The first generation of children to laugh at Sooty’s pranks are now drawing their pensions. But 65 years after he was created, the classic glove puppet is still working as hard as ever – and is about ...
IT was an iconic kids’ show that defined a generation but the family run Sooty Show did not come without its secrets. Show star, Matthew Corbett, son of the character’s creator Harry, has admitted the ...
Legendary TV star Sooty has revealed the secret to his age-defying looks including persisting rumours that he has had botox as he prepares to celebrate his 75th anniversary next year. Speaking ...
You might think of gentle children’s TV favourite Sooty as a bit of a mild-mannered, wholesome chap – but it seems that he created a bit of an outcry at the BBC back in the day. And why’s that?
The yellow bear with a talent for magic tricks is celebrating his 70th birthday SOOTY has been a favourite on children’s TV since he made his debut in 1952. Here’s everything you need to know about ...
When Harry Corbett bought a bear glove puppet on Blackpool's North Pier in 1948 to entertain his children, he could surely not have realised he was teaming up with a future TV icon. Sooty, who turned ...
One day he turned around and said to me, 'If I can’t work with Sooty again there’s no point in carrying on living' ‘She’d always be saying, “Harry-boy would have done it this way,” recalls Matthew.
Sooty, a British icon and one of the most famous glove puppets in the world is celebrating his 75th anniversary. The lovable bear, who has now entertained generations of children via stage shows and ...
Children's TV institution Sooty celebrates his 65th birthday today (July 19). The popular yellow bear, who is currently looked after by Richard Cadell, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest ...
When Harry Corbett bought a bear glove puppet on Blackpool's North Pier in 1948 to entertain his children, he could surely not have realised he was teaming up with a future TV icon. Sooty, who turned ...