Common vision: 50 years of The Wombles on TV
It’s 50 years since The Wombles first appeared on our TV screens in stop-motion animation, starting on 5 February 1973 on BBC1.
Wombles news
Mike Batt performs Wombles songs at Bush Hall concert
Mike Batt made a long-awaited appearance at London’s Bush Hall in November, and as promised, the set included a handful of Wombles songs.
Wombles fans and family pay tribute to Bernard Cribbins
Bernard Cribbins, the voice of the 1970s Wombles TV series, has died at the age of 93.
Orinoco Womble bench unveiled at AFC Wimbledon stadium
Elisabeth Beresford’s son and daughter joined some of the Wombles to unveil a unique sculpture at Plough Lane.
American Wombles VHS with added voiceover
A VHS video enthusiast has digitised and shared an interesting American version of The Wombles with extra narration.
Free knitting pattern from Prima magazine
Prima magazine has published a knitting pattern for a cuddly Orinoco Womble.
Steiff release limited edition Orinoco Womble
Premium toy company Steiff have released an Orinoco Womble collectible, though the price tag reflects its target audience.
The Wombles visit the COP26 climate change conference
Orinoco, Great Uncle Bulgaria and Alderney appeared at COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow.
Wandle the Womble returns after 18 years
The past and present Wimbledon football mascots, Wandle and Haydon, have appeared together for the first time, at Merton Heritage Discovery Day.
The Wombles feature on BBC Countryfile
The environmental television programme Countryfile visits Wimbledon Common, including an interview with Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate.
Wombles mural cleans up graffiti in Wimbledon
A wall next to Wimbledon railway station that was previously covered in unsightly graffiti has been repainted with a mural of the Wombles.
Mike Batt discusses being excluded from the Wombles remake
Mike Batt has spoken of his sadness at being shut out of the new Wombles remake, in an interview with The Mail on Sunday.