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.
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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.
The Wombles launch The Big Tidy Up
Keep Britain Tidy launched its Diamond Jubilee Big Tidy Up with the help of The Wombles, Kirstie Allsopp and local schoolchildren on Wimbledon Common.
Mike Batt at the BFI celebration of Children’s BBC
Mike Batt was interviewed about The Wombles at a special BFI event, A Celebration Of BBC Children’s Characters. The BFI also announced the winners of the Radio Times poll to find the nation’s favourite children’s TV characters.
Bernard Cribbins: Behind The Voices
Bernard Cribbins shares how he created the voices of the Wombles in a new video by TV Licensing.