A faded puppet icon claws back from obscurity—tragically, hilariously, in only five minutes.
28 years from his last Broom Cupboard appearnce, Gordon the Gopher attempts to restart his TV career.
Acting
Warwick Davis commits completely to puppet pathos.
Writing
Biting satire of entertainment industry exploitation.
Practical Effects
Gordon's physical deterioration is devastatingly detailed.
Director
Adam Brown
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Broom Cupboard was a beloved BBC children's programming block from 1985-1994; Gordon was its chaotic breakout star.
This short premiered at festivals exploring how children's entertainers often face brutal career cliffs once their audience ages out.
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