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Daily Record
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Film fans have just days to watch 'most perfect film ever made' before it's axed from BBC
Paddington 2 has been described as the perfect feel good movie Fans of the film will be sad to learn it's making a great escape from the BBC, with just days left to watch the 'perfect' feel-good movie. Paddington 2 was the follow-up success to the first Paddington film, based on the famous British bear who first apeared in a children's book in 1958. The sweet bear's legacy lives on in the modern take on the character and the second film has a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes of 99%. The film sees Paddington the bear happily settled down with his loving family and a vital part of the community, all while he's working hard to save for a special present for his Aunt Lucy's 100th birthday. Although, in the process, before he gets a chance to buy her the beloved book, it's stolen and Paddington is framed for the crime. He's soon sent away to prison after being wrongly accused, and even there his true kind-hearted ways find a way to transform even the most hardened of inmates. Now, he and his family, the Browns, are on a mission to find the real culprit and prove to everyone that Paddington is innocent. It helps that the film has an outstanding cast of iconic British actors, including Hugh Grant, who plays Phoenix Buchanan; Hugh Bonneville as Henry Brown and Sally Hawkins as Mrs Brown. Viewers have praised the acting in the film for its quick wit and family-friendly appeal. One review states: "Paddington 2 is a spectacular film, full of whimsy and delight. The visual gags provided by Paul King are amazing and very creative. Hugh Grant is electric in his role, and Sally Hawkins provides a great warmth and heart to the film." While another viewer writes: "one of the best movies I've ever seen. I recommend it to anyone. It's really kid-friendly. The actors are really great, and the plot is just 10 out of 10." The first Paddington film was a box office hit, went on to gain BAFTA nominations and saw the likes of Nicole Kidman on screen, so expectations were high for its sequel - fans seem to think it didn't disappoint. A viewer said: "Paddington 2 surpasses its predecessor while maintaining its original context but expanding the narrative into a more adventurous and life-enriching experience. "These lessons continue to elevate the core of the Paddington stories. In a rare occurrence, a golden family film that merits Oscar recognition is seldom seen, Paddington 2 undoubtedly deserves this recognition for its solid family-friendly qualities. " One Paddington fan believes it was a "cinematic masterpiece", and they left the cinema in "absolute tears". A few years later after the 2017 release, the third addition to the Paddington film hit the big screen in 2024, Paddington in Peru. Before it disappears from BBC on June 10, you can watch Paddington 2 now for free on BBC iPlayer.
Scottish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic steam train to make a comeback this summer – and it will be travelling through 7 UK counties
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN ICONIC steam train is set to return this summer, travelling through seven UK counties. Steam train fans will be eager to catch a glimpse of the 60163 Tornado, which departs from London Waterloo on August 16 before heading towards Woking and Basingstoke. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The iconic 60163 Tornado Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The locomotive can reach speeds of a whopping 100mph Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 3 It will depart from London Waterloo on August 16 Credit: Alamy The LNER Peppercorn Class A1 locomotive had been kept off the tracks for several years due to a major overhaul. It will follow the classic route of the old "ACE" trains, which travelled along the South West coast before reaching the historic city of Exeter. The iconic steam train will then head back, passing through Bristol and Bath before returning to London. Kelly Osborne, managing director of The Railway Touring Company, said: "We are delighted to be working with the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust to provide opportunities for people from Woking and Basingstoke to travel with Tornado and for many more to see the locomotive in action. "It is very exciting that Tornado will be back on the national rail network." The locomotive can reach speeds of a whopping 100mph, making it one of the fastest steam trains to run since the 1960s. The 60163 Tornado made headlines when it was launched in 2008 as the first mainline steam locomotive built in the UK since 1960. Since its debut, the iconic train has appeared on the big screen in Paddington 2 and on TV shows like Top Gear. Steam train lovers will have to fork out £130 for a standard adult ticket. For those wanting a more luxurious experience, premier class tickets will cost £335 and include