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Seeing Things by Oliver Postgate

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Seeing Things

Author
Oliver Postgate
Narrator
Oliver Postgate, Oliver Postgate
Publisher
Framewood Media Limited
Publish Date
7 April 2025
Run Time
19 hours 44 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
Memoirs, Television
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What to expect

Oliver, the creative mind behind Bagpuss, The Clangers, and Ivor the Engine, invites listeners into his world with this charming memoir, "Seeing Things". Narrated by Oliver himself, this audiobook feels like a cosy chat with a dear friend, taking you through the magical journey of creating some of the most beloved children's television ever made. From the humble beginnings in a Kent cowshed, Oliver, together with his lifelong friend Peter Firmin, crafted enchanting tales on shoestring budgets, bringing to life unforgettable characters and worlds. In this memoir, he reflects on his adventures in animation and storytelling, sharing both the whimsical and challenging moments that shaped his work. With warmth, humour, and that familiar voice so loved by fans, Oliver tells the story of how these shows came to be—how the magic of Smallfilms turned imagination into iconic British television. This is more than a memoir; it's a nostalgic trip into the heart of childhood memories, a tribute to creativity, and a celebration of one man's extraordinary ability to see the world in a wonderfully unique way. Whether you're revisiting his stories or discovering them for the first time, "Seeing Things" is a heart-warming and captivating listen for fans of all ages.

Critics Review

  • Postgate's work has been a huge influence on me... Somehow, for me, [The Clangers] defines all that is cosy about childhood. From Postgate's warm, reassuring voice, to the curiously hand-knitted aliens, it gave me a sense that all was well with the world

    Waterstones.com

  • A wise and warm book from Britain's favourite surrogate uncle, proving he's just as good at storytelling for adults as he was for children.

    List

  • The Clangers, Bagpuss, Noggin The Nog... They're all here. He's one of the great artists and always imagining a better world. A proper genius and very punk rock.

    Waterstones.com

  • Postgate beautifully recounts the story of his extraordinary and adventurous life, and how he came to create his stories and characters.

    Oldie Magazine

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  • Postgate had one of the most distinctive, instantly recognisable voices in television, warm, avuncular but also tinged with an otherworldly quality that suited his strange, magical stories perfectly.

    Daily Telegraph

  • Oliver Postgate was, for my money, the greatest children's storyteller of the last 100 years. Together, the team of Postgate and Peter Firmin were apparently incapable of creating anything less than timelessly wonderful whenever they sat down to work.

    The Guardian

  • Oliver Postgate created some of the most beautiful and understated children's television animation of the 1950s and beyond. Not only have we lost a great animator, but a singular performer and brilliant storyteller.

    Waterstones.com

  • He was one of the great storytellers on television.

    Waterstones.com

  • He had a warmth and love for what he was doing and for the audience who were watching.

    Waterstones.com

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Details
Author
Oliver Postgate
Narrator
Oliver Postgate, Oliver Postgate
Duration
19 hours 44 minutes
Release Date
7 April 2025
ISBN
4069828766624
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Framewood Media Limited
Genre
Memoirs, Television

Synopsis

Oliver, the creative mind behind Bagpuss, The Clangers, and Ivor the Engine, invites listeners into his world with this charming memoir, "Seeing Things". Narrated by Oliver himself, this audiobook feels like a cosy chat with a dear friend, taking you through the magical journey of creating some of the most beloved children's television ever made. From the humble beginnings in a Kent cowshed, Oliver, together with his lifelong friend Peter Firmin, crafted enchanting tales on shoestring budgets, bringing to life unforgettable characters and worlds. In this memoir, he reflects on his adventures in animation and storytelling, sharing both the whimsical and challenging moments that shaped his work. With warmth, humour, and that familiar voice so loved by fans, Oliver tells the story of how these shows came to be—how the magic of Smallfilms turned imagination into iconic British television. This is more than a memoir; it's a nostalgic trip into the heart of childhood memories, a tribute to creativity, and a celebration of one man's extraordinary ability to see the world in a wonderfully unique way. Whether you're revisiting his stories or discovering them for the first time, "Seeing Things" is a heart-warming and captivating listen for fans of all ages.

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