World of Wallace and Gromit: The Podcast

In the first Quizcast for this podcast, this is your chance to test your knowledge of Wallace and Gromit's first film as well as the history behind their creation and creator.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Send a text

Off the back of 2(!) BAFTA awards for Vengeance Most Fowl, in this episode, I interviewed the current voice of Wallace Ben Whitehead about his history as Wallace, the new film and how he first learnt he could do such an iconic voice.  Recorded on 10th January 2025. Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned...

In this episode, I interviewed artist actor and DJ Muzz Khan who voiced Anton Deck in ‘Vengeance Most Fowl’ about his time on the film, Wallace and Gromit, and wider experiences.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com...

In this episode, I interviewed artist Laura Cramer about her experiences creating not one but two of the Gromits which featured on the first Gromit Unleashed trail.  More of Laura’s work can be found at www.cramerpaintings.com .  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detaile...

In this episode, I get to interview Software Engineer Lucy Spiteri-Beale on her experience as part of the team behind ‘Gromitronic’ – an interactive Gromit created for the Gromit Unleashed 2 trail.   Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Musi...

In this bonus episode, we look at Nick Park’s latest feature film: Early Man. No book review this week.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com . Information sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_Man_(film) , Aa...

In this episode, I have a chat with the man behind the music for all the Wallace and Gromit films – Julian Nott -  finding out a bit more about his background in music, what composing for Wallace and Gromit was like, and his thoughts on his work (also featuring a guest appearance from his puppy!) Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All...

In this episode, we focus on the wide selection of Wallace and Gromit games; both video games and board games alike. We also review the book ‘The World of Wallace and Gromit’ by Andy Lane.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.ben...

In this special episode we have an exclusive interview with the Creative Director of Wallace and Gromit discussing Wallace and Gromit’s 25th Anniversary of ‘A Close Shave’ and their upcoming adventure ‘The Big Fix Up’.  Please note that this episode was recorded on 11th November and so details were accurate for that date. Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animatio...

In this episode, we take a look at the places, vehicles and cultural references which were used as inspiration or references in Wallace and Gromit. We also review Flushed Away: The Essential Guide. Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music:...

This week we delve into the origins and characteristics of the ultimate cracking cheese: Wensleydale. We also review issue 26 of the Wallace and Gromit Comic.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com . Information source...

  In this bonus episode, we look at the history of animation and animation technology and the different ways that humans have created the illusion of movement. We also review the book: Wallace and Gromit Cracking Celebration Cakes.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless deta...

: In this episode, we explore Wallace and Gromit’s relationship with Bristol Children’s hospital and their subsequent charitable campaigns; most notably Gromit Unleashed. We also review the book of the first Gromit Unleashed trail: The Art of Gromit Unleashed. Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aa...

This week, we take a look at Wallace and Gromit’s adventures outside of the television or cinema screen, out and about in the UK. We also review the Curse of the Were-rabbit sticker book. Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.benso...

In this episode, we have a look at the Aardman creation that Nick Park was heavily involved in: Creature Comforts. We also review the Creature Comforts book by Andy Lane. Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com . Informa...

This week, we look at how Wallace and Gromit’s audience is not limited to the UK and how they have been embraced all over the world. We also review both book 1 and book 2 of the Complete Newspaper Comic Strips Collection.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below...

In this week’s episode, we look at the amazing life and work of the original voice of Wallace: Peter Sallis. We also review the Wallace and Gromit 2007 Annual.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com . Information sourc...

In our second bonus episode, we focus on Aardman’s first feature film Chicken Run and also review the book ‘Hatching the movie’.    Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com . Information sources: Aardman: An epic journey...

In this episode, we take a look at Wallace and Gromit’s ventures in the world of company commercials and product advertising and also review the graphic story ‘Anoraknophobia’.   Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com ....

In this episode, we take a look at the 6 episode World of Invention series featuring Wallace and Gromit and an assortment of unique inventions from all over the globe. We also review the book accompanying the series.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Int...

This week, we have the first Bonus episode where this time we’ll be looking at Shaun the Sheep and reviewing the book Feng Shaun.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com . Information sources: Aardman: An epic journey t...

This week in the podcast, we’re focusing on the series of one minute short films ‘Cracking Contraptions’ and will also take a look at the Complete Cracking Contraptions Manual.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com ....

This week, we take a look at Wallace and Gromit’s next adventure, A Matter of Loaf and Death, and also review two books: The novelisation of the same film and the associated joke book.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensoun...

For our fifth episode, we’ll be looking at Wallace and Gromit’s feature film: the Curse of the Were Rabbit and also reviewing the book: Grand Adventures and Glorious Inventions.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com ....

In this episode, we take a look at the third Wallace and Gromit film: A Close Shave. In the review section, we examine the book: Wallace & Gromit and the Lost Slipper.  Please note this is a fan-made podcast and is not official. Aardman Animations own all characters. All clips and music used are owned by Aardman Animations unless detailed below. Intro background Music: www.bensound.com . Infor...