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Paddington Bear is a fictional character in
children's literature
Children's literature or juvenile literature includes stories, books, magazines, and poems that are created for children. Modern children's literature is classified in two different ways: genre or the intended age of the reader.
Children's ...
. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book ''A Bear Called Paddington'' and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author
Michael Bond
Thomas Michael Bond (13 January 1926 – 27 June 2017) was a British author. He is best known for a series of fictional stories for children, featuring the character of Paddington Bear. More than 35 million Paddington books have been sold ...
, and illustrated by
Peggy Fortnum
Margaret Emily Noel Fortnum (23 December 1919 – 28 March 2016) was an English illustrator, best known for illustrating the children's literature series ''Paddington Bear''.
Biography
Fortnum was born in England on 23 December 1919 at Har ...
and other artists.
The friendly
spectacled bear from "darkest
Peru
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, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = National seal
, national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...
" – with his old hat, battered suitcase,
duffel coat
A duffel coat (also duffle coat) is a coat made from duffel cloth, designed with toggle-and-rope fastenings, patched pockets and a large hood. The name derives from Duffel, a town in the province of Antwerp in Belgium where the manufacturing pro ...
and love of
marmalade
Marmalade is a fruit preserve made from the juice and peel of citrus fruits boiled with sugar and water. The well-known version is made from bitter orange. It is also made from lemons, limes, grapefruits, mandarins, sweet oranges, bergamot ...
– has become a classic character in children's literature. An
anthropomorphised
Anthropomorphism is the attribution of human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities. It is considered to be an innate tendency of human psychology.
Personification is the related attribution of human form and characteristics t ...
bear, Paddington is always polite – addressing people as "Mr", "Mrs" and "Miss" but rarely by first names – and kindhearted, though he inflicts hard stares on those who incur his disapproval. He has an endless capacity for innocently getting into trouble, but he is known to "try so hard to get things right". He was discovered in
London Paddington station
Paddington, also known as London Paddington, is a Central London railway terminus and London Underground station complex, located on Praed Street in the Paddington area. The site has been the London terminus of services provided by the Great W ...
by the (human) Brown family who adopted him and gives his full name as "Paddington Brown," as his original name in bear language was too hard for them to pronounce.
One of the most beloved British fictional characters, a Paddington Bear
soft toy
A stuffed toy is a toy doll with an outer fabric sewn from a textile and stuffed with flexible material. They are known by many names, such as plush toys, plushies, stuffed animals, and stuffies; in Britain and Australia, they may also be cal ...
was chosen by British tunnellers as the first item to pass through to their French counterparts when the two sides of the
Channel Tunnel were linked in 1994. Paddington books have been translated into 30 languages across 70 titles and have sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. As of June 2016, the Paddington Bear franchise was owned by
Vivendi
Vivendi SE is a French mass media holding company headquartered in Paris. Widely known as the owner of Gameloft, Groupe Canal+, Havas, Editis, Prisma Media, Vivendi Village and Dailymotion, the company has activities in television, film, video ...
's
StudioCanal
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. Bond, however, continued to own the publishing rights to his series, which was licensed to
HarperCollins
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in April 2017.
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in 1966. Television adaptations include ''
Paddington
Paddington is an area within the City of Westminster, in Central London. First a medieval parish then a metropolitan borough, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965. Three important landmarks of the district are Padd ...
'' broadcast from 1976 to 1980. The critically acclaimed and commercially successful films ''
Paddington
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'' (2014) and ''
Paddington 2'' (2017) were both nominated for the
BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film
The BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film is given annually by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts presented at the British Academy Film Awards. The award was first given at the 1st British Academy Film Awards, first recognising the ...
.
Story
Origin
Michael Bond
Thomas Michael Bond (13 January 1926 – 27 June 2017) was a British author. He is best known for a series of fictional stories for children, featuring the character of Paddington Bear. More than 35 million Paddington books have been sold ...
based Paddington Bear on a lone
teddy bear
A teddy bear is a stuffed toy in the form of a bear. Developed apparently simultaneously by toymakers Morris Michtom in the U.S. and Richard Steiff under his aunt Margarete Steiff's company in Germany in the early 20th century, the teddy b ...
that he noticed on a shelf in a London shop near
Paddington Station
Paddington, also known as London Paddington, is a Central London railway terminus and London Underground station complex, located on Praed Street in the Paddington area. The site has been the London terminus of services provided by the Great ...
on Christmas Eve 1956, which he bought as a present for his wife. He was inspired by the sight, during World War II, of
Jewish refugee children from Europe arriving in Britain and of
London children being evacuated to the countryside, the evacuees bearing labels perhaps similar to that attached to the bear Paddington "Please look after this bear".
