Classic BBC children’s show is set to return to British TV screens with a modern-day reboot – 48 YEARS after it last aired
TV fans are in for a repeat treat as the BBC’s classic children’s show The Wombles is said to be returning to our screens.
The Elizabeth Beresford Show first aired on BBC1 in 1973 and ended in 1975, making it nearly half a century since it last aired.
Although an exact release date has not been confirmed, the Wimbledon people will continue to spread their message of sustainability to a new generation.
The classic episodes followed the adventures of the spiky, furry creatures in their Wimbledon home.
With their motto “Use Good Trash”, the show has become known for its work on collecting waste and turning it into something useful.
Return: TV fans are in for a re-enjoyment as the BBC’s classic children’s show, The Wombles, is reportedly coming back to our screens (in stock)
Iconic: It’s exactly 50 years since the iconic show hit UK screens, but exact release date not confirmed (stock)
The show was loved by everyone because the children adored the colorful characters, and the environmental message of the program pleased the parents.
Although the eco message is to stay the same, changes in modernization are still unknown.
The original series could be remastered this year to mark its half century, and now it has been announced that a full remake is in the works after Altitude Television became the latest company to acquire the production rights.
The new series is written by How to Train Your Dragon and Johnny English screenwriter Will Davis, according to Deadline.
The Wombles was first remade in 1998 and ran for three series after Cinar Films bought the rights to the show.
There was also a CGI sequel in 2015, but that was short-lived after producer Mike Bath filed for bankruptcy after just two episodes on the new Channel 5.
Pictured: Elizabeth Beresford with Great Uncle Bulgaria at her home in Alderney (undated)
Although the iconic show will be rebooted, it’s yet to be said whether we’ll get another Wombles music career.
Mike Bath wanted to make his Wombles into music stars and he succeeded, with hit singles and several albums to their name.
Many may be looking forward to the reboot, but the last time there was talk of a reboot, the new, politically correct era led to an extraordinary feud with their creator’s family.
There have been claims that the remake featuring ‘Awakened by the Wombles’ was a step too far.
The author’s son feared that the furry recyclers of human garbage would be drawn into the modern world of identity politics by introducing new and altered characters who may be gender fluid or of different races.