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THE WOMBLES TO THE RESCUE (320kbs-m4a/244mb/1hr45mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: December 2023
The Wombles live under Wimbledon Common, and it is their special responsibility to 'tidy up' everything that untidy human beings leave behind.
In this third audiobook in the series, the Wombles are back at their old burrow underneath Wimbledon Common. There's a Womble world shortage of 'this and that' and Great Uncle Bulgaria is called over to America to attend a crisis summit. Back home, a visit from Cousin Botany is full of surprise and new invention.
Full of fun and warmth, with an underpinning environmental message, The Wandering Wombles 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 all the family to enjoy.
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 production and Holy Pie collaboration for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
THE WOMBLES TO THE RESCUE - 1. GREAT UNCLE BULGARIA GETS A LETTER (320kbs-m4a/43mb/19mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: December 2023
It's lovely to be back home under Wimbledon Common but a surprise visitor ruffles some feathers (or fur) and Great Uncle Bulgaria receives a very important letter.
THE WOMBLES TO THE RESCUE - 2. TOBERMORY SEES TROUBLE AHEAD (320kbs-m4a/43mb/19mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: December 2023
All the young Wombles are far too excited about being back in their old home burrow to notice that Great Uncle Bulgaria, Tobermory and Madame Cholet are rather quiet and thoughtful. Exactly who will accompany Great Uncle Bulgaria on his overseas trip? And who's going to run the burrow while he's away?
THE WOMBLES TO THE RESCUE - 3. THE GREY WOLF OF WIMBLEDON COMMON (320kbs-m4a/36mb/15mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: December 2023
There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to? Wellington and Alderney's curiosity results in the need for a bit of quick thinking.
THE WOMBLES TO THE RESCUE - 4. COUSIN BOTANY'S SECRET (320kbs-m4a/43mb/19mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: December 2023
Wellington and Tomsk work hard to create their vision and Great Uncle Bulgaria reports back on his and Bungo's travels.
THE WOMBLES TO THE RESCUE - 5. THE BIG SPLASH (320kbs-m4a/44mb/19mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: December 2023
Wellington and Tomsk construct their 'oil rig' only to come face to face with a furious Cousin Botany who, suddenly, has quite a lot to say.
THE WOMBLES TO THE RESCUE - 6. REMEMBER YOU'RE A WOMBLE (320kbs-m4a/34mb/15mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: December 2023
'Zero Hour' has arrived as the rain arrives and starts to fill the tanks of the new underwater plant farm. Madame Cholet rustles up a delicious new recipe and the rest of the burrow is humming with excitement at the return of Great Uncle Bulgaria and Bungo.
THE WANDERING WOMBLES (320kbs-m4a/439mb/3hrs10mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
The Wombles live under Wimbledon Common, and it is their special responsibility to 'tidy up' everything that untidy human beings leave behind.
In this second audiobook in the series, The Wombles are in search of pastures new as the lorries on Tibbet's Corner are causing some of the burrow's underground passages to crumble and cave in.
Full of fun and warmth, with an underpinning environmental message, The Wandering Wombles 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 all the family to enjoy.
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 production and Holy Pie collaboration for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 1. THE ENORMOUS LORRY (320kbs-m4a/40mb/17mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
There's a loud rumbling in the burrow and cracks are starting to appear in the walls and ceilings. Great Uncle Bulgaria decides it's time to take action.
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 2. FRESH FIELDS AND PASTURES NEW (320kbs-m4a/49mb/21mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
Plans are being hatched in the burrow library and Wellington is trusted with a great secret. Bungo's curiosity is soon to be satisfied by a summons to the Operations Room.
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 3. THE GREAT ADVENTURE (320kbs-m4a/35mb/15mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
Training is tough when you'd prefer a nice forty winks. Bungo and Orinoco prepare for Operation Wandering Womble.
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 4. CAPTURED (320kbs-m4a/43mb/19mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
Bungo and Orinoco embark on Operation Wandering Womble and a very long journey. Watch out young Wombles!
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 5. THE MACWOMBLE (320kbs-m4a/41mb/18mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
Bungo and Orinoco are now missing in action. Feeling very homesick and frightened they find themselves captured and awaiting their fate.
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 6. NESSIE (320kbs-m4a/40mb/17mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
The adventure continues as Bungo and Orinoco manage to escape captivity. Having climbed out of the cell, landing in the waters of Loch Ness, what is this strange, lumpy Thing now moving towards them?
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 7. WELLINGTON'S DISCOVERY (320kbs-m4a/43mb/19mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
Wellington and Tomsk form a second scouting party. Will they find a plot for a new burrow and can they go undetected by Humans until Tobermory comes back to get them?
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 8. TROUBLES (320kbs-m4a/27mb/16mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
There's an old Womble saying that trouble comes in threes. The lorries are still thundering towards Tibbet's Corner, Orinoco and Bungo are still missing and there's been further downwards movement in the burrow. Great Uncle Bulgaria and Tobermory consider their options.
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 9. THE WANDERING WOMBLES (320kbs-m4a/47mb/20mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
Tobermory and Miss Adelaide have made it to Scotland and Great Uncle Bulgaria has a royal appointment.
THE WANDERING WOMBLES - 10. THE NEW BURROW (320kbs-m4a/63mb/27mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 11th December 2023
A journey across London to the new burrow feels incomplete without Tobermory, Miss Adelaide, Bungo and Orinoco, but there are some interesting distractions to be going on with, not least the discovery of ancient Womble cave paintings and a wealth of Womble antiques.
THE WOMBLES (320kbs-m4a/192mbs/1hr23mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 5th December 2023
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 BBC Sounds celebrate these much loved classic characters, marking 50 years since The Wombles first appeared on the BBC.
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.
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 BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds
THE WOMBLES - 1. BUNGO (320kbs-m4a/32mbs/14mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 5th December 2023
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.
THE WOMBLES - 2. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY AND MR D SMITH (320kbs-m4a/32mbs/14mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 5th December 2023
The Wombles are feeling very festive, and in true Christmas spirit, Great Uncle Bulgaria invites an elderly gentleman to join in with celebrations in the burrow.
THE WOMBLES - 3. THE SNOW WOMBLE (320kbs-m4a/32mbs/14mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 5th December 2023
It's snowing on Wimbledon Common and all work is suspended.
Bungo, Orinoco and Alderney are wondering at this strange new outside world.
THE WOMBLES - 4. BUNGO'S GREAT ADVENTURE (320kbs-m4a/32mbs/14mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 5th December 2023
A really long hard winter makes life a difficult business for all wild creatures, and the Wombles are no exception. Orinoco's been finding things particularly tough and an impulsive incident leads to a rescue mission for his best friend Bungo.
THE WOMBLES - 5. YELLOWSTONE WOMBLE (320kbs-m4a/31mbs/14mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 5th December 2023
A helpful stranger turns out to be quite the welcome visitor. Great Uncle Bulgaria is delighted to see his long lost Cousin Yellowstone from America but Tobermory's not so sure.
THE WOMBLES - 6. TOBERMORY'S SURPRISE AND THE MIDSUMMER PARTY (320kbs-m4a/31mbs/14mins)
BBC Radio 4 podcast: 5th December 2023
Bungo's idea for the Wombles' Midsummer Party comes to fruition as Tobermory's secret project is revealed.