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Ed the Duck

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Puppetry Character UK TV Children TV Classic Bbc Duck Puppet

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Ed the Duck is a British duck puppet character who gained prominence on the BBC children's television program Going Live!, which aired from 1987 to 1993. Operated and voiced by Paul Smith, the puppet was known for his cheeky and irreverent persona, often engaging in comedic banter with human co-hosts Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. The character became a recognizable figure in UK children's television and later appeared on the spin-off series Fully Booked, maintaining popularity with young audiences of the era.

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When did Ed the Duck appear on Going Live!?

Ed the Duck was a British puppet character associated with the BBC children's programme Going Live!, which aired from 1987 to 1993. He became known for cheeky banter and an irreverent comic personality.

Who operated and voiced Ed the Duck?

Paul Smith operated and voiced Ed the Duck. That makes Ed a performed puppet character, not an animated duck or a real animal appearing on BBC television.

What kind of programme was Going Live!?

Going Live! was a BBC children's magazine show broadcast on BBC One during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Presenters including Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene combined interviews, music, competitions, and puppet comedy.

Was Ed the Duck the same character as Gordon the Gopher?

No. Ed was a duck puppet performed by Paul Smith, while Gordon the Gopher was a separate BBC puppet character. Both belonged to the live children's television world of the 1980s, but they were different characters.

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