Paddington releases new video with amateur thespian Elizabeth II
If you've never seen Paddington Bear and a 96-year-old woman trade marmalade strategies and tap along to a Queen song, you're certainly in luck
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It’s an auspicious day across the planet today, as one of the most beloved public figures in the entire world comes in for some well-deserved adulation. That’s right, folks: Paddington The Bear released a new video this afternoon, in which he gets up to some of his usual screwball antics in a big fancy house, delighting millions.
An elderly rich woman also features.
The video was released earlier today, and showcases Ben Whishaw—reprising his role from 2014's Paddington and the even more rapturously received Paddington 2—returning to the character for some gentle slapstick and light marmalade play. His scene partner for the sketch is Elizabeth II (no last name provided) who audiences might remember from her previous work alongside Daniel Craig’s James Bond during a 2012 short filmed for the London Olympics. (She’s also been portrayed in Netflix’s The Crown and HBO Max’s mostly forgotten—but never by us—animated series The Prince; that’s in addition to a few light familial connections she has to the USA legal drama Suits.)
The video was released today as part of Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, which, we’re inferring from this video, is a massive concert headlined by Adam Lambert + Queen. For what it’s worth, Elizabeth II acquits herself fairly well in the short scene, although she is a little stiff in some of her deliveries; still, nobody’s going to look especially poised or refined when their marmalade sandwich work is being directly compared to that of the master, Mr. P. Bear, formerly of Darkest Peru, now residing at Windsor Gardens, London.
Representatives for Elizabeth II—no word, by the way, on whether the Elizabeths, like the Paddingtons, are currently working on developing a third installment—about the video, noting that, “Her Majesty [?] is well known for her sense of humor, so it should be no surprise that she decided to take part in tonight’s sketch. There was an interest in the filming and animation process and the opportunity to invite a famous bear to tea was just too much fun to miss.”
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The lady has definitely had a stroke, you can tell by the way she is sitting. I work with the elderly, and once you know the signs then you just can’t not see them. I guess that explains why she has been so reclusive lately.
Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, which, we’re inferring from this video, is a massive concert headlined by Adam Lambert + Queen. It’s not just that. It’s 24/7 coverage on multiple channels of crawling sycophants spouting platitudes and conveniently forgetting how everyone hated Her Maj back in ‘97 when Diana died. Its quite ridiculous, but you don’t dare say it out loud for fear of getting your head chopped off. That said, the current #20 in the U.K. singles chart is Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty Nonce by the Kunts. (For balance, why not write an article about that?)
It’s a shame they didn’t mention Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty Nonce earlier on in the week as it might have driven up sales even further.
I’ve also seen a couple of fairly well known stand up comics tear in to the Queen this week, and the audience was on their side without any doubt, but alas such material wasn’t televised.
That said, the current #20 in the U.K. singles chart is Prince Andrew Is A Sweaty Nonce by the Kunts. (For balance, why not write an article about that?)Because that group and their fans are just as fucking annoying? They chase every bloody number 1 now while trying to act like they’re cool and not sad for relevancy.
I’ve not even heard the song but I find the wall-to-wall grovelling and the parasites of parasites (i.e. royal correspondents) far more annoying. As for Kunts fans, I’ve never met, seen or heard from one. Your mileage may vary.
But then just… don’t watch it.Like I’m a republican but I’ve found it very easy to avoid any mention of the Jubilee by just watching the England v New Zealand test and outside that playing a couple of games.Given the viewing figures of this stuff has been maybe 1/10th of the population at best it’s clearly been easy to not watch.
Props to you. You might also count yourself lucky enough not to live in an area of Glasgow not only prevalent with bunting but in view and earshot of the orange walk, who were out yesterday.And every time an internet correspondent says “just don’t watch it”… a fairy dies.:0(
Oh no, not the bunting. Because the sight of bunting and a few marchers is going to make you want to forgive Andrew as good ol’ former oil extractor Welby asks…
It would be nice if the famous BBC balance included talking to one or two people not too enamoured with Liz and co. or the Empire and what it stands for, but no such luck. Didn’t see them talk to any Chagos Islanders, for example. It would have been nice if my girlfriend hadn’t been so desperate to see Diana Ross last night that we had to sit through a pile of preceding crap from other royal toadies of varying talent. And yes, perhaps for you, it would be nice if I could suffer in silence without commenting, but that’s not the internet. Hence why you, as a republican and so thinking more or less along similar lines as me, still feel the need to adopt a contrary position. Not that I begrudge you it, I’m sure I’ve done the same many times.
Mate, who the hell cares?Like, you’re upset they didn’t mention a bunch of government policies during a meaningless broadcast about a woman with no power over those policies, who’ll probably be dead by the end of the year, that frankly as a republican I find hilarious because the fact the monarch that decades prior would once a year merely make a radio broadcast and experience true deference and reverence now has to appear in a cringey video with a CGI bear to retain relevance while today having a parade in her honour that in reality is just a brilliant display of how much shitter things have gotten for this country under her reign.Me, I just spent my four day weekend not giving a toss and enjoying the cricket.
