Paddington has been spotted out and about, posing for a quick photograph on the Abbey Road zebra crossing in London.
The bear, in his recognisable blue duffle coat and red hat, was at Abbey Road Studios to mark the announcement of the early release of the Paddington The Musical soundtrack.
Due to popular demand, the soundtrack for the award-winning production by McFly's Tom Fletcher will begin streaming from Friday, 10 April.
Part of the score was recorded at the historic studios with a full orchestra and vocals from the musical's West End cast.
The Abbey Road crossing is a popular London tourist destination after it featured on the cover of The Beatles' 1969 album Abbey Road, with bands including The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bon Jovi among those who have recreated the image.
The bear appeared at London's Paddington station last year, alongside Fletcher, for the music video for One of Us from the soundtrack.
He also appeared on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing with Fletcher and announced the winner for the Best Children and Family Film at this year's BAFTA Film Awards.
A physical release for Paddington The Musical - Original Cast Recording is expected to follow in May.
The musical, which is showing in the Savoy Theatre in London's West End until May 2027, is based on the Michael Bond book A Bear Called Paddington and the 2014 film Paddington.
The bear is played by a two-person team consisting of James Hameed as remote puppeteer, controlling the expressions and delivering the voice, and Arti Shah, embodying the character on stage.
Paddington, first published in 1958, has seen a number of adaptations over the years, including a BBC TV version in 1976, voiced by the late Michael Hordern.
More recently, three films released in 2014, 2017, and 2024 became box office hits.
Source: Press Association
