2 h. ago Paddington: The Musical review – they’ve looked after this bear quite splendiferously

Savoy theatre, LondonState-of-the-art animatronics, imaginative staging, fabulous performances and some marvellous songs about marmalade make for an evening that will fill you with joy and melt your heart Here is the Peruvian bear as we have never seen him before – or so we are led to believe from the marketing of this musical, which is based on the beloved 2014 film, based on Michael Bond’s beloved books. But this is in fact exactly how we have seen him before: initially alone in Paddington station with marmalade sandwiches under his felt hat and a pleading look in his eye for strangers to be kind to outsiders such as him.This is not new fare, even if Paddington is brought to life with state-of-the-art animatronics: James Hameed is his voice and remote puppeteer, while Arti Shah is under his furry skin on stage (puppet design by Tahra Zafar). The Brown family are recognisable from the star-studded film: risk-averse dad (Adrian Der Gregorian), arty mum (Amy Ellen Richardson), adoles...

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26 h. ago Woke Christmas! Song about 'migrant' Paddington Bear set to battle it out with Palestinian lullaby for festive No 1

Standby for a woke Christmas! A song about 'migrant' Paddington Bear is up against a Palestinian lullaby to raise money for Gaza in the battle for the festive No 1.

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32 h. ago Vogue Williams drops Spencer Matthews baby hint after life change

I'm A Celeb's Vogue Williams and former Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews share three children, with Vogue previously admitting people think she is 'mad' for considering a fourth

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39 h. ago JENNIE BOND: 'Don't blame Meghan Markle over latest bizarre move

Meghan Markle raised eyebrows in her latest glossy magazine interview with an unexpected move regarding her title - but it might not have been all as it seemed

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61 h. ago Paddington Bear declares his iconic duffle coat 'in Vogue' as he shares fashion advice with the glossy magazine who laud him as poster boy for 'immigrants making good'

The loveable character and British institution, recently made his West End debut in his own musical, after 29 book and three film appearances.

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62 h. ago I’m A Celeb’s Vogue Williams shares marriage update as she plans vow renewal with Spencer Matthews

The pair originally tied the knot in a low-key ceremony on his family’s Scottish estate in 2018

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3 d. ago Inside the race for Christmas Number 1 as Paddington Bear launches bid to beat Kylie Minogue and Wham! to the top spot

THE race to crown the Christmas No1 will get under way in two weeks. And a dark horse, or should that be lovable bear, has entered the fray. Paddington has become a major contender with song One Of Us, which is actually sung by McFly’s Tom Fletcher, who wrote it for the new Paddington The...

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3 d. ago Are flight passengers dressing with respect? I went to Heathrow to find out

Plane Talk: ‘People are going on holiday and want to feel casual – but there are limits’

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4 d. ago Ant and Dec address I'm A Celebrity injury as fans express concern

I'm A Celebrity fans have recently shared their concerns for Vogue Williams

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5 d. ago Vogue Williams says 'I've asked Spencer not to' as she shares I'm A Celeb kids plea

Vogue Williams, who joined the line-up of the beloved reality show as a latecomer, said she asked her husband "not to bring them out", as she detailed the potential "fallout"

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6 d. ago Spencer Matthews shares 'wild' revelation about wife Vogue Williams after 'split' rumours

Matthews, 37, and Williams, 40, faced split speculation after reports emerged the pair have gone their separate ways professionally

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8 d. ago Vogue Williams shares why she joined I’m A Celeb and calls the jungle a 'sadistic retreat'

Vogue entered the camp as a late arrival alongside Celebs Go Dating star Tom, but before she headed down under she spoke about her biggest fears and why she signed up for the ITV show

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9 d. ago Not just for Paddington: is the humble duffel coat having a fashion moment?

Worn by everyone from Tyler, the Creator to Cole Palmer and Joe Wilkinson, duffels are back in demandIt’s the coat most associated with a beloved children’s character, so it makes sense that the duffel is a familiar sight in playgrounds across the country. But this year it is also – once again – quietly enjoying a moment on grown-ups.In the Christmas advert for Waitrose, comedian Joe Wilkinson wears a duffel coat while in the supermarket with Keira Knightley. Footballer Cole Palmer wore one in 2024’s Burberry campaign, subtitled “It’s Always Burberry Weather”, and Tyler, the Creator wears a short one in the recent video for Darling, I. Meanwhile, Paddington Bear is sporting his on stage in the West End at the moment. Continue reading...

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1 week ago How the royal family formed their special connection with Paddington Bear: From Queen Elizabeth's iconic surprise sketch to the touching Royal Variety Performance moment shared by Kate and William

Prince William and Kate shared a sweet chat with Paddington at the Royal Variety Performance, but the Royals' love for the sandwich-wielding bear goes a long way back.

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1 week ago Vogue Williams confirmed as I'm A Celeb latecomer as she shares 'real worry'

Vogue Williams spoke to the Mirror about entering the I'm a Celebrity jungle as latecomer alongside Celebs Go Dating star Tom Read Wilson and how she is up for a 'bit of mischief'

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2 w. ago Lauren Goodger makes a rare red carpet appearance with daughter Larose, 4, at The Paddington Bear Experience

The TV personality, 38, who shares Larose, four, with her ex, Charles Drury, arrived on the orange carpet wearing a black leather jacket and trousers.

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2 w. ago England have become something ugly, brutish and formidable to play against | Andy Bull

Steve Borthwick has engineered his team to get stronger in the last quarter and the All Blacks could not cope with this monstrous lotThere’s the England they sell you in the glossy magazines and then there’s the England you find on days like this one at Twickenham. Cold, grey, hostile, the days when anyone lucky enough to have the choice takes one look out the window and realises time is going to be best spent indoors.The All Blacks did not have that luxury. Their head coach, Scott Robertson, spoke in the week about the work he had done to prepare his players. “We’re looking forward to it,” he said. Perhaps he really believed it. But so long as England are playing like this, it will be a long time till any team takes any pleasure in the prospect of a day out here. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Kelly Brook says she's 'been fattening herself up' with chocolate, roast dinners and wine ahead of I'm A Celeb and declares she's ready to recreate Myleene Klass' iconic shower moment

Despite previously insisting she'd never sign up for the show, the glamour model is joining stars including Martin Kemp , Ruby Wax and Alex Scott in the Australian jungle this weekend.

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3 w. ago M&S 'super comfy' and 'very flattering' duffle coat is flying off the shelves

The stylish coat has a hood and a neutral beige colourway that easily goes with lots of outfits

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3 w. ago November on the London Stage: Paddington the Musical Debuts Its Beloved Bear, Bridgerton Season 4's Yerin Ha in The Maids and More

November on the London Stage: Paddington the Musical Debuts Its Beloved Bear, Bridgerton Season 4's Yerin Ha in The Maids and More  Broadway Shows

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