Paddington: The original story of the bear from Darkest Peru

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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] As part of the promotion of film and to celebrate cross-cultural links between the UK and Peru, the British Embassy and StudioCanal commissioned a statue of Paddington in Parque Salazar in the Miraflores district of the Peruvian capital, Lima, which was unveiled in July 2015. [87] A Spot of Decorating" – Paddington tries to help Mr Brown by decorating his room whilst the family is out. Grayson, Kyle. " How to Read Paddington Bear: Liberalism and the Foreign Subject in a Bear Called Paddington." The British Journal of Politics and International Relations15.3 (2013): 378-393. The Case of the Doubtful Dummy" – Paddington takes inspiration from the stories of the detective Carlton Dale to carry out his own investigation.

When he gets annoyed with someone, he often gives them one of his special "hard stares", taught to him by Aunt Lucy, which causes them to become flushed and embarrassed. Paddington's adventures usually arise from him misunderstanding something and trying to right (what he perceives to be) unfair or unjust situations. This typically ends with him messing things up in some way. But in all his adventures, he ends up on top and everyone involved can laugh about it. A notable exception is the Browns' next-door neighbour Mr Curry who in every adventure ends up in trouble. Henry and Mary Brown were the first to meet Paddington when they were at the train station to meet their daughter, Judy. Jonathan is their son. Mrs. Bird is their housekeeper. Both Maller and Alley are at pains to point out that, as much as the character can absorb all his various forms, their work is first and foremost a tribute to the memory of Bond. “Paddington has been represented visually in so many different ways, but he’s always Paddington,” says Alley. “I think that’s a tribute to Michael Bond. I mean, he was an absolutely wonderful writer. I don’t think he gets credit for his ability to just write the exact proper thing in the shortest possible way.” Paddington on Screen (1980) Following up Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book (1973) this collection collects the remaining stories published in the Blue Peter annuals, which Michael Bond had written during his time as a cameraman on the programme. These stories again feature occasional appearances from the Blue Peter presenters, including newcomer Lesley Judd and newsreader Angela Rippon. A Birthday Treat" – The Browns visit the seaside resort of Brightsea to celebrate Paddington's birthday. Whilst there, Paddington takes an interest in a new leisure activity.

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Yossman, K.J. (28 February 2022). "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Was Voice of Paddington Bear". Variety . Retrieved 2 October 2022. Michael Bond bought that toy bear and took it home to his wife because he felt sorry for it, as if the bear had feelings,” marvels Mallard. “The whole thing came from this one spark of imagination.” Sixty five years later, that spark is burning stronger than ever. In 2011, Mill Creek Entertainment under the licence of Cookie Jar Entertainment released the complete original 1975 Paddington Bear series on DVD. The 3-disc set also featured three half-hour television specials, "Paddington Birthday Bonanza", "Paddington Goes To School" and "Paddington Goes to the Movies" along with 15 bonus episodes of The Wombles and Huxley Pig. It also had special features for children on DVD-ROM. All dry and lovely and clean he went downstairs and the Browns provided him with a small armchair while Mrs Bird gave him a pot of tea and some buttered toast and marmalade. Mrs Brown then said, 'Now, you must tell us all about yourself.' Paddington began by telling them that he was brought up by his Aunt Lucy but she had to go into a Home for Retired Bears in Lima.' Then there was silence and the Browns wondered why until they looked closely and Paddington had fallen fast asleep. Michael Bond and R.W. Alley's Paddington Bear". 29 January 2002. Archived from the original on 29 January 2002.

Paddington Goes to Town" – Paddington, the Brown family, and Mr Gruber visit the Christmas lights and decorations in the west end of London. M&S tells the story of how Paddington saved Christmas in 'feel-good' festive campaign". Marketing Week . Retrieved 7 June 2022. Paddington Bear featured in the Marmite television advertisement (first broadcast in the UK on 13 September 2007), [80] in which he tries a marmite and cheese sandwich instead of his traditional marmalade sandwich. [81]Ship, Chris (4 June 2022). "The Queen surprises Platinum party-goers with Paddington Bear comic sketch". ITV News . Retrieved 4 June 2022. Michael Bond: 'Paddington stands up for things, he's, not afraid of going to the top and giving them a hard stare' ". The Guardian . Retrieved 10 September 2019. Dawtrey, Adam (13 September 2007). " 'WB bears down on 'Paddington' film". Variety . Retrieved 14 September 2007. Mead, Rebecca (28 June 2017). "Paddington Bear, Refugee". The New Yorker . Retrieved 10 December 2019. Riding High" – Paddington enters a gymkhana at Judy's school, at which the secret of his horsemanship is revealed.