Ivor Wood was a pioneer of stop-motion animation and an unsung hero of British children’s television. The prolific Anglo-French animator created many iconic programmes including The Herbs, The Wombles, Paddington, Postman Pat, Gran, Bertha and Charlie Chalk. This special screening of original episodes looks back at Wood’s charming and richly-crafted work. Suitable for all ages.

• The Herbs:Parsley's Birthday Party
  (1968) 14mins Dir: Ivor Wood
• The Wombles:The Rocking Chair
  (1973) 5mins Dir: Ivor Wood
• Paddington:Please Look After This Bear
  (1975) 5mins Dir: Ivor Wood
• Postman Pat:Postman Pat Takes a Message
  (1981) 15mins Dir: Ivor Wood
• Gran:Gran's Bike
  (1982) 5mins Dir: Ivor Wood
• Bertha:A Mouse in the Works
  (1985) 15mins Dir: Ivor Wood
• Charlie Chalk:The Coconut Harvest
  (1987) 15mins Dir: Ivor Wood

Image credit: Paddington © FilmFair Ltd/Michael Bond 1975. Image courtesy of DHX Media

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