Write Said Fred: Bernard Cribbins publishes his autobiography
Bernard Cribbins’s autobiography, Bernard Who?, was published on 11 October, covering his lifelong, varied career on stage and screen.
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Common origins: 50 years since the first Wombles book was published
The very first Wombles book was published in September 1968. Look back at their bear-like beginnings and early evolution.
Wombles book appears on the Antiques Roadshow
The original 1968 Wombles book was featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, thanks to Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate Robertson.
Robin Le Mesurier explains his ‘unwomblish behaviour’
In a new autobiography, guitarist Robin Le Mesurier talks about his time in the Wombles pop group in the 1970s.
Two new Wombles episodes screened at Cambridge Film Festival
Two full episodes from the forthcoming Wombles TV series have been previewed to a public audience for the first time.
Ray Winstone records Wombles TV voice
A new behind-the-scenes video shows actor Ray Winstone recording the voice of Tobermory for the forthcoming Wombles TV series.
Mike Batt sketches Wombles for charity
Mike Batt was inundated with requests after offering some original sketches of the Wombles to raise money for good causes.
Bernard Cribbins reads from The Wombles in Wimbledon
Bernard Cribbins gave a live reading from The Wombles at a children’s theatre in Wimbledon on 17 January.
Costume drama: Mike Batt criticises ‘unlicensed’ Womble suit
The Wombles made headlines after Mike Batt complained on Twitter about unofficial costumes being used at Wimbledon BookFest.
Mike Batt: ‘I’m not ashamed of The Wombles’
While promoting his new album, A Classical Tale, Mike Batt gave an update on the forthcoming Wombles TV series and discussed how he’s rediscovered the fun of The Wombles.