If you’re not Irish you probably don’t know about Bosco, but if you grew up in the 80′s he’ll be instantly familiar. The Bosco Files has been around for a while but now, here’s a petition to bring back Bosco!
Maybe now they can answer why bosco has red cheeks, and will Frank be back to do a comedy intro?
Later.. The Bosco DVD is out! As is the Wanderly Wagon one! Here’s a picture of them in HMV, Cork a week ago. Did I buy? Err, no.
101 Comments
Piaras Kelly (1 comments.) on October 18, 2005 at 1:46 pm.
I don’t think RTE realise the retro goldmine they’re sitting on. I’d love to see a late night chatshow hosted by either Dustin or Bosco just taking the mickey out of Irish celebs
Michele (1 comments.) on October 18, 2005 at 6:28 pm.
A friend of mine was one of the presenters.. I wonder would he be tempted to do a reprise..
Ann-Maire on January 28, 2010 at 6:29 pm.
who done bosco’s voice??
Janice (1 comments.) on October 19, 2005 at 8:46 am.
I remember Bosco and thought he was really really annoying. Cute looking (in a fluffy bunny sort of way)but still annoying.
dean on October 20, 2005 at 1:49 pm.
please can anyone tell me where i can get a bosco puppet,i’ve been trying for years,have a bet on with friends who think i cant get one.eeven if someone wnats to make me one i’ll pay.
Eimear on February 28, 2011 at 8:57 pm.
I have a tatty old bosco puppet, goin to put him on ebay,he’s old and well played with but he’ll be there if anyone’s interested!
holly (3 comments.) on July 20, 2011 at 6:49 pm.
hi
do you still have the Bosco puppet???
you might email me thanks
holly (3 comments.) on August 8, 2011 at 9:52 pm.
hi
do you still have the Bosco puppet?
would you sell him to me
you can contact me at c.kearneyy@yahoo.ie
thanks
holly (3 comments.) on July 20, 2011 at 6:47 pm.
Hi
Are you still looking for a Bosco puppet? i found a guy in the UK who could make you one
Holly
Amy on November 26, 2011 at 9:54 pm.
I have a Bosco puppet for sale. amyjeffcock@yahoo.com
Justin Flavin (3 comments.) on October 20, 2005 at 5:32 pm.
i really want the bosco theme tune – in mp3 or wav format. the only one i got was a poor quality realplayer sample off RTE. So if anyone has it , do get into touch on the comments here:
http://www.justinflavin.com/item/118/Bosco
Rick O’Shea on 2fm mentioned Bosco last night – he’s looking for a Bosco ringtone – just mail rick@2fm.ie if you have it or a url for it.
Donncha (1707 comments.) on October 20, 2005 at 7:16 pm.
I found links to recordings of the old Bosco LP. Link to side 1 worked, but side 2 didn’t unfortunately. I’ll post the link here after I’ve got side 1
denise on October 20, 2005 at 7:17 pm.
Bosco rox! wen i was 7 i held a strike 2 bring him back!
the world is a brighter place wen bosco is around
caoimhe on October 20, 2005 at 7:41 pm.
aw bosco is so cul!!it was de best thing eva!i cried so much when it wasnt on ne-more!!!
Donncha (1707 comments.) on October 20, 2005 at 8:12 pm.
I found this discussion on boards.ie with a link to MP3s of the Bosco album. Unfortunately only side 1 worked.
Remember, legally, you can only download this if you already have the LP. I know we had it at home years and years ago so I’m covered anyway!
Paul McGrath (1 comments.) on October 21, 2005 at 11:08 pm.
I’ve got an MP3 about 1.20 long… paul.mcgrath {at} gmail.com
justin flavin (3 comments.) on October 23, 2005 at 9:50 am.
because the O2 website uses frames, its more difficult to get the direct link to the bosco ringtone page..
well,here it is:
http://downloads.o2.ie/o2/searchresult.jsp?keyword=bosco&submit.x=0&submit.y=0
justin flavin (3 comments.) on October 23, 2005 at 10:28 am.
that mp3 mentioned above doesnt have the ORIGINAL bosco theme tune – its a later remixed version. the original one was in realplayer format on the “50 years of RTE” website which is no longer available.
anyway – i preferred wanderly wagon
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/rlogue/wander.htm
Anna on October 24, 2005 at 2:27 pm.
does any one feel that the children of today are missing out on Bosco and his wierdly clad friends Eg. Frank.I think we should get him back or at least get repeats for the new generation.
Cloud (2 comments.) on October 26, 2005 at 10:39 am.
Anyone see Bosco at the Electric Picnic – s/he got an amazing response – when s/he was finished the crowd kept shouting BOS-CO BOS-CO BOS-CO…
Cathriona on October 26, 2005 at 6:47 pm.
