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.
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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.
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.
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.
Mike Batt confirms future Wombles plans
Mike Batt has confirmed that he’s planning a brand new Wombles TV series and a film – see the press coverage and fans’ reactions.
Wombles costume designer Elaine Batt dies
Mike Batt’s mother Elaine has died of cancer, aged 87. Elaine Batt’s Womble costumes played a pivotal role in the success of the Wombles pop group.
Mike Batt receives honour for services to the Queen
Mike Batt has been awarded Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list, for services to the royal household. The Queen is said to be a fan of The Wombles…
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.
The Wombles visit HMV on Oxford Street
The Wombles band launched their new Wombling Merry Christmas single with a personal appearance at HMV Oxford Circus on Sunday, 11 December. See what happened…