The Best of Paddington - Michael Bond read by Stephen Fry

The Best of Paddington

Other by Michael Bond read by Stephen Fry

Released 2010

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CD 1: A Bear Called Paddington (1)
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Chapter 1. "Please Look After This Bear": 1. "Mr. and Mrs. Brown first met Paddington on a railway platform."
3:54
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Chapter 1. "Please Look After This Bear": 2. "The bear looked at them, enquiringly."
4:57
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Chapter 1. "Please Look After This Bear": 3. "'I haven't really got a name, only a Peruvian one noone can understand.'"
4:59
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Chapter 1. "Please Look After This Bear": 4. "Mrs. Brown turned to her daughter."
3:33
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Chapter 1. "Please Look After This Bear": 5. "The sun was shining as they drove out of the station."
3:35
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Chapter 2. "A Bear in Hot Water": 1. "Paddington wasn't quite sure that to expect when Mrs. Bird opened the door."
5:57
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Chapter 2. "A Bear in Hot Water": 2. "He climed up onto a stool by the Window and looked out."
4:02
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Chapter 2. "A Bear in Hot Water": 3. "'Well!' gasped Mrs. Brown, 'Whoever would have thought it?'"
4:49
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Chapter 2. "A Bear in Hot Water": 4. "'Crikey!' said Jonathon, 'What's up?'"
4:35
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Goes Underground": 1. "Paddington was very surprised when ho woke up the next morning and found himself in bed."
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Goes Underground": 2. "Paddington picked up his suitcase and followed Mrs. Brown and Judy to the front door."
4:11
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Goes Underground": 3. "Paddington decided the underground was quite the most exciting thing that had ever happened to him."
3:32
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Goes Underground": 4. "If there had been confusion while the escalator was moving, there was even more when it had stopped."
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Goes Underground": 5. "Judy took hold of Paddington's paw, and squeezed it reassuringly."
2:17
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Chapter 4. "A Shopping Expedition": 1. "The man in the Gentleman's outfitting department at Barkridges held Paddington's hat at arms length between thumb and forefinger."
4:24
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Chapter 4. "A Shopping Expedition": 2. "She walked over to the Hat counter..."
4:25
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Chapter 4. "A Shopping Expedition": 3. "Paddington kept his eyes closed for several minutes..."
3:51
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Chapter 4. "A Shopping Expedition": 4. "Paddington was an observant bear."
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Chapter 4. "A Shopping Expedition": 5. "Inside the shop, the detective looked at Paddington, and then at his notebook."
3:29
CD 2: A Bear Called Paddington (2)
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Chapter 5. "Paddington and the Old Master": 1. "Paddington settled down and soon became one of the family."
3:15
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Chapter 5. "Paddington and the Old Master": 2. "Paddington was always interested in bright things."
4:23
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Chapter 5. "Paddington and the Old Master": 3. "Seeing was that Paddington still looked puzzled, ..."
4:02
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Chapter 5. "Paddington and the Old Master": 4. "Paddington had found the paints in a cupboard under the stairs."
3:08
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Chapter 5. "Paddington and the Old Master": 5. "The sun was shining the next day, and the exhibition was crowded."
4:32
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Chapter 6. "A Visit to the Theatre": 1. "The Browns were all very excited."
4:18
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Chapter 6. "A Visit to the Theatre": 2. "The theatre was quite full, and Paddington waved to the people down below."
4:05
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Chapter 6. "A Visit to the Theatre": 3. "But if Sir Sealy Bloom's heart was not in the play, Paddington's certainly was."
3:56
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Chapter 6. "A Visit to the Theatre": 4. "Sir Sealy sat up. 'You don't want my autograph', he said in a surprised voice."
4:12
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Chapter 6. "A Visit to the Theatre": 5. "In the theatre itself, the interval was almost at at end..."
4:23
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Chapter 7. "Adventure at the Seaside": 1. "One morning, Mr. Brown tapped the barometer in the Hall."
3:44
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Chapter 7. "Adventure at the Seaside": 2. "Mr. Brown stopped the car by a shop on the esplanade, and took out some money."
3:07
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Chapter 7. "Adventure at the Seaside": 3. "'The tide's out' said Mr. Brown, ' so it'll be nice and safe for bathing.'"
4:58
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Chapter 7. "Adventure at the Seaside": 4. "'We've been all along the beach' said Jonathon, 'and we can't see him anywhere.'"
3:45
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Chapter 7. "Adventure at the Seaside": 5. "It took them a long time to force themselves through the turnstile."
3:18
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Chapter 8. "A Disappearing Trick": 1. "'Oooh!' said Paddington, 'It it really for me?'"
4:24
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Chapter 8. "A Disappearing Trick": 2. "Among Paddington's many presents was a conjuring outfit from Mr. and Mrs. Brown."
