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| Cuddles the Orangutan | |
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| Created by | Keith Harris |
| Portrayed by | Keith Harris |
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| Species | Orangutan |
| Gender | Male |
Cuddles the Orangutan was one half of Keith Harris's puppet act, the sidekick and nemesis of Orville the Duck. The ape was orange, with a blue face. He wore a white shirt collar and blue tie, and his catchphrase was "I hate that duck." In the TV show actress Ruth Verrall played the part of Cuddles when movement was needed.
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