Travels inspired by the Wombles

Saturday, 28 December 2013

It's in next year's post...


It seems there may be Wombles by post next year if this report is true.  It's very good to see not only Great Uncle Bulgaria, but also Bagpuss and The Magic Roundabout, both of whom celebrate significant anniversaries next year. Get posting!

Saturday, 21 December 2013

The Clangers influenced new Sky at Night presenter

For Journeys from Wimbledon Common I met several people whose lives and even careers had been influenced by the Wombles. Well, it turns out that another classic BBC animation series has had the same effect on at least one current TV presenter, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock - the new Patrick Moore (sort of)...