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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
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Please Look After This BearJanuary 5, 1976—Mr and Mrs Brown are at Paddington Station, they meet a bear, decide to adopt him and name him after the station. - S01E02
A Bear in Hot WaterJanuary 6, 1976—Paddington doesn't know how to have a bath, attempts to show him end in disaster. - S01E03
Paddington Goes UndergroundJanuary 7, 1976—Paddington travels on the underground with Mrs. Brown. - S01E04
A Shopping ExpeditionJanuary 8, 1976—While shopping for some pyjamas Paddington mistakes a shop window for a changing room. - S01E05
Paddington and the Old MasterJanuary 9, 1976—Mr. Gruber, antique dealer extraordinaire, shows Paddington a painting called an Old Master. Paddington then helps Mr. Brown win a painting - S01E06
A Spot of DecoratingJanuary 12, 1976—Paddington accidentally wallpapers over everything including the door. - S01E07
A Family GroupJanuary 13, 1976—Paddington attempts to take a photo of the Browns using an old camera. - S01E08
Paddington Makes a BidJanuary 14, 1976—Paddington accidentally buys several items when Mr. Gruber, antique dealer extraordinair, takes him to an auction. - S01E09
Do-It-YourselfJanuary 15, 1976—Paddington tries making a magazine rack for Mr. Curry. - S01E10
A Disappearing TrickJanuary 16, 1976—Paddington tries to entertain everyone. with his magic act. - S01E11
Something Nasty in the KitchenJanuary 19, 1976—Paddington is the only person in charge after the rest of the fmaily are in bed ill. - S01E12
Trouble at the LaunderetteJanuary 20, 1976—Paddington stumbles into trouble while taking clothes to the launderette. - S01E13Too Much Off the TopJanuary 22, 1976—Some thoughtless person has left Paddington in charge of a barber's shop.
- S01E14A Visit to the DentistJanuary 23, 1976—Paddington goes to the dentist.
- S01E15Paddington Cleans UpMay 3, 1976—Paddington makes a mess testing the new vacuum cleaner he received.
- S01E16Trouble at No.32December 23, 1976—Paddington breaks Mr. Curry's bedroom window during a snowball fight with Jonathan and Judy.
- S01E17Paddington and the Christmas ShoppingMay 4, 1976—Paddington goes christmas shopping.
- S01E18Paddington's ChristmasDecember 29, 1976—Paddington's first Christmas with the Browns. He has also bought some lovely gifts for all the family.
- S01E19Mr. Curry Takes a BathMay 5, 1976—Mr. Curry decides to try out the new sauna Mr. Brown has had installed, Paddington ends up being locked inside.
- S01E20Paddington Turns DetectiveMay 6, 1976—One night Paddington notices a repeated flashing of tourchlight and decides to investigate.
- S01E21Paddington and the Cold SnapMay 7, 1976—Paddington tries to help Mr. Curry by fixing his frozen pipes.
- S01E22Trouble at the Wax WorksMay 10, 1976—Paddington is mistaken for one of the statues in the local waxwork museum.
- S01E23Paddington Makes a Clean SweepMay 11, 1976—The misadventures of Paddington as he cleans a chimney.
- S01E24A Sticky TimeMay 12, 1976—Paddington decides to suprise everyone by making a batch of toffees.
- S01E25Paddington Hits the JackpotMay 13, 1976—Paddington is a contestant on quiz show 'Lucky For Some'.
- S01E26Paddington Hits OutMay 17, 1976—Paddington enters a Golf Tournament.
- S01E27A Visit to the HospitalMay 14, 1976—Paddington decides to have his head checked.
- S01E28Paddington RecommendedMay 18, 1976—Paddington is mistaken for a famous gourmet in a restaurant.
- S01E29Fortune TellingMay 19, 1976—Paddington is at the funfair and has his fortune told by Madame Zaza.
- S01E30An Unexpected PartyMay 20, 1976—Paddington finds himself the subject of a special party in his honour.
Season02
- S02E01
Paddington in CourtOctober 22, 1979—Mr. Gruber takes Paddington on an outing to the Royal Justice Courts. - S02E02
Paddington Bakes a CakeNovember 7, 1978—Paddington tries to bake Mr Curry a cake, things go wrong and he decides to decorate the oven instead. - S02E03
A Picnic on the RiverOctober 25, 1979—Paddington is put in charge of the pole during a punt. - S02E04
Paddington's PatchOctober 26, 1979—Paddington builds a rock garden. - S02E05
In and Out of TroubleOctober 29, 1979—Paddington has trouble using Mr. Curry's old hammock. - S02E06
Paddington at the TowerNovember 1, 1979—Paddington goes on an outing to the Tower of London. - S02E07
A Visit to the BankNovember 2, 1979—Paddington goes to the bank but doesn't know what to do. - S02E08
Paddington Clears the CoachNovember 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. - S02E09
Picture TroubleNovember 8, 1979—Paddington has his picture taken. - S02E10
Trouble at the BeachJanuary 2, 1979—Paddington's sandcastle making goes wrong, as does his whole day out. - S02E11
Keeping FitJanuary 9, 1979—Paddington takes up bodybuilding, but it's harder than he thinks. - S02E12Paddington in the Hot SeatNovember 9, 1979—Paddington finds himself on a Tv game show (again) this time called "The Sage of Britian".
- S02E13Paddington and the Mystery BoxJanuary 23, 1979—Paddington sees some mysterious people bury a box.
- S02E14Paddington's PuzzleJanuary 30, 1979—Paddington makes a puzzle from Mr Curry's painting.
- S02E15Paddington Weighs InNovember 12, 1979—Paddington visits a health centre.
- S02E16Paddington Takes a SnipNovember 15, 1979—Paddington tries snipping Mr. Curry's hedge into a peacock.
- S02E17A Visit to the TheatreNovember 16, 1979—Paddington goes to see a play at the local theartre.
- S02E18Paddington Buys a ShareApril 8, 1980—Paddington buys some shares in the Portobello Road Oil Company.
- S02E19Paddington in a HoleMarch 6, 1979—Mr. Curry demands Paddington make him a serving hatch.
- S02E20Paddington and the Finishing TouchMarch 13, 1979—Paddington thanks Mr. Gruber for his kindness by finding him a 'finishing touch' for his patio.
- S02E21Trouble in the Bargain BasementApril 14, 1980—Paddington visits a bargain basement in, when he tries a demonstration at making pancakes with a frying pan, he accidentally flips the batte
- S02E22An Outing in the ParkMarch 27, 1979—Paddington discovers that Schubert hadn't finished his symphony.
- S02E23Paddington Dines OutApril 9, 1980—The Browns go out to a posh restaurant to celebrate Paddington's birthday.
- S02E24Paddington Takes the StageApril 10, 1979—Paddington helps the Drama Society with a performance called 'The Secret Plan'.
- S02E25Paddington in TouchApril 15, 1980—Paddington goes to a rugby match.
- S02E26Comings and Goings at No.32April 18, 1980—Paddington's Aunt Lucy comes on visit.
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