Tidy Bag – Remembering the Wombles
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Loved The Wombles.
I think the name thing helped get me (and my parents, who probably bought the books) interested. Don't think I'm an actual relation though...
I think the name thing helped get me (and my parents, who probably bought the books) interested. Don't think I'm an actual relation though...
Happy Wombles day! The TV series began #OTD in 1973, when @radiotimes.bsky.social went to take a photo of series animator Ivor Wood and Wombles creator Elisabeth Beresford, but Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria got in the way...
February 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Loved The Wombles.
I think the name thing helped get me (and my parents, who probably bought the books) interested. Don't think I'm an actual relation though...
I think the name thing helped get me (and my parents, who probably bought the books) interested. Don't think I'm an actual relation though...
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Happy Wombles day! The TV series began #OTD in 1973, when @radiotimes.bsky.social went to take a photo of series animator Ivor Wood and Wombles creator Elisabeth Beresford, but Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria got in the way...
February 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Happy Wombles day! The TV series began #OTD in 1973, when @radiotimes.bsky.social went to take a photo of series animator Ivor Wood and Wombles creator Elisabeth Beresford, but Orinoco and Great Uncle Bulgaria got in the way...
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Elisabeth's name is spelt wrongly on early episodes like this one 😁
February 5, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Elisabeth's name is spelt wrongly on early episodes like this one 😁
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The first episode of The Wombles was originally broadcast on this day in 1973. The series was based on the books by Elisabeth Beresford, directed and animated by Ivor Wood and narrated by Bernard Cribbins. Mike Batt provided the memorable theme tune.
February 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The first episode of The Wombles was originally broadcast on this day in 1973. The series was based on the books by Elisabeth Beresford, directed and animated by Ivor Wood and narrated by Bernard Cribbins. Mike Batt provided the memorable theme tune.
The Wombles TV series began on this day in 1973. Here’s my in-depth article, originally written for the 40th anniversary and slightly updated for the 50th in 2023.
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.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The Wombles TV series began on this day in 1973. Here’s my in-depth article, originally written for the 40th anniversary and slightly updated for the 50th in 2023.
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#Christmas 1990: Soft Toys from Gamleys
(+Giant Bear; Panda; Tebro Silentnight Hippo & Chick; Talking Bugs Bunny; Sitting Tom; Great Uncle Bulgaria Womble; Tiger; Jointed Bear; Orinoco Womble; Pink Teddy; White Monkey; Bugs Bunny; Bear with Paw Pads; Jerry; Racoon; Wellington Womble, and more)
(+Giant Bear; Panda; Tebro Silentnight Hippo & Chick; Talking Bugs Bunny; Sitting Tom; Great Uncle Bulgaria Womble; Tiger; Jointed Bear; Orinoco Womble; Pink Teddy; White Monkey; Bugs Bunny; Bear with Paw Pads; Jerry; Racoon; Wellington Womble, and more)
January 31, 2026 at 5:00 PM
#Christmas 1990: Soft Toys from Gamleys
(+Giant Bear; Panda; Tebro Silentnight Hippo & Chick; Talking Bugs Bunny; Sitting Tom; Great Uncle Bulgaria Womble; Tiger; Jointed Bear; Orinoco Womble; Pink Teddy; White Monkey; Bugs Bunny; Bear with Paw Pads; Jerry; Racoon; Wellington Womble, and more)
(+Giant Bear; Panda; Tebro Silentnight Hippo & Chick; Talking Bugs Bunny; Sitting Tom; Great Uncle Bulgaria Womble; Tiger; Jointed Bear; Orinoco Womble; Pink Teddy; White Monkey; Bugs Bunny; Bear with Paw Pads; Jerry; Racoon; Wellington Womble, and more)
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After finding my Bungo Womble teddy, my youngest has started searching for all the old Wombles episodes on YouTube. He's been going round the house singing 'Wimbles of Wombledon common are we' and it's just too cute 🥰
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
After finding my Bungo Womble teddy, my youngest has started searching for all the old Wombles episodes on YouTube. He's been going round the house singing 'Wimbles of Wombledon common are we' and it's just too cute 🥰
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Also, found a Wombles book in the chazza!
January 29, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Also, found a Wombles book in the chazza!
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So last year I found a cloth pull-string Woody doll on the beach. Today it's a stuffed Womble 🎉🌊😆 #beachclean #CowalPeninsula #ArgyllScotland #FirthofClyde #theClyde
January 20, 2026 at 12:44 PM
So last year I found a cloth pull-string Woody doll on the beach. Today it's a stuffed Womble 🎉🌊😆 #beachclean #CowalPeninsula #ArgyllScotland #FirthofClyde #theClyde
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That time the Wombles did a tribute to early Rolling Stones.
Can you imagine how much those suits honked after being under the lights at TOTP multiple times.
(Though of course they were real so they're not suits)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S_w...
Can you imagine how much those suits honked after being under the lights at TOTP multiple times.
