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A secondary character on the Sooty Show, in the black and White Harry Corbett days.

Ramsbottom was a snake who spoke in a rich Yorkshire dialect. He had the habit of telling rather convoluted stories and ditties. Best thing about the show - I still remember him after 50 years!!

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  • Anonymous user
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    "Eeh, tha call that dancin'? Tha should come down to t'Snake Parlour, see some o't reet stuff!"
  • Anonymous user
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    I remember Ramsbottom the Snake. I absolutely loved him but he didn't appear very often. I remember him so fondly. Those were the days. He definitely was the best thing in the show.
    • Anonymous user
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      I just came across your post and had to leave a comment. Yes, Ramsbottom was undoubtedly the funniest character on the Sooty Show! I loved him too and every week I hoped he'd appear. I think the fact that he only turned very occasionally, and always at the wrong time for everyone else, just guaranteed his immortality. I found him absolutely hilarious as a child and still do. I think the Corbetts should have used him just a bit more than they did, but it was probably a fine balance in the end. If he'd appeared more often the humour probably would have faded. Anyway, a great creation and definitely my favourite Sooty show character! The only YouTube link I can find that actually features him is 'Gardeners for Hire', so I'd love to know if there's any more out there.

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