Can anyone remeber the name of the garden that bosco used to visit Mc Flahertys or something like that to settle a debate going on for years?
Anonymous on August 10, 2009 at 3:32 am.
Faherty’s garden
fiacre on October 29, 2005 at 10:50 pm.
can sombody post more pictures of him and his chums plzz
terri on November 3, 2005 at 10:13 pm.
i loved bosco…………..y cant they jus resurrect him
sarah on November 4, 2005 at 5:22 pm.
bring bak bosco now
fckdbonzo on November 9, 2005 at 9:20 pm.
HMV now has for sale….. the Bosco DVD edition one !! gone on sale this week with all your favourite episodes!!!!!
david whelan on November 11, 2005 at 12:26 am.
hi im looking for a copy of bosco and three bears i read it none stop to my children and would love to be able to give them for x-mass now they can read to their own children.if you have a copy and would like to sell it please let me know, many thanks dave
RachelMc (1 comments.) on November 12, 2005 at 7:57 pm.
Anyone buy it yet? I heard from a mate it was back but didnt see it in HMV
Mary Mahon on November 13, 2005 at 2:12 am.
Bosco rocked on Dustins Daily Den!!Wake up and bring him back!!!
RQ (1 comments.) on November 13, 2005 at 11:32 pm.
Gotta get me that new DVD…couldn’t believe my ears when that little voice came out of the TV yesterday.
Mikosyko on November 15, 2005 at 1:54 pm.
OMG!! Bosco on DVD!! I am getting that as soon as i can!
anniemary on November 15, 2005 at 8:44 pm.
Eh Bosco was pre Dustin,and also Zig and Zag ,in fact it was pre the den and did anyone else have the 12″ vinyl of Bosco AND the also a puppet(coz we all know the original wasn’t a puppet!)
robin (1 comments.) on November 17, 2005 at 6:27 pm.
If anyone gets a copy please email me as i will torrent it!
robin@SADHYHFDHDedgesol.net
remove the obvious
Eliaine on November 18, 2005 at 9:08 pm.
I had a Bosco puppet as a child, but it had a solid wooden head and my mother wisely decided to confiscate it when I started beating my cousin over the head with it.
Babs on November 22, 2005 at 2:04 pm.
You’re all serious aren’t you..? SERIOUSLY??? C’mon folks, i’m all for nostalgia, ah the fun, remember when it was sunny 105 days a year, ice-cream and a bottla of red lemonade for 5p, never locked OUR doors at night, but JESUS, gimme a break, NONE OF THAT WAS ACTUALLY TRUE! Nostalgia, like Bosco, is a load of bollix, it was a CRAP show, torture to watch, but was the only bloody thing on telly at that hour for children, so no bloody choice but to sit there wondering WHY the presenters didn’t know the words to there own songs, WHY they never seemed to have time to actually finish the stuff they made, and WHY they called Bosco him, when it had a clearly female voice. They showed the same clips every 3 shows, and though i will admit that i’d quite like a Bosco ring-tone, i wouldn’t wish that show on my child in a million years!!
Aoife on November 24, 2005 at 7:05 pm.
Well if babs hates Bosco so much… Why is he on the link for bosco in the first place. Bosco was a bit of a fool but we all loved the exciting magic door, etc.
squeaker on November 29, 2005 at 12:33 pm.
RTE have to bring back Bosco if only so I can relive my childhood days watching it while not going into collage! Well it beats Anatomy and physiology!
Denis on December 2, 2005 at 4:13 am.
what happend 2 padjo’s junk box he sould make a come back he was great
Enda Cotter on December 3, 2005 at 12:17 pm.
can someone please send me that bosco mp3,cheers
Enda Cotter on December 7, 2005 at 9:39 pm.
my email is e_cotts@hotmail.com
CJ on December 8, 2005 at 10:35 pm.
go 2 http://www.todayfm.com/article.asp?id=16682. there’s a clip which you can download. it’s a row between bertie and bosco tiz brill!!! ps bosco rocks!!! i cried when the morbegs replaced bosco
PIA on December 17, 2005 at 10:55 pm.
I LOVE BOSCO!He’s so cute.I’ve got a little Bosco puppet but his head fell off the other day!
ben on November 1, 2010 at 9:33 pm.
looking to buy bosco puppett will give very fair price Thanks Ben
Amy on November 23, 2011 at 9:31 pm.
I have a Bosco puppet for sale and it is in good condition. amyjeffcock@yahoo.com
shane on January 18, 2006 at 1:21 am.
I FERKING LURRRRRRRRVE BOSCO!!!
Simon Gregory on January 23, 2006 at 11:02 pm.
hi im simon gregory im an animator, im interested in proposing a new tv series of bosco if anyone is interested in supporting me e mail me at sipherlucian@yahoo.co.uk and leave your name and comment thanks, ill forward on my new designs for him to ya!!!!
