Cribbins was a regular host on Jackanory on the BBC until 1991.
BBC: Bernard Cribbins in Old Jack's Boat
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The 84-year-old, who was a fixture on Jackanory from the 1960s to '90s, said: "You can't help but notice how children's TV has changed".
BBC: Bernard Cribbins criticises 'noisy' children's TV
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He holds the record for the most Jackanory appearances - 111 in total - and played station porter Albert Perks in classic 1970 film The Railway Children.
BBC: Bernard Cribbins criticises 'noisy' children's TV