BBC News | BREAKING NEWS | Bernard Cribbins death announcement and obituary

[@darrensmith8730]

He was one of those people who you wanted to live forever. Very sad day... Rest in peace, Bernard.

[@royandjacqueline1294]

WOW! So true 😭 R. I. P., Bernard Cribbins 💖 💛💙💛💙💛💙 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

[@jazmorrison9030]

Yes

[@johnmoore9862]

Absolutely!

[@steveellis9004]

Another one would be Leslie Phillips. Ding dong !

[@paulfromdevon4707]

RIP Bernard. Shed a tear this morning. There throughout my life and particularly my childhood - Dr Who, Carry On, Wombles, Jackanory and many, many others. But it was the Railway Children that will be my favourite of his performances. Humour, pathos, kindness and the sort of lovable, funny uncle we'd all love. An absolute legend. 'Let Perks be about it!'

[@Ratchet_effect]

I and others will remember those I'm sure, also along with the Railway Children I will also remember him from Doctor Who Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 A.D as a police officer. One of my most favourite narrations he did (also was seen in) for me will always be; Catching The Impossible. Tears will be shed but a Legends memory will live on in us all.

[@kayhoward7280]

R I P brilliant actor with a fantastic voice

[@iainadam1005]

Yes agree with all comments, you can never replace the likes of Bernard Cribbins, one of a kind. RIP

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

I loved his performance in Fawlty Towers, so funny when he cracked Basil a few digs lol.

[@The_man_himself_67]

Amen.

[@home2624]

Thanks Bernard for 70 years of making our lives just that little bit brighter. A British institution. We're going to miss you so much. Rest easy ❤️

[@Robertonnz]

Yes - a British legend. Versatile and a great actor. He was marvellous in the Railway Children and in Fawlty Towers. Mind you, he was marvellous in all he did. R.I.P. Bernard.

[@edwardking8629]

For anyone my age losing this great actor hurts , goodbye and thank you

[@eddiek0507]

You was a big part of my life growing up, you starred in some wonderful films and programmes, RIP Bernard...

[@JSP_1147]

Rest in peace Wilfred Mott. Bernard Cribbins will be missed. A legend has been taken from us once again.

[@stevehaynes2857]

I was working the bar at a pro/celebrity golf match. Bernard Cribbens was there with many other well known comedians. He was the funniest guy in the bar. Rest in peace.

[@fireflyvicky530]

What a wonderful man, he will be missed dearly

[@andynightingale7335]

Like the funny, daft uncle you always loved to see, always made you smile and think. What a career and legacy. Thank You Bernard.

[@grantmaciver9597]

RIP sir, you are a legend and will be greatly missed. The world isnt as bright as it was yesterday x

[@patmccaffery1543]

Never heard a bad word said about this man....a wonderful actor. RIP Bernard 🙏

[@DrRock2009]

And that is how we should all aspire to be like

[@ralphmillais5237]

Kenneth Williams wasn't very complementary in his autobiography, but to be fair Kenneth Williams didn't seem to like anyone!

[@MegaDelorean1]

@@ralphmillais5237 Kenneth Williams was a very haunted man

[@toddbrady183]

RIP Bernard Cribbins, You left a mark on generation's, I grew up with loads of your work, from the Womble to Fawlty Towers etc etc, what a legend, Deepest sympathies to Family Friends, welling up typing this. God bless🙏💔🌹

[@MP-uk1yc]

Very sad, he was a true gent and a very likable actor, RIP.

[@markshrimpton3138]

Thank you Mr Cribbens for being a part of my childhood. I used to love him narrating Jackanory.

[@Samstown_-]

What a great actor! I've not seen him in much but he has left an impression on me from Old Jack's Boat on Cbeebies and then also as a huge Whovian, I loved his work in Doctor Who and can't wait to see his part in the upcoming episodes.

[@johntozer8270]

Why was this great man never knighted, a sad and great loss, there are not many who you can deem as equal in our affection as this man is

[@RockDove5212]

my thoughts too

[@josefschiltz2192]

Desperatedly saddened. He was so much a part of our lives, as the narrator to the film said. The first time I saw him was as a little child and I'm sure that it must have been Jackanory. And, of course his narrative skills have always been top notch. Well played Bernard. Your gentle tones will remain will us as long as we have memories. Wilf, you should have tried harder!

