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 ...

A family's vintage Sooty puppet which was once used on TV by Harry Corbett has gone on sale for £1,200 at auction. Corbett had previously gifted the cute yellow bear to a friend's daughter in 1978 ...

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?

Richard Cadell has suggested Sooty and Sweep couldn't have worked on the BBC. The 54-year-old star - who took over from creator Harry Corbett's son Matthew following his retirement in 1998 and bought ...

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 ...

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 ...

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