Paddington Bear

8.6

1989•30m

Paddington Bear was the second television adaptation of the children's animated series and made by Hanna-Barbera. This series was traditional two-dimensional animated and featured veteran voice actor Charlie Adler as Paddington and Tim Curry as Mr. Curry. The character of an American boy named David, Jonathan and Judy Brown's cousin was added to the stories in order to sell the concept to US networks.

Production

Seasons

13 Episodes • Premiered 1989

1. Please Look After This Bear

As Mr. and Mrs. Brown pick up their nephew at Paddington Station, they meet a bear and decide to adopt him. They name him after the station.

2. Calling Dr. Paddington

Mr. Curry tricks Paddington into doing his gardening chores. After a mishap that sends Mr. Curry to the hospital, Paddington regularly visits him.

3. Curtain Call for Paddington

Paddington takes the Browns' clothes to the launderette, which seem to lead to disaster but have actually turned out very well. The Brown Family go to a theatre performance tonight. Paddington sneaks backstage and helps the actors to succeed in their performance.

4. Paddington's Sticky Situation

Paddington visits the marmalade factory.

5. Bear-Hugged

Mr. Gruber has a unique antique steam-powered car and Paddington helps him to restore it for the festive parade. Unfortunately when Paddington enters a caber toss competition it gets damaged. Paddington gets caught in a wrestling match but he convinces Mr. Galore to help with Mr. Gruber's car.

6. Paddington Meets the Queen

Paddington visits Buckingham Palace and ends up gettign arrested.

7. The Ghost of Christmas Paddington

Paddington finds himself in some very festive adventures.

8. Paddington For Prime Minister

Paddington accidently stands in the election to become PrimeMinister.

9. Goings On at #32

When the television goes wrong, Paddington discovers that the repair man is really the Portobello Prowler and alerts the police.

10. Fishing for Paddington

A day at the seaside begins to look a bit fishy when Paddington turns a paw to life-saving.

11. Ride 'Em Paddington

The singing cowboy Rudy Tootin' finds he's got competition by the name of Paddington Bear.

12. Expedition Paddington

Paddington signs up for a raft expedition and things go wrong.

13. The Picture of Paddington Brown

Paddington's Aunt Lucy in Peru is missing him, so Paddington decides to buy her a jar of marmalade and a very special painting is the only way to raise the money.