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The Wombles S1E1 — Orinoco & The Big Black Umbrella
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The Wombles•Season 1•Episode 1

Orinoco & The Big Black Umbrella

7.2/10 · 19 votesFeb 5, 1973

Ranked #2 of 30 in Season 1•+0.8 vs season avg

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On any day, the Womble Orinoco is swept by the wind.

Directed byIvor Wood
Written byElizabeth Beresford
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Cast1

Bernard Cribbins

Bernard Cribbins

Self - Narrator

Crew5

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Ivor Wood

Director

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Elizabeth Beresford

Writer

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Ivor Wood

Animation

Mike Batt

Mike Batt

Original Music Composer

M

Martin Bohan

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Orinoco & The Big Black Umbrella" is episode 1 of The Wombles season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 19 votes, ranking #2 of 30 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Ivor Wood and written by Elizabeth Beresford, it aired on February 5, 1973.

Next: E2 · The Rocking ChairBest of Season 1