a full English breakfast and a four-course dinner, served with silver service on board. Santa steam train with Santa and musicians spotted departing Dublin station It comes after train enthusiasts went steam mad after a 93-year-old heritage locomotive was secretly sold to Japan to become a Harry Potter exhibit. Originally green, Dumbleton Hall was painted bright red to look like the Hogwarts Express in the wizarding film franchise. It was hidden under tarpaulin, transported on a low-loader to Southampton Dock and shipped to Warner Bros Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter, which opened last year. Dumbleton Hall was built in 1929 before being withdrawn from service in 1965. Its sister locomotive, Olton Hall, was the train featured in the movies and is now at the Harry Potter Experience near Watford. Dumbleton Hall was rescued from a scrapyard in the 1970s for £4,400 by Dumbleton Hall Locomotive Trust, eventually moving to the South Devon Railway Trust (SDRT). But last year, West Coast Railways bought it for £300,000. They reportedly sold it to Warner Bros for £1million. David Long, of Dumbleton Hall Locomotive Trust, said: 'We didn't work hard to create a saleable asset that will now be denied to all of us. "This should be a wake-up call to all volunteers.' SDRT's Ernest Elsworth-Wilson said: 'We thought it would be operating here but they sold it on. "We didn't have any clue it was going to Japan.' But Richard Elliot, ex-general manager of SDRT, said: 'It's probably better off in Japan where it's being looked after instead of gathering moss.' West Coast Railways boss David Smith did not respond to requests for comment.
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic steam train to make a comeback this summer – and it will be travelling through 7 UK counties
AN ICONIC steam train is set to return this summer, travelling through seven UK counties. Steam train fans will be eager to catch a glimpse of the 60163 Tornado, which departs from London Waterloo on August 16 before heading towards Advertisement 3 The iconic 60163 Tornado Credit: PA:Press Association 3 The locomotive can reach speeds of a whopping 100mph Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd 3 It will depart from London Waterloo on August 16 Credit: Alamy The LNER Peppercorn Class A1 It will follow the classic route of the old "ACE" trains, which travelled along the South West coast before reaching the historic city of The iconic steam train will then head back, passing through Bristol and Kelly Osborne, managing director of The Railway Touring Company, said: "We are delighted to be working with the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust to provide opportunities for people from Woking and Basingstoke to travel with Tornado and for many more to see the locomotive in action. Advertisement read more on travel "It is very exciting that Tornado will be back on the national rail network." The locomotive can reach speeds of a whopping 100mph, making it one of the fastest steam trains to run since the 1960s. The 60163 Tornado made headlines when it was launched in 2008 as the first mainline steam locomotive built in the UK since 1960. Since its debut, the iconic train has appeared on the big screen in Paddington 2 and on TV shows like Top Gear. Advertisement Most read in Travel Exclusive Exclusive Steam train lovers will have to fork out £130 for a standard adult ticket. For those wanting a more luxurious experience, premier class tickets will cost £335 and include a full English breakfast and a four-course dinner, served with silver service on board. Santa steam train with Santa and musicians spotted departing Dublin station It comes after train enthusiasts went steam mad after a 93-year-old heritage locomotive was secretly sold to Japan to become a Originally green, Dumbleton Hall was painted bright red to look like the in the wizarding film franchise. Advertisement It was hidden under tarpaulin, transported on a low-loader to Southampton Dock and shipped to Dumbleton Hall was built in 1929 before being withdrawn from service in 1965. Its sister locomotive, Olton Hall, was the train featured in the movies and is now at the Harry Potter Experience near Dumbleton Hall was rescued from a scrapyard in the 1970s for £4,400 by Dumbleton Hall Locomotive Trust, eventually moving to the South Devon Railway Trust (SDRT). Advertisement But last year, West Coast Railways bought it for £300,000. They reportedly sold it to Warner Bros for £1million. David Long, of Dumbleton Hall Locomotive Trust, said: 'We didn't work hard to create a saleable asset that will now be denied to all of us. "This should be a wake-up call to all volunteers.' Advertisement SDRT's Ernest Elsworth-Wilson said: 'We thought it would be operating here but they sold it on. "We didn't have any clue it was going to Japan.' But Richard Elliot, ex-general manager of SDRT, said: 'It's probably better off in Japan where it's being looked after instead of gathering moss.' West Coast Railways boss David Smith did not respond to requests for comment. Advertisement
