<p>First conceived in 1956 by Michael Bond, the marmalade-loving immigrant from Peru has become an iconic British cultural figure – treasured for his chaotic nature, impeccable manners, and proximity to royalty.</p><br><p> So, how did Paddington become the spokesbear for Britain, crossing political divides in the country, and one of the most commercially successful characters in the world?</p><br><p>Tom Gatti is joined by New Statesman contributor Amelia Tait, and Paddington screenwriter Jon Foster.</p><br><p>Read: <a href="https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/2024/12/the-triumph-of-paddington-inc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The triumph of Paddington Inc</a></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
