Behind the scenes of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - BBC

Behind the scenes of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
From storyboard to screen, Aardman know how to create stop-motion movie magic 🤩
#WallaceAndGromit #VengeanceMostFowl #Aardman #FeathersMcGraw #Norbot #BenWhitehead #LaurenPatel
A behind-the-scenes look at how the animators at Aardman created the latest Wallace & Gromit adventure.
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[@Mittens...]

there was a subtle, yet clear message towards AI being used to replace jobs that people are passionate for (Gromit and his garden), how it takes the humanity out of things, and how it can ultimately be used for evil. Definitely my favourite kind of messaging.

[@AlmostYearly]

Wallace programmed the evil option. He made the dog patting machine. There is evil in us all.

[@SLINGSHOTWORLDTV]

"NEAT & TIDYYY!" I absolutely agree.. from glorious years of gardening to create a haven for Grommit's soul, to formal horror.

[@nathanlittle1582]

I wonder if it was just a happy accident. They started this film 5 years ago and AI has only been a thing for 2.

[@AlmostYearly]

I mean, the Spielberg film was 24 years ago. The general concept is arguably as old as the industrial revolution.

[@Mittens...]

@@nathanlittle1582 generative ai has been a thing for just under 5 years now, give or take. it's infancy was during covid

[@JittikMieger]

Please, never stop making these wonderful films! It's ART! Pure art and joy! Thank you!

[@palmeristo]

Apparently the company who supplied the clay went out of business and these guys bought the last batch? Read that somewhere..

[@FredericChopin-if5rn]

@palmeristo They’re experimenting with newer clay that is similar to the old one and made easier.

[@oopsydaizi3s824]

Their a far more important part of cinema than anything Marvel or Disney has put out in the last 15 years

[@simonaread]

A new Wallace and Gromit film made Christmas Day complete.

[@notreallydavid]

...said Jesus

[@jonathanb1406]

God, I love stop-motion. I'm just constantly impressed by their ability to have Gromit say and express so much without ever saying a word.

[@isauldron4337]

It's the ears and the eyes

[@Dr_Bombay]

But he made an actual sound in this movie, and i think it was a first! i was blown away!

[@joshogrady7576]

In the same way, I want to shout out Feathers McGraw. His face doesn't even move like Gromit's and they were still able to show very clear emotion and expression because of the sheer skill these animators have.

[@jonathanb1406]

@@joshogrady7576 Yeah, I think in the same way they do so much with just Gromit's eyes and hands to be so expressive, they manage to get so much out of Feathers just with head tilts and hands (fins? wings?). Just incredible skill and talent even at just an observational level before you even get to the skill behind the animation itself.

[@andrewwilliamson7885]

​@@Dr_Bombay nope not a 1st

[@dalliias]

What I love about seeing Nick Park is that I can see the mannerisms that he transferred to wallace and gromit from himself.. his facial expressions like his smile..

[@MisMieOon]

I was about to comment on this when I saw what you had written. One thing I would like to add, not just Wallace and Gromit but many other characters of his creation share his likeness. So adorable..

[@jamiequinlan]

It's amazing isnt it, totally see that too in Wallace!

[@andrewwalsh2755]

I remember Nick when he was young... which means I'm getting on a bit too... Oow eck!

[@thaisstone5192]

An Aardman film is always a beautiful gift to the world.

[@oopsydaizi3s824]

Too right!

[@Internatube]

not even gonna lie, this was my MOST anticipated film of 2024

[@jen2b1ng60]

The Wallace and Gromit series was a beloved part of my childhood. Now, as an adult working in the creative industry, seeing the animators' eyes still shining with passion after all these years makes me want to reignite my own dreams. Thank you so much.

[@ncammann]

As soon as we knew there was a new Wallace and Gromit, everything stopped. The whole family sat and watched in awe. Wonderful humour. Great storyline. Great action and suspense. Please, please never stop making Wallace and Gromit series.

[@davidquirk8097]

Not enough credit is given to the entire team behind any piece of drama, whether that be radio, TV, film or theatre. Thank you so much for the level of joy that your work brings.

[@y-ddraig]

One of the best series ever made. Thank you all.

