Bernard Cribbins Genius

[Gromit]

I watched 'Old Jacks Boat' on CBeebies this week with a 5 year old, and was amazed to see Bernard Cribbins still working, and being terrific.
Then I was reminded that Cribbins used to do the 'Wombles' when I was a kid, so I looked at his Wikipedia page.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Cribbins

What a great career he has had. We usually wait until someone has died before we say how great they are. Well Why not join me in applauding Bernard while he is still with us.

Thank you Bernard Cribbins.

[Buenchico]

I loved this when I was a kid ;-)

[vortex]

Aye, there's plenty of life left in the old sea dog yet!

Fine career indeed.

[hc4361]

He's barely been off our screens since 1956
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0187754/

I've always liked him, even his songs :) He was a great guest on I Have I Got News For You and he and Paul Merton really hit it off.

A much loved man, I think.

[Cloverjo]

He was brilliant in The Railway Children.

[tonyav]

Yes he's been around as long has I can remember. Very funny man.
Loved this one as a kid.

[grumpy01]

Yes a great all round talent.

[Canary42]

Truly a prolific performer.

Happy to join you in applauding him Gromit.

[Patsy33]

Ah, one of the old time greats. Do you remember when he was on Fawlty Towers? Basil thought he was hotel inspected but he was selling sspoons!

[tonyav]

Yes Patsy, I remember that.

[hc4361]

Never been a hint of scandal or gossip about him, never chased the limelight.

[Patsy33]

Thanks Tone, that made me laugh, great clip.x

[marval]

I have always liked Bernard Cribbins.

[wiltsman]

I remember doing my National Service at Beaumont Barracks in Aldershot, and in 1959 Bernard Cribbins, along with Peter Sellers and Wilfrid Hyde White came to our barracks to film scenes for 'Two Way Stretch'. I remember him as a quiet man, sitting calmly between filming, while all us squaddies surrounding Peter Sellers for autographs. I think at that time, Bernard was not as well known as the star of the film. Now, in his 89th year, I agree with Gromit in saying what a great man he is.