South Wales Guardian
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Tom Fletcher says seeing Paddington arrive on stage ‘makes me cry every time'
The 39-year-old has written the music for Paddington The Musical, which will debut at London's Savoy Theatre on November 1, and follows the small bear from Peru as he lands in London where a chance encounter with the Brown family leads to him finding a new home. Speaking about the production, Fletcher told the PA news agency: 'We've seen it a lot of times now, and we've witnessed that moment of the impact and step out on to the stage, and it still makes me well up and makes me cry every time.' Jessica Swale, who wrote the play, added: 'Tom needs to be investing in Kleenex. 'It's incredibly moving, and for me, there's certainly this joy in seeing what theatre can do, that even though we all love Instagram and TikTok and Netflix, and people's attention spans become shorter, this feels like a way that theatre is staying very much on the cutting edge of storytelling.' It has not yet been announced how Paddington will be portrayed in the show, with Swale saying there is a 'great mystery surrounding' how he will be brought to life, describing it as an 'innovation'. Fletcher does not think the music for the film sounds like his own band, with Swale praising his songs for their 'absolute range'. The singer added: 'I feel like the music sounds like Paddington, it wasn't like we sat down to try to figure out what it should sound like. 'It's so inspiring, these characters and stories, that it just kind of happened, and we got to the end of it, and this show feels like the music just captures the heart of what you think Paddington should sound like, and what this story should sound like. 'I'm not sure if it sounds like McFly, no one said that yet.' Fletcher said he was watching the Paddington 2 film with his three sons when he received the phone call asking if he wanted to write the music for the stage production. The Paddington books written by Michael Bond were first published on October 13 1958, and they have seen a number of adaptations over the years, including a BBC TV version in 1976, voiced by the late Sir Michael Hordern. Recent movies, which feature Ben Whishaw as the voice of the bear, released in 2014, 2017 and 2024 have all performed well at the box office. Priority tickets for Paddington The Musical will be available from May 13 before going on general sale on May 15. The performance schedule and casting is to be announced at a later date.
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Tom Fletcher says seeing Paddington arrive on stage ‘makes me cry every time'
The 39-year-old has written the music for Paddington The Musical, which will debut at London's Savoy Theatre on November 1, and follows the small bear from Peru as he lands in London where a chance encounter with the Brown family leads to him finding a new home. Speaking about the production, Fletcher told the PA news agency: 'We've seen it a lot of times now, and we've witnessed that moment of the impact and step out on to the stage, and it still makes me well up and makes me cry every time.' Jessica Swale, who wrote the play, added: 'Tom needs to be investing in Kleenex. 'It's incredibly moving, and for me, there's certainly this joy in seeing what theatre can do, that even though we all love Instagram and TikTok and Netflix, and people's attention spans become shorter, this feels like a way that theatre is staying very much on the cutting edge of storytelling.' It has not yet been announced how Paddington will be portrayed in the show, with Swale saying there is a 'great mystery surrounding' how he will be brought to life, describing it as an 'innovation'. Fletcher does not think the music for the film sounds like his own band, with Swale praising his songs for their 'absolute range'. The singer added: 'I feel like the music sounds like Paddington, it wasn't like we sat down to try to figure out what it should sound like. 'It's so inspiring, these characters and stories, that it just kind of happened, and we got to the end of it, and this show feels like the music just captures the heart of what you think Paddington should sound like, and what this story should sound like. 'I'm not sure if it sounds like McFly, no one said that yet.' Fletcher said he was watching the Paddington 2 film with his three sons when he received the phone call asking if he wanted to write the music for the stage production. The Paddington books written by Michael Bond were first published on October 13 1958, and they have seen a number of adaptations over the years, including a BBC TV version in 1976, voiced by the late Sir Michael Hordern. Recent movies, which feature Ben Whishaw as the voice of the bear, released in 2014, 2017 and 2024 have all performed well at the box office. Priority tickets for Paddington The Musical will be available from May 13 before going on general sale on May 15. The performance schedule and casting is to be announced at a later date.