[@amyandmore]

The fact that every member of the team looks happy and focussed and comfortable is true test to them ❤

[@glenrobinson10]

"The film is made before we start filming" is a mindset that many productions should have, It allows you to retain continuity & avoids plot holes forming due to creative differences on a day-to-day basis.

[@charleysurf1]

If they're throwing knighthoods to people like Southgate then Nick Park certainly should have one.

[@lugwalder]

He has a CBE And a RDI

[@jamiesworld1690]

Absolutely agree in fact anyone can get obe,mbe etc if Southgate can do it so can park

[@lynnvosey5311]

Absolutely agree 👍🏽

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Spot on 👌 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@The-T27]

Bring glory to Preston

[@rosieosho]

The way the director of photography talks with such passion and love about lighting a penguin is beautiful, and really comes across in the film

[@nickbarnes7109]

the joy on gromits face when he thought he was getting a pat from wallace and seeing it drain to dissapointment was heartbreaking. I love gromit!!!

[@Dr_Bombay]

The end of the new movie made me cry. Wallace realizing how much Gromit means to him, and the (brief) moment of fear that we'd lose Gromit --- even though i knew it was impossible to have that happen -- was so sweet. Long live the Dynamic Duo.

[@toddsavetodd736]

Great to see Julian Nott shown finally after all these years, we wouldn’t have that classic theme without him!

[@MirlitronOne]

His music during the scene in "Wrong Trousers" when Penguin is sizing up the exterior of the museum still makes the hairs on the back of my neck rise.

[@MonzaniaStrike]

Wallace and Gromit made my Christmas! Thank you so much everyone that worked on it!

[@oldershikari828]

Completely agree. Didn't really manage to get into Xmas this year, aside watching this with my family!

[@acewitchhunter222]

Aardman Animation still never disappoints us, well done on making this new film

[@atkelar]

The amount of work that goes into these is probably what makes sure that only true labor of love will make it through. And it shows. I can't say I've ever seen one of Aardman's stop motion productions that had me thinking: well, that's phoned in... like so many 3D animations are these days. I sure hope they can keep up the good work!

[@songee4500]

An absolute masterpiece (again!) Best thing on tv over Christmas by a country mile. I would love to see the film of Nick and Merlin running through the film together.

[@nettieb7604]

I feel like it’s a massive understatement, but the newest film is just so utterly charming (also the music and lighting never fails to blow me away!)

[@_what._.]

Aardman is clearly one of the best film studios out there. Animation, and specifically stop-motion, is such a fascinating art form. And Nick Park is a genius.

[@TheGuyReviewsProductions]

As a person who grew up with Wallace and gromit it's great to see them back

[@JRS06]

I was very impressied with Vengeance Most Fowl, and I'm hoping that there are many more to come. Stop motion is such a great genre because so much effort goes into it, and it's great to see Wallace and Gromit haven't quite lost their style and touch. I like the message that technology shouldn't replace human reaction is something that the series has been tapping into for decades, and it's a good message too.

[@deancostello14]

Those sets are so stunning, I could just stare at them individually for hours.

[@dreamstever]

Truly

[@broccoli4002]

Feathers is the most terrifying villain on tv…..it’s those beeedy black soulless eyes

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

I still can’t work out how he effortlessly turns into a chicken. How does he do that? Pure evil.

[@karlyabasa]

Unbelievable, they keep on delivering. I thought the staircase scene in Chicken Run 2 was peak Aardman Animation but Vengeance Most Fowl takes it to another level. As a Lancashire Lad too, this film is perfection, pure perfection.

[@BoneslyGaming]

My father turned 70 this year. Wallace and gromit has long been our tradition, watching the films on vhs or on rare occasion seeing them in theaters. We live across the pond, so when we found a single theater in our state showing Vengence Most Fowl, we knew we had to make it work, even if it meant a bit of hooky on my dad's part. I know this is probably the last wallace and gromit he's going to be alive to see in theaters, so it means a lot to me that we've been able to do it one more time for old times sake. Thank you aardman, for keeping wallace and gromit charming, handmade, and extremely British

[@lukemoores6763]

Aardman is an absolute national treasure. What love they pour into their work and how lucky we all are to get to see it!

[@Xenc5]

Part of the tapestry of British entertainment 👏

[@michaelaivalu]

The lighting of this movie alone is just beautiful. The entire thing is gorgeous!

