Michael Bentine's Potty Time

·1973 ·2 Seasons ·Comedy ·Family

Michael Bentine's Potty Time captivated young audiences from 1973 to 1980, blending humor and history through its unique, bearded puppets. Created by Michael Bentine and produced by Leon Thau for Thames Television, the show featured these whimsical characters enacting notable historical events, their faces hilariously concealed by facial hair, leaving only their noses visible. The puppets, designed by Bentine himself, came in two sizes and were operated by talented performers from The Barry Smith Theatre of Puppets. In 2001, the series earned a spot in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows, celebrating its enduring charm.

Play Similars

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 3 ep
1
Episode 1: TREASURE ISLAND
Episode 1: TREASURE ISLAND
1973-11-12
4
Episode 4: MOVIE MONSTER
Episode 4: MOVIE MONSTER
1973-12-03
15
Episode 15: MARIE CELESTE
Episode 15: MARIE CELESTE
1974-02-18
1
The Invisible Potty / Drake's Circumnavigation
1978-01-11
2
The Secret War / The Potty Roman Games
1978-01-18
3
The Potty Lifeboat / U.S. Independence
1978-01-25
4
The Fun Factory / The Potty Bypass
1978-02-01
5
The Potty Safari Park / The Potty in the Iron Mask
1978-02-08
6
Theseus and the Minotaur / The Great Potty Escape
1978-02-15
7
The Hillbillies / The Private Enterprise Monastery
1978-02-22

Actors

Michael Bentine
Michael Bentine
Acting

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