What is sooty and co?

Sooty and Co. is a British children's television show that originally aired from 1993 to 1998 and was created by puppeteer and magician Harry Corbett in 1948. The show features a yellow bear named Sooty, who has a magic wand that he can use to perform tricks and spells. Sooty is accompanied by his friends Sweep, a grey dog, and Soo, a female panda.

The show was originally titled "The Sooty Show" and was a popular children's program in the UK throughout the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The show was then revived in 1981 before transitioning to "Sooty & Co." in 1993. The format of the show remained largely the same, with Sooty and his friends performing magic tricks and getting into humorous situations.

Sooty has become an iconic figure in British children's entertainment and has appeared in various forms of media, including books, films, and video games. The character is known for his quiet personality, mischievous behavior, and his ability to talk only by whispering into the ear of his handler.