Hay Festival screening: Celebrate 100 Years of Michael Bond, Creator of Paddington
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The Hive library
Screened live from Hay Festival, this event is free to attend and no booking required.
Celebrate 100 years since the birth of legendary author Michael Bond, creator of Paddington Bear, in this exceptional family event featuring Hugh Bonneville, Karen Jankel and Michael Morpurgo hosted by Jessica Swale.
We鈥檒l welcome special guests, including reminiscences of growing up with Paddington from Michael Bond鈥檚 daughter Karen Jankel; readings and anecdotes from children鈥檚 author Michael Morpurgo; and on-set stories from Hugh Bonneville (Mr Brown in the Paddington films), who will share the importance of Paddington鈥檚 message of tolerance and inclusivity. Jessica Swale, writer of the recent runaway success Paddington: The Musical, will host this unique celebration.