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Episode 4: The Grey Wolf of Wimbledon Common

Episode 4 of 7

Great Uncle Bulgaria reports back on his and Bungo's travels and Wellington is inspired by his recent encounter with Humans. Performed by Richard E Grant, directed by Johnny Vegas.

The Wombles live under Wimbledon Common, and it is their special responsibility to 'tidy up' everything that untidy human beings leave behind.

In this 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 Wombles to the Rescue 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.

Episode 4: The Grey Wolf of Wimbledon Common.
Great Uncle Bulgaria reports back on his and Bungo's travels and Wellington is inspired by his recent encounter with Human Beings.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds

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14 minutes

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Boxing Day 2024 18:15

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