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Paddington Bear
1976 - 1980 7.2 (24 votes) 2 Seasons
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Animation
Networks
BBC One

Paddington Bear

Overview

Paddington Bear is a series of British animated shorts based on the Paddington Bear book series by Michael Bond produced by FilmFair. This was the first television series based on the popular children's book Paddington Bear. In the United States it was usually shown on pay television as filler in between programs. Its narrator was actor Michael Hordern. It was one of the few television programmes to combine a puppet show with cartoon - Paddington himself was a puppet, but other characters in the series were depicted as cartoon characters. The series has a very distinctive art style. Paddington himself is a stop-motion animated puppet who moves within a 3-dimensional space and interacts with 2-dimensional animated drawings of the human characters, buildings, etc. The series, along with all other FilmFair productions is currently owned by DHX Media of Canada.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Michael Hordern
Michael Hordern

Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (1976)

No overview available.

30 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Please Look After This Bear
1976-01-05

Mr and Mrs Brown are at Paddington Station, they meet a bear, decide to adopt him and name him after the station.

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Episode 2: A Bear in Hot Water
1976-01-06

Paddington doesn't know how to have a bath, attempts to show him end in disaster.

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Episode 3: Paddington Goes Underground
1976-01-07

Paddington travels on the underground with Mrs. Brown.

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Episode 4: A Shopping Expedition
1976-01-08

While shopping for some pyjamas Paddington mistakes a shop window for a changing room.

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Episode 5: Paddington and the Old Master
1976-01-09

Mr. Gruber, antique dealer extraordinaire, shows Paddington a painting called an Old Master. Paddington then helps Mr. Brown win a painting competition.

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Episode 6: A Spot of Decorating
1976-01-12

Paddington accidentally wallpapers over everything including the door.

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Episode 7: A Family Group
1976-01-13

Paddington attempts to take a photo of the Browns using an old camera.

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Episode 8: Paddington Makes a Bid
1976-01-14

Paddington accidentally buys several items when Mr. Gruber, antique dealer extraordinair, takes him to an auction.

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Episode 9: Do-It-Yourself
1976-01-15

Paddington tries making a magazine rack for Mr. Curry.

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Episode 10: A Disappearing Trick
1976-01-16

Paddington tries to entertain everyone. with his magic act.

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Episode 11: Something Nasty in the Kitchen
1976-01-19

Paddington is the only person in charge after the rest of the fmaily are in bed ill.

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Episode 12: Trouble at the Launderette
1976-01-20

Paddington stumbles into trouble while taking clothes to the launderette.

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Episode 13: Too Much Off the Top
1976-01-22

Some thoughtless person has left Paddington in charge of a barber's shop.

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Episode 14: A Visit to the Dentist
1976-01-23

Paddington goes to the dentist.

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Episode 15: Paddington Cleans Up
1976-05-03

Paddington makes a mess testing the new vacuum cleaner he received.

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Episode 16: Trouble at No.32
1976-12-23

Paddington breaks Mr. Curry's bedroom window during a snowball fight with Jonathan and Judy.

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Episode 17: Paddington and the Christmas Shopping
1976-05-04

Paddington goes christmas shopping.

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Episode 18: Paddington's Christmas
1976-12-29

Paddington's first Christmas with the Browns. He has also bought some lovely gifts for all the family.

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Episode 19: Mr. Curry Takes a Bath
1976-05-05

Mr. Curry decides to try out the new sauna Mr. Brown has had installed, Paddington ends up being locked inside.

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Episode 20: Paddington Turns Detective
1976-05-06

One night Paddington notices a repeated flashing of tourchlight and decides to investigate.

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Episode 21: Paddington and the Cold Snap
1976-05-07

Paddington tries to help Mr. Curry by fixing his frozen pipes.

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Episode 22: Trouble at the Wax Works
1976-05-10

Paddington is mistaken for one of the statues in the local waxwork museum.

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Episode 23: Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep
1976-05-11

The misadventures of Paddington as he cleans a chimney.

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Episode 24: A Sticky Time
1976-05-12

Paddington decides to suprise everyone by making a batch of toffees.