[@Ian-Hall]

Watching that, I've just been transported back to my childhood. RIP Bernard, thanks for entertaining us for so long.

[@Cymry-Am-Byth]

What a loss. Bernard Cribbins appeared in so many classic films & TV series. He was a joy to watch. A true gentleman. Can't say that about many celebrities today. RIP Bernard. Thanks for making my life richer and childhood a happy one. 😐

[@Greenwillow]

RIP Bernard Cribbins. Love him in Carry On Jack. Another legend gone🥲

[@Ridersonthestorm8899]

Wonderful as Mr Perks in The Railway Children and narrating The Wombles. R.I.P. Bernard.

[@atrinder8944]

He was a beloved part of childhood. May he rest in peace.

[@sweephere]

Great British man will be dearly missed R.I.P blessing to his friends and family.

[@KissMyFatAxe]

such a shame. rest in peace. British legend ♥️

[@eugenebell3166]

So sad to hear this. He was always such an unassuming gentle actor. My favourite film is definitely Carry on Jack, he took a great part in that, laughter all the way.

[@andyaitken4243]

My childhood was full of his acting and voice work, a couple I didn’t know until now. He lived a good long life but damn, it’s tough to see him gone. R.I.P. Bernard and my condolences to his family.

[@lillianthomas4395]

Wonderful actor, not forgetting Hole In The Ground and one of my all time favourites, Right Said Fred. A "bit part actor" who eventually became one of the best on telly. So from an old Rochdalian to a lad born just up t`road in Owdham, RIP Bernard, you were very much loved.

[@neilworroll9278]

Rip Bernard. Thanks for all the memories. A local lad made good. My Grandad used to work with his dad in Oldham.

[@peterlaidler3895]

A true understated icon ! RIP Bernard

[@smithel3538]

Noo my favourite actor, I’m heartbroken 😔 rest in peace 💜💜💜

[@robleary3353]

RIP Bernard, thanks for the memories.. Gone but never forgotten.

[@johnscone9382]

Lovely chap, great actor, he was excellent in She which I was raised on, and many other things, hope he had a cup of tea before he went. Rest Easy, Bernard.

[@newhorizons1]

So sad, he was a big part of my life. I loved him. Goodbye old friend.

[@fus149hammer5]

He should have been Knighted years ago. One of our last great comedy actors. I'll miss him.

[@bloodboughtbigphilr8266]

Legend! Huge part of my childhood and loved him as Wilfred Mott in Dr Who a good few years on. Thank you Bernard. One of those who have lit up my life. Remebered fondly. R.I.P.

[@mikeblade3095]

What a legend and talent. Will always remember him in the Railway Children. Thanks for the memories, RIP.

[@anorthernsoul5600]

I met Bernard at Wembley, Challenge Cup Final between Wigan and Leeds in 19994, the Offiah try it was remembered for. But I remembered it for meeting the voice of Orinoco, Great Uncle Bulgaria, and Tobermory. Thankyou for such wonderful childhood memories, rest in peace you Roughyed.

[@batoptimus]

R. I. P Wilfred Mott. Thank you Bernard Cribbins for appear in dr who when I watch dr who as a kid

[@thomjer5276]

God love Mr Cribbins, may the earth lay lightly on his bones. A wonderful actor and human being.

[@royandjacqueline1294]

Our local radio played The Bay City Rollers Bye Bye, Baby for Bernard Cribbins. We LOVE ❤️ him sooo very much. We remember him in Jack-a-nory. He did the most Jack-a-norys. Yes, and we sooo love him in The Railway Children. One of our favourite movies. R. I. P., Bernard Cribbins😭 We ❤️ You GOD bless you with love from Roy and Jacqueline xxxxx 💛💙💛💙💛💙 🥰🇯🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🕊️🔥✝️

[@richardk5246]

He was the voice of my childhood programmes. Very sad RIP Bernard.

[@westminsterwatcher5152]

I'm heartbroken! Rest in peace, legend!

