Sign up

The Sooty Show

1955 – 1992Show42 seasons604 episodes

ComedyKids
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

The Sooty Show is a British children's Puppet series which aired on the BBC from 1955 to 1967 and ITV from 1968 to 1992. It follows the adventures and comedic day to day life of puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo with their owner Harry Corbett, and in later years, his son Matthew.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

Fingerprint

Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

Shows with

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Trevor Hill, John Woods
Written by
Harry Corbett, Matthew Corbett, Peter Jago
Produced by
Trevor Hill, Charles Warren, Barney Colehan

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 16, 1955 · November 30, 1992 · Ended

First aired
January 16, 1955
Last aired
November 30, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
42 seasons · 604 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Kids
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Domestic Appliance Disaster, Vitriolic Best Buds, Low Count Gag +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sooty Show?"

Questions about The Sooty Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sooty Show?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Sooty Show worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Sooty Show okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Sooty Show?

151 h

About 151 hours: 604 episodes in 42 seasons of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1955 to 1992.

Will The Sooty Show make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Sooty Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Sooty Show use?

Domestic Appliance DisasterVitriolic Best BudsLow Count GagPillow PregnancyCheesy MoonParental BonusPrejudice AesopJerkass BallStart My OwnThe Smurfette PrincipleParental AbandonmentCousin Oliverand 61 more

TV Tropes lists 73 tropes for it, including Domestic Appliance Disaster, Vitriolic Best Buds, and Low Count Gag.