The fact that Michael Bond, the original author of the ‘Paddington’ books, was so involved in this series, in that he actually wrote all the episodes as well, is why this often considered the definitive adaptation of Paddington. The episode that I remember fondly was ‘Do It Yourself’, as that was the first episode I ever saw when I was young, but then again, any episode that involves Mr Curry is a classic, just to see how Paddington ruins his day.
That takes me back to my childhood! Now I'm thinking about Bagpuss, Mr Benn and Jamie and the Magic Torch that also happened to have one of the best theme tunes ever.
Thank you Noah for taking me back to my childhood once more. These little series were usually shown when children had come home from school and were either waiting for or had had their evening meal. There were some shown just after lunch too, initially called Watch With Mother (although my dad would watch with me!) and were more for pre school children. I love the animation style and voice over.
@@stuarthorrocks4781 Somebody took "Badgers" as their specialist subject on Mastermind the other week. Not one single question about mashed potatoes! And it's the only thing I know...
I randomly remembered the other day the first Paddington Bear toys were made by Jeremy Clarkson for him and his sister, before becoming a commercial success.
@@fibrown444 yes I think they initially got in a bit of bother over copyright issues but then they made an agreement with Michael Bond. They are worth quite a lot of money as collectors items, especially the original Gabrielle ones. My mum still has hers and he is very much treasured. Shirley and Eddie Clarkson gave Paddington his wellington boots 😊
Michael Hordern (later Sir Michael Hordern) is one of the best British actors/narrators ever! I'd love to see you react to a version of Wind in the Willows where he voices Badger ❤ Looking back, I wonder if they have Paddington as a puppet and everything else hand-drawn to represent how everything is unfamiliar/surreal to Paddington as a newcomer to England?
'Paddington' has just been released on bluray, so of course we've added it to our collection. That first week of January 1976 sees the first episode of 'Paddington' on 5th January and the start of 'Rentaghost' on the 6th with the second episode of 'Paddington' scheduled immediately afterwards. Although the theme tune was not originally written for the show, there was a vocal version released with none other than Bernard Cribbins on it. (Trowby)
Michael Hordern was certainly a distinguished actor. Other examples of famous actors voicing children's shows are Roobarb And Custard (Richard Briers), and Willo The Wisp (Kenneth Williams).
There's no real definitive name given to the animation style used in Paddington. But, if I was gonna give it one, I'd likely just call it something along the lines of "Hybrid, mixed-media animation."
Best theme tune ever.
Absolutely charming. A firm favourite of mine in the 70s. Michael Horden was a superb choice for narrator. More of these please, Noah!
@@AKBrechin also brilliant as Mr Badger in The Wind in the Willows.
@@jen6879 he was also excellent as Jeeves in the radio adaptation of Jeeves & Wooster stories with Richard Briers playing Wooster.
@@jen6879 yes!
The fact that Michael Bond, the original author of the ‘Paddington’ books, was so involved in this series, in that he actually wrote all the episodes as well, is why this often considered the definitive adaptation of Paddington.
The episode that I remember fondly was ‘Do It Yourself’, as that was the first episode I ever saw when I was young, but then again, any episode that involves Mr Curry is a classic, just to see how Paddington ruins his day.
That takes me back to my childhood! Now I'm thinking about Bagpuss, Mr Benn and Jamie and the Magic Torch that also happened to have one of the best theme tunes ever.
The Jamie and the Magic Torch becomes badass rock if you put it into negative harmony
6:40 a chemistry set, a scrapbook and a xylophone but no one thought he might like a jar of marmalade?
I knew the man who animated and created the puppets and sets for this version of Paddington. Barry Leith is his name, a great inspiration 🧡
Interesting choice of animation there, with Paddington himself being stop motion while everyone and everything else is animated in 2D.
This is the best version of Paddington.
Thank you Noah for taking me back to my childhood once more. These little series were usually shown when children had come home from school and were either waiting for or had had their evening meal. There were some shown just after lunch too, initially called Watch With Mother (although my dad would watch with me!) and were more for pre school children. I love the animation style and voice over.
08:15 I believe it was meant to be mashed potato, even though he's a bear, not a badger. ;P
everybody knows badger loves mash potatoes
@@stuarthorrocks4781 Somebody took "Badgers" as their specialist subject on Mastermind the other week. Not one single question about mashed potatoes! And it's the only thing I know...
As far as I'm aware there's no word for this animation style because nothing else has used it!
Good job Paddington didn't have one of Nigella's Christmas pudding. Poor Bear would be hammered
I randomly remembered the other day the first Paddington Bear toys were made by Jeremy Clarkson for him and his sister, before becoming a commercial success.
@@fibrown444 yes I think they initially got in a bit of bother over copyright issues but then they made an agreement with Michael Bond. They are worth quite a lot of money as collectors items, especially the original Gabrielle ones. My mum still has hers and he is very much treasured. Shirley and Eddie Clarkson gave Paddington his wellington boots 😊
@@jen6879 My dad was a doctor, and I remember him having an early one at work...no idea whatever happened to it. :)
Michael Hordern (later Sir Michael Hordern) is one of the best British actors/narrators ever! I'd love to see you react to a version of Wind in the Willows where he voices Badger ❤
Looking back, I wonder if they have Paddington as a puppet and everything else hand-drawn to represent how everything is unfamiliar/surreal to Paddington as a newcomer to England?
'Paddington' has just been released on bluray, so of course we've added it to our collection. That first week of January 1976 sees the first episode of 'Paddington' on 5th January and the start of 'Rentaghost' on the 6th with the second episode of 'Paddington' scheduled immediately afterwards. Although the theme tune was not originally written for the show, there was a vocal version released with none other than Bernard Cribbins on it. (Trowby)
Is there a word for it? Yes... Paddington-style! I mean, I'm hardly even joking.
There is no specific name as cutout is considered as a style of stop motion. So it combines two different styles of stop motion
PADDIMATION.
Michael Hordern was certainly a distinguished actor. Other examples of famous actors voicing children's shows are Roobarb And Custard (Richard Briers), and Willo The Wisp (Kenneth Williams).
I used to watch this show as a child, also there's a 3rd paddington movie coming out soon
It’s out here it’s not Paddington 2 but it’s still fun.
There's no real definitive name given to the animation style used in Paddington. But, if I was gonna give it one, I'd likely just call it something along the lines of "Hybrid, mixed-media animation."
Turkey and ice cream!! 😋
I doubt it's ice-cream, I think it's meant to be like sour cream or some similar cream that you eat with turkey.
@@ChaosPodI was joking! I think it’s supposed to be mash but it looks exactly like a scoop of vanilla 😅
Paddington entered the UK illegally. 😮
Maybe Nigel Farage will narrate the reboot.
@ No visa, no excuse.