The Wombles
Overview
A beloved stop-motion animated series, The Wombles aired from 1973 to 1975, bringing to life the charming characters from the original 1968 book. Following its debut on BBC’s Jackanory, the BBC enlisted producer FilmFair to adapt the stories into a television format. Directed by Ivor Wood and produced by Graham Clutterbuck, the series featured the voice of Bernard Cribbins and intricate models crafted by Barry Leith. Comprised of two seasons totaling 60 five-minute episodes, The Wombles gained enduring popularity, leading to a revival in the late 1990s with new characters after FilmFair’s acquisition by Cinar Films.
Episodes
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1
Orinoco & The Big Black Umbrella
Every day brings a new breeze for Orinoco the Womble, who finds himself carried away by the gusts.
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2
The Rocking Chair
When Orinoco finds himself trapped in a tire, the Wombles come to a clever conclusion: they can repurpose it to repair Great Uncle Bulgaria's beloved...
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3
A Sticky Ending (or A Sticky End)
The Wombles discover a leak in their ceiling and brainstorm creative solutions to patch it up.
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4
Great Uncle Bulgaria's Keep Fit Lesson
When the Wombles stumble upon a football, Great Uncle Bulgaria is motivated to launch a fresh fitness program. Excited by the idea of staying active,...
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5
A Safe Place
The gang embarks on a quest to locate a secure location for a priceless Womble history book. As they navigate various challenges, they must ensure th...
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6
Peep-Peep-Peep
Great Uncle Bulgaria encourages the Wombles to stay connected while they carry out their tasks. In response, Wellington comes up with a clever invent...
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7
The Purple Paw Mystery
When Great Uncle Bulgaria's fountain pen runs dry, he sends Tomsk to visit Tobermary for a refill. Upon arrival, Tobermary enlists Tomsk's assistance...
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8
Bungo's Birthday Party
Bungo believes that his birthday has been overlooked by everyone, feeling a bit down about it. However, unbeknownst to him, his friends are all in on...
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9
The Invisible Womble
Orinoco believes that by becoming invisible, he can avoid any disturbances while he feigns being at work, allowing him to catch up on his much-needed...
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10
Orinoco Sees The Light
Wellington is feeling quite let down after his daffodil seeds fail to sprout. In a moment of inspiration, Orinoco proposes that instead of seeds, he s...
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11
The Conkering Hero
The Wombles embark on an exciting adventure as they discover the game of conkers while also honing their counting skills. As they gather conkers and p...
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12
One Pair Of Feet
When a human is seen on the common, the Wombles quickly scurry back to their burrow in a flurry of excitement. In the chaos, Wellington gets separated...
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13
Tobermory On Television
Tobermory makes his own TV show for the Wombles.
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14
Crossed Lines
Tobermory creates an innovative telephone system intended for everyone’s use, but technical glitches arise, causing him to overhear numerous privat...
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15
Blow The Womble Down
The Wombles encounter a wild adventure when they stumble upon a powerful vacuum cleaner. As it roars to life, they are swept off their feet, getting ...
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16
Madame Cholet Returns
Making cakes turns into a problematic situation.
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17
Weighing In Time
Orinoco comes to the conclusion that he needs to change his eating habits, believing that he has gained too much weight. Determined to feel better ab...
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18
Musical Wombles
The Wombles make music with tins and cans.
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19
Wombles And Ladders
A ladder is adapted to Womble size
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20
Orinoco And The Ghost
Orinoco thinks that there is a ghost in his house
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21
A Game Of Golf
Golf balls sometimes travel in the wrong direction
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22
North, South, East, West
Tobermory invents a device capable of forecasting the weather. As he showcases his groundbreaking creation, the townspeople debate its accuracy and i...
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23
The Picnic
Orinoco demonstrates how to create a lightweight picnic basket that's easy to carry.
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24
Games In The Snow
The Wombles revel in a winter wonderland, enjoying playful antics in the snow. However, their frolicking leads to an unexpected mishap, triggering a s...
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25
The Snow Wombles
It's that time of year again for the beloved contest where the community gathers to craft the most impressive snowman. Competitors of all ages unleas...
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26
What's Cooking?
A bird nests in the Wombles' ventilation shaft.
