About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Please Look After This Bear
Aired 2 December 1989 • 30 min
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
Aired 3 December 1989 • 30 min
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
Aired 9 December 1989 • 30 min
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
Aired 10 December 1989 • 30 min
Paddington visits the marmalade factory.
5. Bear-Hugged
Aired 16 December 1989 • 30 min
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
Aired 24 December 1989 • 30 min
Paddington visits Buckingham Palace and ends up gettign arrested.
7. The Ghost of Christmas Paddington
Aired 25 December 1989 • 30 min
Paddington finds himself in some very festive adventures.
8. Paddington For Prime Minister
Aired 6 January 1990 • 30 min
Paddington accidently stands in the election to become PrimeMinister.
9. Goings On at #32
Aired 7 January 1990 • 30 min
When the television goes wrong, Paddington discovers that the repair man is really the Portobello Prowler and alerts the police.
10. Fishing for Paddington
Aired 12 January 1990 • 30 min
A day at the seaside begins to look a bit fishy when Paddington turns a paw to life-saving.
11. Ride 'Em Paddington
Aired 14 January 1990 • 30 min
The singing cowboy Rudy Tootin' finds he's got competition by the name of Paddington Bear.
12. Expedition Paddington
Aired 20 January 1990 • 30 min
Paddington signs up for a raft expedition and things go wrong.
13. The Picture of Paddington Brown
Aired 21 January 1990 • 30 min
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.