Paddington (TV series)

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Paddington
Paddington (1975) opening image.jpg
Also known asThe Adventures of Paddington
Based on See text
Story by Michael Bond
Directed by Ivor Wood
Voices of Michael Hordern
Narrated byMichael Hordern
Opening theme"Size Ten Shuffle" performed by Boyfriends
Composer Herbert Chappell
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series2
No. of episodes56 (and 3 specials)
Production
Executive producerPepper Weiss
Production locationLondon
Production company FilmFair
Original release
Network BBC1
Release5 January 1976 (1976-01-05) –
18 April 1980 (1980-04-18)
Related

Paddington is a British children's animated television series based on the Paddington Bear books by Michael Bond. Broadcast from 1976 to 1980, the series was scripted by Bond himself, and produced by FilmFair; [1] it was narrated by Michael Hordern, who also voiced all of the characters. [2]

Contents

Paddington is animated in stop motion. Paddington himself is a puppet in a three-dimensional environment, whilst other characters are paper cut-outs. The final television special used a slightly different technique using 2D drawn fully animated characters.

BBC1 premiered Paddington in January 1976; the series concluded in May, but was appended by two Christmas specials in December. A second series—retitled The Adventures of Paddington—followed in October 1979, and ran until April 1980. In all, 56 episodes were broadcast, followed by three television specials: Paddington Goes to the Movies (1983), Paddington Goes to School (1984), and Paddington’s Birthday Bonanza (1987). [3]

Paddington was the first television programme adapted from the Paddington Bear stories. Paddington Bear (1989) was produced by Hanna-Barbera for broadcast syndication, while The Adventures of Paddington Bear (1997) was produced by CINAR and Protecrea.

Source material

Episodes of Paddington are based on stories published in the following books by Michael Bond:

Characters

Broadcast

Paddington meets Mr and Mrs Brown for the first time after arriving in London Paddington station. Paddington (1975) meeting Mr and Mrs Brown.jpg
Paddington meets Mr and Mrs Brown for the first time after arriving in London Paddington station.

In 1975, FilmFair completed production of the first series, which comprised 30 episodes. The first series aired on BBC1 in 1976. The second series, which comprised 26 episodes, was titled The Adventures of Paddington. These aired in 1978 and 1979, followed by specials in 1980, 1984, and 1986. It later aired on Channel 4 with the series being shown on a wrapper programme called Take 5 which aired children's programmes that been previously shown on other networks.

In the United States, episodes of Paddington aired on Nickelodeon as a segment on the programme Pinwheel , and as part of the syndicated series Romper Room . The Disney Channel purchased broadcast rights to Paddington in 1989 for inclusion in the programme Lunch Box, and also aired the series as post-show interstitials until 1997. [4] [5]

In the Republic of Ireland, the series was broadcast on Raidió Telefís Éireann.

The series later aired in Singapore on Channel 5 as part of their children's block Kids Corner.

The series was also broadcast on e.tv in South Africa during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

In Brunei, the series aired on RTB.

In Japan, it was broadcast on NHK Educational TV from 1994 to 1997.

In Hong Kong, the series was transmitted on Rediffusion Television (which later became ATV in 1982) and aired as part of a children's block called The 5 O'Clock Club.

In Germany the series aired on ZDF, Super RTL in Toggolino, RTL II in Vampy, Sat.1, Tele 5 in Bim Bam Bino, VOX, Das Erste, Kinderkanal, BR, Hr, Rbb, MDR, NDR, WDR, SWR, SR, BR-alpha, One, 3sat, Eins Plus and EinsMuXx

In Italy, the series aired on Rai Uno in 1977.

In Australia, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the programme in the early 1980s.

In New Zealand, it was shown on TVNZ 1 (originally TV One) in the late 1970s and during the 1980s.

