The Wombles – a contemporary television collection is in growth

Underground, overground, Wombling free once more? 

Deadline have damaged the information {that a} new tv collection starring The Wombles is within the works.

The tv division of Altitude Media Group (The Ipcress File) is behind the mission, with author Will Davies (How To Prepare Your Dragon).

The message of the environmentally aware creatures is as related immediately because it was once they first emerged on tv 50 years in the past; residing beneath Wimbledon Frequent, they have been forward of the curve on recycling as they cleaned up after messy people.

Primarily based on Elizabeth Beresford’s tales, the furry creatures’ first foray on the small display ran for 2 collection. Repeated endlessly, these 60 five-minute cease movement shorts, voiced by the late Bernard Cribbins, delighted generations of kids. They furry creatures additionally turned a pop music phenomenon too!

Additional episodes have been added within the Nineteen Nineties, with Canadian actors offering the voices.

The Wombles 2015 CGI series

The Wombles had an abortive CGI return within the 2010s, designed to turn into a part of the Channel 5 Milkshake kids’s strand. Regardless of the star energy of Ray Winstone, plus a returning Bernard Cribbins, it appears that evidently solely two episodes have been produced.

Fingers crossed that this newest model enjoys higher luck! We’ll hold you posted.