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27
Spring Cleaning Time
As the Wombles embark on their annual spring cleaning, an unexpected twist arises when an elastic clothesline causes chaos. What starts as a simple t...
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28
Marrow Pie
The Wombles accidentally overdo it with the fertilizer on a marrow, leading to an astonishing growth spurt. As the vegetable expands beyond their expe...
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29
The Cement Mixer
The Wombles get into trouble with some wet cement.
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30
The Circus Comes To Wimbledon
As the circus sets up its colorful tents on Wimbledon Common, the Wombles decide to create their own performance. Excited to showcase their unique tal...
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1
Bungo Up A Tree
Bungo gets stuck up a tree.
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2
Time And Slow Motion
Tobermory takes the initiative to refine the young Wombles' approaches to cleaning and organizing their surroundings. He introduces them to more effi...
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3
Tomsk In Trouble
Tomsk cannot make his bed so builds a hammock.
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4
The Largest Womble In The World
Orinoco devises a clever ruse using a coat and a pair of boots to fool Bungo and Tomsk. His playful antics lead to a series of humorous misunderstand...
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5
Running Out Of Steam
Wellington, Tomsk and Bungo make their own train.
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6
Orinoco's Midnight Feast
Orinoco's greed ruins a midnight feast.
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7
Speak Up
In a humorous mishap, Tomsk mistakenly connects the water pipe to the telephone line, leading to a series of chaotic events. As water begins to flow ...
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8
The Vanishing Pancake
After being banished from the kitchen, Orinoco embarks on a whimsical quest to catch pancakes. Determined and resourceful, he sets out on an adventur...
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9
Madame Cholet & the Blackberries
Madame Cholet is frustrated when no one is willing to gather blackberries from her garden. Determined to change their minds, she devises a plan to en...
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10
The Fruit Machine
Orinoco and Wellington decide to create a unique snack dispenser for their mid-morning cravings. Their inventive project brings a mix of excitement a...
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11
Portrait of Great Uncle Bulgaria
Great Uncle Bulgaria's portrait is ruined.
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12
Very Behind The Times
An enormous road to be built causes panic.
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13
Burrow Hot Line
A mix-up occurs on the laundry line when important documents get tangled with damp clothes, creating chaos.
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14
Trunk Call
Tomsk gets stuck in a hollow tree trunk.
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15
MacWomble The Terrible
A Scottish relative comes to stay.
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16
A Single Piper
MacWomble's relentless bagpipe performances are pushing everyone to their limits. As he fills the air with his tunes day after day, the townsfolk gro...
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17
Porridge For Breakfast
MacWomble instructs the young Wombles to venture out and collect bracken for their morning porridge. The little Wombles eagerly set off on their miss...
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18
Highland Games
The Wombles host their own take on the traditional Highland Games, bringing their unique charm to the festivities. They engage in a series of playful...
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19
Home Sickness
On Burns Night, MacWomble begins to feel a wave of nostalgia for his homeland. In an effort to lift his spirits, the other Wombles come together with...
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20
Goodbye MacWomble
After the Loch Ness Monster makes an unexpected appearance, MacWomble makes the choice to return to his hometown. This decision is prompted by the ex...
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21
Hiccups
After indulging in a batch of spicy buttercup crumpets, Tomsk and Bungo find themselves plagued by uncontrollable hiccups. As they try various method...
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22
Film Show
Wellington embarks on a cinematic journey to create a documentary centered around the Wimbledon Burrow, exploring its rich history and unique charm. A...
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23
Pirate Gold
Tomsk and Wellington hunt for pirate treasure.
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24
Warm & Cosy
The Wimbledon Burrow needs insulating.
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25
Autumn Leaves
Wellington, Orinoco, and Tomsk come together to create an innovative method for gathering fallen leaves. Their inventive spirit leads them on a journ...
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26
The Wombles Times
The young Wombles make their own newspaper.
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27
Operation W.R.A.P.
The young Wombles learn first aid.
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28
The Secret Snorer
Orinoco, tasked with keeping the crows at bay, dozes off instead of fulfilling his duty. As the pesky birds take over the field, chaos ensues. His fri...
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29
Womble Fool's Day
The young Wombles play practical jokes.
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30
Womble Summer Party
The young Wombles perform magic tricks.
