Episode 1: Bungo
The Wombles live under Wimbledon Common, and it is their special responsibility to 'tidy up' everything that untidy human beings leave behind. Performed by Richard E Grant.
The Wombles live under Wimbledon Common, and it is their special responsibility to 'tidy up' everything that untidy human beings leave behind.
Radio 4 and ±«Óãtv Sounds celebrate these much loved classic characters, marking 50 years since The Wombles first appeared on the ±«Óãtv.
This joyful festive listen is based on the original books by Elisabeth Beresford, performed by Richard E Grant, directed by Johnny Vegas and nestled in a new soundscape for Christmas 2023.
Full of fun and warmth, with an underpinning environmental message - this is novelty and nostalgia combined and a gift of Christmas comfort-listening for all to enjoy.
Episode 1: 'Bungo'
We are introduced to the Wombles' burrow underneath Wimbledon Common. Young Bungo has just chosen his name from Great Uncle Bulgaria's atlas and is ready to become a Womble of the World as he embarks on his first day of work, tidying the Common.
Cast and Credits:
Performed by............ Richard E Grant
Written by.................. Elisabeth Beresford
Abridged by.............. Sally Harrison and Susan Vale
Script Consultant..... Kate Robertson
With thanks to.......... Marcus Robertson
Music: The Wombling Song, composed and recorded by Mike Batt
Produced by.............. Sally Harrison
Sound Engineer........ Wilfredo Acosta
Sound Designer........ Alisdair McGregor
Directed by................. Johnny Vegas
A Woolyback Productions and Mrs Mellor's Cellar collaboration for ±«Óãtv Radio 4 and ±«Óãtv Sounds
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- Christmas Day 2023 18:15±«Óãtv Radio 4