The bear inspired Bond to write a story and in ten days, he had written the first book. The book was given to his agent, Harvey Unna. ''A Bear Called Paddington'' was first published on 13 October 1958 by
William Collins & Sons.
Paddington Bear
The first Paddington Bear
stuffed toy
A stuffed toy is a toy doll with an outer fabric sewn from a textile and stuffed with flexible material. They are known by many names, such as plush toys, plushies, stuffed animals, and stuffies; in Britain and Australia, they may also be ...
to be manufactured was created in 1972 by Gabrielle Designs, a small family business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, with the prototype made as a Christmas present for their children Joanna and
Jeremy Clarkson
Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster, journalist, game show host and writer who specialises in motoring. He is best known for the motoring programmes '' Top Gear'' and '' The Grand Tour'' alongside R ...
, a now well-known British TV presenter and writer.
Michael Bond had awarded the Clarksons the licensing of the toy rights throughout the world.
Shirley Clarkson dressed the stuffed bear in
Wellington boots
The Wellington boot was originally a type of leather boot adapted from Hessian boots, a style of military riding boot. They were worn and popularised by Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. The "Wellington" boot became a staple of p ...
to help it stand upright. (Paddington received Wellingtons for Christmas in ''Paddington Marches On'', 1964.) The earliest bears wore small children's boots manufactured by
Dunlop Rubber
Dunlop Ltd. (formerly Dunlop Rubber) was a British multinational company involved in the manufacture of various natural rubber goods. Its business was founded in 1889 by Harvey du Cros and he involved John Boyd Dunlop who had re-invented and ...
until production could not meet demand. Gabrielle Designs then produced their boots with paw prints moulded into the soles.
Shirley Clarkson's book describes the evolution of the toy Paddington from Christmas gift to subject of
litigation and ultimately commercial success.
The family eventually sold the rights to Britain's then leading toy store,
Hamleys
Hamleys is a British multinational toy retailer, owned by Reliance Retail. The world's oldest toy store, it was founded by William Hamley as "Noah's Ark" in High Holborn, London, in 1760. It moved to its current site on Regent Street in London's ...
.
Storyline
In the first story, the middle-class Brown family found Paddington at
Paddington railway station
Paddington, also known as London Paddington, is a Central London railway terminus and London Underground station complex, located on Praed Street in the Paddington area. The site has been the London terminus of services provided by the Great W ...
in London. Paddington was sitting on his suitcase with a note attached to his coat that read "Please look after this bear. Thank you." Bond has said that his memories of
newsreel
A newsreel is a form of short documentary film, containing news stories and items of topical interest, that was prevalent between the 1910s and the mid 1970s. Typically presented in a cinema, newsreels were a source of current affairs, inform ...
s showing trainloads of
child evacuees leaving London during World War II, with labels around their necks and their possessions in small suitcases, prompted him to do the same for Paddington.
Paddington arrives as a stowaway coming from "Darkest Peru," sent by his Aunt Lucy, one of only a few known relatives aside from an Uncle Pastuzo who gave Paddington his hat, who has gone to live in the Home for Retired Bears in
Lima
Lima ( ; ), originally founded as Ciudad de Los Reyes (City of The Kings) is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín Rivers, in the desert zone of the central coastal part of ...
. He claims, "I came in a lifeboat, and ate marmalade. Bears like marmalade." He tells them that no-one can understand his Peruvian name, so the Browns decide to call him Paddington after the railway station in which he was found.
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.
