Gordon Murray (puppeteer)

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Gordon Murray
Born(1921-05-03)3 May 1921
Died30 June 2016(2016-06-30) (aged 95)
EducationEmanuel School, London
Occupation(s)Television producer
Puppeteer
Years active1950–89
Notable workTrumpton
Camberwick Green
Chigley
SpouseEnid Martin
Children2

Gordon Murray (3 May 1921 – 30 June 2016) was a British television producer and puppeteer. He created and wrote popular children's television programmes. Camberwick Green, Trumpton, and Chigley, known as the Trumptonshire Trilogy, were all made by the company he set up.[1]

Murray died in London on 30 June 2016, aged 95.[1]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Trumpton creator Gordon Murray dies aged 95". BBC News. Retrieved 30 June 2016.