Sooty & Co.

Infobox Television
show_name = Sooty & Co.
format = Children's
runtime = 30 minutes
creator = Matthew Corbett
starring = Matthew Corbett
country = UK
network = ITV
first_aired = September 61993
last_aired = November 301998
preceded_by = "The Sooty Show" (1955–1992)
followed_by = "Sooty Heights" (1999–2000)

"Sooty & Co" is a British children's television series that was aired on ITV from 1993 to 1998, replacing the 24 year old Sooty Show. The programme centres on Matthew Corbett, Sooty, Sweep and Soo as they try to run a shop in Manchester.

Characters

* Sooty - a mute yellow bear who is the protagonist of the show. He owns a magic wand whose power is invoked using the words "Izzy wizzy, let's get busy".
* Sweep - a dim-witted grey dog with a penchant for bones and sausages. He wears red wellingtons and communicates using bizarre squeaks.
* Soo - a calm and collected female panda who acts as the foil for both Sooty and Sweep. Usually wears a red skirt. Voiced by Brenda Longman.
* Little Cousin Scampi - Sooty's cousin, who is very cheeky and a serial troublemaker. He wears a navy blue school uniform and, like Sooty, is mute.
* Mo from t'market - a regular customer with a blonde perm. Always introduces herself with "Hello, it's only me, Mo from t'market." Played by Brenda Longman.
* Dwayne Pipe - Mo's nephew. A stereotypical geek who is balding and wears thick glasses.

Notes

* The show was shot on the same studio set as "Coronation Street". A few of the sets were visible whenever Matthew and the gang would go outside. A notable episode featured Les and Toyah Battersby appearing when Matthew was thinking of moving homes.

External links

*imdb title|0297632