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Release Year1973
Runtime7 Seasons
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Family
Votes3
DirectorMichael Bentine
WritersMichael Bentine
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.7 out of 10
Cast1 credited
Also Known AsMichael Bentine's Potty Time
About Michael Bentine's Potty Time
Michael Bentine's Potty Time was a long-running British children's show, starring Michael Bentine, and directed and produced by Leon Thau for Thames Television on ITV. It ran from 1973 to 1980. The episodes consisted largely of distinctive, bearded puppets, comically re-enacting famous historical situations. The Potties' faces were always obscured by facial hair, with only their noses protruding. They were operated from beneath and had two distinct sizes - approximately two feet and one foot tall. All of the Potty characters were designed by Bentine, who also provided all of their voices. Their operators were from The Barry Smith Theatre of Puppets. In 2001, it was voted into 71st place in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Kids' TV shows poll. Several Region 2 DVDs of the series have been released by Network DVD.
Directed by Michael Bentine, Michael Bentine's Potty Time leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Bentine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1973.
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