Ten years ago I met an idol of mine – and he didn’t disappoint. I had been fortunate enough to secure an interview with Peter Firmin – the man who, along with long-time collaborator Oliver Postgate – created Bagpuss. The saggy old cloth cat – which this week marked the 50th anniversary of his TV debut – and I were of a similar vintage; children of the early 70s. As a consequence we grew up together. I’d also unwittingly driven by Peter’s home in Blean more times than I care to mention. So when the opportunity arose to speak to the last survivor of the Lennon and McCartney of children’s televis…
