the Welsh in Ivor the Engine, or the fact that the Clangers swore occasionally, gave the films an instant parental engagement, and a later nostalgic revival amongst former children re-watching their favourite programmes. Coolabi From October 2008 until 2013, production company Coolabi held the merchandising and distribution rights to a number of the Smallfilms productions. Coolabi hoped to introduce Bagpuss to a new generation, saying that there was "significant potential to build on the affection in which this classic brand is held". However, in the event it was Smallfilms itself that returned the classic shows to production, agreeing a deal with the BBC in 2014 to produce a new series of The Clangers for broadcasting in 2015 on CBeebies, which the company also pre-sold in the United States. Productions Alexander the Mouse (1958, black and white for ITV) The Journey of Master Ho (1958, black and white for ITV) Ivor the Engine (1959–1963, black and white for ITV; remade in colour in 1975–77 for BBC) Noggin the Nog (1959–1965, black and white for BBC; four episodes remade in colour with two new episodes in 1982, also for BBC) The Seal of Neptune (1960, black and white for BBC) Pingwings (1961–1965, black and white for ITV) The Mermaid's Pearls (1962, black and white for BBC) Pogles' Wood (1965–68, black and white for BBC) Clangers (1969–1972, colour for BBC; 1974 election special; 2015–present) Bagpuss (1974, BBC) What-A-Mess (1979) Tottie: The Story of a Doll's House (1984) Pinny's House (1985) References External links The Big Cartoon DataBase entry for Smallfilms The Smallfilms Treasury Smallfilms filmography The Dragons' Friendly Society – further information about Smallfilms productions Television production companies of the United Kingdom British animation studios Mass media companies established in 1959 British companies established in 1959