Hugh Bonneville plans Suffolk sandwich date with Paddington Bear
British actor Hugh Bonneville plans to visit Suffolk to promote his new children's book and meet a Paddington Bear statue. He expressed excitement about returning to the region where he previously filmed projects.
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This is a human-interest story highlighting local cultural events and the enduring popularity of the Paddington Bear franchise.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Matt Marvel and George King , Suffolk BBC and lifeofnate23 Hugh Bonneville is looking forward to meeting up with his good friend Paddington Bear in Suffolk Hugh Bonneville has said he will "definitely" spend some time chatting and enjoying a marmalade sandwich with his furry friend Paddington Bear when he visits Suffolk.
The British actor, who has starred in three live-action films with the beloved character, will meet up with his old pal when he promotes his children's book in Bury St Edmunds.
The 62-year-old will be talking at the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival in the town, which boasts a statue of Paddington on a bench in the arc Shopping Centre.
Bonneville, who was born in Paddington, London, said the county was "very lucky" to have the Peruvian native to lend an ear to tired shoppers when they need a sit down.
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