storytelling, comedy, and music, while staying true to the spirit of the classic series.
The story for the film was developed and approved by Oliver Postgate’s son, the Bafta-winning writer Daniel Postgate, before he died in June.
The reimagined story will see Bagpuss and his friends stir from their slumber to find themselves in contemporary Britain, where they continue their timeless mission of mending lost and broken “things”.
Michael Ford, chief executive of … expressed excitement about the project, stating: “Bagpuss was a ‘saggy old cloth’ with many a tall tale to … we’re very proud and excited to be … ’ estates.
Emily Firmin, daughter of Peter Firmin and part of the original cast, added: “Bagpuss was an integral … wasn’t just a character on the screen ….
The new film aims to introduce Bagpuss to a new generation of viewers while preserving the charm and warmth that made the original series a classic.
Fans can look forward to the return of the “most important, the most beautiful, the most magical, saggy old cloth cat in the whole … in 2027.
The product has formerly entered investment from Creative UK via the West Midlands IP Fund, icing strong support for the design.
With the involvement of the original generators’ estates and a devoted product platoon, the new Bagpuss film is poised to capture the hearts of both longtime suckers and beginners likewise.
As the release date approaches, suckers can anticipate further updates and promotional accoutrements leading up to the film’s debut.
For now, the return of Bagpuss serves as a gladdening memorial of the enduring appeal of classic children’s TV.