[@David-uq6yb]

Oh no…not Bernard Cribbens!! The world has fallen apart. “Railway Children”, “Jackanory”, “The Wombles” and “Fawlty Towers”. I’m 55 and not ashamed to say I grew up listening to Bernard in the 70’s and 80’s. Thanks Bernard.

[@paulthorpe766]

He was a 'televisual feast'* * His brilliant line in Fawlty Towers.

[@stephenm6100]

A jack of all trades, God bless you bernie RIP 🙏🏼

[@quarkyman1]

Another Oldham legend, RIP Bernard.

[@colinrichards8423]

I watched the original 1970s Railway children with my a wife on Tuesday 26th July 2022, as she had never seen the film, we laughed at Perks (Bernard Cribbens) what a funny and humble guy, brilliant actor and narrator will be missed by all. God bless Bernard and his family at this very sad time. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@timelord74]

RIP Bernard Cribbins great actor

[@maxstotto3594]

His "Prologue" in the "Good Old Days" was pure magic! RIP Bernard

[@lukerob9130]

Legend RIP

[@keyfizz]

."....so Charlie and Me had another cup a tea.... and then we went home ." Rest in Peace Bernard .

[@xenomorph6961]

I was reintroduced to him again in "Old Jack's Boat" when my son was small. I'm not sure whether I or my son enjoyed that series more! He was a very good story teller and, even as an adult, I would hang on his every word. All good things come to pass, but his passing leaves a large hole that will probably not be filled any time soon.

[@davidspurway7032]

I remember him visiting axminster carpets many years ago RIP bernard

[@elkekso5083]

This one hurts so freaking much I really don't know what to say

[@davegadge1]

I was just watching him yesterday, wow, amazing! What a man, what an actor! RIP

[@frankensteingamez9383]

I’ll mis him RIP

[@DerekLyons]

RIP BERNARD

[@seancornwall8508]

RIP Bernard Cribbins, what a legend of stage and screen. Fantastic in Doctor Who brilliant as the voice of the Wombles and smashing in two carry on films.

[@sugarbertie1143]

Another one of our finest legendary actors has left us. He has given us so many laughs and played so many iconic roles over many years, he is part of British culture. ŔIP Bernard.

[@johnchaffey2766]

An icon. Thank you for all the joy, Bernard.

[@callumrogers3129]

Another legend gone, forever remembered. Fond memories of the wombles and his appearance in the Dr who movies with peter Cushing.

[@Dbattlefr]

Someone knows if they had time to end the shooting of the episode of Dr.Who where he come back next year ? If not that would be sad...

[@malkytrance]

The creator of Dr Who has said it will be sad to see him again next year so i guess they got enough.

[@juliawilliams789]

RIP Bernard 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@cbaker1249]

Oh what sad, sad news, he was a fantastic, versatile actor and all round performer, very few could match the length and breadth of his life and career! I loved him throughout, what a man, what a presence, how we shall miss him and his kind, god bless you Bernie/xxx

[@louisegrinham2315]

Wonderful actor and gentleman. I will always remember you with great respect. Thank you for all your treasured work. Xx

[@robj8201]

Very few of these old great TV stars left now. Great innings Bernard and thank you.

[@simonphillips9098]

R.I.P Mr Cribbins LEGEND

[@davemacdonald3889]

A life well lived.

[@richardshaw9406]

A big part of my childhood and more recently as my favourite Dr Who companion. Dear Bernard you will live on eternally. Sleep well like Tobermory. Absolute legend and will be sorely missed 😭

[@jasondavis4813]

Rest in peace Bernard thank you for the magical memories of my childhood TV viewing love and condolences to your family🙏💙

[@samsprrr3548]

R.i.p bernard cribbins such a huge part of childrens telly and lots more will miss him on the TV.

[@chele277]

Thank you Bernard, rest easy

[@mikeholmes4348]

Having just found out this very sad news, I just want to say Mr Cribbins is a true legend and thanks to the moving picture he always will be. Many people around the world will take a shorter breath and remember the joy and pleasure this gentleman has and continues to give us, God bless you sir and thank you for being our friend.

