The Adventures of Paddington Bear facts for kids
This page is about the 1997 television series. For the 1975 series (billed as "The Adventures of Paddington" on some episodes), see Paddington (TV series). For the 1989 series, see Paddington Bear (TV series). For the 2019 remake, see The Adventures of Paddington (2019 TV series).
Quick facts for kids The Adventures of Paddington Bear |
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| Genre | Animation |
| Created by | Michael Bond |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Jason Groh (seasons 1-2), Nicholas Roye (Season 3) |
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| Opening theme | "He's Paddington Bear (One of a Kind)" |
| Ending theme | "He's Paddington Bear (One of a Kind)" (Instrumental) |
| Composer(s) | Milan Kymlicka |
| Country of origin | Canada France United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (Whole) 117 (Segments) (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Cassandra Schafhausen |
| Editor(s) | Natalie Rossin |
| Running time | 24 minutes |
| Production company(s) | CINAR Corporation Protecrea FilmFair |
| Distributor | CINAR ITV |
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| Original network | Canada Teletoon France Canal J (Season 1-2) TF1 United Kingdom ITV (Season 1-2) |
| Picture format | 4:3 |
| Original release | June 14, 1997 – February 2, 2000 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Paddington Bear |
The Adventures of Paddington Bear is a fun animated TV show. It was made in Britain, Canada, and France. The series is based on the famous Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond. It tells new stories about the lovable bear from Peru.
The show first aired in 1997 and ran until 2000. It was produced by companies like CINAR Corporation and Protecrea. In the United States, you could watch it on channels like HBO and Starz Kids and Family. Later, a new version of the show, The Adventures of Paddington, came out in 2019.
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Meet the Voices: The Cast
Here are the main actors who gave voices to your favorite characters:
- Jonathan Kydd as Paddington
- Jon Glover and John R. Hernandez as Mr. Henry Brown
- Meriam Stover and Moir Leslie as Mrs. Mary Brown
- Eve Karpf as Mrs. Sheila Bird
- Jade Williams as Judy
- Steven Webb as Jonathan
- Nigel Lambert as Mr. Reginald Curry
- Cyril Shaps as Mr. Samuel Gruber
- "Uncredited" as Aunt Lucy
Episode Guide: Adventures of Paddington
The show has 3 seasons with a total of 39 full episodes. Each episode is made up of three shorter stories.
Season 1 (1997–98)
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| 1 | "A Visit to the Hospital" | 14 June 1997 | |
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Paddington accidentally sends Mr. Curry to the hospital. His visit helps Mr. Curry feel better.
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| 2 | "Paddington Takes to the Road" | 21 June 1997 | |
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In Paris, Paddington joins a bike race and helps a village become famous.
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| 3 | "The Last Dance" | 28 June 1997 | |
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Paddington practices for a Charity Ball. He wins first place, even with a few mishaps.
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| 4 | "Paddington Goes Underground" | 5 July 1997 | |
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Paddington explores the London Underground while Judy and Mrs. Brown look for him.
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| 5 | "Paddington in the Ring" | 12 July 1997 | |
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In Japan, Paddington visits a Sumo Wrestling school and outsmarts the champion.
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| 6 | "Mr. Curry lets off Steam" | 19 July 1997 | |
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Paddington accidentally locks Mr. Curry in a sauna but manages to rescue him.
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| 7 | "A Visit to the Bank" | 26 July 1997 | |
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Paddington thinks his money is stolen. He's mistaken for a suspect, but the real thief is caught.
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| 8 | "A Spot of Fishing" | 2 August 1997 | |
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Paddington, Mr. Gruber, and Admiral Grundae go fishing and get stranded on an island.
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| 9 | "Bear's Job Week" | 9 August 1997 | |
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Paddington tries to earn money for Aunt Lucy during Job Week. Helping Mr. Curry works out well.
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| 10 | "Paddington And The Stately Home" | 16 August 1997 | |
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Paddington visits a grand home and causes some funny problems during the tour.
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| 11 | "The Opal of My Eye" | 23 August 1997 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber tour an opal mine. Paddington accidentally finds valuable black opals.
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| 12 | "Too Much off the Top" | 30 August 1997 | |
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Paddington helps at a barber shop and meets an American interested in Mr. Gruber's antiques.
