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Former Strictly dancer to perform with beloved special guest during musicals week

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The Independent UK

McFly star to perform on Strictly with Paddington Bear for ‘musicals week’

The remaining five contestants will also take part in a dance relay in what is a first for the show

The Independent UK

Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Can Look Forward to One "Very Special" Experience This Christmas

What could be more magical?

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Tom Fletcher hopes for royal visit as Paddington The Musical opens in West End

The McFly star has penned the music and lyrics to the eagerly anticipated stage show, which has its world premiere at the Savoy Theatre on Sunday.

Evening Standard

Paddington The Musical: 'One of the most wonderful theatrical creations in years'

5/5 What could so easily have been a commercial cash-in is a triumph of warmth and fun and theatricality, with a wonderful creation at the heart of it

Evening Standard

Tom Fletcher song for Paddington The Musical tipped for Christmas number one

A new version of One Of Us, sung by Fletcher, was released as a single on Friday.

Evening Standard

Not just for Paddington: is the humble duffel coat having a fashion moment?

Worn by everyone from Tyler, the Creator to Cole Palmer and Joe Wilkinson, duffels are back in demand

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Princess of Wales and Jessie J share emotional hug at Royal Variety Performance after cancer battles

Jessie J said: ‘Mum to mum, who has just recently gone through cancer, I just wanted to give her a hug’

Evening Standard

Princess of Wales shares emotional hug with Jessie J over cancer experiences

The singer performed “I’ll Never Know Why” during the Royal Variety Performance

The Independent UK

'Paddington is the biggest thing I've ever been involved in': Victoria Hamilton-Barritt on the new musical

Paddington The Musical is about to take the West End - and the world - by storm... one of the stars Victoria Hamilton-Barritt gives us the inside scoop on “the biggest thing I’ve ever been involved in”

Evening Standard

Renee Zellweger says Bridget Jones has been a ‘blessing’ as statue is unveiled

The figure was revealed on Monday in London’s Leicester Square as part of the Scenes In The Square trail.

Evening Standard

Renée Zellweger reunites with Bridget Jones cast as statue unveiled in London’s Leicester Square

The figure becomes the latest addition to the West End’s popular Scenes in the Square trail, joining icons such as Harry Potter and Paddington

Evening Standard

Princess Kate and Prince William to attend Royal Variety Performance for first time since cancer recovery

The annual star-studded event will feature a performance by the cast of Paddington The Musical

The Independent UK

William and Kate to see Paddington The Musical performance at Royal Variety show

The prince and princess, who are making their sixth appearance at the star-studded event, last attended in 2023.

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The Independent UK

First glimpse of Paddington as Peru’s most famous bear stars in new West End musical

Fans have had a first look at the latest incarnation of Paddington Bear, as the much-loved character stars in a new West End musical.

Evening Standard

Audience reduced to tears by Paddington Bear reveal for new West End musical

The stage design of the beloved illegal immigrant bear has been a tightly guarded secret for years

Creative Bloq

Spitting Image vs Paddington Bear: the legal spat raises interesting questions

We explore what the dispute could mean for satire.

The Independent UK

‘People aren’t ready for it’: How Paddington the Musical took the world’s favourite bear and put him on stage

INTERVIEW: As Peru’s most famous ex-pat gets given a theatrical makeover, Helen Coffey sits down with scriptwriter Jessica Swale and McFly frontman and musical maestro Tom Fletcher to get the inside scoop on the five-year journey that led to Paddington’s West End debut

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The Guardian - UK

Spitting Image comics decry lawsuit over depiction of Paddington Bear

Al Murray and Matt Forde say action over portrayal as foul-mouthed drug addict is attack on freedom of expression

Evening Standard

Paddington producers sue Spitting Image over foul-mouthed sketch depicting him as cocaine-using podcast host

The satirical puppet show, revived on YouTube under the title Spitting Image: The Rest Is Bulls**,* featured a sketch that reimagined the gentle, marmalade-loving bear as a crude, cocaine-fuelled caricature

The Independent UK

Paddington creators sue Spitting Image over sweary bear depiction

Satirical ‘The Rest Is Bulls***’ series features Paddington and Prince Harry as podcast hosts

Cinemablend

An NSFW Paddington Bear Appearance Has Turned Into A Lawsuit Between The Movie Producers And An Emmy-Winning British Show

I'll be over here chomping on marmalade-covered popcorn.

The Guardian - UK

‘Laugh, muchachos’: Spitting Image studio sued after Paddington Bear episode

StudioCanal and author’s estate taking action over video depicting Paddington with South American accent snorting powder

Euronews

From Cristiano Ronaldo to a busty mermaid: The controversial statues that have lost their place

From Denmark’s busty mermaid statue to toppled slave traders and stolen Paddington Bears, we take a look at the statues around the world that have vanished, been relocated, or quietly removed.

Evening Standard

London council scraps dog park plans at cemetery where Paddington Bear creator is buried

Brent Council abandoned the proposed dog enclosure after a public consultation in which almost two‑thirds of around 300 respondents opposed it

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