Johnny Ball: I turned down The Muppets
How TV legend nearly joined Jim Henson's empire
11/06/2025 … Legendary children's television presenter Johnny Ball has revealed he once turned down the chance to work alongside The Muppets.
How TV legend nearly joined Jim Henson's empire
11/06/2025 … Legendary children's television presenter Johnny Ball has revealed he once turned down the chance to work alongside The Muppets.
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Comic's clumsiness scalded the royal
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© BBC/Avalon Comic says he'd love to take part in Prime Video series
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© BBC / Wall to Wall Comic mocked the series in her comedy Mandy
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