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| 13 | "Adventure at the Seaside" | 6 September 1997 | |
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The Brown family goes to the beach. Paddington is swept out to sea but is rescued.
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| 14 | "Paddington and the Pyramid Selling" | 13 September 1997 | |
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In Egypt, Paddington is tricked by a con artist, but Mr. Gruber helps set things right.
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| 15 | "The Finishing Touch" | 20 September 1997 | |
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Paddington buys a rock for Mr. Gruber's patio, causing chaos but ending up as a perfect coffee stand.
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| 16 | "Paddington Turns Detective" | 27 September 1997 | |
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Paddington tries to find who stole Mr. Brown's pumpkin and accidentally helps catch a burglar.
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| 17 | "Seeing is Believing" | 4 October 1997 | |
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In an Irish castle, Paddington and Mr. Gruber help a child believe in old Leprechaun stories again.
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| 18 | "A Visit to the Theatre" | 11 October 1997 | |
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The Browns go to the theater. Paddington goes backstage and helps improve the play.
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| 19 | "Paddington at the Wheel" | 18 October 1997 | |
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Mr. Brown is in trouble with the law. Paddington takes his driving test for him.
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| 20 | "Howdy Paddington" | 25 October 1997 | |
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In Montana, Paddington and Mr. Gruber ride horses. They help catch a cow thief.
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| 21 | "Paddington goes Shopping" | 1 November 1997 | |
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Paddington gets sick on an elevator at the mall. He wanders off and accidentally gives the mall good publicity.
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| 22 | "Paddington gets a Raise" | 8 November 1997 | |
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Paddington tries to earn money for a birthday gift for Mr. Brown. Mr. Gruber has a solution.
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| 23 | "Bonhomme Paddington" | 15 November 1997 | |
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In Quebec, Paddington visits an ice palace, enters a sculpture contest, and wins a canoe race.
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| 24 | "Everything Comes to Those Who Wait" | 29 November 1997 | |
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Paddington finds a house where he must wait on and cook for Mrs. Smith Chumley.
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| 25 | "Paddington Hits Out" | 13 December 1997 | |
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Paddington becomes Mr. Curry's golf caddy. After an accident, Paddington plays and wins the tournament.
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| 26 | "Ranger Paddington" | 20 December 1997 | |
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On an African safari, Paddington tracks poachers. With an ostrich's help, he catches them and rescues Mr. Gruber.
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| 27 | "Paddington's Puzzle" | 10 January 1998 | |
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Paddington turns Mr. Curry's painting into a jigsaw puzzle and tries to make it up to him.
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| 28 | "Paddington Cleans Up" | 17 January 1998 | |
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Paddington is tricked by a conman selling bad vacuum cleaners. Mr. Curry gets the conman arrested.
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| 29 | "Riding High" | 24 January 1998 | |
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Mr. Gruber takes Paddington to a horse race. Paddington fills in for an injured jockey and wins.
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| 30 | "Paddington Dines Out" | 7 February 1998 | |
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For Paddington's birthday, the Browns and Mr. Gruber treat him to dinner at a fancy restaurant.
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| 31 | "Paddington Keeps Fit" | 14 February 1998 | |
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Paddington buys a bodybuilder. Mr. Curry tries to trick Paddington for a refund, but it backfires.
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| 32 | "Paddington goes to Washington" | 21 February 1998 | |
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Paddington visits Washington D.C. with Mr. Gruber.
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| 33 | "Trouble at the Launderette" | 28 February 1998 | |
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Paddington does laundry for Henry and Curry at the launderette. It doesn't go perfectly, but it works out.
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| 34 | "The Case of the Doubtful Dummy" | 7 March 1998 | |
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Paddington tries to solve a mystery and ends up catching a jewel thief hiding jewels in a dummy.
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| 35 | "The Greatest Paddington on Earth" | 14 March 1998 | |
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Paddington joins a Chinese circus. His accidents lead to new ideas for a successful show.
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| 36 | "Paddington goes to Court" | 21 March 1998 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber visit a courthouse. Paddington is mistaken for another "Mr. Brown."
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| 37 | "The Treasure Hunt" | 28 March 1998 | |
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Paddington hunts for his lost coins and Mrs. Brown's wedding ring. He discovers a magpie took them.
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| 38 | "Paddington goes to Hollywood" | 11 April 1998 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber tour Hollywood. Paddington even gets to be a movie star.
