His agent confirmed that 93-year-old veteran actor Bernard Cribbins, who narrated The Wombles and acted in the film adaption of The Railway Children, had passed away.

Gavin Barker Associates said in a statement, “His career spanned seven decades and included such diverse work as The Railway Children and the Carry On series, the hit 1960s song Right Said Fred, a notorious guest on Fawlty Towers, and narrating The Wombles.

“He worked well into his nineties, most recently appearing in Doctor Who and Old Jack’s Boat for CBeebies.

Last year, he lost his wife of 66 years, Gill.

There is no doubt about Bernard’s contribution to British entertainment. All those who had the privilege of knowing and working with him will miss him greatly.