The Browns take Paddington home to 32 Windsor Gardens near Notting Hill. While there is a real Windsor Gardens off
Harrow Road
The Harrow Road is an ancient route in North West London which runs from Paddington in a northwesterly direction towards Harrow. It is also the name given to the immediate surrounding area of Queens Park and Kensal Green, straddling the NW10, ...
between
Notting Hill
Notting Hill is a district of West London, England, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Notting Hill is known for being a cosmopolitan and multicultural neighbourhood, hosting the annual Notting Hill Carnival and Portobello Road Ma ...
and
Maida Vale
Maida Vale ( ) is an affluent residential district consisting of the northern part of Paddington in West London, west of St John's Wood and south of Kilburn. It is also the name of its main road, on the continuous Edgware Road. Maida Vale is ...
, close to the location as described in the books, the Windsor Gardens in the book is fictitious and does not resemble the real road.
Paddington frequents the nearby
Portobello Road
Portobello Road is a street in the Notting Hill district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. It runs almost the length of Notting Hill from south to north, roughly parallel with Ladbroke Grove. On Saturdays it is ...
market, where he is respected by the shopkeepers for driving a hard bargain.
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.
The stories follow Paddington's adventures and mishaps in England, along with some snippets of information about his past. For instance, one story reveals that Paddington was orphaned in an earthquake, before being taken in and raised by his Aunt Lucy.
Characters
There is a recurring cast of characters, all of whom are in some way entangled in Paddington's misadventures. These include:
* ''Paddington Bear'': A friendly, charismatic and polite
bear from Darkest
Peru
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, image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg
, other_symbol = Great Seal of the State
, other_symbol_type = National seal
, national_motto = "Firm and Happy f ...
. Paddington was taken in by Aunt Lucy and Uncle Pastuzo after his parents died in an earthquake when he was very young. Paddington moves in with the Browns after Aunt Lucy moves into the Home for Retired Bears. Paddington is usually in some sort of trouble. Paddington's given name is hard to pronounce. The film establishes that it is a series of roars which Mr Brown attempts to imitate, producing something offensive. Paddington is always extremely polite, but inflicts "hard stares" when people forget their manners. Mrs Brown names him after Paddington Station when they're picking Judy, their daughter, up from boarding school.
* ''Mr Henry Brown'': A hapless but well-meaning man who works in Insurance in the City of London. In the film, Henry initially refuses to let Paddington move in with his family, but despite some early mishaps (including Paddington getting earwax on his toothbrush and flooding the bathroom), he eventually warms to Paddington and builds him a bedroom in their attic.
* ''Mrs Mary Brown'': Henry's more serious-minded yet exceptionally friendly wife. In the 1989 animated series Mary and her husband have a 12-year-old American nephew named David Russell. In the film adaptation she works as an author and illustrator and is the first of the Browns to warm to Paddington.
* ''Judy and Jonathan Brown'': The energetic and friendly Brown children. It is never established if one is older than the other, leading to the possibility that they might be twins. In the 1975 series, ''
Paddington
Paddington is an area within the City of Westminster, in Central London. First a medieval parish then a metropolitan borough, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965. Three important landmarks of the district are Padd ...
'', and the 2019 animated series, Judy is older. In the 1989 animated series, and the 1997 animated series Jonathan is older. They meet Paddington for the first time when meeting Judy off the train from boarding school. In the movie Judy and Jonathan are with their parents when they first meet him at Paddington Station, giving him his iconic name.
* ''Mrs Bird'': The Browns' strict but kind and wise housekeeper. Although she is often annoyed by Paddington's antics and mishaps, she is protective of him and very caring. Her first name is never mentioned. In the film adaptation, she is portrayed instead as a Scottish relative of the Browns and the widow of a naval officer.
* ''Mr Samuel Gruber'': Paddington's best friend. The friendly owner of an antique shop on the
Portobello Road
Portobello Road is a street in the Notting Hill district of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in west London. It runs almost the length of Notting Hill from south to north, roughly parallel with Ladbroke Grove. On Saturdays it is ...
, with whom Paddington has his
elevenses
Elevenses is a short break taken at around 11:00a.m. to consume a drink or snack. The names and details vary among countries.
Regional variations
Australia and New Zealand
In Australia and New Zealand, elevenses is known as "morning tea" and o ...
every day. He regularly takes Paddington and the Brown children on outings. He is a
Hungarian immigrant. He addresses Paddington as "Mr Brown." Bond based Gruber on his first agent, a German Jew, whom Bond states "was in line to be the youngest judge in Germany, when he was warned his name was on a list, so he got out and came to England with just a suitcase and £25 to his name."