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Episode 25: Paddington Hits the Jackpot
1976-05-13

Paddington is a contestant on quiz show 'Lucky For Some'.

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Episode 26: Paddington Hits Out
1976-05-17

Paddington enters a Golf Tournament.

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Episode 27: A Visit to the Hospital
1976-05-14

Paddington decides to have his head checked.

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Episode 28: Paddington Recommended
1976-05-18

Paddington is mistaken for a famous gourmet in a restaurant.

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Episode 29: Fortune Telling
1976-05-19

Paddington is at the funfair and has his fortune told by Madame Zaza.

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Episode 30: An Unexpected Party
1976-05-20

Paddington finds himself the subject of a special party in his honour.

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Season 2 (1979)

No overview available.

26 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Paddington in Court
1979-10-22

Mr. Gruber takes Paddington on an outing to the Royal Justice Courts.

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Episode 2: Paddington Bakes a Cake
1978-11-07

Paddington tries to bake Mr Curry a cake, things go wrong and he decides to decorate the oven instead.

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Episode 3: A Picnic on the River
1979-10-25

Paddington is put in charge of the pole during a punt.

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Episode 4: Paddington's Patch
1979-10-26

Paddington builds a rock garden.

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Episode 5: In and Out of Trouble
1979-10-29

Paddington has trouble using Mr. Curry's old hammock.

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Episode 6: Paddington at the Tower
1979-11-01

Paddington goes on an outing to the Tower of London.

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Episode 7: A Visit to the Bank
1979-11-02

Paddington goes to the bank but doesn't know what to do.

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Episode 8: Paddington Clears the Coach
1979-11-05

Paddington tells everyone on a train by that the fish they are eating is off, meaning it was off the menu, but everyone misuderstands.

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Episode 9: Picture Trouble
1979-11-08

Paddington has his picture taken.

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Episode 10: Trouble at the Beach
1979-01-02

Paddington's sandcastle making goes wrong, as does his whole day out.

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Episode 11: Keeping Fit
1979-01-09

Paddington takes up bodybuilding, but it's harder than he thinks.

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Episode 12: Paddington in the Hot Seat
1979-11-09

Paddington finds himself on a Tv game show (again) this time called "The Sage of Britian".

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Episode 13: Paddington and the Mystery Box
1979-01-23

Paddington sees some mysterious people bury a box.

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Episode 14: Paddington's Puzzle
1979-01-30

Paddington makes a puzzle from Mr Curry's painting.

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Episode 15: Paddington Weighs In
1979-11-12

Paddington visits a health centre.

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Episode 16: Paddington Takes a Snip
1979-11-15

Paddington tries snipping Mr. Curry's hedge into a peacock.

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Episode 17: A Visit to the Theatre
1979-11-16

Paddington goes to see a play at the local theartre.

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Episode 18: Paddington Buys a Share
1980-04-08

Paddington buys some shares in the Portobello Road Oil Company.

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Episode 19: Paddington in a Hole
1979-03-06

Mr. Curry demands Paddington make him a serving hatch.

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Episode 20: Paddington and the Finishing Touch
1979-03-13

Paddington thanks Mr. Gruber for his kindness by finding him a 'finishing touch' for his patio.

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Episode 21: Trouble in the Bargain Basement
1980-04-14

Paddington visits a bargain basement in, when he tries a demonstration at making pancakes with a frying pan, he accidentally flips the batter all over the audience.

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Episode 22: An Outing in the Park
1979-03-27

Paddington discovers that Schubert hadn't finished his symphony.

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Episode 23: Paddington Dines Out
1980-04-09

The Browns go out to a posh restaurant to celebrate Paddington's birthday.

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Episode 24: Paddington Takes the Stage
1979-04-10

Paddington helps the Drama Society with a performance called 'The Secret Plan'.

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Episode 25: Paddington in Touch
1980-04-15

Paddington goes to a rugby match.

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Episode 26: Comings and Goings at No.32
1980-04-18

Paddington's Aunt Lucy comes on visit.

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