[@trevorkeyes6067]

my childhood never be the same

[@xe0nn]

Currently having a sob session, this guy was my entire childhood. I only found about about this 20 minutes ago and I’m devastated. I loved this guy so much. I cant believe he has passed. RIP Bernard and my favourite little boat man ❤️

[@suemount6042]

Such a great man and actor loved him growing up

[@footystar1GamingOfficial]

This shocked me, as me and my family were literally talking about him the other day! I used to watch Old Jack's Boat when I was younger (I'm now 18), and it's such a shame that he didn't get to see the release of The Railway Children's sequel. Thanks for the memories, Bernard. We'll miss ya, pal.

[@cannyexplorer5357]

Should have been Sir Bernard. For all the times you had us your fans in stitches. A true actor who had us enthralled with your so many characters. Remembering your unique voice while listening to Paddington Bear and Jackanory. RIP to a great performer and gentleman.

[@jazmorrison9030]

Rip a true legend

[@misfit2022]

Too many classics to mention but my favourites are Mr Hutchinson in Fawlty Towers (P Off), Peter Cushing’s valet in She and The Wrong Arm of the Law with Peter Sellers and Lionel Jeffries oh and of course The Wombles. He was also in Doctor Who back when it was good.

[@andrewbull3537]

Goodbye bernard cribbins ,your passing has left a big hole in english entertainment, the voice of the wombles ,a great english actor ,I raise a glass in your memory, R.I.P mr Cribbins ,and thanks for being you . Safe journey sir ,safe journey .✌

[@TheHutchhickersGuide]

I'm really sad to hear about this. I met Bernard back in 2009 at my very first Doctor Who convention, in Cardiff. I got his autograph and he was a lovely guy to talk to. I remember tending to a part of his stage talk (I was waiting for something to be done before I left) and he talked about the Wombles - he mentioned about spending ages in the recording room, just doing snoring noises for Great Uncle Bulgeria lol

[@MichaelM28]

R.I.P Bernard Cribbins

[@Ctaff63]

RIP Bernard. He was so funny throughout my childhood, what a character, such a lovely human being . Up there with the best of them. So sad.

[@andyinnes2178]

Very sorry to hear that we lost Bernard, he was there throughout my childhood. I remember Him in multiple Jackanorys and in many carry on’s and of course the Wombles. I wish you well on your forward journey Bernard and thank you for al you gave us.

[@Sol-Cutta]

Beautiful beautiful Bernard cribbins..one of my favourite comedy heroes..loved this man..beautiful. rip you lovely man. For you I hope there is a heaven..if anyone deserved it. Rip. Xxx

[@dukestt5436]

Very sad, RIP

[@DamiensTrainsandTravels]

RIP Bernard Cribbins best known to me for The Railway Children and the Wombles great actor and great life Fawlty Towers, Carry on and Dr Who. World seems sadder place. Gone but not forgotten.

[@theresapierce3934]

Thankyou and rest in peace sir, you were a big part of my childhood. Your voice and childlike qualities made everything you were in, a joy to watch a listen to.

[@raymondfunnel6856]

R I P Bernard. A lovely man and a fine actor liked by everyone young and old

[@johnrider5701]

He was a national treasure rest in peace uncle Bernard thank you for being a wonderful part of my childhood. 😢

[@twntodaywithniall7702]

Rip

[@terrythekittieful]

Great innings Bernie. Of all the guests on Fawlty Towers he was the one for me as Mister Hutchinson and as Dangerous Davies in the early 80's, what a role. R.I.P. Mr. Cribbins.

[@SIRCEK7]

will be missed R.I.P. Bernard

[@bryanhead2670]

He did a flexi vinyl disc introduction that came with Hornby railway sets,,, a charming childhood memory. Thanks Mr Cribbins.

[@Joyce9211]

RIP Bernard Cribbins. you leave a wonderful legacy of a lifetime of entertaining generations.

[@DavidRooke5412]

RIP Bernard. A truly loved man who will be remembered for making so many people and children laugh and smile.

[@larshimler2063]

RIP Bernhard. Thanks for everything.

[@ingostankau4998]

Unforgotten his minor role as a Gagwriter in an episode of "The Avengers" from 1968 with Linda Thorsen with the title: "Stop me if you've heard this one, but there were these two fellers".

[@mohammedomar4652]

RIP bernard - you were and always will be a Legend of comedy and entertainment.