Grim Reaper (1 comments.) on January 26, 2006 at 11:00 am.
Thanks for providing this information, it has been useful in tracking down this tune for my good friend and colleague Paddy O’ Potato who has been working with me in Leeds, England for some time! That said, I do believe that Bosco looks a little like Whoopi Goldberg.
paul sproule on February 11, 2006 at 5:16 pm.
can any one tell were to get bosco songs like( miss the bus your in …………)
gemma on March 24, 2006 at 2:35 pm.
BBB- Bring Back Bosco.
Helen on April 20, 2006 at 9:31 pm.
I miss Bosco, he was such a big part of my childhood. You have to be Irish and have grown up in the late 80s and 90s to appreciate him. He is a legend. PS the DVD is great
Helen on April 20, 2006 at 9:32 pm.
Ahh I miss Bosco, he was such a big part of my childhood. You have to be Irish and have grown up in the late 80s and 90s to appreciate him. He is a legend. PS the DVD is great
kieran Black on May 5, 2006 at 1:04 am.
bosco’s best friend (Frank Towmey) is mc for corks new comedy club.starting thurs 11 may 2006 and every second thurs after.There is talk of bosco himself makein an apperance.Nancy Spains barrack st cork city.be there or be,,,,,
catz on May 12, 2006 at 12:20 pm.
i really miss bosco and would love to see to see him on tv again …….. we all rely lv bosco x x x !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
y do u care on May 12, 2006 at 6:56 pm.
Can i just ask who is fukin bosco? can sum1 tel me wot 2 do wen im bord i cant go round to my mates cos there all fukin out wot do i do and plus noones on msn so wot do i do plzplzplz help me
maz on May 23, 2006 at 8:59 pm.
bosco was the most amazing programme ever broadcasted on rte and if they dont bring it back they are going to lose out on a lot of viewers
ashley on May 24, 2006 at 6:04 pm.
i loved bosco he was the best i got his dvd and i am 18 he brings bk my childhood and made my childhood so much happier love u bosco
Mary-Kate Nleis on May 30, 2006 at 10:52 am.
bring em back already! have so much respect for the lil guy. loved it when they went thru the magic door.
Aidan on July 18, 2006 at 1:07 pm.
Bring him/her back. I promise I’ll watch it this time proudly and with glee. Not behind my hands pretevding to my elder brother I thought it was childish. Tidy up, good bye, good bye, put everythi….. la la la la la.
laura ryan (1 comments.) on July 30, 2006 at 1:10 am.
Bring back bosco, my daddy used to clooect me from school and drive 90 miles an hour just to get me home in time for it. He’d have the sofa pulled up to the t.v. ready and all. Such memories. And the d.v.d. is top class. Please bring it back
sycorax on July 31, 2006 at 6:07 pm.
I LOVE YOU BOSCO
olivia (1 comments.) on August 6, 2006 at 5:10 pm.
I miss bosco. He was such a big part of my childhood. I have the dvd of bosco. every night i watch it. I LOVE YOU BOSCO!!!!!!!
bruno2487 on August 8, 2006 at 9:43 pm.
Im looking for a real bosco fan her name is denise and she has a username of bosco1023 can she contact bruno 2487 at hotmail dot co .uk
laura gallagher on September 14, 2006 at 5:03 pm.
Bosco was shit hot!! bring him back pleeeez!!
Niamh on October 3, 2006 at 4:28 pm.
Here can anyone tell me if bosco is a boy or a girl this is a debate that has got way out of hand!!!
replys to nack_100@hotmail.com
Angel on November 4, 2006 at 12:15 am.
I got Bosco on Dvd and my son loves it as do all the kids in the creche I work in. I too had a pupet it was made just down the road from me. I am now looking into gettin Fraggle rock and the Gummi Bears. Bosco was a boy with a female voice. It’s a shame RTE don’t seem to make much children shows anymore. It’s just the Den and that story lane thing.
I Am Also looking for a Bosco if anyone can help.
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Anonymous on February 5, 2007 at 1:02 am.
bring bosco back. its a golf mine
anon on February 19, 2007 at 6:29 pm.
Anyone know what happened to the presenters? Especially Philip…the blonde guy.
rosie on April 11, 2007 at 9:46 pm.
hey – can anyone tell me where u can get a bosco costume 4 adults?? seriously???
toni on April 29, 2007 at 1:27 am.
i loved bosco,especially on a rare occasion when ya got to see inside his house sooooooooooooooooooooo cool
Trisha on June 1, 2007 at 3:55 pm.
what was the name of teh cat that chased flattery around the tree in bosco????????????????
Willy on July 9, 2007 at 5:47 pm.
Was Bosco a boy? :O
I always thought it was a girl.
I feel so violated.
