Cribbins, 1969
In tribute to Bernard Cribbins, 1928 – 2022
Bernard Cribbins has had an interesting and varied career spanning over seventy years. He’d been on both the big and small screens for almost a decade when he got his own TV series: Cribbins. The show ran for twelve episodes over two series.
Bernard Cribbins was assisted by Bob Todd in both series with guests along the way including Madeline Smith, Tim Barrett and others.
Summary
Cribbins was a series of comedy and delivered in Bernard Cribbin’s unique style.
The fast-moving mixture of quick fire sketches introduced us to a gallery of outrageous characters in a myriad of seemingly inexhaustible situations! Bank clerk, burglar, tramp, librarian, cowboy and even spaceman.
The songs included the chart hits Hole in the Ground, Gossip Calypso and Right, Said Fred.
Clips
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Here’s a full episode
Starring
Bernard Cribbins
Bob Todd
Details
Channel: ITV
Written By: Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke
Original Transmission Dates: 18th November 1969 – 20th October 1970
Where To Watch
Sadly not currently available on streaming services or repeated on TV. There is however a DVD of the complete series.