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In praise of Paddington’s world – a tribute to Michael Bond
In a short piece penned for children’s author Cathy Cassidy’s Dreamcatcher blog in January to mark Michael Bond’s 91st birthday, I talked about my friend Paddy, who came into my life 40 years ago last Christmas. Something of a consolation … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio, Comedy & Theatre
Tagged A.A. Milne, BBC, Berkshire, Blue Peter, David Heyman, FilmFair, Ivor Wood, John Betjeman, Karen Jankel, London, Michale Bond, Monsieur Pamplemousse, Mr Gruber, Olga da Polga, Paddington, Paddington Bear, Peggy Fortnum, reading, St Ives, The herbs, Winnie-the-Pooh, World War Two
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The Long road to literary success – in conversation with Kate Long
As someone who struggles to find the time to finish his own books, it’s fair to say I’m impressed by Kate Long’s work ethic and her take on the whole process. And from what I’ve since learned, I’d say this … Continue reading
Posted in Books Films, TV & Radio
Tagged adoption, Alan Garner, anorexia, Arvon, Bad Mothers United, Blackrod, Catherine Tate, Emma Woolf, Kate Long, Kes, lancashire, Michael Bond, Paddington Bear, Rivington, Robert Pattinson, Sarah Waters, Shropshire, Simon & Schuster, Something Only We Know, The Bad Mother's Handbook, Yorkshire
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