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
The Paddington statue originally arrived in Southampton in 2024 as part of the UK-wide trail celebrating the release of the film Paddington in Peru.
From BBC • May 3, 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
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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