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| 39 | "Mr. Gruber's Mystery Tour" | 18 April 1998 | |
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Mr. Gruber takes Paddington to a wax museum. Paddington finds a squirrel is damaging the waxworks.
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Season 2 (1998–99)
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| 40 | "A Disappearing Trick" | 2 May 1998 | |
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Paddington gets a magic set and tries to put on a show.
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| 41 | "Paddington Saves the Day" | 9 May 1998 | |
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Paddington tells Jonathan and Judy about a polo game he played in.
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| 42 | "Paddington goes to School" | 16 May 1998 | |
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Paddington is asked to attend school, but the principal decides he doesn't need to.
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| 43 | "Old Master Paddington" | 23 May 1998 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Curry accidentally mess up Henry's painting for an art contest.
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| 44 | "Paddington and the Pardon" | 30 May 1998 | |
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In a French town, Paddington joins a band.
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| 45 | "A Picnic on the River" | 6 June 1998 | |
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Paddington loses his hat and Mrs. Bird's umbrella in the river during a picnic.
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| 46 | "A Day to Remember" | 13 June 1998 | |
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Paddington is a ring-bearer at a wedding, and things don't go exactly as planned.
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| 47 | "Paddington in Spain" | 20 June 1998 | |
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In Seville, Paddington and Mr. Gruber help Maria's family. Paddington helps her with a Flamenco Dance.
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| 48 | "A Most Unusual Ceremony" | 27 June 1998 | |
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The Brown Family is invited to a ceremony. Paddington is late but arrives just in time.
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| 49 | "Paddington Steps Out" | 4 July 1998 | |
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Judy takes Paddington to a play at her school, and Paddington joins in.
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| 50 | "Paddington Prepares" | 11 July 1998 | |
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Before a trip, Paddington is thought to be suspicious at the airport until he finds his passport.
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| 51 | "Paddington Recommended" | 18 July 1998 | |
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After dressing in a fancy tuxedo, Paddington gets special treatment at a restaurant.
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| 52 | "Paddington goes to the Dentist" | 25 July 1998 | |
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Paddington eats a hard nut, hurts his tooth, and has to visit the dentist.
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| 53 | "Paddington's Dinosaurs" | 1 August 1998 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber visit a dinosaur dig in Canada. Paddington finds a new fossil.
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| 54 | "Paddington's First Flight" | 8 August 1998 | |
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Paddington wins a contest and creates a new form of parasailing with Mrs. Bird's umbrella.
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| 55 | "Paddington Breaks the Peace" | 15 August 1998 | |
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Mr. Curry uses Paddington's gardening skills for a contest. They both win first prize despite a mishap.
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| 56 | "Paddington Takes Off" | 22 August 1998 | |
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Paddington visits a NASA center. He's chosen to replace an astronaut but fixes a radio instead.
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| 57 | "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two" | 29 August 1998 | |
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On a snowy day, Paddington shovels snow for Mr. Curry, accidentally locking him out of his home.
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| 58 | "Paddington in a Hole" | 5 September 1998 | |
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Mr. Curry renovates his backyard. Paddington helps by setting up a pseudo drive-through.
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| 59 | "Paddington in the Galapagos" | 12 September 1998 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber visit the Galapagos Islands. Documenters mistake Paddington for a new animal species.
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| 60 | "Paddington Strikes a Bargain" | 19 September 1998 | |
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Paddington helps Mr. Gruber with a vintage car. They need help from "Muscles Galore" after breaking it.
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| 61 | "Pantomime Time" | 26 September 1998 | |
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The Brown Family watches a pantomime. Paddington gets very involved on stage.
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| 62 | "Paddington in Alaska" | 3 October 1998 | |
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Paddington participates in a race in Alaska. He rescues Mr. Le Puar and takes him and wolves to town.
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| 63 | "A Stitch in Time" | 10 October 1998 | |
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Paddington tries to sew Mr. Curry's clothes but messes them up. A company helps fix the problem.
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| 64 | "Paddington and the Cold Snap" | 17 October 1998 | |
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Mr. Curry wants plumbing service. Paddington causes leaks, but Mr. Curry's insurance covers it.
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| 65 | "Paddington and the Yeti" | 24 October 1998 | |
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In Tibet, Paddington and Mr. Gruber travel into the mountains, unaware of a Yeti nearby.
