This week Sooty celebrates his 75th birthday. He was bought in Blackpool on 19 July 1948 by Harry Corbett to entertain his children, and from those humble beginnings went on to entertain generations ...

Chances are you grew up watching Sooty, Sweep and Soo. Well, they're still going strong! The gang are celebrating 65 years in showbusiness and have more new shows on the way. Following Harry Corbett's ...

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