Theme music

The composition that became known as the Paddington Bear theme was composed by Herbert Chappell and began life as incidental music for the 1972 BBC adaptation of Lord Peter Wimsey. Its first commercial release was on the b-side of the Lord Peter Wimsey theme single in 1972, where it was titled "Size Ten Shuffle" and credited to "Boyfriends". [6] This recording - which is not the one actually featured in Paddington - has since appeared on several TV theme compilation albums. [7]

The composition first became connected with Paddington in a theatre show, "The Adventures of a Bear Called Paddington", in 1973. The track now had lyrics (provided by Herbert Chappell's wife Brenda Johnson) and was retitled simply "Paddington Bear". A version performed by Bernard Cribbins appeared on a four-track single of songs from the show in 1974. [8] [9]

The piece was re-recorded (in two different versions) for the TV show; no performers are credited onscreen apart from composer Herbert Chappell. One of these takes was released on the 1976 album "Paddington's Party Record" which credits the performers as Freddie Williams and The Master Singers. [10] This vinyl release remains the only source of the original televised version of the Paddington theme tune.

Episodes

Series 1: Paddington (1976)

  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "A Bear in Hot Water"
  • "Paddington Goes Underground"

  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "Paddington and the Old Master"
  • "A Spot of Decorating"
  • "A Family Group"

  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Do-It-Yourself"
  • "A Disappearing Trick"
  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"

  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"
  • "Too Much Off The Top"
  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "Paddington Cleans Up"

  • "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two"
  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Christmas"

  • "Mr Curry Takes a Bath"
  • "Paddington Turns Detective"
  • "Paddington and the Cold Snap"

  • "Trouble at the Waxworks"
  • "Paddington Makes A Clean Sweep"
  • "A Sticky Time"

  • "Paddington Hits the Jackpot"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"
  • "A Visit to the Hospital"

  • "Paddington Recommended"
  • "Fortune Telling"
  • "An Unexpected Party"
  • "Paddington in Court"

  • "Paddington Bakes a Cake"
  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Paddington's Patch"
  • "In and Out of Trouble"

  • "Paddington at the Tower"
  • "A Visit to the Bank"
  • "Paddington Clears the Coach"
  • "Picture Trouble"

  • "Trouble at the Beach"
DISC 2: Episodes 41-56 and three TV specials
  • "Keeping Fit"
  • "Paddington in the Hot Seat"
  • "Paddington and the Mystery Box"
  • "Paddington Puzzle"

  • "Paddington Weighs In"
  • "Paddington Takes a Snip"
  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "Paddington Buys a Share"

  • "Paddington in a Hole"
  • "Paddington and the Finishing Touch"
  • "Trouble in the Bargain Basement"

  • "An Outing in the Park"
  • "Paddington Dines Out"
  • "Paddington Takes the Stage"
  • "Paddington in Touch"

  • "Coming and Goings at Number Thirty-Two"
  • "Paddington Goes to the Movies"

  • "Paddington Goes to School"
  • "Paddington's Birthday Bonanza"
No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleAdapted from the bookOriginal air date
11"Please Look After This Bear"A Bear Called Paddington (1958)5 January 1976 (1976-01-05)
The very first story, in which Mr and Mrs. Brown meet Paddington in a railway station, which results in his name.
22"A Bear in Hot Water"A Bear Called Paddington (1958)6 January 1976 (1976-01-06)
Paddington arrives at the Brown household, and Judy attempts to explain how to have a bath. Paddington does not manage very well, but in spite of this, the Browns decide to keep him.

In Region 1, Mill Creek Entertainment (under licence from Cookie Jar Group) released the complete series on DVD on 15 February 2011 in a 3-disc set entitled Paddington Bear: The Complete Classic Series which includes 5 bonus episodes of The Wombles and 10 bonus episodes of Huxley Pig and also released on the same day, the first disc was also released as a single DVD called Paddington Bear: Marmalade Madness which includes the same 5 bonus episodes of Huxley Pig. [15]

UK VHS Releases

In 1980, Thorn EMI Entertainment released six VHS video cassettes in the UK, each with five episodes from the first series. They released two more cassettes in 1982, each with five episodes from the second series. In August 1983, they released a single video cassette featuring ten episodes from the second series. In December 1983, they released the TV special of Paddington Goes to the Movies on a single video cassette along with five episodes from the second series.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington's 1st
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		EVH 20032 / TVF 900032 21980
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "A Bear in Hot Water"

  • "Paddington Goes Underground"
  • "A Shopping Expedition"

  • "Paddington and the Old Master"
Paddington's 2nd 'Anywhen' T.V. ShowEVH 20033 / TVF 900033 21980
  • "Mr Gruber's Mystery Tour"
  • "A Family Group"

