Michael Bentine's Potty Time

Overview

Michael Bentine's Potty Time captivated young audiences from 1973 to 1980, blending humor and history through its unique, bearded puppets. Created by Michael Bentine and produced by Leon Thau for Thames Television, the show featured these whimsical characters enacting notable historical events, their faces hilariously concealed by facial hair, leaving only their noses visible. The puppets, designed by Bentine himself, came in two sizes and were operated by talented performers from The Barry Smith Theatre of Puppets. In 2001, the series earned a spot in Channel 4's 100 Greatest Kids' TV Shows, celebrating its enduring charm.

Episodes

• 1
  

  Episode 1: TREASURE ISLAND

  In a whimsical journey, the Pottys, a group of lovable puppets, find themselves on an exciting quest to uncover buried treasure on a mysterious island...

  Nov 12, 1973
• 4
  

  Episode 4: MOVIE MONSTER

  Title: Episode 4: CINEMA CREATURE Plot: Join the whimsical escapades of the Pottys, a lively group of puppets, in their latest adventure: CINEMA CREA...

  Dec 03, 1973
• 15
  

  Episode 15: MARIE CELESTE

  In this whimsical escapade featuring the Pottys, the puppet crew embarks on a comedic journey aboard the Marie Celeste. As they navigate the mysteriou...

  Feb 18, 1974
• 1

  The Invisible Potty / Drake's Circumnavigation

  Jan 11, 1978
• 2

  The Secret War / The Potty Roman Games

  Jan 18, 1978
• 3

  The Potty Lifeboat / U.S. Independence

  Jan 25, 1978
• 4

  The Fun Factory / The Potty Bypass

  Feb 01, 1978
• 5

  The Potty Safari Park / The Potty in the Iron Mask

  Feb 08, 1978
• 6

  Theseus and the Minotaur / The Great Potty Escape

  Feb 15, 1978
• 7

  The Hillbillies / The Private Enterprise Monastery

  Feb 22, 1978