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| 66 | "Paddington Hits the Jackpot" | 31 October 1998 | |
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Paddington participates in a game show, despite the host not wanting him to win.
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| 67 | "Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep" | 7 November 1998 | |
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During spring cleaning, Paddington sweeps the chimney, accidentally disrupting a hired chimney-sweeper.
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| 68 | "Paddington at the Olympics" | 14 November 1998 | |
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Paddington is accidentally chosen to represent Britain at the Olympics. He succeeds in lighting the torch.
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| 69 | "Paddington and 'Do it Yourself'" | 21 November 1998 | |
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Paddington tries "do it yourself" projects after Mr. Curry's advice, causing more harm than good.
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| 70 | "In and out of Trouble" | 28 November 1998 | |
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Mr. Curry sets up a hammock and doesn't want anyone to know, but it doesn't go well.
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| 71 | "Sir Paddington" | 5 December 1998 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber visit a medieval fair. Paddington stops a knight who is cheating.
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| 72 | "A Spot of Decorating" | 12 December 1998 | |
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Paddington tries to decorate a house like construction workers. He does a surprisingly good job.
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| 73 | "Paddington in Touch" | 19 December 1998 | |
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Paddington's old school invites the Browns to a rugby match. Paddington helps tie the game.
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| 74 | "Paddington and the Dead Sea" | 26 December 1998 | |
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Mr. Gruber and Paddington visit a spa. Paddington tries to "rescue" Mr. Gruber from the treatments.
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| 75 | "Goings on at Number Thirty-Two" | 2 January 1999 | |
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Aunt Lucy's visit makes the Browns tired. Paddington and Aunt Lucy go shopping for a gift for Mr. Brown.
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| 76 | "A Sticky Time" | 9 January 1999 | |
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Paddington gets glued together after cooking. He's freed at the hospital, losing some fur.
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| 77 | "Private Paddington" | 16 January 1999 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber enroll in military school and catch burglars.
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| 78 | "Paddington Buys a Share" | 23 January 1999 | |
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Paddington is tricked by a conman, but Mr. Gruber saves the day.
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Season 3 (2000)
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| 79 | "Paddington Takes a Cut" | January 3, 2000 | |
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Paddington tries his hand at shaping bushes (topiary) and helps Mr. Curry with his shrubs.
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| 80 | "Anchors Away" | January 3, 2000 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber are on a cruise. Paddington's adopted parents and Mrs. Bird are secretly on board too.
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| 81 | "Paddington Passes Through" | January 3, 2000 | |
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Paddington visits a TV station and ends up on three live programs across England.
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| 82 | "What's Going on at Number 32?" | January 4, 2000 | |
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Mr. Brown buys a new TV. Mr. Curry also wants to watch his favorite shows.
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| 83 | "Paddington at the Stone Garden" | January 4, 2000 | |
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Paddington tells Mr. Curry a story about his trip to a Rock Garden in India. He then builds Mr. Curry a statue.
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| 84 | "Trouble in the Bargain Basement" | January 4, 2000 | |
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Paddington gives free demonstrations in a bargain basement, causing problems for others.
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| 85 | "Paddington Clocks In" | January 5, 2000 | |
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Mr. Curry takes Paddington to a horse race. They accidentally cause a bomb scare, but Paddington clears it up.
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| 86 | "Paddington goes Swiss" | January 5, 2000 | |
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In Switzerland, Paddington gets ski gear to photograph the Matterhorn, bothering a champion skier.
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| 87 | "A Day by the Sea" | January 5, 2000 | |
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At the beach, Paddington is conned again and vows to get revenge.
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| 88 | "A House-Training" | January 6, 2000 | |
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Paddington finds a lost dog. Mrs. Brown is allergic, and Mr. Curry hopes for a reward.
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| 89 | "Dare Devil Bear" | January 6, 2000 | |
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Paddington is not excited to walk on an airplane wing during an air show, but he sticks to it.
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| 90 | "Paddington the Rock Star" | January 6, 2000 | |
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Paddington, Mrs. Bird, Jonathan, and Judy go to a rock concert. Paddington and the rock star switch places.
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| 91 | "The Amazing Paddington" | January 7, 2000 | |
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Paddington tries hypnosis and hypnotizes Mr. Curry into acting like animals.
