Paddington
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Paddington Bear, Glastonbury chief Emily Eavis, actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, singer Camila Cabello and composer Hans Zimmer also paid tribute to Sir David in pre-recorded birthday tributes.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Accepting the award for best new musical, Paddington writer Jessica Swale said it had been "such an honour to be trusted with a very special bear", while Fletcher said the company had become "a family".
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The stage musical based on the popular Paddington books and films has dominated the Olivier Awards in the theatre event's 50th year, winning seven prizes in total.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
The room, indeed, appeared spooky and abandoned with cobwebs and Fey wearing a robe made out of Paddington, which she said she got after hosting “SNL UK” last month.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Up another escalator, out into Paddington station; Harry only realized where they were when Hagrid tapped him on the shoulder.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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