The Sooty Show has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the UK on ITVX Premium. 42 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. With 9 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Matthew Corbett's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on ITVX Premium.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Sooty Show earns its spot. The jokes in The Sooty Show land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. The Sooty Show is a British children's Puppet series which aired on the BBC from 1955 to 1967 and ITV from 1968 to 1992. It follows the adventures and comedic day to day life of puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo with their owner Harry Corbett, and in later years, his son Matthew. Matthew Corbett and Brenda Longman lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It ran for 42 seasons (1955–1992), and the writing holds up across every one of them. What keeps The Sooty Show from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Sooty Show respects your intelligence. If you have already watched Sesame Street, The Sooty Show is a natural next step. 42 seasons gives the story real room to develop. Matthew Corbett sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

The Sooty Show wrapped up in 1992, created by Harry Corbett — and 42 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.