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Chapter 8. "A Disappearing Trick": 3. "Mr. Curry had a repution in the neighbourhood for meanness, and for poking his nose into other people's business."
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Chapter 8. "A Disappearing Trick": 4. "'Quite a good trick' said Mr. Curry some while later after they had prised open Paddington's mystery box with a penknife."
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Chapter 8. "A Disappearing Trick": 5. "'How about that card trick you were telling me about Mr. Brown?' asked Mr. Gruber."
3:54
CD 3: More About Paddington (1)
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Chapter 1. "A Family Group": 1. "The Browns house, at No. 32 Windsor Gardens, was unusually quiet."
3:43
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Chapter 1. "A Family Group": 2. "'The second thing' continued Mr. Brown 'is a photograph.'"
4:22
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Chapter 1. "A Family Group": 3. "Paddington lifted the lid of his hat, and gave Mr. Brown a hard stare."
4:05
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Chapter 1. "A Family Group": 4. "Paddington looked rather surprised, and examined the knot around Mr. Brown's ear with interest."
4:34
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Chapter 1. "A Family Group": 5. "Mr. Brown stopped pulling, and crawled round to peer through the lens."
5:54
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Chapter 2. "A Spot of Decorating": 1. "Paddington gave a deep sigh, and pulled his hat down over his ears in an effors to keep out the noise."
4:01
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Chapter 2. "A Spot of Decorating": 2. "Paddington's new room had become a sore point in the Brown household."
4:25
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Chapter 2. "A Spot of Decorating": 3. "Looking around him, Paddington began to wish he was still at a loose end."
4:09
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Chapter 2. "A Spot of Decorating": 4. "It was some while later, when he was sitting on the upturned bucket thinking about things, that the idea of doing the wallpapering came to him."
3:25
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Chapter 2. "A Spot of Decorating": 5. "'I can't understand it' said Mr. Brown as he entered the dining room."
4:55
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Turns Detective": 1. "The old box room was finished at last, ..."
4:16
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Turns Detective": 2. "It was while she was helping Mrs. Bird with the washing up that Mrs. Brown first noticed something odd going on in the garden."
4:04
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Turns Detective": 3. "It seemed a very good disguise outfit."
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Turns Detective": 4. "It was midnight. All the houeshold had long since gone to bed."
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Turns Detective": 5. "Before either of the policeman could ask any more questions, there came the sound of banging and a voice cried 'Let me out!'"
4:15
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Chapter 4. "Paddington and the Bonfire": 1. "Soon after the marrow adventure, the weather changed."
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Chapter 4. "Paddington and the Bonfire": 2. "Paddington studied it all carefully for a few moments, ..."
5:05
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Chapter 4. "Paddington and the Bonfire": 3. "Paddington was very thoughtful as he made his was home."
4:53
CD 4: More About Paddington (2)
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Chapter 4. "Paddington and the Bonfire": 4. "As it happened, Paddington was gone for quite a long time, ..."
4:27
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Chapter 4. "Paddington and the Bonfire": 5. "'He does spoil things' said Mrs. Brown."
5:28
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Chapter 5. "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two": 1. "That evening, after the bonfire had died away, the weather suddenly became even colder."
4:19
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Chapter 5. "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two": 2. "'If you do go out after breakfast Paddington' said Mrs. Brown ..."
3:49
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Chapter 5. "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two": 3. "To Paddington's surprise, when he peered round the corner at the front of the house, Mr. Curry was already there."
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Chapter 5. "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two": 4. "'I really think Mr. Curry has gone a bit funny in the head' said Mrs. Brown."
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Chapter 5. "Trouble at Number Thirty-Two": 5. "'He must be feeling bad' whispered Mrs. Bird, 'he hasn't even touched his soup."
5:52
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Chapter 6. "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping": 1. "'I suppose I shouldn't say it' remaked Mrs. Bird, 'but I shall be glad when Christmas is over.'"
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Chapter 6. "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping": 2. "The conductor was cross when he saw what Paddington was doing."
4:21
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Chapter 6. "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping": 3. "Secretly, Paddington was feeling rather overawed by Crumbold and Ferns..."
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Chapter 6. "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping": 4. "'I say' he called to another assistance farther along the counter."
5:10
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Chapter 6. "Paddington and the Christmas Shopping": 5. "Mrs. Brown pushed her way through the crowd that had formed on the pavement outside Crumbold and Ferns."
5:34
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Chapter 7. "Christmas": 1. "Paddington found that Christmas took a long time to come."
5:20
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Chapter 7. "Christmas": 2. "Jonathon and Judy had each given him a travel book."
4:19
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Chapter 7. "Christmas": 3. "'It's no good' said Mr. Brown after a while, 'it must has gone too far'"
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Chapter 7. "Christmas": 4. "'You can come into the dining room now.' he announed, looking round the room."