* ''Mr Reginald Curry'': The Browns' mean, nosy, arrogant and bad-tempered next-door neighbour, who serves as a contrast to Mr Gruber. He addresses Paddington simply as "Bear!" Penny-pinching by nature, Mr Curry always wants something for nothing and often persuades Paddington to run errands for him. He tends to invite himself to many of the Browns' special occasions just to sample the snacks. In most of the stories, he gets his comeuppance as a frequent victim of Paddington's misadventures. However, Mr. Curry does sometimes benefit from Paddington's mistakes and has even rewarded Paddington for them on occasion.
* ''Lucy'': Paddington's aunt from Darkest Peru. The film establishes that she and Uncle Pastuzo rescued Paddington rather than being biologically related to him. She was his legal guardian until she had to move into the Home for Retired Bears in
Lima, Peru. In the movie, after a deadly earthquake, she informs Paddington that she is too old to travel to London with him, although in ''Paddington 2'', the residents of Windsor Gardens arrange for her to come to London and see it for herself. In the film adaptation, the explorer Montgomery Clyde names her "Lucy" after his mother.
* ''Pastuzo'': Paddington's wealthy globe-trotting uncle, revealed in the film adaptation to have been named by the explorer Montgomery Clyde—who gave him his hat—after a boxer he met in a bar. In the film adaptation, Uncle Pastuzo is killed by a falling tree during an earthquake, and Paddington retrieves his hat.
Books
The first book, ''A Bear Called Paddington'', was published in 1958. Although the books are divided into chapters and each book has a time frame, the stories all work as stand-alone stories, and many of them were used like this in the TV series. In order of publication the titles are:
;''A Bear Called Paddington'' (1958)
:The stories in the first book in the series are:
:#''"''Please Look After This Bear''"'' – The Browns first meet Paddington at Paddington station.
:#"A Bear in Hot Water" – Paddington's first attempt at having a bath is a disaster.
:#"Paddington Goes Underground" – Paddington's first journey on the Underground causes chaos.
:#"A Shopping Expedition" – Paddington gets lost during a shopping trip.
:#"Paddington and 'The Old Master'" – This story introduces Mr Gruber. After hearing Mr Gruber talk about painting, Paddington decides to try his hand at it himself.
:#"A Visit to the Theatre" – Paddington goes to see a play with the Browns. Unable to understand the concept of drama, he believes what he sees to be real.
:#"Adventure at the Seaside" – Paddington takes part in a sandcastle competition.
:#"A Disappearing Trick" – Paddington receives a conjuring outfit for his first birthday with the Browns, and puts on a magic show. This story introduces the Browns' grumpy neighbour Mr Curry.
;''More About Paddington'' (1959)
:The stories in the second book in the series are:
:#"A Family Group" – Paddington takes a family photo of the Browns.
:#"A Spot of Decorating" – Paddington tries to help Mr Brown by decorating his room whilst the family are out.
:#"Paddington Turns Detective" – Paddington investigates the disappearance of Mr Brown's prize
marrow.
:#"Paddington and the Bonfire" – The Browns hold a
bonfire party at No. 32 Windsor Gardens.
:#"Trouble at No.32" – Paddington catches a nasty chill when a winter prank goes disastrously wrong.
:#"Paddington and the Christmas Shopping" – Paddington buys presents for the Brown family.
:#"Christmas" – Paddington enjoys his first Christmas with the Browns.
;''Paddington Helps Out'' (1960)
:The stories in the third book in the series are:
:#"A Picnic on the River" – Paddington gets more than he bargained for when the Browns hire a boat for a day on the river.
:#"Paddington Makes a Bid" – Mr Gruber takes Paddington to an auction sale.
:# "Paddington and 'Do It Yourself'" – After reading a DIY magazine, Paddington tries to make presents for Mr Brown and (reluctantly) Mr Curry.
:#"A Visit to the Cinema" – The Browns go to see a cowboy film. When the special attraction is cancelled, Paddington comes to the rescue.
:#"Something Nasty in the Kitchen" – With Mr and Mrs Brown sick in bed and the rest of the family out of the house, Paddington prepares dinner.
