Peter T, Bagpuss, Pene Azul, Liz the Squeak, Bugsy, AndyG, Alison and Wandering Minstrel ‹ thanks. I¹m sure it¹s not the John Kirkpatrick song Andy, but your suggestion sounds right Minstrel. In fact I¹m pretty sure that must be the one. Does this fit with your In the Dreamtime theory Bagpuss? Perhaps someone can take it a bit further if they know this song, and have time to respond. Meanwhile I¹ll check out sleepy dumpling and chase it up via the BBC library. Thanks again peeps!

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