A Bear Called Paddington characters

Appears from the start

A young bear newly arrived in London from Peru with a suitcase, a jar of marmalade, and a label asking someone to look after him. He is unfailingly polite and eager to do things properly, but his literal approach to unfamiliar customs often turns ordinary errands into large complications. The Brown family name him after the station where they find him and invite him into their home.

Appears from the start

The practical father of the Brown family. He is initially cautious about taking an unknown bear home from a railway station, yet his concern soon gives way to kindness, and he accepts Paddington as part of the household despite the confusion that follows.

Appears from the start

The warm-hearted mother of the Brown family and the first to insist that the stranded bear cannot simply be left at the station. She helps make Paddington welcome and approaches his mistakes with patience and common sense.

Appears from the start

The Browns' daughter, who is delighted by the bear they meet at Paddington Station. She quickly treats him as a friend and new member of the family and helps him adjust to life in their London home.

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The Browns' son, an enthusiastic boy who welcomes Paddington's arrival and is fascinated by him. Along with Judy, he helps the inexperienced bear when everyday household arrangements prove more difficult than Paddington expects.

Appears from the start

The Browns' capable housekeeper and a firm authority within the home. She is difficult to fluster, even when Paddington's first evening produces an emergency, and combines brisk instructions with genuine concern for the family's unexpected guest.

Appears from the start

Paddington's elderly aunt in Peru, who raised him and taught him English. When she moves into a home for retired bears, she arranges for him to travel to Britain and equips him with the request that a kind person take care of him.

First appears in chapter 5

A friendly antique dealer whose shop Paddington visits. He treats the bear with courtesy, listens seriously to him, and offers the calm companionship of conversation over refreshments.