Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)

Subject: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian and singer
From: GUEST,guest
Date: 28 Jul 22 - 08:16 AM

Fond memories of the humour of Bernard Cribbins, who has left us. Particlularly enjoyed his recording of "Right, said Fred". Rest in peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian and singer
From: GeoffLawes
Date: 28 Jul 22 - 09:35 AM

Bernard Cribbins on YouTube    https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bernard+cribbins+songs

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian and singer
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 28 Jul 22 - 10:07 AM

Here is an obit from Variety" Doctor Who’ Star and ‘Wombles’ Narrator Bernard Cribbins Dies at 93.

Bernard 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. Cribbins played Mott from 2007 to 2010.

“Doctor Who” showrunner Russel T. Davies posted a heartfelt Instagram tribute to the veteran actor, saying, “I love this man. I love him.”

“He knew everyone! He’d talk about the Beatles and David Niven, and how he once sat on the stairs at a party impersonating bird calls with T H White. Then he’d add, ‘I said to Ashley Banjo last week…’ He loved being in Doctor Who. He said, ‘Children are calling me grandad in the street!’ His first day was on location with Kylie Minogue, but all eyes, even Kylie’s, were on Bernard. He’d turned up with a suitcase full of props, just in case, including a rubber chicken. And what an actor. Oh, really though, what a wonderful actor.”

Elsewhere, Cribbins is also known, particularly among generations of British kids, as the station porter Albert Perks in the classic 1970 film “The Railway Children.”

Cribbins’ agent, in a statement shared with Variety, highlighted the actor’s work in the “Carry On” series, the 1962 novelty song “Right Said Fred,” and on “Fawlty Towers,” where he played a belligerent hotel guest.

“He worked well into his 90s, recently appearing in ‘Doctor Who’ and the CBeebies series ‘Old Jack’s Boat,'” said Cribbins’ agent. “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.”

Cribbins’ recent work included a couple of 2022 podcasts: “Dr. Who & The Daleks: The Official Story of the Films” and “The Jungle Book: The Mowgli Stories.”

The actor in 2009 was the recipient of a Special Award at the British Academy Children’s Awards. The honor was presented by his former “Doctor Who” co-star Tate. Cribbins was later appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s 2011 Birthday Honors list, for services to drama.

Cribbins lost his wife of 66 years, Gill, in 2021.

Subject: RE: 2022 Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian and singer
From: fat B****rd
Date: 28 Jul 22 - 10:58 AM

RIP Mr. Cribbins. Loved your "Fawlty Towers" character.

Subject: RE: 2022 Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian and singer
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 28 Jul 22 - 02:52 PM

"I'm not a violent man, Mr Fawlty.."

(Basil's muffled voice from under his desk, to where he's just been dispatched by a punch):

"Yes you are..."

One of Fawlty Towers' many fine moments!

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 29 Jul 22 - 11:15 AM

I would never have described Bernard Cribbins as a comedian, comic actor sometimes, singer of comic songs yes but not a comedian. Actor in many different parts and narrator par excellence.
He is a loss to us all.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)
From: The Sandman
Date: 29 Jul 22 - 01:01 PM

totally agree, John

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)
From: DaveRo
Date: 29 Jul 22 - 03:14 PM

For those in the US who have never heard of him
Bernard Cribbins: a warm, kindly titan of children’s entertainment

The songs - Right Said Fred and Hole in the Ground - are good too. Little comic ballads.

I liked the picture in the NYT obit:
Bernard Cribbins, British Actor Known for ‘Doctor Who,’ Is Dead at 93
(I didn't know he was in Doctor Who.)

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 29 Jul 22 - 03:32 PM

"Gossip calypso, gossip calypso,
Hear all about it, yackety yack.
Every woman up at the window,
Giving out the gossip and getting it back!"
One of the first singles I bought ;)

R.I.P.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)
From: FreddyHeadey
Date: 19 Oct 22 - 05:33 PM

Nice obit from Jenny Agutter (from The Railway Children) on radio 4.
Only a few minutes long.

Quick: only available for another few days.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0d7yjdn

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)
From: Vincent Jones
Date: 19 Oct 22 - 06:28 PM

I remember Paul Sherratt telling me that from time to time he'd get a cheque for £5 from Bernard Cribbens whenever he recited his poem "Someone Else's Trumpet" in concert.

Subject: RE: Obit: Bernard Cribbins, comedian-singer(1928-2022)
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 19 Oct 22 - 07:56 PM

I heard that, Freddy. It was very nice. Well worth a listen.