Hugh Bonneville leads readings of tributes to Michael Bond during memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral

The transcript narrates a personal journey intertwined with the whimsical story of a bear, reflecting on how these experiences shaped the speaker's life. It begins with a humorous encounter with a bear, leading to reflections on belonging and love. The speaker then transitions to adulthood, becoming a nursing teacher, and draws parallels between their life and Paddington's story. Childhood memories of eagerly reading Paddington books highlight the impact of these stories on the speaker's life, emphasizing themes of kindness and socialization.

What humorous event occurred when the narrator joined the bear at the movies?

• The bear danced on stage.

• The bear dropped a sandwich on someone's head.

• The bear sang loudly.

• The bear fell asleep.

What career did the narrator pursue as an adult?

• Nursing

• Teaching

• Engineering

• Law

How did the narrator feel upon arriving in Toulouse?

• Excited and confident

• Lost and alone

• Joyful and relaxed

• Angry and frustrated

What did the narrator think about the impact of Paddington books on children?

• They were only suitable for adults.

• They were not very popular.

• They could make the world a kinder place.

• They were too complex for children.

What was the narrator's childhood habit regarding Paddington books?

• Writing reviews about them

• Reading them first

• Ignoring them

• Reading them last