:#"Trouble at the Launderette" – A reluctant Paddington takes Mr Curry's laundry to be cleaned.
:#"Paddington Dines Out" – The Browns organise a special meal for Paddington's birthday.
;''Paddington Abroad'' (1961)
:The stories in the fourth book in the series are:
:#"Paddington Prepares" – Mr Brown announces a holiday in France.
:#"A Visit to the Bank" – A misunderstanding causes uproar at the bank.
:#"Trouble at the Airport" – Airport officials suspect Paddington is travelling without a passport.
:#"Paddington Saves the Day" – The Browns' car gets a puncture and Mr Brown organises an al-fresco meal.
:#"Paddington and the 'Pardon'" – Paddington takes part in a local festival.
:#"A Spot of Fishing" – The Browns and Paddington go on a fishing trip and get marooned.
:#"Paddington Takes to the Road" – Paddington participates in the
Tour de France
The Tour de France () is an annual men's multiple-stage bicycle race primarily held in France, while also occasionally passing through nearby countries. Like the other Grand Tours (the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España), it consists ...
.
;''Paddington at Large'' (1962)
:The stories in the fifth book in the series are:
:#"Paddington Breaks the Peace" – Paddington causes chaos trying to mow Mr Curry's lawn.
:#"Mr Gruber's Outing" – Mr Gruber takes Paddington, Judy, and Jonathan to the park.
:#"Goings-On at Number Thirty-two" – Paddington mistakes a man installing the Browns' new television for a burglar.
:#"Paddington Hits the Jackpot" – Paddington wins a TV quiz show.
:#"A Sticky Time" – Paddington tries to make toffee.
:#"Trouble in the Bargain Basement" – Paddington goes Christmas shopping.
:#"Paddington and the Christmas Pantomime" – Paddington helps out at a local panto.
;''Paddington Marches On'' (1964)
:The stories in this sixth collection are:
:#"Paddington and the Cold Snap" – Paddington tries to defrost Mr Curry's pipes.
:#"A Most Unusual Ceremony" – Paddington is invited to a ceremony at a marmalade factory.
:#"Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep" – Paddington makes a mess cleaning the chimney.
:#"Mr Gruber's Mystery Tour" – Paddington and Mr Gruber go on a mystery tour of London.
:#"Paddington Saves the Day" – Paddington plays cricket.
:#"A Day by the Sea" – Paddington and the Browns go to the seaside.
:#"An Unexpected Party" – The Browns celebrate Paddington's (temporary) return to Peru with a farewell party.
;''Paddington at Work'' (1966)
:The stories in this seventh collection are:
:#"A Bear at Sea" ''–'' Paddington sails back from Peru.
:#"Anchors Away" ''–'' Paddington attends a party on board the liner sailing back from Peru.
:#"Paddington Buys a Share" ''–'' Paddington is persuaded to buy a share in a business.
:#"A Visit to the Stock Exchange" ''–'' Paddington tries to sell his newly acquired share.
:#"Paddington in a Hole" ''–'' Paddington helps Mr Curry renovate his house.
:#"Too Much off the Top" ''–'' Paddington answers a job advert in a barber's shop.
:#"Paddington Steps Out" ''–'' Paddington and the Browns attend a ballet performance.
;''Paddington Goes to Town'' (1968)
:The stories in this eighth collection are:
:#"A Day to Remember" ''–'' Paddington acts as an usher at a friend's wedding.
:#"Paddington Hits Out" ''–'' Paddington accompanies Mr Curry to a golf competition.
:#"A Visit to the Hospital" ''–'' Visiting Mr Curry in hospital, Paddington meets a psychiatrist.
:#"Paddington Finds a Cure" ''–'' Paddington finds a cure for Mr Curry's ailments.
:#"Paddington and the 'Finishing Touch'" ''– ''Paddington seeks the 'finishing touch' to Mr Gruber's patio.
:#"Everything Comes to Those Who Wait" ''–'' Paddington's attempts to go carol singing do not go according to plan.
:#"Paddington Goes to Town" ''–'' Paddington, the Brown family, and Mr Gruber visit the Christmas lights and decorations in the west end of London.
