Jigsaw, 1979
Jigsaw was a BBC show aimed at children between the ages of 4-7. that combined elements of puzzle solving and entertainment.
Running from 1979 until 1984, it clocked up 50 episodes over 6 series.
The show was presented by mime artist Adrian Hedley, Janet Ellis and “Jigg” – a giant floating orange jigsaw piece, voiced by John Leeson (Doctor Who K9 fame).
Ellis left in 1983 to become a Blue Peter presenter, at which point she was replaced by Dot, played by Julia Binstead.
There were some notable supporting cast including: Wilf Lunn as a mad inventor, Pterry, a puppet Pterodactyl, the O-Men, a pair of hapless superheroes summoned by saying any six consecutive words containing a double-O and debuting in Series 2, Mr. Noseybonk, (also known as Noseybonk) a strange character in a dinner suit and a white face mask with a prominent nose and toothy grin.
Summary
Throughout the show, the presenters and supporting characters came together to solve a number of puzzles; these puzzles would then contribute to one larger conundrum that would be revealed at the end of the show.
The viewer was encouraged to take part and solve the puzzles at home.
Clips
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Presenters
Adrian Hedley
Janet Ellis (1979 -83)
Dot (played by Julia Binstead
Other Characters (including)
Jigg – John Leeson
Pterry – operated by Joe Barton
Mr Noseybonk – Adrian Hedley
O’Men – Sylvestor McCoy and David Rappaport
Mad Inventor – Wilf Lunn
Details
Channel: BBC1
Created, Directed and Written By: Clive Doig
Original Transmission Dates: !6th July 1979 – 15th June 1984