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Smallfilms

British television production company

Smallfilms is a British television production company that made animated TV programmes for children from 1959 until the 1980s. In 2014 the company began operating again, producing a new series of its most famous show, The Clangers, but it became dormant again in 2017, after production of the show was slightly changed.2 It was founded by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Smallfilms is a British television production company that made animated TV programmes for children from 1959 until the 1980s. In 2014 the company began operating again, producing a new series of its most famous show, The Clangers, but it became dormant again in 2017, after production of the show was slightly changed.2

The story

Founded by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin in 1959.1

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Timeline

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