Wombles set to return after 27 years as IP deal opens door to comeback
Summary
The Wombles, popular characters known for picking up litter, are returning after nearly 30 years. The Blair Partnership now controls the brand’s rights and plans new TV shows, films, games, and other projects to reach both adults and children.Key Facts
- The Wombles were created in the late 1960s by Elisabeth Beresford and became famous through a BBC TV show in the 1970s.
- The characters promote environmental care with the motto “Make Good Use of Bad Rubbish.”
- The Blair Partnership has consolidated the brand’s intellectual property rights and is leading its global development.
- New projects include a YouTube channel, live-action shows, digital games, audio productions, and live events.
- The Wombles Community Charity supports recycling and litter-picking with over 250 groups and 50,000 volunteers.
- The charity runs campaigns like “Be More Womble” to encourage community support and partners with hospitals to recycle clinical waste.
- The Wombles have a history of TV shows, films, stage productions, and merchandise that have kept them popular in the UK.
- The revival targets both nostalgic adults and a new generation of children, with a strong focus on environmental themes.
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