Paddington Here and Now
Other by Michael Bond read by Stephen Fry
Released 2 June 2008
Tracklist
- CD 1
- 1Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 1. "'My shopping basket on wheels has been towed away.'"Michael Bond3:36
- 2Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 2. "Paddington's face grew longer and longer."Michael Bond3:20
- 3Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 3. "Paddington thanked the man for his kind offer."Michael Bond3:08
- 4Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 4. "'I've come to see you about my vehicle.'"Michael Bond3:31
- 5Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 5. "'I take it you are conversant with road signs.'"Michael Bond4:05
- 6Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 6. "The policeman stared at him."Michael Bond4:23
- 7Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 1. "Like most households up and down the country..."Michael Bond3:01
- 8Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 2. "In a effort to restore calm, Mr. Brown rang the police."Michael Bond3:56
- 9Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 3. "That night, he took the can of paint up to bed..."Michael Bond3:31
- 10Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 4. "But much to everyone's surprise, Paddington made such a good job of the first pipes..."Michael Bond3:36
- 11Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 5. "'Hmmm.' said Mr. Curry."Michael Bond4:26
- 12Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 6. "Later that day, the Browns were in the middle of their afternoon tea..."Michael Bond3:04
- 13Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 7. "Paddington eyed the policeman's hand doubtfully."Michael Bond3:04
- 14Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 1. "Paddington always looked forward to his morning chats with Mr. Gruber."Michael Bond3:32
- 15Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 2. "He hardly finished rubbing his eyes..."Michael Bond3:56
- 16Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 3. "After they had finished the last of them and drained their mugs of cocoa, he climbed back onto the stool."Michael Bond3:35
- 17Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 4. "'I don't suppose for one moment you'd care to do a recital for me would you.'"Michael Bond3:34
- 18Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 5. "'Forgive my asking' said the main eyeing the print with interest."Michael Bond3:35
- 19Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 6. "'Wonders will never cease.' said Mrs. Bird two mornings later."Michael Bond3:36
- 20Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 7. "'Whatever is that bear up to now?'"Michael Bond3:57
- CD 2
- 1Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 1. "One morning, the Brown family was about to sit down to Breakfast..."Michael Bond3:22
- 2Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 2. "Far from being called teach yourself to fly..."Michael Bond2:57
- 3Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 3. "Jonathon took a closer look..."Michael Bond3:02
- 4Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 4. "'You don't think Paddington was serious about getting married do you?'"Michael Bond2:53
- 5Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 5. "Having pressed Mr. Curry's bellpush several times, he hid in the shadows."Michael Bond3:16
- 6Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 6. "There was a loud bang as his door slammed shut."Michael Bond3:50
- 7Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 7. "Mr. Curry gaxed round the Brown's living room as he made himself comfortable..."Michael Bond3:01
- 8Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 8. "'May I get you another helping' asked Mrs. Bird sweetly..."Michael Bond3:14
- 9Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 1. "One bright December morning, Paddington decided to make himeself useful in the garden."Michael Bond3:52
- 10Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 2. "He took a closer look at Paddington."Michael Bond3:32
- 11Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 3. "Feeling under his hat, he produced a sandwich."Michael Bond3:28
- 12Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 4. "'You mean you're an earthquake victim?'"Michael Bond3:28
- 13Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 5. "The interviewer's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets."Michael Bond3:24
- 14Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 6. "'What do you think "Er. Ums" are?' asked Mr. Brown."Michael Bond3:33
- 15Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 7. "The Browns looked at one another."Michael Bond3:46
- CD 3
- 1Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 1. "The following morning, blissfully unaware of the dark cloud that had settled over No. 32 Windsor Gardens."Michael Bond3:48
- 2Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 2. "Paddington did as he was bidden."Michael Bond4:12
- 3Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 3. "'If you spend more than two nights in India,' said the manager..."Michael Bond3:14
- 4Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 4. "Handing Paddington some brochures to read while he was waiting..."Michael Bond4:00
- 5Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 5. "Once he was outside, Paddington dissappeared back down the hill as fast as his legs would carry him."Michael Bond3:41
- 6Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 6. "She turned to her brother."Michael Bond3:25
- 7Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 1. "Enveloping Paddington in his poncho, uncle Pastuso gave him a huge hug."Michael Bond3:17
- 8Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 2. "'How about your car?' asked Mr. Brown."Michael Bond4:11
- 9Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 3. "The Browns looked at each other when they were on their own."Michael Bond3:10
- 10Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 4. "After his mammoth breakfast, Paddington's uncle went outside to his car and returned carrying a suitcase."Michael Bond4:01
- 11Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 5. "Running his eyes over a control console in front of them, he pressed a button."Michael Bond4:38
- 12Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 6. "On the journey home, Paddington joined in the general agreement that it was the best treat they'd had for a very long time."Michael Bond4:12
- 13Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 7. "Having first been pointed in the right direction, Paddington set out..."Michael Bond4:58
More by Michael Bond, Stephen Fry
Release credits
- spoken vocals
Issues
- P2 June 2008