  • "A Spot of Decorating"
  • "Paddington Turns Detective"

  • "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two"
Paddington's 3rd
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		EVH 20034 / TVF 900034 21980
  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Christmas"

  • "Too Much Off the Top"
  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "Do-It-Yourself"
Paddington's 4th
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		EVH 20035 / TVF 900035 21980
  • "A Disappearing Trick"
  • "Paddington and the Cold Snap"

  • "Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep"
  • "An Unexpected Party"

  • "Paddington Hits the Jackpot"
Paddington's 5th
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		EVH 20036 / TVF 900036 21980
  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"
  • "A Visit to the Hospital"

  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Paddington Recommended"
Paddington's 6th
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		EVH 20037 / TVF 900037 21980
  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"
  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"

  • "Paddington Cleans Up"
  • "Mr. Curry Takes a Bath"
  • "Fortune Telling"
Paddington's 7th
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		TVF 900750 21982 ?
Paddington's 8th
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		TVF 900762 21982
  • "Paddington in Court"
  • "In and Out of Trouble"

  • "Paddington and the Mystery Box"
  • "Paddington Buys a Share"

  • "Paddington Dines Out"
Paddington's 9th
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		TVF 900855 21983
  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Paddington's Patch"
  • "A Visit to the Bank"

  • "Paddington's Puzzle"
  • "Paddington Takes the Stage"

  • "Paddington Bakes a Cake"
  • "Paddington at the Tower"
  • "Keeping Fit"

  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "Trouble in the Bargain Basement"
Paddington Goes
to the Movies		TVF 900867 21983
  • "Paddington Goes to the Movies"
  • "Picture Trouble"

  • "Paddington In A Hole"
  • "Paddington and the Finishing Touch"

  • "An Outing in the Park"
  • "Comings and Goings at Number 32"

In June 1987, Screen Legends released two single video cassettes containing five episodes from the first series on each one.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington's 1st
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		SL 10071987
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "A Bear In Hot Water"

  • "Paddington Goes Underground"
  • "A Shopping Expedition"

  • "Paddington and the Old Master"
Paddington's 2nd
'Anywhen' T.V. Show		SL 10081987
  • "Mr Gruber's Mystery Tour"
  • "A Family Group"
  • "A Spot of Decorating"
  • "Paddington Turns Detective"
  • "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two"

In Autumn 1987, Screen Legends released a "Double Bumper Issue" video cassette containing 10 episodes from the first series.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington's 3rd and 4th
'Anywhen' T.V. Shows		SL 10091987
  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Christmas"
  • "Too Much Off The Top"

  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "Do-It-Yourself"
  • "A Disappearing Trick"

  • "Paddington and the Cold Snap"
  • "Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep"

  • "An Unexpected Party"
  • "Paddington Hits the Jackpot"

In 1988, Screen Legends released a single video cassette with 10 episodes.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington's 5th and 6th
'Anywhen' T.V. Shows		SL 10641988
  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"
  • "A Visit to the Hospital"

  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Paddington Recommended"

  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"
  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"

  • "Paddington Cleans Up"
  • "Mr. Curry Takes a Bath"
  • "Fortune Telling"

In 1988, Screen Legends had released a 'Watch and Play'-type video with five stories from the first series.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
A Taste of PaddingtonSL 30041988
  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"
  • "A Visit to the Hospital"

  • Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Paddington Recommended"

On 4 March 1991, Abbey Home Entertainment released two videos with 10 stories on each tape.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
A Bear Called Paddington947321991
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "A Bear in Hot Water"
  • "Paddington Goes Underground"

  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "Paddington and the Old Master"

  • "A Spot of Decorating"
  • "A Family Group"
  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Do-It-Yourself"

  • "A Disappearing Trick"
Paddington's
Holiday Fun		947421991
  • "Trouble at the Waxworks"
  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Paddington at the Tower"
  • "Paddington Clears the Coach"
  • "Picture Trouble"
  • "Trouble at the Beach"

  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "Comings and Goings at Number Thirty Two"

  • "Fortune Telling"
  • "An Unexpected Party"

