The Guide #248: As the Wombles stage their latest comeback, what sort of country are they returning to? In this week’s newsletter: The last time they were a British screen staple was the mid-90s. Once a genuine cultural phenomenon, the Wombles could be successfully resurrected – or derided as woke The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
‘What an adventure Broadway will be!’ Paddington musical packs suitcase for New York Hugely successful London show to open in the US, with performances beginning in March The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Armando Iannucci signs up to write Paddington 4 The hit Paddington franchise is expanding again with acclaimed comedy writers Armando Iannucci and Simon Blackwell joining the creative team. BANG Premier · May 26
Everything you need to know about Paddington: The Musical after Oliviers triumph The award-winning West End musical, by McFly’s Tom Fletcher, is currently being staged at the Savoy Theatre in London. Evening Standard · Apr 12
How to watch 'Olivier Awards 2026' for FREE – live stream ceremony online from anywhere It's the 50th anniversary of London's theater awards, celebrating the best on stage. Here's how to watch "Olivier Awards 2026" online, on TV and from anywhere. Tom’s Guide · Apr 12
Family-friendly things to do in London this Easter From Paddington to Pixar, Anjana Gosai names her pick of what to get up to in London during the holidays Evening Standard · Mar 25
The Magic Faraway Tree review – Enid Blyton’s more regressive ideas have been traded for fresh, witty whimsy 4/5 The co-writer of the Paddington movies has found a lovely way to tether Blyton’s work to a thoroughly modern world, with a bit of help from stars Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy The Independent UK · Mar 23
‘Utterly winning’: Paddington becomes first new West End musical to land nine WhatsOnStage awards Using state-of-the-art animatronics to bring Paddington to life, the new musical has wowed critics and delighted audiences since it opened in December The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Olivier Awards 2026: Full list of nominations as Paddington and Into the Woods dominate Nick Mohammed will host the Olivier Awards at The Royal Albert Hall in April The Independent UK · Mar 5
Paddington star says film series will continue without him ‘It’s a younger man’s job, but you can get other actors in and it will work just as well, because it’s all about the bear,’ says Hugh Bonneville The Independent UK · Jan 19
Hugh Bonneville is 'blessed to start a new chapter' after end of 25 year marriage and teases Paddington future The actor has made a rare comment after finding love again with vegan influencer Heidi Kadlecova Evening Standard · Jan 19
Paddington The Musical: why the little bear from Peru is a hero in a very classical sense This year, fans of the tiny marmalade-loving bear from Peru can catch him on stage at London’s Savoy Theatre in the West End, in Paddington The Musical. The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025
Busiest train stations in London revealed as Elizabeth line helps capital to dominate national league table London has the 10 busiest stations in the country Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2025
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 Kate says her children were ‘very sad’ to miss Paddington at Royal Variety show Stepping onto the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall, William appeared in a classic tuxedo while Kate wore a green velvet gown.
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Kate says her children were ‘very sad’ to miss Paddington performance at Royal Variety show Kate and William marked their first attendance at the event since the Princess’s recovery from cancer
Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025 Paddington pandemonium: How to buy the hot tickets to the new musical Grab a marmalade sandwich and get yourself down to the Savoy Theatre
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2025 Spitting Image sued after Paddington Bear depicted as cocaine smuggler Lawyers claim the beloved children’s character is also depicted as an alcoholic and heroin user
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025 Paddington owners want Spitting Image puppet given over or destroyed, court told Paddington and Company and StudioCanal have filed a claim alleging copyright infringement.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2025 Down on the farm with George Clooney Brief letters: Survival skills | Poking Paddington | Counting roadworks | Thelonious Monk | Harry Kane
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 These islands could be mistaken for Barbados – but they’re off the coast of England No passport, no jet lag – just white sands, clear water and kayaking among seals. A sleeper train and a ferry later, Rod Ardehali discovers Britain’s most quietly astonishing islands
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Sally Hawkins says starring in Paddington 3 would have ‘broken her heart’ Actor starred as Mrs Brown in the first two films in the family franchise
Marie Claire · Jul 26, 2025 Katie Holmes Borrows Taylor Swift's $198 Dôen Top for a Romantic Joshua Jackson Reunion Her beloved glove ballet flats and Chloé's reimagined Paddington bag were also in attendance.
The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025 Who represents Britain on screen? UK film and TV culture still has a worrying class problem The British media has a class problem, according to recent research by The Sutton Trust. In short, the privately educated are over-represented in the creative industries, especially in film and television. The trust’s report, A Class Act (2024), demonstrates that this area of British culture is disproportionately produced by the…
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