I was just looking for this info too, I came across one website which said it was simply called "Bagpuss & Co" - hope this helps!
He is Professor Yaffle, but his friends(including bagpuss) just call him yaffle. his full name is Augustus Barclay Yaffle.
Professor Yaffle
His name's Bagpuss
Bagpuss ended on 1974-05-07.
Bagpuss was created on 1974-02-12.
Bagpuss is a fictional character from a British children's television series called "Bagpuss." He is portrayed as a magical, saggy cloth cat with the ability to come to life. Bagpuss is not based on any specific breed of cat.
Oliver Postgate wrote and narrated bagpuss and the clangers
The cast of Bagpuss - 1974 includes: Emily Firmin as Emily (in photo)
Bagpuss
Of course he is!
The name of the toy shop in the film "Scrooge" is Mr. Jorkin's Toy Shop.
Bagpuss.... title of English TV programme for children... I believe in the 60's "BAGPUSS" English TV series in the 60's I believe