Paddington Bear
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.
Cast
Michael Hordern
Narrator
Seasons
E1Please Look After This Bear
Jan 5, 1976
Mr and Mrs Brown are at Paddington Station, they meet a bear, decide to adopt him and name him after the station.
E2A Bear in Hot Water
Jan 6, 1976
Paddington doesn't know how to have a bath, attempts to show him end in disaster.
E3Paddington Goes Underground
Jan 7, 1976
Paddington travels on the underground with Mrs. Brown.
E4A Shopping Expedition
Jan 8, 1976
While shopping for some pyjamas Paddington mistakes a shop window for a changing room.
E5Paddington and the Old Master
Jan 9, 1976
Mr. Gruber, antique dealer extraordinaire, shows Paddington a painting called an Old Master. Paddington then helps Mr. Brown win a painting competition.
E6A Spot of Decorating
Jan 12, 1976
Paddington accidentally wallpapers over everything including the door.
E7A Family Group
Jan 13, 1976
Paddington attempts to take a photo of the Browns using an old camera.
E8Paddington Makes a Bid
Jan 14, 1976
Paddington accidentally buys several items when Mr. Gruber, antique dealer extraordinair, takes him to an auction.
E9Do-It-Yourself
Jan 15, 1976
Paddington tries making a magazine rack for Mr. Curry.
E10A Disappearing Trick
Jan 16, 1976
Paddington tries to entertain everyone. with his magic act.
E11Something Nasty in the Kitchen
Jan 19, 1976
Paddington is the only person in charge after the rest of the fmaily are in bed ill.
E12Trouble at the Launderette
Jan 20, 1976
Paddington stumbles into trouble while taking clothes to the launderette.
E13Too Much Off the Top
Jan 22, 1976
Some thoughtless person has left Paddington in charge of a barber's shop.
E14A Visit to the Dentist
Jan 23, 1976
Paddington goes to the dentist.
E15Paddington Cleans Up
May 3, 1976
Paddington makes a mess testing the new vacuum cleaner he received.
E16Trouble at No.32
Dec 23, 1976
Paddington breaks Mr. Curry's bedroom window during a snowball fight with Jonathan and Judy.
E17Paddington and the Christmas Shopping
May 4, 1976
Paddington goes christmas shopping.
E18Paddington's Christmas
Dec 29, 1976
Paddington's first Christmas with the Browns. He has also bought some lovely gifts for all the family.
E19Mr. Curry Takes a Bath
May 5, 1976
Mr. Curry decides to try out the new sauna Mr. Brown has had installed, Paddington ends up being locked inside.
E20Paddington Turns Detective
May 6, 1976
One night Paddington notices a repeated flashing of tourchlight and decides to investigate.
E21Paddington and the Cold Snap
May 7, 1976
Paddington tries to help Mr. Curry by fixing his frozen pipes.
E22Trouble at the Wax Works
May 10, 1976
Paddington is mistaken for one of the statues in the local waxwork museum.
E23Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep
May 11, 1976
The misadventures of Paddington as he cleans a chimney.
E24A Sticky Time
May 12, 1976
Paddington decides to suprise everyone by making a batch of toffees.
E25Paddington Hits the Jackpot
May 13, 1976
Paddington is a contestant on quiz show 'Lucky For Some'.
E26Paddington Hits Out
May 17, 1976
Paddington enters a Golf Tournament.
E27A Visit to the Hospital
May 14, 1976
Paddington decides to have his head checked.
E28Paddington Recommended
May 18, 1976
Paddington is mistaken for a famous gourmet in a restaurant.
E29Fortune Telling
May 19, 1976
Paddington is at the funfair and has his fortune told by Madame Zaza.
E30An Unexpected Party
May 20, 1976
Paddington finds himself the subject of a special party in his honour.
E1Paddington in Court
Oct 22, 1979
Mr. Gruber takes Paddington on an outing to the Royal Justice Courts.
E2Paddington Bakes a Cake
Nov 7, 1978
Paddington tries to bake Mr Curry a cake, things go wrong and he decides to decorate the oven instead.
E3A Picnic on the River
Oct 25, 1979
Paddington is put in charge of the pole during a punt.
E4Paddington's Patch
Oct 26, 1979
Paddington builds a rock garden.
E5In and Out of Trouble
Oct 29, 1979
Paddington has trouble using Mr. Curry's old hammock.
E6Paddington at the Tower
Nov 1, 1979
Paddington goes on an outing to the Tower of London.
E7A Visit to the Bank
Nov 2, 1979
Paddington goes to the bank but doesn't know what to do.
E8Paddington Clears the Coach
Nov 5, 1979
Paddington tells everyone on a train by that the fish they are eating is off, meaning it was off the menu, but everyone misuderstands.
E9Picture Trouble
Nov 8, 1979
Paddington has his picture taken.
E10Trouble at the Beach
Jan 2, 1979
Paddington's sandcastle making goes wrong, as does his whole day out.
E11Keeping Fit
Jan 9, 1979
Paddington takes up bodybuilding, but it's harder than he thinks.
E12Paddington in the Hot Seat
Nov 9, 1979
Paddington finds himself on a Tv game show (again) this time called "The Sage of Britian".
E13Paddington and the Mystery Box
Jan 23, 1979
Paddington sees some mysterious people bury a box.
E14Paddington's Puzzle
Jan 30, 1979
Paddington makes a puzzle from Mr Curry's painting.
E15Paddington Weighs In
Nov 12, 1979
Paddington visits a health centre.
E16Paddington Takes a Snip
Nov 15, 1979
Paddington tries snipping Mr. Curry's hedge into a peacock.
E17A Visit to the Theatre
Nov 16, 1979
Paddington goes to see a play at the local theartre.
E18Paddington Buys a Share
Apr 8, 1980
Paddington buys some shares in the Portobello Road Oil Company.
E19Paddington in a Hole
Mar 6, 1979
Mr. Curry demands Paddington make him a serving hatch.
E20Paddington and the Finishing Touch
Mar 13, 1979
Paddington thanks Mr. Gruber for his kindness by finding him a 'finishing touch' for his patio.
E21Trouble in the Bargain Basement
Apr 14, 1980
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.
E22An Outing in the Park
Mar 27, 1979
Paddington discovers that Schubert hadn't finished his symphony.
E23Paddington Dines Out
Apr 9, 1980
The Browns go out to a posh restaurant to celebrate Paddington's birthday.
E24Paddington Takes the Stage
Apr 10, 1979
Paddington helps the Drama Society with a performance called 'The Secret Plan'.
E25Paddington in Touch
Apr 15, 1980
Paddington goes to a rugby match.
E26Comings and Goings at No.32
Apr 18, 1980
Paddington's Aunt Lucy comes on visit.
Storyline
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.