(Though of course they were real so they're not suits)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S_w...
The Wombles - Super Womble TOTP 24.07.1975
YouTube video by Zero Swamp
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January 12, 2026 at 12:43 PM
That time the Wombles did a tribute to early Rolling Stones.
Can you imagine how much those suits honked after being under the lights at TOTP multiple times.
(Though of course they were real so they're not suits)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S_w...
Can you imagine how much those suits honked after being under the lights at TOTP multiple times.
(Though of course they were real so they're not suits)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S_w...
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Watched a 1980 film made in Ohio and for reasons probably known only to a long-dead set dresser, there was a WOMBLE in one of the scenes. The subtitle says it all for me.
January 4, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Watched a 1980 film made in Ohio and for reasons probably known only to a long-dead set dresser, there was a WOMBLE in one of the scenes. The subtitle says it all for me.
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Happy birthday, Paddington! The TV series began #OTD 50 years ago, based on the books of Michael Bond, narrated by Michael Hordern and animated and directed by Ivor Wood. @radiotimes.bsky.social celebrated the wonderful work of Ivor Wood last year... www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/mag...
January 5, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Happy birthday, Paddington! The TV series began #OTD 50 years ago, based on the books of Michael Bond, narrated by Michael Hordern and animated and directed by Ivor Wood. @radiotimes.bsky.social celebrated the wonderful work of Ivor Wood last year... www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/mag...
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A Wombling happy new year to everyone - the Wombling Song for your ukulele! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlnF...
#ukulele #ukuleleteacher #ukulelelessons #wombles #NewYear2026
#ukulele #ukuleleteacher #ukulelelessons #wombles #NewYear2026
The Wombling Song | Mr B's Ukulele Channel #ukulele #ukulelemusic #ukulelelesson #ukulelesongs
YouTube video by Mr B's Ukulele Channel
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January 2, 2026 at 2:40 PM
A Wombling happy new year to everyone - the Wombling Song for your ukulele! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlnF...
#ukulele #ukuleleteacher #ukulelelessons #wombles #NewYear2026
#ukulele #ukuleleteacher #ukulelelessons #wombles #NewYear2026
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Remembering Bernard Cribbins, born this day in 1928.
December 29, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Remembering Bernard Cribbins, born this day in 1928.
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I think it was through this programme that I learnt that Tomsk wasn’t just the name of a Womble
December 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I think it was through this programme that I learnt that Tomsk wasn’t just the name of a Womble
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Rooting about in the DVD drawer I just found this tucked behind two cases, I’m guessing it must be over 20yrs old. The return to physical media marches on and if anyone wants me, I’ll be Wombling free.
December 26, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Rooting about in the DVD drawer I just found this tucked behind two cases, I’m guessing it must be over 20yrs old. The return to physical media marches on and if anyone wants me, I’ll be Wombling free.
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The pressie haul from the other half (bail pliers, glasses case, pinny and awesome Dan Dare book) and his sister (Wombles stamps and awesome Wombles book).
I'm stuffed full of Christmas nibbles and potentially in need of a nap.
I'm stuffed full of Christmas nibbles and potentially in need of a nap.
December 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The pressie haul from the other half (bail pliers, glasses case, pinny and awesome Dan Dare book) and his sister (Wombles stamps and awesome Wombles book).
I'm stuffed full of Christmas nibbles and potentially in need of a nap.
I'm stuffed full of Christmas nibbles and potentially in need of a nap.
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Rarely heard Wombling Merry Christmas on the radio just now and it is every bit as good as Slade or Wizzard.
December 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Rarely heard Wombling Merry Christmas on the radio just now and it is every bit as good as Slade or Wizzard.
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5 years ago we had a listening party for Superwombling by Mike Batt - The Wombles. You can replay the listening party (no_610) here:
Mike Batt - The Wombles
Superwombling
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December 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
5 years ago we had a listening party for Superwombling by Mike Batt - The Wombles. You can replay the listening party (no_610) here:
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Remembering Elisabeth Beresford, the creator and author of The Wombles, who died on this day in 2010. #OnThisDay
December 24, 2024 at 12:31 PM
Remembering Elisabeth Beresford, the creator and author of The Wombles, who died on this day in 2010. #OnThisDay
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It's time to dig out the Christmas themed records
December 21, 2025 at 4:13 PM
It's time to dig out the Christmas themed records
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Count down with a different Wombling Merry Christmas video each day... (Or watch them all at once - we won't tell anyone!)
The twelve days of Wombling Merry Christmas
"All day long we will be wombling in the snow..."
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December 14, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Count down with a different Wombling Merry Christmas video each day... (Or watch them all at once - we won't tell anyone!)
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Not a lot goes right in this special, but Bill brawling with fellow novelty pop artists The Wombles is a highlight! #Goodies50 #TheWombles
December 21, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Not a lot goes right in this special, but Bill brawling with fellow novelty pop artists The Wombles is a highlight! #Goodies50 #TheWombles