On 15 July 1991, Abbey Home Entertainment released a special edition video with 12 episodes.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease
year		Episodes
Paddington Bear -
Special Edition		949921991
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"

  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"
  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "Fortune Telling"

  • "Too Much Off The Top"
  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "A Family Group"

  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Paddington Cleans Up"
  • "Mr. Curry Takes A Bath"

  • "Comings and Goings at Number 32"

On 9 September 1991, Abbey Home Entertainment released a Christmas-themed video with 10 episodes.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington's
Christmas Special		951221991
  • "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two"
  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "Paddington Dines Out"

  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Paddington Weighs In"

  • "Paddington in the Hot Seat"
  • "Christmas"
  • "Paddington's Puzzle"

  • "Paddington Takes the Stage"
  • "Paddington and the 'Cold Snap'"

On 19 September 1994, BMG Video released a single video cassette with the three feature-length specials.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Goes to School74321 22762 31994
  • "Paddington Goes to School"
  • "Paddington's Birthday Bonanza"
  • "Paddington Goes to the Movies"

On 28 December 1994, Abbey Home Entertainment released a single video release with eight episodes from the second series.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear -
In and Out of Trouble		974421994
  • "In and Out of Trouble"
  • "Paddington In Court"
  • "A Visit to the Bank"

  • "Paddington Buys a Share"
  • "Paddington Takes a Snip"
  • "Paddington's Patch"

  • "Paddington in a Hole"
  • "Paddington and the Finishing Touch"

On 3 April 1995, Abbey Home Entertainment released a 3-hour biggest ever video cassette with 37 episodes.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear -
The Biggest Ever Video		9761221995
  • "Paddington Goes Underground"
  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "A Spot of Decorating"
  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"

  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Mr Curry Takes a Bath"
  • "Paddington Hits The Jackpot"
  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"
  • "Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep"
  • "A Family Group"
  • "Do-It-Yourself"
  • "Fortune Telling"
  • "Paddington Bakes a Cake"

  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Paddington Clears The Coach"
  • "In and Out of Trouble"

  • "A Visit to the Hospital"
  • "Trouble at the Beach"
  • "Paddington in a Hole"

  • "Picture Trouble"
  • "Trouble at the Bargain Basement"
  • "Paddington in Touch"
  • "Paddington Buys a Share"
  • "Paddington Weighs In"
  • "Paddington's Patch"

  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "An Outing In The Park"
  • "Paddington's Puzzle"
  • "Paddington Takes The Stage"
  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "Paddington Recommended"

  • "A Visit to the Bank"
  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "Paddington Takes a Snip"

  • "Keeping Fit"
  • "Paddington and the Cold Snap"

On 18 March 2002, Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd released a single video cassette with ten episodes from the first series.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington – Please Look After This Bear And Other Stories90588332002
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"

  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"
  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "'Fortune Telling"

  • "Too Much Off The Top"
  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "A Family Group"

  • "Paddington Cleans Up"
  • "Mr. Curry Takes A Bath"

On 22 July 2002, Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd released a seaside-themed bumper video with nine episodes from the second series.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington -
Seaside Special		90685332002
  • "Paddington Clears the Coach"
  • "Picture Trouble"
  • "Trouble at the Beach"
  • "Keeping Fit"
  • "Paddington and the Finishing Touch"
  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "An Outing in the Park"
  • "Paddington Dines Out"
  • "Paddington In Touch"

On 21 April 2003, Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd released two videos with seven episodes on each one.

VHS titleCatalogue
number		Release yearEpisodes
Paddington -
A Visit to the Theatre
and other stories		82006922003
  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "Paddington's Patch"
  • "Paddington Makes A Clean Sweep"
  • "Paddington and the Mystery Box"
  • "Paddington at the Tower"

  • "Paddington Turns Detective"
  • "Paddington in Court"
Paddington -
An Unexpected Party
and other stories		82006942003
  • "An Unexpected Party"
  • "A Spot of Decorating"
  • "Trouble at the Bargin Basement"
  • "Trouble at the Waxworks"
  • "In and Out of Trouble"
  • "A Visit to the Bank"
  • "Paddington Hits the Jackpot"

UK DVD releases

Between 2006 and 2007, three DVD releases of Paddington Bear were published by Abbey Home Media in the 'Tempo TV Classics' range of children's DVD releases.

