大象传媒

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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in December 2003