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| 92 | "Pirates" | January 7, 2000 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber visit a pirate ride. Paddington takes over for a broken robot, making it more real.
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| 93 | "Paddington the Host" | January 7, 2000 | |
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Mr. Curry fakes an injury to get hospitality from Paddington and Henry, but the women want him gone.
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| 94 | "The Great Escape" | January 10, 2000 | |
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Burglars hide in Mr. Curry's home but turn themselves in to escape Paddington's clumsiness.
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| 95 | "The Paddington Files" | January 10, 2000 | |
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After watching a horror movie, Paddington believes anything alien-like is an actual alien.
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| 96 | "Paddington the Surveyor" | January 10, 2000 | |
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A fence causes an argument between the Browns and Mr. Curry. Part of the Brown's garden seems to be on Mr. Curry's land.
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| 97 | "Mr. Curry's Birthday Bash" | January 11, 2000 | |
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Paddington throws Mr. Curry a birthday party. Mr. Curry's mother shows up and learns he lied.
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| 98 | "Paddington and the Loch Ness Monster" | January 11, 2000 | |
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Paddington and Mr. Gruber visit Loch Ness while a man tries to fake a monster sighting.
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| 99 | "Copy Bear" | January 11, 2000 | |
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Paddington delivers papers to Mr. Brown's office.
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| 100 | "Paddington gets his Money's Worth" | January 12, 2000 | |
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Paddington buys old comic books from Mr. Curry. They turn out to be valuable, and Mr. Curry tries to get them back.
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| 101 | "Drive Bear Drive" | January 12, 2000 | |
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Mr. Gruber loses his glasses while driving, so Paddington has to drive for him.
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| 102 | "Paddington Delivers the Goods" | January 12, 2000 | |
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It's the Browns' anniversary. Paddington is sent to pick up a surprise gift, a piano, for Mrs. Brown.
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| 103 | "Paddington the Tour Guide" | January 13, 2000 | |
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Paddington takes a group of Chinese tourists on a tour around town.
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| 104 | "April Fools" | January 13, 2000 | |
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Mr. Curry thinks Paddington played an April Fool's trick. Paddington's honesty turns out to be the best trick.
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| 105 | "Superstitious Paddington" | January 13, 2000 | |
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On Friday the 13th, Paddington believes in bad luck and tries to prevent it for others.
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| 106 | "The Royal Tour" | January 14, 2000 | |
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A royal banquet in Luxembourg becomes exciting when Paddington arrives and teaches royalty how to have fun.
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| 107 | "Gold Rush Paddington" | January 14, 2000 | |
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Paddington unknowingly starts a gold rush when he finds a "nugget" while panning for gold.
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| 108 | "Paddington Calls the Shots" | January 14, 2000 | |
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Paddington decides to make a movie for a film festival, using Mr. Curry as his leading man.
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| 109 | "The Spy who Loved Marmalade" | January 17, 2000 | |
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Paddington unknowingly takes part in a spy mission to get back a suitcase of secret items.
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| 110 | "Paddington at Wimbledon" | January 17, 2000 | |
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Paddington goes to a tennis competition. A misunderstanding lands him on the court as a "ball bear."
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| 111 | "Paddington in the Park" | January 17, 2000 | |
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Paddington is in charge of sound effects for a Shakespeare play. His effects lead to a happy ending.
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| 112 | "One Bear's Treasure" | January 18, 2000 | |
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The Browns have too much stuff. Paddington finds a car boot sale to sell things cheaply.
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| 113 | "A Bear of Style" | January 18, 2000 | |
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In Paris, a new fashion trend is born, thanks to Paddington, even if it's unexpected.
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| 114 | "A Night at the Opera" | January 18, 2000 | |
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A famous singer discovers Paddington's voice and wants him to perform at her new opera.
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| 115 | "Paddington the Babysitter" | February 2, 2000 | |
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Mr. Curry boasts about knowing babies. He has to babysit his niece's baby and needs Paddington's help.
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| 116 | "Paddington on the Orient Express" | February 2, 2000 | |
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On the famous train, Paddington's marmalade jar starts a mystery that isn't part of the show.
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| 117 | "Paddington and the Frog of Doom" | February 2, 2000 | |
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Paddington buries a teapot called the "Frog of Doom." Mr. Curry finds it, and a "curse" begins.
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