DVD titleCatalogue
number		Release yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear -
Please Look After This Bear		AHEDVD 31542006
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "A Bear in Hot Water"
  • "Paddington Goes Underground"
  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "Paddington and the Old Master"
  • "A Spot of Decorating"

  • "A Family Group"
  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Do-It-Yourself"

  • "A Disappearing Trick"
  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"

  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"
Paddington Bear -
Too Much Off The Top		AHEDVD 31832006
  • "Too Much Off The Top"
  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "Paddington Cleans Up"
  • "Trouble at Number 32"
  • "Mr Curry Takes a Bath"
  • "Paddington Turns Detective"
  • "Paddington and the Cold Snap"
  • "Trouble at the Waxworks"
  • "Paddington Makes A Clean Sweep"
  • "A Sticky End"
Paddington Bear -
Hits the Jackpot		AHEDVD 32062007
  • "Paddington Hits the Jackpot"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"
  • "A Visit to the Hospital"
  • "Paddington Recommended"

  • "Fortune Telling"
  • "An Unexpected Party"
  • "Paddington In Court"

  • "Paddington Bakes A Cake"
  • "A Picnic On The River"
  • "Paddington's Patch"
  • "In and Out of Trouble"
  • "Paddington at the Tower"

On 8 October 2007, Abbey Home Media released two of the TV specials on a single DVD release.

VHS titleCatalogue
number		Release yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear
Goes to the Movies		AHEDVD 32632007
  • "Paddington Goes to the Movies"
  • "Paddington's Birthday Bonanza"

On 27 October 2008, Abbey Home Media released a suitcase-shaped DVD box set with four single DVD releases.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear – Disc 1 -
Please Look After This Bear		AHEDVD 33622008
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "A Bear in Hot Water"
  • "Paddington Goes Underground"
  • "An Shopping Expedition"
  • "Paddington and the Old Master"
  • "An Spot of Decorating"
  • "A Family Group"
  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
  • "Do-It-Yourself"

  • "An Disappearing Trick"
  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"

  • "Trouble at the Laundrette"
  • "Too Much Off The Top"

  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "Paddington Cleans Up"
Paddington Bear – Disc 2 -
Trouble at Number 32		AHEDVD 33632008
  • "Trouble at Number 32"
  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Christmas"
  • "Mr Curry Takes a Bath"
  • "Paddington Turns Detective"
  • "Paddington and the Cold Snap"
  • "Trouble at the Waxworks"
  • "Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep"
  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "Paddington Hits The Jackpot"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"
  • "A Visit to the Hospital"
  • "Paddington Recommended"

  • "Fortune Telling"
  • "A Unexpected Party"
Paddington Bear – Disc 3 -
Paddington In Court		AHEDVD 33642008
  • "Paddington In Court"
  • "Paddington Bakes A Cake"
  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Paddington's Patch"
  • In and Out of Trouble"
  • "Paddington at the Tower"
  • "A Visit to the Bank"
  • "Paddington Clears the Coach"
  • "Picture Trouble"
  • "Trouble at the Beach"
  • "Keeping Fit"
  • "Paddington in the Hot Seat"
  • "Paddington and the Mystery Box"

  • "Paddington's Puzzle"
  • "Paddington Weighs In"
Paddington Bear – Disc 4 -
A Visit to the Theatre		AHEDVD 33652008
  • "Paddington Takes a Snip"
  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "Paddington Buys a Share"
  • "Paddington in a Hole"

  • "Paddington and the Finishing Touch"
  • "Trouble in the Bargain Basement"
  • "An Outing in the Park"
  • "Paddington Dines Out"
  • "Paddington Takes the Stage"
  • "Paddington in Touch"
  • "Comings and Goings at Number 32"
  • "Paddington Goes to the Movies"
  • "Paddington Goes to School"
  • "Paddington's Birthday Bonanza"

On 21 May 2012, Abbey Home Media released four episodes from the first series and eight episodes from the second series which were compiled together as twelve London-themed episodes on a single DVD release.

