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How Paddington became totally unbearable

COMMENT: As a musical based on the marmalade-loving bear prepares to hit the West End, Adam White charts the gradual transformation of Michael Bond’s creation from an adorable klutz to a cripplingly ubiquitous, pseudo-political nightmare

The Independent UK

Paddington The Musical to debut in West End with music from Tom Fletcher

It has been adapted from the books by Michael Bond and award-winning films, which feature Ben Whishaw as the voice of the bear.

Evening Standard

UK Royal Air Force engineers chastised by judge over theft of Paddington Bear statue

Daniel Heath and William Lawrence admitted to vandalism after they drunkenly broke and stole half of a statue of Paddington Bear on a night out.

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The Best Fantasy Movie of the 21st Century Just Got a Huge Upgrade

If you're kind and polite, you'll get 'Paddington 2' on 4K Blu-ray now.

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Publisher unveils new premises on World Book Day

HarperCollins was founded as Collins & Co in Glasgow 206 years ago.

The Independent UK

Paddington: The Affable Bear Who Became A Lucrative Business

Paddington, the affable clumsy bear from British children's books, has transformed into an international sensation over the past decade, thanks to a clever film strategy and with the help of the royal family.

International Business Times

Peru in Paddington: a colonial backdrop for a British adventure

At the end of Michael Bond’s Paddington Marches On (1964), Paddington is preparing for a trip to Peru to visit Aunt Lucy. By the start of the next book, Paddington at Work (1966), he’s already en route back to England. Although Bond’s series hints at Paddington’s Peruvian origins, readers are…

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The Guide #165: How Paddington affected a quiet takeover of the cultural landscape

In this week’s newsletter: The much-loved bear’s revival as a refugee not just from Peru but from a more genteel age was a genius move. Can he survive in a culture of throwaway children’s films?

The Guardian - UK

Paddington in Peru records biggest opening weekend in UK for British film since No Time to Die

The lovable bear’s latest adventure, which stars Olivia Colman and Antonio Banderas, alongside the regular cast scored highly at the box office despite tepid reviews

The Guardian - UK

Paddington gets a British passport – but the Home Office treats real refugees very differently

To say that Paddington Bear is a beloved British icon would be something of an understatement. The Peruvian bear, who arrived at Paddington station with nothing but his suitcase, a love of marmalade sandwiches and a luggage tag reading “please look after this bear”, was created by Michael Bond in…

The Conversation

Paddington in Peru review: Britain’s favourite bear suffers franchise fatigue third time round

2/5 Maybe it’s time to bear this icon of tolerance off screen

Evening Standard

Paddington In Peru Express launched by stars ahead of film’s release

The specially wrapped train made its inaugural journey to Newbury, the birthplace of Michael Bond, the writer of the popular children’s series.

Evening Standard

Pricey spices, morse code and a really salty rapper – take the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

The Paddington Bear Experience: the show taking visitors into the world of Britain's favourite bear

Paddington is more popular than ever and a new show allows visitors to meet the bear from darkest Peru face to face

Evening Standard

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“Is This A Phase?”: Mom Freaks Out After 9 Y.O. Daughter Comes Out As A Therian

What would you do if your child chooses to identify as an animal? The mom in this story seeks the same answers to this question involving her nine-year-old daughter. The post “Is This A Phase?”: Mom Freaks Out After 9 Y.O. Daughter Comes Out As A Therian first appeared on…

The Independent UK

Paddington stage musical in the works with songs by McFly star Tom Fletcher

Musical production is due to premiere in the UK in 2025

Evening Standard

Paddington: Michael Bond's beloved book is being turned into a major musical

The stellar creative team includes McFly's Tom Fletcher, Sonia Friedman Productions, Jessica Swale and Luke Sheppard

The Guardian - UK

Paws for applause: Paddington set to star in stage musical

After two hit movies, the children’s books hero will lead a new theatre production from the company behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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The 10 Best Classic Family Movies And How To Watch Them

From 1939's The Wizard of Oz, to newer favorites like Paddington, here's the best classic family movies and how to press play in your own household.

The Guardian - AU

Will the new Paddington film solve all my problems? No – but I can’t wait to get back in that naff and lovely world

In cinemas in 2025 the good-hearted bear will do more silly things and we will be reminded of the value of love, friendship and hope

Evening Standard

Two Met officers committed gross misconduct in stop and search of black athletes

Two officers have been fired by the Met after a disciplinary panel found they committed gross misconduct

The Independent UK

Two Met officers sacked over ‘racist’ stop and search of Black athletes Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos

Olympic sprinter Dos Santos accused officers of handcuffing and searching the pair for ‘driving while Black’

Evening Standard

Misconduct panel decision due over stop and search of Black athletes Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos

Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner, Bianca Williams, believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with police in 2020

The Independent UK

Panel decision due in hearing of Met officers’ stop and search of black athletes

Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner, Bianca Williams, believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with police in 2020.

Evening Standard

Met Police officers accused of racism in stop and search of black sprinter and partner

Athletes Ricardo Dos Santos and his partner, Bianca Williams, believe they were racially profiled during an encounter with police in 2020.

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