Wombles people
Elisabeth Beresford biography
Read about the life of author Elisabeth Beresford, and how she developed the Wombles characters - first in her books and later for television.
Interview with Elisabeth Beresford’s daughter Kate
When I visited Alderney for the opening of the Wombles exhibition in June 2012, I was delighted to meet Elisabeth Beresford's daughter, Kate Robertson, who chatted about the influence of the island's community on the Wombles burrow.
Interview with illustrator Nick Price
When Bloomsbury Publishing brought the Wombles books back into print in 2010, they turned to Nick Price to give them a fresh look for a new generation. He's kindly answered a few questions about drawing the Wombles and his career as a popular illustrator.
Mike Batt interview
In November 2000, I attended the press launch of The Wombles Collection and interviewed Mike Batt afterwards.
The Wombles interview
In 2001, I arranged for The Wombles to answer questions sent in by children on the AOL Kids website. Find out who spends the most time in the bathroom and how they planned to conquer the pop world...
Bernard Cribbins autographs
Bernard Cribbins appeared at the Collectormania signing event in 2007, where I met him and got his autograph. Five years later, I got another chance to meet him at London Film & Comic Con 2012.
Kenny Baker autograph
Actor Kenny Baker, who played Bungo in the Wombling Free film, appeared at London Film & Comic Con in 2009.
People news
- Common vision: 40 years of The Wombles on TV 1 February 2013
- Wombles exhibition opens on Alderney 8 July 2012
- Wombles exhibition on Alderney confirmed 10 May 2012
- Wombles in Carphone Warehouse adverts 15 April 2012
- Elisabeth Beresford’s home for sale on Alderney 8 April 2012