;''Paddington Takes the Air'' (1970)
:The stories in this ninth collection are:
:#"A Visit to the Dentist" – Paddington's first visit to a dentist does not go according to plan.
:#"A Stitch in Time" ''–'' Paddington's skills with a sewing machine are tested by Mr Curry.
:#"Riding High" ''–'' Paddington enters a gymkhana at Judy's school, at which the secret of his horsemanship is revealed.
:#"Paddington Strikes a Bargain" ''–'' Paddington goes to great lengths to help Mr Gruber enter his classic car in the local parade.
:#"The Case of the Doubtful Dummy" ''–'' Paddington takes inspiration from the stories of the detective Carlton Dale to carry out his own investigation.
:#"Paddington Recommended" ''–'' Paddington visits a department store where a case of mistaken identity occurs in the restaurant.
:#"The Last Dance" ''–'' Paddington displays his newly acquired knowledge of ballroom dancing.
;''Paddington's Garden'' (1972)
:A single-story picture book. Later adapted--with new illustrations--as ''Paddington in the Garden'', and collected in ''The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young'' (2010).
;''Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book'' (1973)
:This collects together stories previously published in the ''
Blue Peter'' annuals, which Michael Bond had written during his time as a cameraman on Blue Peter. The stories all include references to ''Blue Peter'' and feature the contemporary Blue Peter presenters,
John Noakes
John Noakes (born John Wallace Bottomley; 6 March 1934 – 28 May 2017) was an English television presenter and former actor. He co-presented the BBC children's magazine programme ''Blue Peter'' in the 1960s and 1970s and was the show's longes ...
,
Peter Purves
Peter John Purves (; born 10 February 1939) is an English television presenter and actor. He played Steven Taylor in ''Doctor Who'' under the First Doctor, a role he continued to play in audio dramas for Big Finish Productions. He later became ...
, and
Valerie Singleton
Valerie Singleton (born 9 April 1937) is an English television and radio presenter best known as a regular presenter of the popular children's series ''Blue Peter'' from 1962 to 1972. She also presented the BBC Radio 4 '' PM'' programme for t ...
.
:#"Paddington Takes the Cake" – Paddington is invited to bake a Christmas cake on Blue Peter.
:#"Paddington Gets the Bird" – Paddington looks after Joey, the Blue Peter parrot, while John, Val and Peter are on their
Summer Expedition.
:#"Paddington to the Rescue" – The Browns take a surprising trip to the seaside.
:#"Paddington Goes Halves" – Mr Curry agrees to help Paddington enter a Blue Peter origami competition.
:#"Paddington Gives a Service" – Paddington helps out when a tennis doubles match in the Blue Peter studio needs a player at short notice.
:#"Paddington Weighs In" – Paddington investigates when he hears the Blue Peter presenters have lost pounds at a new hotel.
;''Paddington at the Tower'' (1973)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers.
;''Paddington on Top'' (1974)
:The tenth collection features the following stories:
:#"Paddington Goes to School" ''–'' Paddington attends a local school and encounters a fearsome teacher.
:#"Paddington Cleans Up" ''–'' Paddington encounters a vacuum cleaner salesman, whose offer proves too good to be true.
:#"Paddington Goes to Court" ''–'' Mr Gruber aims to explain to Paddington the workings of the law. On a trip to the Royal Courts of Justice, Paddington gets unexpectedly called as a witness.
:#"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.
:#"Keeping Fit" ''–'' Paddington orders a 'home body-building outfit', from an advertisement in one of Mrs Brown's magazines.
:#"Paddington in Touch" ''–'' The Browns are invited to a rugby match between the local school and a visiting team from Peru.
:#"Comings and Goings at Number Thirty-two" ''–'' The Browns host a visitor from Peru in the run-up to Christmas.
;''Paddington Takes the Test'' (1979)
:The eleventh collection in the main series includes these stories:
:#"Paddington at the Wheel" – Mr Brown has been ordered to re-take his driving test after a minor accident, but a series of misunderstandings leads to Paddington ending up behind the wheel instead.
:#"In and Out of Trouble" – A reluctant Paddington is roped in to test Mr Curry's "new" hammock.
:#"Paddington and the Stately Home" – Mr Gruber takes Paddington, Jonathan, and Judy to visit a stately home.
