About this season
Paddington Bear is a series of British animated shorts based on the Paddington Bear book series by Michael Bond produced by FilmFair. This was the first television series based on the popular children's book Paddington Bear. In the United States it was usually shown on pay television as filler in between programs. Its narrator was actor Michael Hordern. It was one of the few television programmes to combine a puppet show with cartoon - Paddington himself was a puppet, but other characters in the series were depicted as cartoon characters. The series has a very distinctive art style. Paddington himself is a stop-motion animated puppet who moves within a 3-dimensional space and interacts with 2-dimensional animated drawings of the human characters, buildings, etc. The series, along with all other FilmFair productions is currently owned by DHX Media of Canada.
Episodes (26)
1. Paddington in Court
Aired 22 October 1979
Mr. Gruber takes Paddington on an outing to the Royal Justice Courts.
2. Paddington Bakes a Cake
Aired 7 November 1978
Paddington tries to bake Mr Curry a cake, things go wrong and he decides to decorate the oven instead.
3. A Picnic on the River
Aired 25 October 1979
Paddington is put in charge of the pole during a punt.
4. Paddington's Patch
Aired 26 October 1979
Paddington builds a rock garden.
5. In and Out of Trouble
Aired 29 October 1979
Paddington has trouble using Mr. Curry's old hammock.
6. Paddington at the Tower
Aired 1 November 1979
Paddington goes on an outing to the Tower of London.
7. A Visit to the Bank
Aired 2 November 1979
Paddington goes to the bank but doesn't know what to do.
8. Paddington Clears the Coach
Aired 5 November 1979
Paddington tells everyone on a train by that the fish they are eating is off, meaning it was off the menu, but everyone misuderstands.
9. Picture Trouble
Aired 8 November 1979
Paddington has his picture taken.
10. Trouble at the Beach
Aired 2 January 1979
Paddington's sandcastle making goes wrong, as does his whole day out.
11. Keeping Fit
Aired 9 January 1979 • 4 min
Paddington takes up bodybuilding, but it's harder than he thinks.
12. Paddington in the Hot Seat
Aired 9 November 1979
Paddington finds himself on a Tv game show (again) this time called "The Sage of Britian".
13. Paddington and the Mystery Box
Aired 23 January 1979
Paddington sees some mysterious people bury a box.
14. Paddington's Puzzle
Aired 30 January 1979
Paddington makes a puzzle from Mr Curry's painting.
15. Paddington Weighs In
Aired 12 November 1979
Paddington visits a health centre.
16. Paddington Takes a Snip
Aired 15 November 1979
Paddington tries snipping Mr. Curry's hedge into a peacock.
17. A Visit to the Theatre
Aired 16 November 1979
Paddington goes to see a play at the local theartre.
18. Paddington Buys a Share
Aired 8 April 1980
Paddington buys some shares in the Portobello Road Oil Company.
19. Paddington in a Hole
Aired 6 March 1979
Mr. Curry demands Paddington make him a serving hatch.
20. Paddington and the Finishing Touch
Aired 13 March 1979
Paddington thanks Mr. Gruber for his kindness by finding him a 'finishing touch' for his patio.
21. Trouble in the Bargain Basement
Aired 14 April 1980
Paddington visits a bargain basement in, when he tries a demonstration at making pancakes with a frying pan, he accidentally flips the batter all over the audience.
22. An Outing in the Park
Aired 27 March 1979
Paddington discovers that Schubert hadn't finished his symphony.
23. Paddington Dines Out
Aired 9 April 1980
The Browns go out to a posh restaurant to celebrate Paddington's birthday.
24. Paddington Takes the Stage
Aired 10 April 1979
Paddington helps the Drama Society with a performance called 'The Secret Plan'.
25. Paddington in Touch
Aired 15 April 1980
Paddington goes to a rugby match.
26. Comings and Goings at No.32
Aired 18 April 1980
Paddington's Aunt Lucy comes on visit.