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Chapter 7. "Christmas": 5. "When he made his way up to bed, later that evening..."
3:06
CD 5: Paddington Here and Now (1)
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Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 1. "'My shopping basket on wheels has been towed away.'"
Michael Bond
3:36
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Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 2. "Paddington's face grew longer and longer."
Michael Bond
3:20
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Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 3. "Paddington thanked the man for his kind offer."
Michael Bond
3:08
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Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 4. "'I've come to see you about my vehicle.'"
Michael Bond
3:31
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Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 5. "'I take it you are conversant with road signs.'"
Michael Bond
4:05
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Chapter 1. "Parking Problems": 6. "The policeman stared at him."
Michael Bond
4:23
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Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 1. "Like most households up and down the country..."
Michael Bond
3:01
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Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 2. "In a effort to restore calm, Mr. Brown rang the police."
Michael Bond
3:56
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Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 3. "That night, he took the can of paint up to bed..."
Michael Bond
3:31
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Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 4. "But much to everyone's surprise, Paddington made such a good job of the first pipes..."
Michael Bond
3:36
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Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 5. "'Hmmm.' said Mr. Curry."
Michael Bond
4:26
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Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 6. "Later that day, the Browns were in the middle of their afternoon tea..."
Michael Bond
3:04
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Chapter 2. "Paddington's Good Turn": 7. "Paddington eyed the policeman's hand doubtfully."
Michael Bond
3:04
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 1. "Paddington always looked forward to his morning chats with Mr. Gruber."
Michael Bond
3:32
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 2. "He hardly finished rubbing his eyes..."
Michael Bond
3:56
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Chapter 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 Bond
3:35
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Chapter 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 Bond
3:34
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 5. "'Forgive my asking' said the main eyeing the print with interest."
Michael Bond
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 6. "'Wonders will never cease.' said Mrs. Bird two mornings later."
Michael Bond
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Chapter 3. "Paddington Strikes a Chord": 7. "'Whatever is that bear up to now?'"
Michael Bond
3:57
CD 6: Paddington Here and Now (2)
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 1. "One morning, the Brown family was about to sit down to Breakfast..."
Michael Bond
3:22
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 2. "Far from being called teach yourself to fly..."
Michael Bond
2:57
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 3. "Jonathon took a closer look..."
Michael Bond
3:02
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 4. "'You don't think Paddington was serious about getting married do you?'"
Michael Bond
2:53
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 5. "Having pressed Mr. Curry's bellpush several times, he hid in the shadows."
Michael Bond
3:16
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 6. "There was a loud bang as his door slammed shut."
Michael Bond
3:50
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 7. "Mr. Curry gaxed round the Brown's living room as he made himself comfortable..."
Michael Bond
3:01
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Chapter 4. "Paddington Takes the Biscuit": 8. "'May I get you another helping' asked Mrs. Bird sweetly..."
Michael Bond
3:14
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Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 1. "One bright December morning, Paddington decided to make himeself useful in the garden."
Michael Bond
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Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 2. "He took a closer look at Paddington."
Michael Bond
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Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 3. "Feeling under his hat, he produced a sandwich."
Michael Bond
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Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 4. "'You mean you're an earthquake victim?'"
Michael Bond
3:28
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Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 5. "The interviewer's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets."
Michael Bond
3:24
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Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 6. "'What do you think "Er. Ums" are?' asked Mr. Brown."
Michael Bond
3:33
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Chapter 5. "Padding Spills the Beans": 7. "The Browns looked at one another."
Michael Bond
3:46
CD 7: Paddington Here and Now (3)
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Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 1. "The following morning, blissfully unaware of the dark cloud that had settled over No. 32 Windsor Gardens."
Michael Bond
3:48
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Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 2. "Paddington did as he was bidden."
Michael Bond
4:12
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Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 3. "'If you spend more than two nights in India,' said the manager..."
Michael Bond
3:14
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Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 4. "Handing Paddington some brochures to read while he was waiting..."
Michael Bond
4:00
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Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 5. "Once he was outside, Paddington dissappeared back down the hill as fast as his legs would carry him."
Michael Bond
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Chapter 6. "Paddington Aims High": 6. "She turned to her brother."
Michael Bond
3:25
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Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 1. "Enveloping Paddington in his poncho, uncle Pastuso gave him a huge hug."
Michael Bond
3:17
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Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 2. "'How about your car?' asked Mr. Brown."
Michael Bond
4:11
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Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 3. "The Browns looked at each other when they were on their own."
Michael Bond
3:10
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Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 4. "After his mammoth breakfast, Paddington's uncle went outside to his car and returned carrying a suitcase."
Michael Bond
4:01
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Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 5. "Running his eyes over a control console in front of them, he pressed a button."
Michael Bond
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Chapter 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 Bond
4:12
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Chapter 7. "Paddington's Christmas Surprise": 7. "Having first been pointed in the right direction, Paddington set out..."
Michael Bond
4:58