In 2021 "Sooty and The Trifle of Doom" was announced to be distributed by Kaleidoscope Film Distribution. [18] Merchandise [ edit ] Books [ edit ] It was written nearly 75 years ago and I do it word for word, and it still tears the audience apart. I love the fact that I know this material is 75 years old and is working in today’s audience. This is the unique thing with Sooty – he’s able to do what he’s always done in these modern times.’ After Matthew retired, six stage shows toured the country. All starring Richard Cadell, three of them also featured Richard's Sooty Heights co-star, Liana Bridges, with the fourth starring Amanda Howard in Liana's place.

Sooty and Sweep had appeared as the Prime Minister and Home Secretary, respectively of the Puppet Government in The Goodies episode " The Goodies Rule – O.K.?". Soo and Kipper the Cat also made cameo appearances. Sooty and Matthew Corbett appeared in a special episode of Thames Television's other mainstay of children's programming, Rainbow. The episode, "The VIP" was broadcast in 1990 and saw them performing a magic show for Zippy, George, Bungle and Geoffrey. Goldman, Laurence (1996). "What's that you said Sooty? Puppets, parlance and pretence" (PDF). Academia.edu. p.3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 September 2021 . Retrieved 6 September 2021. However the majority, but interestingly not all, of Sweep's squeaks are subject to a similar 'translation' on the part of Corbett and Soo. Sweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. 2. The Swimming Lesson Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.

Sooty, along with Sweep & Soo made an appearance in the music video for the official Children in Need charity single with the 'All-star Animated Band' produced by Peter Kay in November 2009. From 2009, stage shows will again feature Richard Cadell, as he tours the country with Sooty and the gang. The first, Sooty in Space, is a reworking of one of Matthew Corbett's scripts. Sooty and the gang starred in the "Make it!" episode of "Text Santa - Help with Hattitude" in 2013.

On 30 September 2008, Brenda Longman, assisted by Soo, appeared on BBC One's Bargain Hunt, buying antiques at London's Portobello Road Market and then selling them at Bellmans Auction House in Sussex.The gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but the pottery gets smashed. 7. The Souvenir Stall Sooty and Sweep appeared as surprise guests on The Chris Moyles Show in his "Birthday Show" for BBC Radio 1 on 18 February 2011. [22] BBC Radio 1 – The Chris Moyles Show, Friday – Chris' Birthday Show, Sooty and Sweep surprise Chris!". BBC. 18 February 2011. In 2019, Sooty with Richard and Debbie McGee went to the Rays of Sunshine event at Evelina Children's Hospital in London and took on Joe Pasquale and Paul Zerdin with Sam in a "Children in Need" special of "Bargain Hunt". Out of all the money raised by the teams at the auction, Sooty and the rest of the blue team made the most profit from the items they bought. Later that year, Sooty and Richard teamed up with Debbie McGee again for that year's Christmas special of "Pointless Celebrities"; Paul Zerdin and Faye Tozer were also contestants.

The prizes have disappeared from Mr Slater's new crazy golf course and Richard is puzzled. 18. Chocco Chimp He also remembers being invited to 10 Downing Street with Sooty within three weeks of first starting working with him in 1998, for a special awards ceremony honouring brave children, hosted by then Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair and his wife Cherie – who Sooty decided to squirt with his water pistol.Sooty, Soo, Sweep and Richard are embarking on a multi-date national tour later this year to celebrate the special anniversary (Picture: Supplied) Sweep made his first appearance on Channel Four as himself in the eighth episode of the second series of The Harry Hill Show. Television history [ edit ] Harry Corbett era [ edit ] Sweep made his debut in 1957 and has remained a part of the franchise since his first appearance. Tryhorn, Chris (26 June 2008). "Sooty sale heralds new series". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Archived from the original on 16 September 2015 . Retrieved 7 September 2021. He would get into scrapes with Sweep, who spoke only in squeaks, the sensible Soo, and - in more recent series - his schoolboy cousin Scampi. Richard Cadell on saving Sooty, brand longevity and stage shows". Licensing.biz . Retrieved 5 April 2021.

The yellow bear and his friends are celebrating seven decades in showbusiness this year and, in many ways, they are bigger than ever. The Sooty show, presented by Cadell, is still shown every day on ITVBe. The gang – Sooty, Sweep and the panda Soo – perform live up and down the country. And this summer sees the opening of Sooty Land, a multi-ride attraction at Crealy Theme Park in Exeter. As well as outdoor rides and various indoor activities, the venue will feature a museum full of sets and props from the TV series, including Sooty’s bedroom, bathroom and campervan.This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sourcesin this section. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. He added: “I was only about three when dad bought Sooty home in 1979 or 1980. At the time my family lived in Carshalton, south London, near the Thames studios. We have the Sooty van, which we take our theatre show around the country in. We can’t resist – on the passenger side, may I add – just bringing Sooty over to the window and waving and people nearly swerve off the road sometimes!’