Gail on August 30, 2007 at 9:56 pm.
i would love to get a bosco puppet…can any1 tell me where I could source 1?
Richie on September 7, 2007 at 3:12 am.
I’m there with Toni (above), seeing the inside of Boscos house was extemely exciting when I was about 4. Bring back Bosco all the way!
donny (1 comments.) on October 14, 2007 at 6:59 pm.
bosco used make me cry i still get nightmares
Jane on October 18, 2007 at 4:15 pm.
What did they call the mala/plastercine men in Bosco? Anyone have a link to a picture? My fella doesn’t believe me they were in it, big money ridin on this one folks!!!
Claire on October 23, 2007 at 11:23 pm.
I found my bosco lp from when I was about 6 in my mothers house today, classic tunes!
Claire on October 23, 2007 at 11:30 pm.
Jane, i don’t know what they called the mala men on bosco but it is the same guy that was on bbc tony hart artist programme, think RTE bought it off them.
Does anyone now if Faherty or Flaherty’s garden had same dog as in magic roundabout? or am i remembering him incorrectly???
Jane on October 24, 2007 at 12:41 pm.
The mala men are called the Plonksters!
Dunno about the magic roundabout cos never seen it!
shelley on October 25, 2007 at 9:41 pm.
alri folks want to dress up as bosco for me mam’s 40th next week. any suggestions? my email is msmadzerboo@hotmail.com
me ma n da stil call me bosco cos i loved him so much, i remember asking why he was so big in the tallaght paddys day parade years ago..
DannyDarkhorse on October 31, 2007 at 12:25 pm.
im gona dress up at bosco 4 a fancy dress on friday, all i need is da shirt and a bog box, an maybe a bit of paint, i already have da red hair… ha
ciara on November 5, 2007 at 1:16 am.
plllllllzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz brin g bosco bk i loved him so much he brings bk so many memories frm my childhood…
Louise on November 6, 2007 at 6:39 pm.
i’m sooo glad that there is a Bosco dvd, my friends dont even believe that he was real. but i havent seen the dvd anywhere!!!! could some1 tell me where i could find or order 1. thanks.x x x
shelley on November 15, 2007 at 11:31 pm.
jane i think those little playdoh things were called the morning men. there’s a link on you tube. i found it when i was looking for bosco a few weeks ago. i also found johnson and friends.
Sarahern on December 9, 2007 at 9:32 pm.
Hey I’m desperate to find a bosco puppet too please help any one who knows who has one. willing to pay good price too!!!!
Rob (1 comments.) on December 12, 2007 at 7:35 pm.
Eh, guys – Bosco is back!
http://www.boscoisback.ie
Marc on January 3, 2008 at 2:06 am.
Here you go. The Bosco Title Track…
http://www.iol.ie/~essentialsoft/bosco.mp3
ILovethursdays on July 30, 2008 at 3:29 pm.
Hey there, anyone know where i can purchase a Bosco Vinyl? I know that they used to be for sale, but alas they are no longer available
Yankety Sax on August 3, 2008 at 9:20 am.
YAY! Bosco!
plonkstersruleok on August 12, 2008 at 11:58 am.
still have puppet and boscos box.my son is 15 months and loves the dvd. kicks barneys ass anyday.
sineadh (1 comments.) on August 15, 2008 at 1:59 am.
hell yeah bring back bosco… Can anyone tell me where to get an adults bosco suit i really really really need one. please rsvp to shinners@mymeteor.ie
themysterygirl on September 15, 2008 at 2:38 pm.
knock knock open wide
see whats on the other side
knock knock anymore
come with me through the magic door!
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Darragh (2 comments.) on January 4, 2009 at 10:40 pm.
Is Bosco a boy or a girl? Well I recently spoek to the puppeteer behind (under?) Bosco to find out – you can read the interview over on http://thisiswhatido.org
Thanks all who provided a wealth of research for the interview too!
shauna on June 18, 2009 at 3:27 pm.
i relly want bosco back
Anonymous on September 1, 2009 at 3:39 pm.
bring back bosco
Sparky on November 3, 2009 at 10:18 am.
I had a bosco puppet when i was 6 and i decided to give it to my cousin one day but as i was giving the puppet to her, my brothers snatched it and stuck bosco on the top of a stick and burnt him the fire in front of us!!!!!!! We were crying our eyes out watching this……
Marian on May 21, 2010 at 10:49 pm.
I found some Bosco stuff on eBay. They have mobile phone themes for like 10 cents:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120573121972&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
mimi on July 26, 2010 at 11:12 am.
i miss bosco! bring him back on rte 1 or 2!!!!!!
ben on November 1, 2010 at 9:35 pm.
looking to buy Bosco Puppet
ailisha donnelly on April 23, 2011 at 11:05 pm.
im another sad motherfucker who likes bosco
bring back BOSCO yeahhhh