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Peter Firmin Dies; British TV Producer & ‘Clangers’ & ‘Bagpuss’ Creator Was 89

Peter Firmin, the creator of classic kids characters including <em>Clangers, Bagpuss </em>and <em> Basil Brush,</em> has died aged 89. Firmin died at his home in Kent, UK, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Joan and his six daughters as well as a raft of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Firmin, who was born in Essex in 1928, was one half of legendary British production company Smallfilms, along with Oliver Postgate. The pair were responsible for creating kids series…