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Posted by Maurice Leakey (Member # 916) on December 09, 2008, 02:47 AM:
 
Famed British animator, Oliver Postgate, has just died, aged 83.

Many generations of children enjoyed his television programmes which started in 1958 (in black & white) with "Ivor The Engine."

His programmes included, "Noggin The Nog", "Clangers", and probably the best loved of all, "Bagpuss." Oliver also provided the commentary.

In his early days he used a Bolex H16, with a home-made single frame release unit.
 

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Posted by Paul Tivy (Member # 836) on December 09, 2008, 02:10 PM:
 
A sad loss. I was lucky enough to meet him at the NFT a few years ago and he signed my copy of his excellent autobiography 'Seeing Things'. I was quite unnerved when he spoke to me. That voice is the soundtrack of my early childhood. A wonderful man.

Best wishes,

Tiv
 

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Posted by Mike Peckham (Member # 16) on December 09, 2008, 02:56 PM:
 
Bagpuss, Bagpuss saggy old Ragpuss coming apart at the seams.

Was it only me who was terrified of the Soup Dragon?

Mike
 

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Posted by Mark Todd (Member # 96) on December 11, 2008, 11:10 AM:
 
Yes very sad Maurice.

But what wonderful memories and feelings he left us with, and what a legacy.
My youngest ( 5 ) loves Ivor the Engine, and watches them on YouTube.

Thank You Oliver.

Best Mark.
 

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Posted by Stewart McSporran (Member # 128) on December 12, 2008, 01:26 PM:
 
He was the voice of my childhood - he'll be sadly missed.

We'll be watching Ivor the Engine on DVD tonight
 

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