The name was somewhat ironic as she was always a calming , self - assured presence around the puppets .
In later years Sue Nicholls made regular appearances as the Pipkins ' neighbour , Mrs Muddle .
The name was somewhat ironic as Sue Nicholls was always a calming , self - assured presence around the puppets .
In later years Sue Nicholls made regular appearances as the Pipkins ' neighbour , Mrs Muddle .