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Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring... Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary cat. He is a saggy, baggy, lovable old cloth cat who lives in a magical shop owned by Emily, a little girl who brings lost or broken things for Bagpuss and his friends to "mend" or understand.

On a small blue planet, far out in space, live the Clangers — a family of pink, mouse-like creatures who communicate through gentle musical whistles. Their world is curious, inventive, and quietly joyful, filled with strange objects, unexpected visitors, and the soft rhythms of everyday life.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. The enchanting sound of the choir from the previous evening plays over and over in Ivor's mind.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. Ivor, along with Jones the Steam, embarks on a mission to find more whistles so he can make different sounds and fulfil his dream of joining the choir.

Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring... Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary shop cat. Every time Emily brings something to Bagpuss, something magical happens. Bagpuss, the saggy, lovable cat, lives in a shop where forgotten things come to life. Along with his clever friends—Professor Yaffle, Madeleine, Gabriel, and a group of playful mice—Bagpuss explores the stories behind the items Emily finds.

Major Clanger is the father of the family, forever inventing all kinds of curious contraptions. Mother Clanger tends to their home with steady kindness and a comforting nature. Small Clanger, their adventurous son, is eager to explore and make marvellous discoveries, though his curiosity sometimes leads him into mischief. Tiny Clanger, the youngest, has a generous spirit and embraces everyone she meets with open arms.

Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss, old fat furry cat-puss, wake up, wake up and look at this thing that I bring... Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary cat. He is the most famous old cloth cat in the world and lives in a magical shop owned by Emily. When Emily finds something lost or broken, she brings it to Bagpuss, and he, along with his friends, wakes up to bring the object's story to life.

Major Clanger is the father of the family, forever inventing all kinds of curious contraptions. Mother Clanger tends to their home with steady kindness and a comforting nature. Small Clanger, their adventurous son, is eager to explore and make marvellous discoveries, though his curiosity sometimes leads him into mischief. Tiny Clanger, the youngest, has a generous spirit and embraces everyone she meets with open arms.

On a beautiful sunny day, Bagpuss and his friends leave the shop behind for a joyful picnic in the countryside. Madeleine the rag doll, Gabriel the toad, Professor Yaffle, and the mice from the Marvellous Mechanical Mouse Organ all come along — and, of course, Bagpuss himself, a little bit sleepy but full of love. Originally published as a picture book in 1975, Bagpuss in the Sun is now brought to life as a gentle, lovingly narrated audiobook — capturing the warmth, quiet mischief, and handcrafted charm that made Smallfilms a beloved part of childhood.

On a majestic little planet far out in space lives the enchanting family of the Clangers , a community of small pink mouse-like creatures who speak in soft, musical whistles. Their world is filled with wonder, invention, and friendship, where every day brings a new discovery beneath the starry sky.

Step through the shop window and into the forgotten world of the mice on the mouse organ — brought to life once more in this never-before-released collection of charming short stories by Bagpuss creator Oliver Postgate.

When unexpected debris and creatures from outer space crash onto their peaceful planet, the Clangers explore these strange arrivals with curiosity and wonder. An astronaut arrives in his shiny spaceship on the Clanger's peaceful planet. Oblivious to the charming inhabitants of the planet he has visited, he spends his time gathering all sorts of rocks in his basket. Thinking rocks a curious thing to collect, the Clangers secretly replace the boring rocks with their delicious blue string pudding. The Clangers along with their friends kindly assist him with their gentle demeanour.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. In this final episode, Ivor officially becomes a member of the choir.

Ivor the Engine is set in the picturesque Welsh countryside, where Ivor, a small steam engine, works for The Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company Limited. His driver, Jones the Steam, is his loyal companion, and together they deliver goods and navigate the charming Welsh valleys. Ivor, however, has a dream beyond hauling cargo: he wants to sing with the local choir. After much searching, Ivor finally acquires a set of new whistles, allowing him to play more than just a single note. The excitement builds as Ivor tries out his new whistles, each producing a different sound.

Major Clanger is the father of the family, forever inventing all kinds of curious contraptions. Mother Clanger tends to their home with steady kindness and a comforting nature. Small Clanger, their adventurous son, is eager to explore and make marvellous discoveries, though his curiosity sometimes leads him into mischief. Tiny Clanger, the youngest, has a generous spirit and embraces everyone she meets with open arms.

When Small and Tiny Clanger discover the Froglets — little orange aliens who live nearby — shivering from the cold, they decide to help. To warm them up, they fetch their favourite dish, blue string pudding. But the Froglets have ideas of their own. Instead of eating it, they wrap themselves up in blue string like scarves and feel much warmer. The Soup Dragon, curious as ever, pops up to see what's going on and mistakes the Froglets' new "clothes" for food.

Major Clanger is the father of the family, forever inventing all kinds of curious contraptions. Mother Clanger tends to their home with steady kindness and a comforting nature. Small Clanger, their adventurous son, is eager to explore and make marvellous discoveries, though his curiosity sometimes leads him into mischief. Tiny Clanger, the youngest, has a generous spirit and embraces everyone she meets with open arms.

Major Clanger is the father of the family, forever inventing all kinds of curious contraptions. Mother Clanger tends to their home with steady kindness and a comforting nature. Small Clanger, their adventurous son, is eager to explore and make marvellous discoveries, though his curiosity sometimes leads him into mischief. Tiny Clanger, the youngest, has a generous spirit and embraces everyone she meets with open arms.

Major Clanger is the father of the family, forever inventing all kinds of curious contraptions. Mother Clanger tends to their home with steady kindness and a comforting nature. Small Clanger, their adventurous son, is eager to explore and make marvellous discoveries, though his curiosity sometimes leads him into mischief. Tiny Clanger, the youngest, has a generous spirit and embraces everyone she meets with open arms.