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Gordon the Gopher is a British hand puppet who became known through BBC children's television in the 1980s. He appeared as an on-screen companion to presenter Phillip Schofield, particularly in the children's programming associated with Schofield's early television career. The character was presented as a friendly talking gopher and contributed comic exchanges and informal interaction to the studio format.
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Who is Gordon the Gopher?
Gordon the Gopher is a British hand puppet known from BBC children's television in the 1980s. He became especially associated with presenter Phillip Schofield.
Which presenter appeared with Gordon the Gopher?
Gordon appeared as an on-screen companion to Phillip Schofield. Their association is linked to Schofield's early career in BBC children's programming.
Was Gordon the Gopher a real animal?
No. Gordon was a hand puppet used on television. The character was presented as a gopher in children's entertainment rather than as a live-animal feature.
When was Gordon the Gopher popular on television?
Gordon became known during the 1980s through BBC children's television. His best-known screen identity is tied to that decade and to Phillip Schofield's early presenting work.
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