:#"Paddington and 'Bob-a-Job'" – Paddington takes part in the local scouts' "bob-a-job" week.
:#"Paddington Gets a Rise" – Paddington tries to make money to buy Mr Brown a birthday present.
:#"Mr Curry Lets Off Steam" – Mr Curry bags himself a free go at Mr Brown's new sauna bath, but lives to regret it.
:#"Pantomime Time" – The Browns and Mr Gruber enjoy a Christmas treat.
;''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 Blue Peter. These stories again feature occasional appearances from the Blue Peter presenters, including newcomer
Lesley Judd
Lesley Judd (born 20 December 1946) is an English former television presenter and dancer, best known as a long-serving host of the BBC children's programme '' Blue Peter'' (1972–1979).
Background
Born in London, the daughter of Leslie T. Judd ...
and newsreader
Angela Rippon
Angela May Rippon (born 12 October 1944)"Angela Rippon," ''Contemporary Authors Online'', Detroit: Gale, (2008) ''Gale Biography In Context'' is an English television journalist, newsreader, writer and presenter. Rippon presented radio and tele ...
.
:#"Paddington's Puzzle" – Paddington's new jigsaw does not please Mr Curry.
:#"A Spoonful of Paddington" – Paddington takes up spoon bending after seeing
Uri Geller
Uri Geller ( ; he, אורי גלר; born 20 December 1946) is an Israeli-British illusionist, magician, television personality, and self-proclaimed psychic. He is known for his trademark television performances of spoon bending and other i ...
on Blue Peter.
:#"Paddington Clocks In" – The ticking from Paddington's suitcase causes alarm at
BBC TV Centre.
:#"Paddington Passes Through" – Paddington mislays his shopping basket on wheels in BBC TV Centre, leading to his impromptu appearance on a number of BBC programmes.
:#"Paddington Takes a Cut" – Paddington attempts some topiary in Mr Curry's garden.
:#"Paddington's Christmas Treasure Hunt" – Paddington takes up metal detecting.
:#"Paddington in the 'Hot Seat'" – Paddington takes part in the TV quiz show 'Sage of Britain'.
;''Paddington at the Zoo'' (1984)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers. Later collected in ''The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young'' (2010)
;''Paddington and the Knickerbocker Rainbow'' (1985)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers.
;''Paddington's Painting Exhibition'' (1985)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers.
;''Paddington at the Fair'' (1985)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers.
;''Paddington at the Palace'' (1986)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers. Later collected in ''The Paddington Treasury for the Very Young'' (2010)
;''Paddington's Magical Christmas'' (1988)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers. This book has not yet been collected or reissued in line with the other picture books.
;''Paddington Bear and the Busy Bee Carnival'' (1998)
:A single-story picture book aimed at young readers. Paddington attends river boat carnival, where he tries to win in a spelling bee competition by collecting words starting with the letter "B".
;''Paddington Goes to Hospital'' (2001)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers. Co-written with Karen Jankel. The author's profits went to Action Research.
;''Paddington and the Grand Tour'' (2003)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers.
;''Paddington Here and Now'' (2008)
:This twelfth collection in the main series was published almost thirty years after the last and coincided with Paddington's fiftieth anniversary. The stories included in this volume are:
:#"Parking Problems" ''–'' After Paddington's shopping basket on wheels is towed away, his visit to the local police station does not go according to plan.
:#"Paddington's Good Turn" ''–'' Paddington's efforts at crime prevention have surprising results.
:#"Paddington Strikes a Chord" ''–'' The arrival of a special piano in Mr Gruber's shop leads to a memorable recital.
:#"Paddington Takes the Biscuit" ''–'' Paddington and the Browns celebrate Halloween. Mr Gruber is unimpressed.
:#"Paddington Spills the Beans" ''–'' Paddington speaks to an investigative reporter. The Browns worry about the consequences.
:#"Paddington Aims High" ''–'' Paddington visits a travel agent to plan a journey. Then a traveller arrives at No. 32 Windsor Gardens.
:#"Paddington's Christmas Surprise" – Paddington's visitor organises a surprise trip for the Brown family.
;''Paddington Races Ahead'' (2012)
:The thirteenth collection in the main series includes these stories:
:#"Mr Curry's Birthday Treat" ''–'' Paddington endeavours to help with Mr Curry's 'birthday list'.
