Robbinabobin Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Please put me out of my misery, I can remember all the old t.v. programmes like Wombles, Woodentops, Rag Tag and Bobtail, Along the River Bank etc. etc. but can anyone remember one from my early childhood, same era as Sooty and Sweep etc. It had a song which went: Billy Bean, built a machine, to see what it would do. He built it out of sticks and stones and nuts and bolts and glue. None of my Sheffield mates can remember it... please say it isnt a figment of my imagination.... perhaps some fifty-somethings can remember it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleri Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I don't remember it (haven't hit 35 yet! ), but I did find this. So I don't think you're imagining it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timbuck Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I remember that one also..What about "Yoohoo the Cuckoo " who lived in the machine..and do you Remember "Puck of Pooks Hill" another old childrens show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbinabobin Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 Yippee!!! thank you sooooooooooo much. Wait til I show my friends. Yes!!! result!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peace Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 That was Michael Bentine from the Goon Squad. He had a flea circus also :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo beach Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Please put me out of my misery, I can remember all the old t.v. programmes like Wombles, Woodentops, Rag Tag and Bobtail, Along the River Bank etc. etc. but can anyone remember one from my early childhood, same era as Sooty and Sweep etc. It had a song which went: Billy Bean, built a machine, to see what it would do. He built it out of sticks and stones and nuts and bolts and glue. None of my Sheffield mates can remember it... please say it isnt a figment of my imagination.... perhaps some fifty-somethings can remember it too Yes Rob I remember it well, particularly the tune which accompanied the words. It was part of that foundation stage of TV broadcasting for children, along with Andy Pandy and Muffin the Mule, which we now nostalgically reflect on. In their day those 12 inch black & white sets were even more magical than the wall filling flat screens sold currently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alby Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Yes I remember Billy Bean. Have a look at this great website - 'Whirligig' (click on Children's TV) http://www.whirligig-tv.co.uk/ - and you will find Billy Bean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUTman Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 I also remember Billy Bean. Whenever I have spoken about him, everyone thinks I'm stupid. Brilliant little character--wish it was on tele now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbobrp Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 i rember billy bean and his amazing machine about 1952 muffin the mule........................................................ torche touche the battery boy think 1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbobrp Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 hi sutman the avatar a s.u.t coach ?? sheffield united tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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