The Wombles To The Rescue

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.