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Wallace and Gromit

Wallace and Gromit is a beloved British stop-motion animated franchise created by Nick Park of Aardman Animations. 

Wallace is a quirky, cheese-loving inventor with a fondness for crackers and wild inventions. He’s voiced by Peter Sallis (later by Ben Whitehead).

Gromit, who is Wallace's loyal and intelligent dog who doesn’t speak but communicates effectively through facial expressions and body language.

Their debut short film was "A Grand Day Out" (1989), where Wallace builds a rocket to go to the moon because they believe it's made of cheese.

They have also featured in 

• The Wrong Trousers (1993)

• A Close Shave (1995)

• The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) – The franchise's first feature-length film, which won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.

• A Matter of Loaf and Death (2008)

Their next appearance will be in Vengeance Most Fowl (2024) which will air on Christmas day in the UK and will bring back Feathers McGraw as the main villain. This will be his first appearance since 1993, which is over 30 years ago! 

The films are created using stop-motion clay animation, with characters made from plasticine.

Wallace's love for Wensleydale cheese became iconic and even boosted the cheese's popularity in real life.

Gromit’s expressive eyebrows are a key part of his character’s charm.

The franchise has won multiple BAFTAs and Academy Awards, making it one of the most celebrated animated series in film history.

Their charm, humor, and clever storytelling have made Wallace and Gromit cultural icons in the UK and beloved worldwide.