[@daerong22]

2025년 최고의 애니메이션ㅠㅠㅠ 멋지고 재밌는 연출이 많았고 가족끼리 웃으며 봤어요😊 월레스와 그로밋을 다시 볼 수 있게되어서 넘 기뻐요❤

[@D25Bev]

As someone that made several stop-motion shorts in film school, it's both the most frustrating & most rewarding genre of filmmaking. I love that it's still being done properly (with some advancements) in a world of cgi nonsense.

[@veriosify]

Aardman animation will always be a top tier studio. They are masters to their craft and legends in the animation world. Will always love them. I loved growing up with Wallace and Grommet

[@bensonhedges26]

You can see exactly why it was such a devastating loss when the studio burnt down in 2005 and they lost all their models and sets etc. No wonder they were unsure whether they would ever be able to finance/make another W&G film again. So glad they did though. W&G is engrained in British culture at this point. As a 35 year old man, watching Vengeance Most Fowl on Christmas day with the family all sat around instantly transported me back to the Christmases of my childhood. Magical stuff.

[@JaiM-b8c]

The patients you need!!!

[@marcuswalters8093]

That new voice actor is almost perfect.

[@silvertree2189]

The gadgets, the Norbots and the excellent craftsmanship. Makes me always appreciated the work that goes into their animations.

[@Ethan-Entah]

I loved the reference to Porridge during Feather's reintroduction

[@Raven-Claws88]

And his appearance as a Blofeld figure, stroking a white seal!

[@dreed1058]

Love me some Wallace & Grommit😂! And now a dasterly penguin - ooh, coming home from foot surgery today, sounds like the perfect giggle I'll need! Grandma in Texas ❤🎉.

[@djeuphoria2273]

Get well soon!! :D

[@dreed1058]

@djeuphoria2273 Thk you, all 👍 good!

[@jonnyhawkins7744]

Masterpiece. That is the only word that can describe this.

[@a18yearoldonyoutubeluigi]

The process behind films like this are truly unbelievable.

[@_what._.]

What an incredible film!! I was so happy to see the duo again ❤️ While big studios can get too repetitive, I'm so glad these two haven't lost their charm

[@Thisiswhy1991]

Ben Whitehead has achieved the incredible feat of replacing the virtually irreplaceable Peter Sallis as the voice of Wallace. Well done!

[@craigm6921]

The love for their craft resonated out of the screen. It was a joy to watch. Sometimes slower is better.

[@immocent]

i’m studying animation at university and things like this reassure me that i’ve made the right choice- it’s such a wonderful industry so full of talent and passion, thank you for a wonderful christmas treat aardman!!

[@Vtn4he]

I noticed the fingerprints while watching the film and have the utmost respect that it was intentionally left to guarantee authenticity. Bravo!!!

[@cweed76]

Feathers McGraw is epic in this movie!! 😂😂😂❤ I loved it!! Its fantastic

[@VICNCRAIG]

In a world where almost every once great Film series is eroded to the point of insignificance, it's wonderful to see this one still standing as the last bastion of hope to us all that it is possible to have a long running series that produces consistently high quality time after time. The Film is a triumph, and all involved deserve to feel very proud of what they have created.

[@yingcartoonist]

I watched it OMG it is the greatest movie 2025 I love it a lot it Thank you for bring making new Wallace and Gromit it exactly what I wanted all these years be waiting so long.

[@atlant136]

With all the movies and shows that flood Netflix, always with doubts about what to watch next, it is a joy to have it so clear when we saw that a new Wallace & Gromit movie was released. Thank you so much!

[@robs2474]

A fascinating insight, I never fail to be astonished by the sheer amount of work and love that goes into making these films. Little Terminator skeletons inside the Norbots? Just brilliant!

[@ulfingvar1]

Stunning documentary, albeit brief. I could watch these Behind The Scenes clips for hours!! The patience of these people... the attention to detail.. wow!!!

[@candyhyojung1860]

there's another bts video on the bafta youtube channel if you haven't seen that one already :)

[@mod2306]

I've watched every Wallace and Gromit movie with my son. Like the Ghibli studios, Aardman Studios are one of the last that make movies that are pieces of art with handcrafted stuff. We can all feel the passion of the creators and all the staff as if it was their first movie. Unlike Disney who betrayed everything that made it what it is, Aardman is clearly not here for the money. It's rare in 2025.

