Paddington Bear (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paddington Bear |
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| Genre | Animation Comedy |
| Based on | Paddington Bear created by Michael Bond |
| Directed by | Ray Patterson (Supervising) Don Lusk Paul Sommer Oscar Dufau Art Davis |
| Starring | Charlie Adler Tim Curry Georgia Brown Hamilton Camp B. J. Ward John Standing R. J. Williams |
| Composer(s) | Tom Worrrall |
| Country of origin | United States United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 13 (and 1 special) (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | William Hanna Joseph Barbera |
| Producer(s) | Kay Wright |
| Running time | 20 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Hanna-Barbera Productions Central Independent Television |
| Distributor | Worldvision Enterprises |
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| Original network | Syndication |
| Original release | 2 December 1989 – 21 January 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Paddington |
| Followed by | The Adventures of Paddington Bear |
Paddington Bear is a fun animated TV show from 1989-1990. It was made in both the United States and the United Kingdom. This show was the second time the famous Paddington Bear books were brought to TV. The first TV series about Paddington was from 1976 to 1980.
The show was created by Hanna-Barbera and Central Independent Television. In this version, a new character was added: an American boy named David. He is the cousin of Jonathan and Judy Brown. David arrives in London on the same day as Paddington. The series was part of a TV block called The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera in 1989. It had 13 episodes.
Meet Paddington and Friends
Paddington Bear lives with the kind Brown family. Their American cousin, David Russell, also lives with them. The show also features Mrs. Bird, who is their helpful housekeeper. Mr. Gruber owns an antique shop and is a good friend to Paddington. There is also their grumpy next-door neighbor, Mr. Curry.
Who Voiced the Characters?
Many talented actors lent their voices to the characters in Paddington Bear.
Main Voice Actors
- Charlie Adler as Paddington Bear
- Georgia Brown as Mrs. Bird
- Hamilton Camp as Mr. Gruber
- Tim Curry as Mr. Curry
- Cody Everett as Jonathan Brown
- Katie Johnston as Judy Brown
- John Standing as Mr. Brown
- B. J. Ward as Mrs. Brown
- R.J. Williams as David Russell
Other Voices You Might Know
- Earl Boen
- Jonathan Harris as Sir Huntley Martin
- Tress MacNeille
- Rob Paulsen as Lifeguard Instructor
- Russi Taylor as Sarah
Behind the Scenes Crew
These people helped make the show sound great:
- Gordon Hunt – Recording Director
- Andrea Romano – Animation Casting Director
- Jamie Thomason – Talent Coordinator
- Kris Zimmerman – Animation Casting Director
Episode Guide (1989–1990)
The Paddington Bear series had 13 exciting episodes. Each one showed Paddington getting into new adventures and sometimes a bit of trouble!
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| 1 | "Please Look After This Bear" | 2 December 1989 | |
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Mr. and Mrs. Brown meet a bear at Paddington Station. They decide to adopt him and name him after the station. Paddington has some trouble getting used to his new life. But the Browns help him and buy him a new outfit.
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| 2 | "Calling Dr. Paddington" | 3 December 1989 | |
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Mr. Curry tricks Paddington into doing his gardening. After an accident, Mr. Curry ends up in the hospital. Paddington visits him often. During one visit, Paddington explores different parts of the hospital.
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| 3 | "Curtain Call for Paddington" | 9 December 1989 | |
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Paddington takes the Browns' clothes to the laundromat. It seems like a disaster at first, but everything turns out well. Later, the Brown family goes to a theater show. Paddington sneaks backstage and helps the actors with their performance.
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| 4 | "Paddington's Sticky Situation" | 10 December 1989 | |
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Paddington gets to visit a marmalade factory.
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| 5 | "Bear-Hugged" | 16 December 1989 | |
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Mr. Gruber has a special old steam-powered car. Paddington helps him fix it for a parade. But then, Paddington accidentally damages it during a competition. Paddington gets involved in a wrestling match and convinces a wrestler to help fix the car.
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| 6 | "Paddington Meets the Queen" | 24 December 1989 | |
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The Brown family takes Paddington to Buckingham Palace. He is very interested in the Royal museum. Paddington gets into a royal coach and meets Queen Elizabeth II. He gets into some funny mix-ups, but he makes it to the Queen in time for sandwiches.
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| 7 | "The Ghost of Christmas Paddington" | 25 December 1989 | |
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It's Christmas time, and Paddington has many festive adventures. His grumpy neighbor even mistakes Paddington for a Christmas ghost!
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| 8 | "Paddington For Prime Minister" | 6 January 1990 | |
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It's election day for the Prime Minister. Mr. Gruber takes Paddington to Hyde Park. There, Paddington is surprisingly nominated to be Prime Minister! The current Prime Minister convinces Paddington to support him. In return, Paddington is given the special job of Minister of Marmalade.
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| 9 | "Goings on at Number 32" | 7 January 1990 | |
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When the television breaks, Paddington finds out the repair man is actually a thief. He quickly tells the police!
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| 10 | "Fishing for Paddington" | 13 January 1990 | |
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A day at the beach turns exciting when Paddington tries his paw at life-saving.
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| 11 | "Ride 'Em Paddington" | 14 January 1990 | |
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A singing cowboy named Rudy Tootin' finds he has a new rival: Paddington Bear! Paddington shows he's just as good with horses and a lasso as he is with marmalade.
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| 12 | "Expedition Paddington" | 20 January 1990 | |
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Looking for excitement, Paddington joins a raft trip. He soon learns that inflatable boats can be tricky to handle.
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| 13 | "The Picture of Paddington Brown" | 21 January 1990 | |
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Paddington's Aunt Lucy in Peru misses him. Paddington wants to send her marmalade. A very special painting is the only way to earn enough money for it.
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A Special Episode (1993)
One special TV episode aired on BBC in 1993. This special was different from the main series. It was more like the 1976 Paddington show. It had a narrator, and the characters did not have individual voices. This special was made by Living Doll Productions and Abbey Broadcast Communications.
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| "Paddington's Alphabet Treasure Hunt" | 1993 | |
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Paddington joins the Great Alphabet Treasure Hunt. He has to find something for every letter of the alphabet. But he soon gets into a mess, as usual!
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Where to Watch: Home Media
On August 4, 2020, Warner Archive released Paddington Bear: The Complete Series on DVD. This was the first time the whole series was available on DVD.
Where the Show Aired Around the World
Paddington Bear was shown in many countries:
United States
- Syndication (as part of The Funtastic World of Hanna-Barbera)
United Kingdom
- ITV (on CITV)
- Sky One (on The DJ Kat Show)
Romania
South Africa
- M-Net
Poland
Hong Kong
- TVB Pearl
Middle East
Australia
Hungary
Malaysia
- TV3
- Cartoon Network
Singapore
Germany
- BFBS (on Children's SSVC)
- SSVC Television (on Children's SSVC)
