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I was quite looking forward to it, having never read this famed story, but even I have to admit it plodded along rather slowly and with little reward. My British-born friends laughingly call me more "British" than them and since everything about Paddington Bear is very Britishy (even though the bear himself comes from Darkest Peru), I still had to concede to Emma's obvious boredom. Mishaps with tea time jam were the most enjoyment we could wring from this and it just wasn't cutting the mustard...however, if it cut the cheese we would've been rolling on the floor in stitches. Comedian and later President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky voiced Paddington in the Ukrainian dubbing of the films Paddington (2014) and Paddington 2 (2017). [70] Upon hearing of this, Bonneville tweeted "Thank you, President Zelensky" at the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February 2022. [71] A third film in the series, Paddington in Peru, began filming in July 2023. [6] Reception and analysis [ edit ] A popular fictional character in retail, Paddington stuffed toys featured in the Christmas shopwindow at Selfridges department store in London to coincide with the release of the 2014 film Paddington

As I see it, the charm of Paddington is in the visual, in seeing him on the screen. His movements. His demeanor. Not the ordinary things he says and does.The Queen and Paddington: How a bear became an unlikely royal mascot". BBC News. 15 September 2022 . Retrieved 15 September 2022. The Browns take Paddington home to 32 Windsor Gardens near Notting Hill. While there is a real Windsor Gardens off Harrow Road between Notting Hill and Maida Vale, close to the location as described in the books, the Windsor Gardens in the book is fictitious and does not resemble the real road. [22] The fictitious house was based on a real-life equivalent in Notting Hill, but Bond kept the location secret to avoid inconvenience for the real inhabitants of the house. [23] Myers, Justin (17 November 2016). "The biggest selling Children In Need singles ranked". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 18 November 2016.

Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series, said: “Michael Bond created that infinitely rare thing: an iconic, utterly original, instantly recognisable and memorable character. He was one of the greats.” An Unexpected Party" – The Browns celebrate Paddington's (temporary) return to Peru with a farewell party. Paddington Gets the Bird" – Paddington looks after Joey, the Blue Peter parrot, while John, Val and Peter are on their Summer Expedition.Cadbury launched a Paddington Bear branded chocolate bar in 1977. [79] Paddington was featured on the Royal Mail 1st class stamp in the Animal Tales series released on 10 January 2006 and had previously been featured on one of the 1st class Greetings Messages stamps, released by Royal Mail on 1 February 1994. [1]

A Spot of Decorating" – Paddington tries to help Mr Brown by decorating his room whilst the family is out. Sweney, Mark (12 September 2007). "Paddington gets taste for Marmite". London: MediaGuardian.co.uk . Retrieved 13 September 2007. Paddington on Stage – Plays for children (1974) Adapted by Michael Bond and Alfred Bradley. A book of seven short play scripts based on the Paddington stories and intended for children to perform. The scripts were based on the play The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington published by Samuel French. The plays included are: The Arrival of Paddington; Paddington Paints a Picture; Paddington has a Holiday; Paddington Visits the Dentist; Paddington Goes to the Launderette, Paddington Goes to the Hospital; Paddington Turns Detective. The book also contains costume notes and the lyrics of two songs: I Try So Hard and Paddington Bear. [38] The bear inspired Bond to write a story and in ten days, he had written the first book. He named the bear Paddington as he lived near the station at the time and thought it would be a good name for the character. [10] Bond's daughter Karen states, "Had he lived in another part of the country or not travelled by train, he might never have come up with the idea for a bear being found on Paddington station." [10] The book was given to his agent, Harvey Unna. A Bear Called Paddington was first published on 13 October 1958 by William Collins & Sons. [11] [12] Paddington Bear [ edit ] Paddington Bear merchandise, including the stuffed toy, on sale at Paddington station

Paddington Here and Now (2008) Published as part of the series' 50th-anniversary celebrations. [40] [41] [42] Nicholas Lezard (19 January 2005). "Classic of the month: A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond". The Guardian. London . Retrieved 15 October 2008. Yossman, K.J. (28 February 2022). "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Was Voice of Paddington Bear". Variety . Retrieved 2 October 2022. Bond originally wanted Paddington to have "travelled from darkest Africa," but his agent advised him that there were no bears in Africa, and thus it was amended to Peru, home of the spectacled bear. [21]

a b Clarkson, Shirley (23 June 2008). Bearly Believable: My Part in the Paddington Bear Story. Harriman House Publishing. ISBN 978-1-905641-72-7. Since the first publication the Paddington books have sold more than thirty-five million copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty different languages, including Latin. Baftas 2015: Fry and Claflin announce nominations". BBC News. 9 January 2015 . Retrieved 23 April 2023. Everything Comes to Those Who Wait" – Paddington's attempts to go carol singing do not go according to plan. Masters, Tim (18 November 2014). "Paddington film: BBFC changes advice about 'sex references' ". BBC News . Retrieved 19 November 2014.a b Calnan, Ellie (26 July 2023). "Studiocanal's 'Paddington In Peru' starts shooting in the UK amid SAG-AFTRA strike". Screen Daily. Archived from the original on 26 July 2023 . Retrieved 26 July 2023.