Bernard Cribbins β A Celebration in Sound
Bernard Cribbins was a multi-talented performer.
Actor, comedian, singer and raconteur: he had a go at everything from Shakespeare to pantomime, Jackanory to Top of the Pops.
He was the voice of the Wombles, Catherine Tate's cuddly grandpa in Doctor Who, and the irate-but-soft-hearted station master who tugged at our heartstrings in the 1970 film The Railway Children.
When he was nearly 90, he published an autobiography looking back on his years in show business in 2018. Its title was Bernard Who? 75 Years Of Doing Absolutely Everything – and its advice was simple: "Do your best and be grateful for every single job."
Here is a selection of Bernard's programmes from ΄σΟσ΄«Γ½ Radio 4 Extra.
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Bernard Who? Early Years and Making Films
Bernard Cribbins recalls 70 years in showbiz with long-time producer Martin Jenkins and a stellar cast of friends. From 2013.
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Bernard Who? Fred, The Wombles and The Railway Children.
Bernard Cribbins concludes his recollections of 70 years in showbiz with Martin Jenkins and a stellar cast of friends. From 2013.
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The Iguanodon: Away and Slightly to the Left
Comedy adventure by Paul Lucas, starring Paul Haigh, Dermot Crowley and Bernard Cribbins
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Alan Plater β β The What on the Landing
Albert Chipchase hears the lavatory chain being pulled, but he should be home alone... Starring Bernard Cribbins.
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Sounds Natural
On his 90th birthday, the actor looks back to 1972, telling Derek Jones of his love of bird watching, fishing and conservation.
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Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Part 1: Setting Off. The 1605 classic adventure of an intrepid Spanish knight and his humble squire. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
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Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Part 2: The Challenge. In this 1615 classic, intrepid Don Quixote is challenged by the Knight of the Mirrors. Stars Bob Grant and Bernard Cribbins.
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Fear on 4: Soul Searching
The Man in Black tells of a frightened patient and a bizarre hospital experiment. Stars Edward de Souza and Bernard Cribbins.
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Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene
Father Quixote befriends an Italian bishop with unexpected consequences. Comic take on a classic novel, with Bernard Cribbins.
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Monsignor Quixote by Graham Greene
A robber is helped by Father Quixote and Sancho, who pay an unexpected price for their deed. Starring Bernard Cribbins.
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Bernard Cribbins's Comedy Classics
Actor Bernard Cribbins plays some of the records that make him laugh, along with loads of stories and anecdotes about the stars he's worked with.
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The Bed-Sitting Room
Spike Milligan and John Antrobus's post-apocalyptic, surrealist, comic tale. Stars Paul Merton and Bernard Cribbins. From 2015.
