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The Wombles

1973 – 1975Show2 seasons60 episodes

AnimationFamily
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0

A heartwarming, nostalgic animated series.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

Shows with

Episodes

2 seasons · 60 episodes · best: S2E13 "The Burrow Hot Line" 7.9

Episodes

6.4
6.8

Story

The misadventures of a small community dedicated to cleaning up litter and putting it to their own use.

Feels like

  • Classic Children's TV
  • Stop-Motion Animation
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Environmental Message
  • Gentle Humor
  • Nostalgic
  • British Classic
  • Educational Undertones
  • Character-driven
  • Family-friendly

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ivor Wood
Written by
Elizabeth Beresford
Music by
Mike Batt

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

February 5, 1973 · October 24, 1975 · Ended

First aired
February 5, 1973
Last aired
October 24, 1975
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 60 episodes
Genres
Animation, Family
Original language
English
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Cool Old Guy, Gadgeteer Genius, Canon Foreigner +9

  • Cool Old Guy
  • Gadgeteer Genius
  • Canon Foreigner
  • The Movie
  • Supreme Chef
  • Stock Ness Monster
  • Brave Scot
  • The Masquerade
  • Know-Nothing Know-It-All
  • Fake Band
  • Art Evolution
  • Cute Bookworm

12 of 28 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Wombles worth watching?"

Questions about The Wombles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wombles worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7).

Is The Wombles okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Wombles?

10 h

About 10 hours: 60 episodes in 2 seasons of about 10 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1975.

Can I half-watch The Wombles?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 1 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching The Wombles?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Wombles use?

Cool Old GuyGadgeteer GeniusCanon ForeignerThe MovieSupreme ChefStock Ness MonsterBrave ScotThe MasqueradeKnow-Nothing Know-It-AllFake BandArt EvolutionCute Bookwormand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Cool Old Guy, Gadgeteer Genius, and Canon Foreigner.