Park wanted Wallace to have a Lancastrian accent like his own, but Sallis could only do a Yorkshire voice. Inspired by how Sallis drew out the word "cheese", Park chose to give Wallace large cheeks. When Park called Sallis six years later to explain he had completed his film, Sallis swore in surprise. [11] a b Farndale, Nigel (18 December 2008). "Wallace and Gromit: one man and his dog". The Daily Telegraph . Retrieved 18 December 2008.

It took nine months to build the balloon (that's the same time it takes for a good Parmesan to age, cheese fans!) and although it can't fly to the moon, it can safely fly to 30,000 feet or more (although the pilot would need an oxygen supply to reach these heights.) Debruge, Peter (25 October 2009). "Wallace & Gromit: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review". Collider . Retrieved 2 October 2022. The short won the first BAFTA Award for Best Short Animation awarded in 1990, beating out Park's other nominated short, Creature Comforts. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner, or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current [UK] data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent. At the start of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon, footage of Wallace and Gromit on the moon can be seen on the projector.A Grand Day Out (1989)". British Film Forever. Archived from the original on 21 September 2015 . Retrieved 15 August 2015. Also in reality, the moon is unfit to breathe because there's no air there while Wallace and Gromit were seen walking on the moon without any spacesuits or even space helmets on. Manger, Warren (5 June 2017). "Peter Sallis dead aged 96 after decades as Clegg in Last of the Summer Wine and unlikely Hollywood success with Wallace & Gromit". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 8 November 2017 . Retrieved 18 August 2019.

Andrew Holly, director of Exclusive Ballooning, set his sights on building a hot air balloon for the charity after his daughter was treated at Bristol Children’s Hospital in 2018. He explained: By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.

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Whilst in the hospital overnight, I was inspired by the fantastic balloon mural that adorns the corridors and I realised we could really help The Grand Appeal raise some serious funds. The charity does such crucial work valued by so many people at difficult times, it was a no brainer. We decided we would privately sponsor the balloon in full and it was built in complete secrecy.

Wallace and Gromit are on their spaceship, about to leave The Moon with the Cooker in the Engine Room) Peter Sallis reportedly owned a Wallace head from this production it's unknown whatever happened to it after he passed away in 2017.Upon landing, Wallace tries the cheese (which he suggests tastes like Wensleydale) but starts to question his theory on the moon. Also, a strange coin-operated robot shaped like an oven (complete with arms, wheels, and an awkwardly located eye) is encountered by the duo and unsuccessfully attempts to prevent Wallace from eating the cheese. The robot later seems to wish to go with them to Earth so he can try out some skiing. Wallace and Gromit think it is after them for stealing the cheese and try to escape.