[@TriPawrus]

We watched this together as a family on Christmas day and loved it. Particularly enjoyed looking out for all the tiny visual jokes, 'No Parkin' was my favourite 😊

[@Fan-Nimater101]

The art and making of this film is pure love and made by great artists

[@amcconnell6730]

I loved Wrong Trousers when it came out. :) I could relate the characters to various friends in my life.... but I think that Vengance is the best Wallace & Grommit ever.

[@crazycatlive]

These guys are artists! The movie is so well made. I enjoy every minute.

[@someguy4040]

One thing I couldn’t help but to notice while I watch the film is just how flawless it looks. I actually watched all the Wallace and grommit films just before I watched this one, and while they’re all fantastic, none of them look as clean as this one does. In fact, I wasn’t sure if I was watching cgi or claymation by the end. Really fantastic films, going to watch it again tonight

[@wolf2912]

Wallace and gromit are my favorite british duo in Aardman

[@MirlitronOne]

An absolute zenith of artistic endeavour - they will live on forever.

[@owenjoseph6097]

Love, love, love Wallace and gromit. Beautiful and hilarious film making.

[@ukrockhit]

I enjoyed all the suttle knifes like some of the sounds of his inventions having similar sounds to the trousers. I love seeing how much work goes into these!

[@jameselgas7923]

Watched it three times so far, save time just hand them the Oscar now…an astonishing level of talent!

[@2019-u2g]

언제 봐도 재밌는 월레스와 그로밋..💕 앞으로도 재밌는 시리즈 많이 내주세요🥹!!!! 이번 영화에서 그로밋 표정 너무 귀여웠음

[@Nunyah-Arbys]

This movie was amazing! Enjoyed every moment of this masterpiece.❤️

[@Haseri8]

Vengeance Most Fowl was special in that it got my whole family to sit in front of the telly and enjoy something, a very rare event these days. Well done Aardman, and the BBC for funding it

[@LegoAnimations6370]

''Phew, two seconds of footage today!'' - every Stop Motion animator.

[@kathleenorr9237]

Loved watching it! Even now I am in awe of how Gromit can express so much emotion 😁

[@klackon1]

This film is another absolute triumph for Nick and his brilliant team.

[@johnellick7778]

Awesome funny movie! Very cool to see the behind the scenes footage. Who doesn't love Wallace and Gromit. 😉

[@RageRomantic]

It makes you proud to be British when you watch Wallace & Gromit. There are a few legendary U.K. shows, Only Fools & Horses, The Office & Blackadder for example that will always be talked about & loved but Wallace & Gromit has to be truly the most loved one. It’s impeccably pristine, the skill, the cuteness, the story, the buildings, the voices, the jokes, the music & I love that they’ve never toned down a northern accent or changed it to southern. Best of British, it really is. Imagine if we could just get rid of mainstream news and had Wallace & Gromit present the news. How could we ever be sad!

[@comnadedadog5828]

This movie was a nice way for my family to settle down at the end of christmas day, definitely brought us a bit closer.

[@JMundy168]

Really should have had a wider cinema release but come on!,nine million viewers on Xmas Day, rising to 16mil after a week, most programmes now would only wish to have an audience that high. Probably going to get a lot of viewers on Netflix too

[@dangermouse12345]

Now released world wide on Netflix as well.

[@tommythetrain1945]

Best movie I've seen in a long time. I've been wanting a follow up of Wallace and Gromit with the evil penguin! And wow .... A wish came true. This movie was so good! With the writing, the easter eggs, things that were reminiscence of The Wrong Trousers.... I rate it 12/10

[@twatirl5717]

Wallace and Gromit was the highlight of my Christmas! Thank you

[@sky_n_ocean]

I just don’t understand. Watched the film and understand the process and all, but it still astonishes me how the final product is achieved. Like HOW?! How is this possible?? Seriously, mad respect for all of the staff. Wish many MANY MORE people would come to appreciate this masterpiece, so that the art continues, amidst all the AI and creepy technology. Thank you for the great film, I really really enjoyed it.

