The Wombles To The Rescue

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Great Uncle Bulgaria Gets A Letter

20241223

In this series, the Wombles have returned from an extended visit to Hyde Park and 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 1: Great Uncle Bulgaria Gets A Letter

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 are happy to be back at home but a surprise visitor seems unusually quiet.

The Wombles are all back at their burrow under Wimbledon Common but a surprise visitor ruffles some feathers (or fur). Performed by Richard E Grant, directed by Johnny Vegas.

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Tobermory Sees Trouble Ahead

20241224

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 2: Tobermory Sees Trouble Ahead

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?

Plans are afoot for Great Uncle Bulgaria's trip to America, but Tobermory is worried.

Exactly which Womble will accompany Great Uncle Bulgaria on his overseas trip? And who's going to run the burrow while he's away? Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas.

[LISTEN NOW]

Wellington Vanishes

20241225

Episode 3: Wellington Vanishes

As Great Uncle Bulgaria and Bungo leave for America a strange van appears on Wimbledon Common.

There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to, and where is Wellington?

A strange van appears on the Common, Wellington goes missing and Shansi hears the sound of a terrifying wolf. Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Grey Wolf Of Wimbledon Common

20241226

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.

Are you a wolf or a Womble? Wellington's quick thinking saves the day.

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.

[LISTEN NOW]

The Big Splash

20241227

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.

Episode 5: The Big Splash

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.

Cousin Botany has something to say about Wellington and Tomsk's oil rig.

Wellington and Tomsk are not the only ones who've been digging in Queen's Mere, as they are soon to discover. Performed by Richard E Grant, directed by Johnny Vegas.

[LISTEN NOW]

Cousin Botany's Secret

20241230

Episode 6: Cousin Botany's Secret

Tomsk has an idea and The Wombles put a new plan into action.

Cousin Botany's secret is fully revealed and Tomsk has an idea.

Tomsk has an idea that solves two problems at once, and The Wombles set to work creating the new underwater farm. Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas.

[LISTEN NOW]

Remember You're A Womble

20241231

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.

Episode 6: Remember You're A Womble

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.

Bungo and Great Uncle Bulgaria return to find a Wombleful surprise awaiting them.

The last episode in this series. The rain arrives and starts to fill the tanks of the new underwater plant farm. Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas.

[LISTEN NOW]

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
01	Great Uncle Bulgaria Gets A Letter	20241223	In this series, the Wombles have returned from an extended visit to Hyde Park and 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 1: Great Uncle Bulgaria Gets A Letter 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 are happy to be back at home but a surprise visitor seems unusually quiet. The Wombles are all back at their burrow under Wimbledon Common but a surprise visitor ruffles some feathers (or fur). Performed by Richard E Grant, directed by Johnny Vegas. [LISTEN NOW]
02	Tobermory Sees Trouble Ahead	20241224	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 2: Tobermory Sees Trouble Ahead 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? Plans are afoot for Great Uncle Bulgaria's trip to America, but Tobermory is worried. Exactly which Womble will accompany Great Uncle Bulgaria on his overseas trip? And who's going to run the burrow while he's away? Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas. [LISTEN NOW]
03	Wellington Vanishes	20241225	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 3: Wellington Vanishes As Great Uncle Bulgaria and Bungo leave for America a strange van appears on Wimbledon Common. There are Human Beings on the Common, but what are they up to, and where is Wellington? A strange van appears on the Common, Wellington goes missing and Shansi hears the sound of a terrifying wolf. Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas. [LISTEN NOW]
04	The Grey Wolf Of Wimbledon Common	20241226	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. Are you a wolf or a Womble? Wellington's quick thinking saves the day. 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. [LISTEN NOW]
05	The Big Splash	20241227	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 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 5: The Big Splash 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. Cousin Botany has something to say about Wellington and Tomsk's oil rig. Wellington and Tomsk are not the only ones who've been digging in Queen's Mere, as they are soon to discover. Performed by Richard E Grant, directed by Johnny Vegas. [LISTEN NOW]
06	Cousin Botany's Secret	20241230	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 6: Cousin Botany's Secret Tomsk has an idea and The Wombles put a new plan into action. Cousin Botany's secret is fully revealed and Tomsk has an idea. Tomsk has an idea that solves two problems at once, and The Wombles set to work creating the new underwater farm. Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas. [LISTEN NOW]
07	Remember You're A Womble	20241231	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 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. Episode 6: Remember You're A Womble 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. Bungo and Great Uncle Bulgaria return to find a Wombleful surprise awaiting them. The last episode in this series. The rain arrives and starts to fill the tanks of the new underwater plant farm. Richard E Grant reads, directed by Johnny Vegas. [LISTEN NOW]