The show switched to ITV in 1967 – around the time the name changed to The Sooty Show – following an argument between Harry and the BBC. The Sooty Show is a British children's television series, created by Harry Corbett, [1] and produced for the BBC from 1955 to 1967, and then for ITV from 1968 until 1992. [2] The show, part of the Sooty franchise, focuses on the mischievous adventures of the glove puppet character of the same name, alongside his friends Sweep and Soo, and their handler. Between 1955 and 1975, Corbett presented the programme until his retirement, before it was taken over by his son Matthew Corbett. It also co-starred Marjorie Corbett as the voice of Soo from the character's debut in 1964, until her retirement in 1981, whereupon Brenda Longman replaced her.

Original hand puppets used in The Sooty Show are part of a collection of props from the classic children's TV programme expected to fetch thousands at auction. He retired from the show in the early 2000s but kept four of the puppets and could be called upon to appear when needed.According to the Sooty & Co. episode Sooty's Magic Solutions, Sweep suffers from nyctophobia, the fear of the dark. Unlike mute Sooty, Sweep squeaked, aptly like a dog toy. He too relied on Harry to translate his single-note squeaks to the audience. The Sooty Show proved a success with children's television, due to the popularity of Sooty, spawning additional sequels including Sooty & Co. in 1993, as well as several stage shows, and a spin-off educational series titled Learn With Sooty. The programme itself was later made available on VHS and DVD, featuring episodes from primarily the 1980s to 1990s. Sooty, Sweep and Soo puppets will be available to buy along with the mischievous yellow bear's water pistol he often soaked presenter Matthew Corbett with, and a selection of magic wands used by the characters. Matthew said that Peter was the inspiration behind developing the Sooty Show as episodes with a theme or story, as with sitcoms, rather than the being a series of sketches. He often played the role of Sweep’s dad and operated Sweep’s voice (originally created using a saxophone reed), notably during the dream sequence when Sweep appeared on Stars in their Eyes with his rendition of Nessum Dorma.

Sheridan, Simon (2004). The A-Z of Classic Children's Television: From Alberto Frog to Zebedee. Reynolds & Hearn Ltd. pp.232–235. ISBN 1903111277. He also wrote a number of scripts, appeared as an extra and composed some of the music for the show. Read More Related Articles As can be seen from his long association with the show, Peter Jago was held in high esteem by those he worked with. By maintaining his working materials so well over the years, he has left a legacy which will allow fans to hold onto their childhood memories.”In 2009, Sweep along with Sooty and Soo appeared in Peter Kay's Animated All Star Band music video on "Children in Need".

Alastair McCrea, specialist at Ewbank's, said: "This is a charming consignment from a talented man who devoted much of his professional life to keeping the Sooty flame alive for generations of children. On Tuesday April 9th, 2013, Sweep along with Sooty and Soo appeared as the judging panel in one episode of "The Matt Lucas Awards" Season 2. It was on this show that Sweep gave us his excruciating impression of Pavarotti, which he had previously dreamed of doing in the Sooty & Co. episode "Stars in Their Eyes" on the 1990's talent show with the same name.Sooty's Christmas Party, Sooty's Christmas Special ( Billy Dainty) (Compilation DVD with ' Rainbow') As can be seen from his long association with the show, Peter Jago was held in high esteem by those he worked with. But mischievous Sooty and exasperated Harry, who starred alongside his creation, hit a winning formula. By maintain his working materials so well over the years, Peter has left a legacy which will allow fans to hold onto their childhood memories."

Soo – A calm and collected female panda with a normal human voice, who was created in 1964. The character's design was towards being a foil for both Sooty and Sweep, but with a motherly-like nature to her personality. She was originally voiced by Harry's wife Marjorie Corbett until 1981, whereupon after the show's format changed, she was voiced by Brenda Longman until the show's conclusion in 1992.His talents extended to making and repairing sets, as well as creating and painting both scenery and props. From his magic wand to his water pistol, Sooty has been a children’s favourite for almost 70 years. Now original puppets of Sooty, Sweep and Soo used in the TV shows and on stage will feature in Ewbank’s Entertainment Memorabilia auction on November 18. Marjorie Corbett (1964–1981) – The first voice of Soo, whom her husband Harry had created as a talking female panda. She remained a part of the show until after the first series of the format change. According to Brenda Longman, who took over the voice of Soo, the reason Marjorie was replaced was because her heavy smoking caused her to be short of breath. It was also felt that she made Soo sound too old.