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Last updated
9 April 2009

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BBC TWO "I LOVE THE 90s" TRAIL
BEHIND THE SCENES

Images appear courtesy of Derek Dorking and Chris King, who made the puppet used in the trail,
and David Claridge who acted as puppet operator.

I love The 90s - Behind The Scenes image 1

 A general view of the impressive new laboratory set,
with a very elliptical Rat Trap.

A side view showing the framework holding the set in place.

I love The 90s - Behind The Scenes image 2

I love The 90s - Behind The Scenes image 3

 A high-angle view from up in the lighting rig.

Joe sits patiently in the chair waiting for the next transformation.

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 Joe in the Rat Trap.

Puppeteer David Claridge controls Joe while
the lip sync mechanism is operated manually.

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I love The 90s - Behind The Scenes image 7

The camera is trained on Joe for another take.

David Claridge rehearses while viewing his performance
on a TV monitor (out of shot).

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I love The 90s - Behind The Scenes image 9

Joe (as Vic Reeves) receives some last minute attention before shooting.

A nice clear view of the Rat Trap
as viewed from the rear of the set.

I love The 90s - Behind The Scenes image 10
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