Paddington
Americannoun
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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
For James, who is the voice of Paddington and remote puppeteer, he said "being a massive gamer" helped him learn how to operate Paddington's facial expressions perfectly.
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
Lifeline follows the story of Sir Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington in 1928, weaving his historical journey with a contemporary narrative centred on a junior doctor in Edinburgh.
From BBC • 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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