🧠 Sooty and Sweep Quiz

'Izzy wizzy let's get busy' has been Sooty's magical catchphrase since the 1950s and remains one of British children's television's most recognisable phrases.

Sweep's distinctive high-pitched squeaking has been a trademark of the show since his introduction — only his handler can 'translate' what he's saying.

Harry Corbett bought the unnamed yellow bear puppet for 7 shillings and 6 pence at a Blackpool novelty stall in 1948 — little knowing it would become a British icon.

Matthew Corbett inherited the role from his father Harry and presented The Sooty Show for over two decades, maintaining its beloved format.

Richard Cadell took over as Sooty's handler in 1998 and has since kept the show running for a new generation, maintaining the classic format of magic and mischief.

Sooty's BBC debut in 1952 launched one of British television's longest-running children's shows, spanning over seven decades.

Sooty's signature gag involves whispering into his handler's ear — the handler then relays the message, often to comic effect.

Soo the panda brought a new dynamic to the show from 1964, acting as a sensible counterpoint to Sooty's magic and Sweep's mischief.

Harry Corbett was born in Bradford, Yorkshire in 1918 and trained as an electrical engineer before his chance discovery of Sooty changed his life.

Richard Cadell's ventriloquism skills complement his puppetry work with Sooty, making him a versatile performer in live shows and television appearances.