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In the 1990s, sales had fallen so low that production was at risk of being suspended. Fortunately, inspiration struck when in 1995, [[Wallace]] proclaimed Wensleydale as his favorite cheese in ''[[A Close Shave]]''. Wensleydale had previously been mentioned by Wallace in ''[[A Grand Day Out]]'', as he wonders if [[the Moon|the moon]] is made from the substance. Animator [[Nick Park]] said he picked the cheese solely because it had a good name that would be interesting to animate and was unaware of the company's financial difficulties.
 
In the 1990s, sales had fallen so low that production was at risk of being suspended. Fortunately, inspiration struck when in 1995, [[Wallace]] proclaimed Wensleydale as his favorite cheese in ''[[A Close Shave]]''. Wensleydale had previously been mentioned by Wallace in ''[[A Grand Day Out]]'', as he wonders if [[the Moon|the moon]] is made from the substance. Animator [[Nick Park]] said he picked the cheese solely because it had a good name that would be interesting to animate and was unaware of the company's financial difficulties.
   
After the release of ''A Close Shave'' sales of Wensleydale began to rise. The company avoided bankruptcy and the company cites Wallace and Gromit as the ones responcible for saving the brand. In 1995 the company contacted [[Aardman Animations]] about a licence for a special brand of "Wallace and Gromit Wensleydale", which has proven to be an enormous success. In 2005, in conjunction with the release of ''[[The Curse of the Were-Rabbit]], the company released ''Curse of the Were-Rabbit'' branded cheese. Wallace and Gromit continue to appear on Wensleydale cheese to this day.
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After the release of ''A Close Shave'' sales of Wensleydale began to rise. The company avoided bankruptcy and credits Wallace and Gromit for saving the brand. In 1995 the company contacted [[Aardman Animations]] about a licence for a special brand of "Wallace and Gromit Wensleydale", which has proven to be an enormous success. In 2005, in conjunction with the release of ''[[The Curse of the Were-Rabbit]], the company released ''Curse of the Were-Rabbit'' branded cheese. Wallace and Gromit continue to appear on Wensleydale cheese to this day.
   
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==Trivia==
[[Peter Sallis]], who provides the voice of Wallace, mentioned Wensleydale in the role of Norman Clegg, (from ''Last of the Summer Wine''), during a skit in the 1982 BBC special ''The Funny Side of Christmas'', (the same year that ''A Grand Day Out'' began production).
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*[[Peter Sallis]], who provides the voice of Wallace, mentioned Wensleydale in the role of Norman Clegg, (from ''Last of the Summer Wine''), during a skit in the 1982 BBC special ''The Funny Side of Christmas'', (the same year that ''A Grand Day Out'' began production).
   
 
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Wensleydale

Wensleydale cheese is a cheese produced in the town of Hawes in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England. Wensleydale cheese was first made by French Cistercian monks from the Roquefort region, who had settled in Wensleydale. They brought with them a recipe for making cheese from ewe's milk. The Wensleydale pastures give the cheese the unique flavour for which it is renowned. Good Wensleydale has a supple, crumbly, moist texture and resembles a young Caerphilly. The flavour suggests wild honey balanced with a fresh acidity.

In the 1990s, sales had fallen so low that production was at risk of being suspended. Fortunately, inspiration struck when in 1995, Wallace proclaimed Wensleydale as his favorite cheese in A Close Shave. Wensleydale had previously been mentioned by Wallace in A Grand Day Out, as he wonders if the moon is made from the substance. Animator Nick Park said he picked the cheese solely because it had a good name that would be interesting to animate and was unaware of the company's financial difficulties.

After the release of A Close Shave sales of Wensleydale began to rise. The company avoided bankruptcy and credits Wallace and Gromit for saving the brand. In 1995 the company contacted Aardman Animations about a licence for a special brand of "Wallace and Gromit Wensleydale", which has proven to be an enormous success. In 2005, in conjunction with the release of The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, the company released Curse of the Were-Rabbit branded cheese. Wallace and Gromit continue to appear on Wensleydale cheese to this day.

Trivia

  • Peter Sallis, who provides the voice of Wallace, mentioned Wensleydale in the role of Norman Clegg, (from Last of the Summer Wine), during a skit in the 1982 BBC special The Funny Side of Christmas, (the same year that A Grand Day Out began production).

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