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.
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Bernard Cribbins: Behind The Voices
Bernard Cribbins shares how he created the voices of the Wombles in a new video by TV Licensing.
Common vision: 40 years of The Wombles on TV
It’s 40 years since The Wombles first appeared on our TV screens on 5 February 1973 – take a look back at the making of the programme and the people involved.
Wombles in Carphone Warehouse adverts
The Wombles and Bernard Cribbins are appearing in the latest advertising campaign for mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse.
Bernard Cribbins collects his OBE
Bernard Cribbins was presented with his OBE in a ceremony at Windsor Castle on 3 November. He said narrating The Wombles was “a very nice episode in my career”.
Hardback gift edition of The Wombles published
A full-colour illustrated ‘gift book edition’ of The Wombles is out now. The lovingly crafted hardback makes an ideal Christmas present.
Bernard Cribbins honoured with OBE
Bernard Cribbins, the voice of the Wombles, has been awarded an OBE for services to drama. He says he’s “gobsmacked”.
Join the hunt for Britain’s best storyteller
Bernard Cribbins will judge a nationwide competition to find the best amateur storyteller, and The Wombles is one of the extracts people can read. Listen to the entries and vote for your favourites.
Get Bernard Cribbins back into the charts
A Facebook campaign is aiming to get Bernard Cribbins back into the charts with his 1962 hit Right Said Fred.
Bernard Cribbins in conversation
Bernard Cribbins talked about his time as the voice of The Wombles during an appearance at the BFI Southbank in London on 16 January.