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Bernard Cribbins collects OBE: 'I'll still take any work going'
Published Friday, Nov 4 2011, 00:01 GMT | By Tom Eames | 19 comments
Bernard Cribbins has collected an OBE for his services to drama and his successful career.
The 82-year-old Wombles actor received his honour at a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Thursday.
Cribbins revealed that he enjoyed "a nice little chat" with Princess Anne about providing boats for disabled people, which is an aim that both feel passionate about.
He said: "It was lovely; we had a wee chat, we were rambling on, and then she said, 'We mustn't gossip' and sort of looked at her watch and that was it."
He added to The Mirror that he has no plans to retire, joking: "If you know of any work that's going I'll take it.
"I love it, I can't stop, why should I? I'm still able to read and write."
The veteran actor has enjoyed a long career in stage, screen and music, and appeared as Wilfred Mott alongside David Tennant in Doctor Who from 2007.
Bruce Forsyth was given a knighthood for his services to entertainment last month.
Listen to 'Right Said Fred' by Bernard Cribbins below:
The 82-year-old Wombles actor received his honour at a ceremony at Windsor Castle on Thursday.
Cribbins revealed that he enjoyed "a nice little chat" with Princess Anne about providing boats for disabled people, which is an aim that both feel passionate about.
He said: "It was lovely; we had a wee chat, we were rambling on, and then she said, 'We mustn't gossip' and sort of looked at her watch and that was it."
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He added to The Mirror that he has no plans to retire, joking: "If you know of any work that's going I'll take it.
"I love it, I can't stop, why should I? I'm still able to read and write."
The veteran actor has enjoyed a long career in stage, screen and music, and appeared as Wilfred Mott alongside David Tennant in Doctor Who from 2007.
Bruce Forsyth was given a knighthood for his services to entertainment last month.
Listen to 'Right Said Fred' by Bernard Cribbins below:
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