[@curtisashby768]

Thank you, AARDMAN, for bringing Wallace and Gromit back to the big screen with this MASTERPIECE, Vengeance Most Fowl and also Netflix as well!!! 😊

[@Raven-Claws88]

One of the best animated films I've ever seen 😮 please never stop making films Nick!

[@disneyfan9134]

I always admire the detail, the dedication and the craftsmanship of stop motion clay animation and I have to give soooo much credit to the animators and those who work on these types of films for having the patience of a saint to bring these characters in stop motion films to life. That can’t be easy given how Hollywood is obsessed with tight deadlines and trying rush things. Animation in general is like watching snails. It takes a very very long time a animated feature film especially if it’s stop motion. I really do admire the hard work the people put into making this film and all the other Aardman films in the past. Bravo Aardman, I applaud you!! Keep up the fantastic work as always!! 👏🥰👏

[@nickking9353]

Nick Park and your team, take a bow. In a crazy world and dark times, you bring light, joy and laughter through your Wallace and Gromit films!

[@MrB-OK]

The sheer amount of work that goes into this is just incredible 🇬🇧

[@keithmartland6463]

Been a modeller for most of my life, from trainsets to boats and of course tanks, planes and figures but the level of detail that goes in to each piece is amazing, i bet they all going into work each day, i know i would, God i would work there for free! I would sell me soul for the clay/silicone figure of Gromit in his helmet and boots, i hope its not any sixteen years before we see another film from them

[@jb_]

Absolute masterpiece by Aardman❤Great BTS

[@patbutler4532]

Didn't get to watch on BBC, but watched on Netflix, who loved it, as did I, Wallace and Gromit forever! Brilliant all around, Brilliant voice acting!

[@zer0boispro]

I like how they only use one song for every single moment (the theme song) and it never disappoints or gets old

[@markfrellips5633]

An editor's cut of just Nick and Merlin stage reading Wallace and Gromit sounds like an interesting time

[@keyanawhitely7942]

It was all worth it to see Wallace and Gromit again after all these years.

[@emily_kim]

The fact that they intentionally kept the style from over two decades ago is what makes the movie still so charming. I feel like with new technology they so could've lost it, but the animation was top notch!!

[@SamaelOriah]

The wrong trousers came out 31 years ago. That's how long it's been. After Peter Sallis I didn't know how they'd get Wallace's Voice but honestly Ben does a cracking joke that it's uncanny. These films are amazing and will stand the test of time because of the amount of work and craft that goes into them it's art.

[@doblodoblo510]

To be fair Ben's had a lot of time to get better at it, there's a set of telltale W&G games that were some of his first things and you can hear him getting the voice down more and more with each episode

[@broccoli4002]

Loved the film and loved all the Easter eggs in the film ! We need a Shawn the sheep farmer and Wallace crossover next ! Funny story….i go to my local pub every Tuesday and there’s a guy there who is the spitting likeness of the farmer ! Even down to the glasses , the noises he makes ….its weird !

[@linuskindstrand]

So sad I was not able to enjoy this movie in the cinema where it definitely belongs! Anyway, really awesome to watch yet another wonderfully crafted Wallace & Gromit movie!

[@s.a.l948]

I've watched all Wallace & Gromit with my son, since he was 4. He's 23 now and we're still watching them

[@MaycoFabon]

To be honest, I can't afford a thousand dollar bag no matter how beautiful it is. I can say with certainty that every kislux bag I've owned has been solid. Beautiful leather, top-notch hardware, amazing craftsmanship, and a clean silhouette and size that I love. I've been well worth every dollar I've spent, and they've held up perfectly for years.

[@iKozak99]

I had wondered when watching it whether it was actually claymation, or whether, in the modern era, it might have all been done digitally. I'm so glad to see the old techniques still being used. An amazing film, I've loved Wallace & Gromit since I was a kid.

[@bogojeon9616]

Thank you for your amazing artwork. I am an adult, deeply love this film, Wallace and Gromit

[@macbethjoao4887]

Loved Vengeance Most Fowl,plase make a sequel and more films of Wallace & Gromit!!

[@jamesdunlop9678]

I really enjoyed the film on Christmas Day. It's always brilliant to see Wallace and Gromit on our screens again. Credit to Nick, Merlin and everyone to Aardman for their hard work making this