DVD titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear in LondonAHEDVD 35332012
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "Paddington Goes Underground"
  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "Trouble at the Waxworks"
  • "Paddington in Court"
  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Paddington at the Tower"

  • "A Visit to the Bank"
  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "Paddington and the Finishing Touch"
  • "An Outing in the Park"

  • "Paddington Dines Out"
DVD titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear-
Paddington's Christmas		AHEDVD 35102012
  • "Christmas"
  • "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two"
  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Trouble at the Waxworks"
  • "A Family Group"
  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "Paddington Hits the Jackpot"
  • "The Unexpected Party"
  • "Paddington Bakes a Cake"
  • "In and Out of Trouble"
  • "Paddington and the Mystery Box"
  • "Paddington's Puzzle"

On 18 April 2016, to coincide with the Queen's 90th birthday, Abbey Home Media released a special "Royal Celebration"-themed DVD release which contained the three TV specials altogether on one single disc.

DVD titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear -
A Royal Celebration		AHEDVD 39032016
  • "Paddington's Birthday Bonanza"
  • "Paddington Goes to the Movies"
  • "Paddington Goes to School"

US VHS Releases

In 1985 and 1986, Walt Disney Home Video released five VHS volumes in the US.

VHS titleCatalogue
number		Release yearEpisodes
Paddington Bear:
Volume One [16] 		754V1985
  • "Please Look After This Bear"
  • "A Bear In Hot Water"
  • "Paddington Goes Underground"

  • "A Shopping Expedition"
  • "A Disappearing Trick"
  • "A Family Group"
  • "A Spot of Decorating"

  • "Paddington Turns Detective"
  • "Too Much Off The Top"
  • "Fortune Telling"

  • "Paddington Makes a Bid"
Paddington Bear:
Volume Two [17] 		755V1985
  • "Do It Yourself"
  • "Paddington Dines Out"
  • "Something Nasty in the Kitchen"

  • "Trouble in the Launderette"
  • "Paddington Cleans Up"
  • "Paddington and the ‘Cold Snap’"
  • "Paddington Makes a Clean Sweep"
  • "An Unexpected Party"
  • "A Visit to the Dentist"
  • "Paddington Hits Out"
  • "Paddington in Touch"
Paddington Bear:
Volume Three [18] 		756V1985
  • "Christmas"
  • "Comings and Goings at Number Thirty Two"
  • "Mr. Curry Takes A Bath"

  • "A Visit to the Bank"
  • "Paddington's Puzzle"
  • "A Picnic on the River"
  • "Picture Trouble"

  • "A Visit to the Theatre"
  • "Trouble in the Bargain Basement"

  • "Paddington Buys a Share"
  • "Paddington and the Finishing Touch"
Paddington Bear: Volume Four [19] 757V1985
  • "Paddington’s Patch"
  • "In and Out of Trouble"
  • "Paddington at the Tower"

  • "Paddington and the ‘Old Master’"
  • "Paddington Takes the Stage"

  • "Paddington and the Mystery Box"
  • "Paddington Clears the Coach"
  • "Paddington Weighs In"

  • "Trouble on the Beach"
  • "An Outing in the Park"
  • "Paddington in Court"
Paddington Bear: Volume Five [20] 758V1986
  • "Paddington Recommended"
  • "Mr. Gruber's Mystery Tour"
  • "Paddington in the Hot Seat"

  • "Paddington in a Hole"
  • "Paddington Takes a Snip"
  • "Keeping Fit"

  • "Paddington Bakes a Cake"
  • "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two"

  • "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping"
  • "Paddington Hits the Jackpot"

  • "A Sticky Time"
  • "A Visit to the Hospital"

In 1987, HBO Video released video cassettes.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Goes To The Movies6658-21987Paddington Goes To The Movies

In 1988, Kids Klassics released video cassettes.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
Paddington Goes To The MoviesNo. K63601988Paddington Goes To The Movies

In 1989, GTK, Inc. released six videocassettes as part of their Video Classics Library. The only known release is Paddington's Birthday Bonanza.

VHS titleCatalogue numberRelease yearEpisodes
 ? ?1989 ?
 ? ?1989 ?
 ? ?1989 ?
 ? ?1989 ?
 ? ?1989 ?
Paddington’s Birthday BonanzaNo. 25171989"Paddington’s Birthday Bonanza"

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