:#"A Fishy Business" ''–'' A new artwork in Mr Gruber's shop inspires Paddington to create a
collage.
:#"Spring Cleaning" ''–'' Paddington's attempts to clean his room result in a surprising discovery.
:#"A Chance Encounter" ''–'' On his way to see Mr Gruber, Paddington meets a very persistent sports journalist.
:#"Paddington in Training" ''–'' Paddington visits a new health club on the Portobello Road.
:#"Paddington Flies a Kite" ''–'' A picnic in the park leads to some unexpected 'noises off' at an outdoor production of ''
Hamlet
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''.
:#"Paddington on Track" ''– News' of Paddington's sporting prowess reaches Peru: a film-maker is sent to London to record Paddington's feats.
;''Paddington Goes for Gold'' (2012)
:A single-story picture book, aimed at younger readers. Released to coincide with London hosting the
Summer Olympic Games.
;''Love from Paddington'' (2014)
:A book of letters from Paddington and his Aunt Lucy, which retell stories seen in the previous collections from Paddington's perspective.
;''Paddington's Finest Hour'' (2017)
The fourteenth collection of the main series includes these stories:
:#"Parking Problems" ''–'' Paddington attempts to post a letter attract the attention of the police.
:#"A Bird in the Hand" ''–'' Paddington inspects his garden rockery.
:#"Curry's the Name" ''–'' Paddington helps Mr Curry in his garden. But what purpose has Mr Curry in mind?
:#"Paddington's Magical Moments" ''–'' Paddington's magic tricks at Mr Gruber's surprise birthday party do not amuse Mr Curry.
:#"Dinner for One" ''–'' Paddington enters a popular TV cookery competition.
:#"A Visit to the Cleaners" ''–'' Paddington attempts some make-do-and-mend clothes repairs.
:#"Paddington's Finest Hour" ''–'' The Browns go to the theatre to see a
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. Paddington partakes of some audience participation.
; ''Paddington at St. Paul's'' (2018)
This picture book is the finale of the original Paddington series.
It was finished before Michael Bond's death. The final book in the "Paddington" series to be written by the creator himself was released on 27 June 2018 to mark the anniversary of the day that Michael Bond died and the 60th anniversary of ''A Bear Called Paddington'' (1958).
Special publications
# ''The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington; A play for children'' (1974) adapted by Alfred Bradley from the stories by Michael Bond. Music by Bert Chappell. Lyrics by Bert Chappell, Brenda Johnson, and Alfred Bradley. Published and licensed by Samuel French Ltd. London. A full-length small-cast musical play in two acts. The play opened in 1973 in the Nottingham Playhouse and the Duke of York Theatre in London the following year.
# ''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''.
# ''Paddington Rules the Waves'' (2008) A £1 World Book Day Book.
# ''Paddington Here and Now'' (2008) Published as part of the series' 50th-anniversary celebrations.
# ''Paddington's Cookery Book'' (2011)
''Blue Peter'' and beyond
Author Michael Bond was also a BBC TV cameraman who worked on the popular children's television programme ''
Blue Peter''. After this was revealed in 1965, a special Paddington story, in which he got mixed up in the programme itself, appeared in the ''Blue Peter Annuals'' for many years. They were collected in the novel-length ''Paddington's Blue Peter Story Book'' in 1973. A second book based around ''Blue Peter'' was titled ''Paddington on Screen''.
Television adaptations
''Jackanory'' (1966)
The first TV adaptation of Paddington was a serialised reading of ''The Adventures of Paddington Bear'' by
Thora Hird
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Jackanory'' in 1966. The 15-minute episodes were broadcast over five afternoons from 14 March 1966. No episodes survive in the BBC archives.
''Once Upon a Time'' (1968–1970)
ITV's answer to Jackanory was ''Once Upon a Time'', which featured three readings by
Ian Carmichael
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in 1968 and a fourth in 1970. The episodes do not survive in the ITV archives.
''Jackanory'' (1970)
Christmas Eve 1970 saw a reading of ''Paddington's Christmas'' by
John Bird. The episode no longer exists in the BBC archives.
''Paddington'' (1976)
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