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372:), a pair of hapless superheroes summoned by saying any six consecutive words containing a double-O (even the same word repeated six times counted once, albeit inadvertently - Dot said 'coo' four times imitating a pigeon, then Adrian mocked her attempt, saying it twice more to trigger the summon). Arguably the most memorable supporting character made his debuting in Series 2. Mr. Noseybonk (also known as Noseybonk) was performed by Hedley in a dinner suit and a white face mask with a prominent nose and toothy grin. This last character has proved the most enduring due to him allegedly terrifying children as much as amusing them, and has been popularised by 38: 393:
Throughout the show, the presenters and supporting characters came together to solve a number of puzzles; these puzzles would then contribute to one larger conundrum that would be revealed at the end of the show. The viewer was encouraged to take part and solve the puzzles at home.
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that combined elements of puzzle solving and entertainment, which was broadcast from 16 July 1979 until 15 June 1984.
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The theme music for 'Jigsaw' was composed by Martin Cook and Richard Denton (also responsible for the theme for
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presenter, at which point she was replaced by Dot, played by Julia Binsted - an
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who appeared as a mad inventor. Other unusual characters included Pterry, a
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and "Jigg" - a giant floating orange jigsaw piece, voiced by
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