Hugh Bonneville leads readings of tributes to Michael Bond during memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral

The transcript narrates a personal journey intertwined with the whimsical story of a bear, reflecting on how these experiences shaped the speaker's life. It begins with a humorous encounter with a bear, leading to reflections on belonging and love. The speaker then transitions to adulthood, becoming a nursing teacher, and draws parallels between their life and Paddington's story. Childhood memories of eagerly reading Paddington books highlight the impact of these stories on the speaker's life, emphasizing themes of kindness and socialization.

What made the bear different and lovable according to the narrator?

What profession did the narrator grow up to pursue?