Should we all be more like Paddington? In a modern world that some feel to be ever less welcoming, many have found an unlikely role model in Britain’s most beloved bear.
The kind-hearted bear who charmed Britain
"Kind and polite": Paddington follows the advice of his Aunt Lucy — but his trusting nature also makes him vulnerable to villains. Glossary
Olivier Awards - The UK's most prestigious theatre awards.
West End - London's theatre district.
Arti Shah - A British actress and motivational speaker. She has pseudoachondroplasia, which is a form of dwarfism.
Resurgence - A revival after a period of inactivity.
Michael Morpurgo - A prolific author of books for children, he is best known for his novel War Horse, which was made into both a play and a film.
RAF - The Royal Air Force is the UK's air force.
Newbury - A town in West Berkshire, England.
Antithesis - The direct opposite.