Ray Brooks (1939-2025)

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Brooks on 9 August 2025, aged 86. Ray was the warm, distinctive voice behind the 1985–1988 Rupert television series, narrating all 36 five-minute adventures that brought the world of Nutwood and Alfred Bestall's...

Rupert in the Express, July 2025

Since the turn of the New Year the stories appearing in the Daily & Sunday Express have been really pleasing, as many are receiving only a second outing since their original publication. Beginning in todays Daily Express (17 July, 2025)  the John Harrold / Ian...

Rupert mural at Surbiton Station

We were thrilled to hear that a mural of Rupert has been installed at Surbiton Station to celebrate Rupert and Alfred Bestall – who lived in Surbiton for 40 years. Stuart Trotter, who as you know, is the current Rupert Annual artist and new story writer, has created...

Rupert in the Express, June 2025

Starting in today's Daily Express (June 3, 2025) is a first full colour Newspaper Showing for the very exciting Alfred Bestall Story ''Rupert and the Bandits' Cave'' . It was originally published as "Rupert's Climbing Adventure" when it first appeared in the Daily...

Rupert in the Express, May 2025

Well the Sunday Express have certainly created a real Rupert conundrum , for starting in todays newspaper (May 4th, 2025) is a story re-titled "Rupert and the Missing Biscuits". This story , written by Ian Robinson and illustrated by John Harrold originally appeared...

Rupert and the Art Show

In the latest edition of of the Nutwood Newsletter there’s a flyer of items for sale, including this wonderful booklet version of “Rupert and the Art Show”; printed as an A4 booklet to match our previous story “Rupert and the Water Fairy” this is an ideal way to add...

Rupert in the Express, March 2025

March 15, 2025 Beginning in today's Daily Express is the delightful James Henderson (Author) John Harrold (Artist) story "Rupert and the Sum Bean which originally appeared in the Daily Express in early May 1987 . This lovely Spring story features the Imps of Spring ,...

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