''Pehmed ja karvased'' () is an ''

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n'' TV programme. The programme, partially inspired by the (now cancelled)

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programme of ''

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'', uses a number of puppets to depict Estonian politicians,

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and

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s, and features

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discussion between these puppets. The programme is directed by Karin Nurm. Acting producer is Jüri Jaanus, and producer is Raivo Suviste. The screenwriter is Toomas Kall; artist is

Hardi Volmer Hardi Volmer (born 8 November 1957 in Pärnu) is an Estonian film director, puppet theatre set decorator and musician. Volmer is the singer in the Estonian punk rock band Singer Vinger. Animated cartoons *"Imeline nääriöö" (Wonderful Ne ...

; composer is

Ardo Ran Varres Ardo Ran Varres (born 19 March 1974 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer and actor. Career Ardo Ran Varres studied at the Tallinn Music High School from 1981–1992, graduated in clarinet performance, and at the Higher Theatre School of Estonian ...

. Puppet masters are Tiiu Kirsipuu, Natalia Hein, Külli Jaama, Ene Mellov, Ants Mölder. The puppets are played by Anu Lamp,

Piret Kalda Piret Kalda (born 4 February 1966) is an Estonian stage, television and film actress. Early life and education Piret Kalda was born and raised in Tartu. She was one of three siblings. She attended schools in Tartu, graduating from Tartu No. 5 s ...

Tõnu Oja Tõnu Oja (born 4 July 1958 in Tallinn) is an Estonian actor. In 1980 he graduated from Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. Since 2003 he has worked at the Estonian Drama Theatre. He has also played in films. His elder brother is actor and dir ...

Tiit Sukk Tiit Sukk (born 21 November 1974) is an Estonian stage, television, voice, and film actor, director and television presenter. Early life and education Tiit Sukk was born and raised in Jõgeva, Jõgeva County, where he attended primary and secon ...

Peeter Tammearu Peeter Tammearu (born 31 July 1964 in Pärnu) is an Estonian actor. In 1986 he graduated from the performing arts department of the Tallinn State Conservatory. 2003–2009 he was the director of Ugala Theater. Since 2014 he is an actor and direc ...

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