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3. Rupert and the Newspaper Magnate

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Paul Vaughan discusses the back story of Rupert Bear with Terry Jones and Julia Eccleshare. From 2003.

Some of the most enduring characters in English children's literature are bears.

Paul Vaughan explores the stories behind their stories - and the hidden messages that bears can carry.

He concludes with the behind-the-scenes creation of Rupert Bear, whose stories first appeared in a newspaper cartoon strip in 1920.

With:

Terry Jones
Julia Eccleshare
Marina Warner

Extracts of 'A Bear Called Paddington' are read by Jonathan Keeble.

Producer Beaty Rubens

First broadcast on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in December 2003

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15 minutes

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Christmas Day 2024 09:30

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  • Christmas Day 2024 09:30