Bernard Cribbins: Wombles and Doctor Who star dies at 93

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A post shared by Gavin Barker Associates (@gavinbarkerassociates)The statement also noted that Cribbins had «lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.»«Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,» the statement continued. «He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him.»After the news was confirmed on Thursday, a tribute in honor of Cribbins was posted to the official Twitter page for the British television series. «We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of Bernard Cribbins.

Phillip Schofield has shared his own personal tribute following the news Bernard Cribbins had died. It was announced on Thursday morning (July 28) that the children’s TV star has died aged 93. The veteran actor, from Oldham, starred in the Carry On films, Doctor Who and the 1970 film The Railway Children.

Doctor Who actor's death was announced this morning, with many sharing their memories of the star who delighted generations of viewers.Bernard, who became a children's TV icon on series including Jackanory, The Wombles and Old Jack's Boat, also appeared in dozens of classic films too including the Carry Ons and the original Railway Children.READ NEXT: David Tennant confirmed for epic Doctor Who role reprisal after almost a decadeAlong with becoming a fan favourite on Doctor Who, Bernard was undoubtedly one of the greatest actors of all time.To pay tribute to Bernard Cribbins, Daily Star takes a look back at the actor's life and career.Acting was in Bernard's blood from a young age, with the star leaving school at the age of 13 years old to pursue acting roles in the theatre.After completing his National Service in 1947, he returned to acting and landed his first West End role nearly a decade later in 1956, where he performed in the Shakespeare production, A Comedy Of Errors.Bernard later became an icon of both stage and screen, particularly for his performances in films such as Carry On Spying, and children's classic The Railway children - as well as a number of legendary TV shows.He is most fondly remembered for narrating iconic shows such as The Wombles, as well as being one of the primary storytellers in Jackanory.A new generation were also introduced to the magic of Bernard Cribbins in the children's TV series Old Jack's Boat.In 2009, Catherine Tate also presented Bernard Cribbins with a special award from the British Academy Children's Awards, for his contribution to children's programming.That's not all, as Bernard also appeared in Fawlty Towers, Midsomer Murders and as Wally Bannister in 11 episodes of ITV soap

Doctor Who, after revealing he'd be returning to the show alongside Catherine Tate and David Tennant for the 60th anniversary of the popular sci-fi BBC show.Doctor Who star and Wombles narrator Bernard passed away at the age of 93, his agent confirmed.The TV treasure was pictured on the Camden set, being wheeled out of a coffee shop by David Tennant.The coffee shop appeared to have been hit by an attack from the sky before going up in flames.READ MORE: Michelle Keegan teases major new TV project as fans beg for more Our Girl episodesBernard appeared in the revamped series of Doctor Who with David Tennant from 2007 to 2010. Before then, Bernard had made fame thanks to his appearances in Coronation Street as ageing Romeo Wally Bannister, the 1967 version of Casino Royale and several Carry On films.

Manori Ravindran International EditorBernard Cribbins, the beloved narrator of 1970s British children’s show “The Wombles” and actor on “Doctor Who,” has died. He was 93.Variety confirmed Cribbins’ death with his agent on Thursday.The actor’s career spanned seven decades, with memorable performances in the BBC’s iconic “Doctor Who” series, where Cribbins played the Doctor’s companion Tom Campbell in the 1966 film “Daleks’ Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.” He later returned to star in the revived TV show as Wilfrid Mott, the grandfather of actor Catherine Tate’s Donna.

He recalled: "We once took him to the TV Choice Awards and sent him up on his own to collect the award, and the entire room stood up and cheered him.“That's a lovely memory.”Next to a picture of the veteran actor with his face poking through the hole of a fake brick wall, Davies wrote "Bernard Cribbins (1928-2022) I love this man. I love him.“That's him as Snout in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

statement from his agency on social media Thursday.“He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in Doctor Who and the CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat,” his agency, Gavin Barker Associates, wrote. “He lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year.”“Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question,” the statement continued.

who narrated The Wombles and starred in the film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died aged 93, his agent said. Cribbins' agent, Gavin Barker Associates, said in a statement: "Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93 "His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like 'The Railway Children' and the 'Carry On' series, hit 60's song 'Right Said Fred', a notorious guest on 'Fawlty Towers' and narrating 'The Wombles'. "He worked well into his 90's, recently appearing in 'Doctor Who' and the CBeebies series 'Old Jack's Boat'.

Much-loved actor and children's TV star Bernard Cribbins has died at the age of 93, it was revealed today - just months after his beloved wife of almost 70 years passed away. The death of the British star, who was in many Carry On films, Fawlty Towers, Doctor Who, narrated The Wombles, Jackanory and was in the classic 1970 film adaptation of The Railway Children, has devastated fans. Mr Cribbins, the son of cotton weaver from Oldham who worked on children's TV until recently and was due to appear in the new series of Doctor Who next year after filming for a 60th anniversary show with former Time Lord David Tennant, who was seen pushing him in a wheelchair through north London with Catherine Tate on May 16.

Bernard Cribbins, the veteran British actor who narrated The Wombles and starred in the popular film adaptation of The Railway Children, has died. He was 93.

THE Wombles narrator Bernard Cribbins has tragically died aged 93. Cribbins also starred as station porter Albert Perks in the 1970 classic The Railway Children and appeared in several other beloved shows.

Veteran actor Bernard Cribbins as died aged 93, his agent has confirmed.

Bernard Cribbins has died aged 93, his agent has confirmed. Gavin Barker Associates said in a statement: "Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93. "His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like 'The Railway Children' and the 'Carry On' series, hit 60's song 'Right Said Fred', a notorious guest on 'Fawlty Towers' and narrating 'The Wombles'.

He went on to regularly appear in the Doctor Who TV series as Wilfred Mott, the grandfather of the Doctor’s companion Donna Noble, played by Catherine Tate.Voyage Of The Damned, which was broadcast on Christmas Day in 2007, saw 13.31 million people tune in to watch the then-Doctor, David Tennant, battle to save the crew of a luxury space liner called the Titanic.Cribbins featured in the episode alongside special guests including Kylie Minogue, Geoffrey Palmer, Clive Swift and Russell Tovey.

READ MORE: What the Hi-de-Hi! stars did next - from Strictly Come Dancing to Coronation StreetThe statement read: "Beloved actor Bernard Cribbins OBE has passed away at the age of 93."His career spanned seven decades with such diverse work ranging from films like The Railway Children and the Carry On series, hit 60s song Right Said Fred, a notorious guest on Fawlty Towers and narrating The Wombles."He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in Doctor Who and the CBeebies series Old Jack’s Boat."He lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, last year."Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment is without question. He was unique, typifying the best of his generation, and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing and working with him."The actor became widely known for his range of roles, but he became particularly popular with young audiences after narrating The Wombles for many years.

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