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The Wombles celebrate 50th anniversary with remastered version of original episodes

The five-minute shows, made using stop-frame animation for the BBC, featured Great Uncle Bulgaria, Orinoco, Madame Cholet, Wellington, Tomsk, Bungo and Tobermory

Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023

Celebrities we lost in 2022 including Robbie Coltrane, Meat Loaf, Olivia Newton-John and June Brown

This year we sadly said goodbye to The Wanted star Tom Parker, BBC Breakfast presenter Bill Turnbull, The Railway Children's Bernard Cribbins, and many more

Chronicle Live · Dec 27, 2022

Jodie Whittaker exits Doctor Who with surprise regeneration twist

First female lead bows out with an unexpected end in a cameo-laden special as part of BBC centenary celebrations

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2022

Train troubles and funny voices – take the Thursday quiz (Bernard Cribbins special)

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4, 2022

Bernard Cribbins was a constant companion

Letter: Who can forget his pedantic spoon salesman in Fawlty Towers, asks Dominic Rice

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022

Bernard Cribbins survived war but was 'blown up' working on film with Bond girl

Late actor Bernard Cribbins passed away last week and so we've taken a look back at his autobiography, where he had written about some of the experiences from his life and lengthy career

Daily Mirror · Jul 31, 2022

Bernard Cribbins: National treasure beloved by generations of children

From starring in ‘Doctor Who’ to storytelling on ‘Jackanory’, Cribbins never failed to bring his warm nature to a role

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Bernard Cribbins remembered as a ‘creative genius’ by leading TV figures

He was a beloved figure of children’s TV, notably narrating the original Wombles series in the 1970s.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2022

Bernard Cribbins: a warm, kindly titan of children’s entertainment

Over eight decades, Cribbins enthralled generations of young people. He leaves a remarkable legacy, from The Railway Children to Jackanory – not to mention the novelty pop hits

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022

Bernard Cribbins dead: Russell T Davies pays tribute to late Doctor Who actor

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has paid an emotional tribute to his late friend and actor Bernard Cribbins, who has died at the age of 93.

Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2022