I am not upset about that per se, just trying to respond to you(r contrariness). I am certainly perturbed by how many shitty grovelling bastards are in, not just positions of power, but in the public eye in positions of influence and are forcefeeding this crap through our TV screens, print media, webmedia et al. I don’t want my pupils (both those of my eyes, and the young ones I teach) to be subjected, pardon the pun, to it. If you don’t feel the same, bully for you. You’ve told me that and I understand. Just as I think cricket is a load of utter tosh. Its akin to some weird national-level Stockholm Syndrome in that it’s only played by countries in the world who were royally fucked over by GB at some point in the past. Yet they cling on to it like someone who desperately wants to be liked by the bully kicking their head in. It’s so fucking boring the commentators have to talk about anything but the actual game. It’s so stupid that the fucking weather decides who wins. It’s so long they have to have a quicker version to try and convince people it’s not like watching paint dry. But if you like it, fair play. (Alternatively, who the hell cares?)
(Alternatively, who the hell cares?)Well clearly you do given you’re so upset by me mentioning I enjoyed my four day bank holiday weekend watching it that you wrote that entire rant on the subject as you tried to turn it into yet another debate about the Empire.You just seem to be determined to find something to be angry about for having four days off for no reason other than to be that level of miserable bastard.
I’m not determined to be angry about anything and I doubt that’s how you would characterise your own angry posts. As I alluded to before, I don’t believe we should accept royalist crap without dissent and that includes even the significant amount of coverage on the G/O media sites. It is far less critical than it should be, as if they’re just harmless celebrities like MCU actors. You disagree; that’s fine. You don’t need to feel superior about it as well, but obviously, you can if you want and I can’t stop you.
As far as this interaction goes, it seems to me you were looking for a fight, for whatever reason, right from the tone of your initial response. Again, fine. Up to you.I wrote my opinion of cricket – the game – since you seemed determined to mention it repeatedly and /or encourage me to watch it and since you’ve been pretty free with your own opinions. I’m not upset that you enjoyed it, (I mean, it’s not like I have to sit through it). Your rhetorical ‘who the hell cares’ response to my earlier opinion implied you don’t give a fuck about it. You surely can’t be offended that I used it in the same way? It was a simple callback. Enjoy the rest of the cricket/your 4 day weekend/this conversation.
All you sound like is the republican version of a Daily Mail comment.“I’m not upset, you’re upset, but let me repeatedly tell you how upset I am!”
Possibly to someone misreading what I said. I never denied I was annoyed, I denied your characterisation of it being a choice (“determined”); suggested you’d never self-apply that label, and denied what it was about.Next time you post anything even slightly critical of a TV show I’ll be sure to add “just don’t watch.” Anything even slightly angry that I don’t feel similarly to: “you’re determined to feel that way.”Isn’t it always people carrying on arguments in their 4000th post of the week who try win the argument by pretending only the other person is arguing? Who pretend they have the moral high ground simply because the other person responds? I have no idea why you’ve chosen me to be the subject of your attention today.
I have no idea why you’ve chosen me to be the subject of your attention today.Because you’ve chosen to be this hilariously upset over other people having a good time in a way that doesn’t harm you one bit, in fact actually materially benefited you, for no other reason than wanting to be this upset while pretending it’s because of actually serious issues like the Chagos Islanders.What’s next, are you going to be upset at Christmas after watching the Queen’s annual address because it’s a sign of Judeo-Christian cultural hegemony that destroyed the traditional pagan beliefs of pre-Ninian Scotland…
He’s pissed off because you mentioned that you have a girlfriend. Seriously, that’s going to unhinge him for a week at least.
What do you get when you cross Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip? Killed in a tunnel.
“Amateur thespian?” Oh no, no. The royal family is one of the most practiced troupes of thespians in GB (even the world). King George V knew that when the “wireless” interrupted their lives, insisting that they must invest considerable resources toward becoming ‘public performers’. TV brought even more challenges. It’s one of the primary themes in The King’s Speech.
Honestly, one of Geoffrey Rush’s finest roles. Just a shit-stirrin’ Aussie, but shit-stirrin’ with a purpose.
Paddington bows not to tyrants. This is clearly a deepfake.
Oh Paddington 3 I don’t know how they can improve on perfection. Ummmm if Nicole and Hugh TEAMED UP??
This feels gross. Like a PR stunt you’d see being filmed on the show The Boys to make Homelander seem more likeable and down to earth
I would pay real money to see the Queen burn off Boris Johnson’s face with laser eyebeams. And if Paddington mauled Nigel Farage to death, I would cheer.
I was charmed by this against my will. Paddington is that great.
Shortly after this video Paddington was picked up by the border force and deported to Rwanda.
Just what we need: more pointless “content” starring some kind of CGI monstrosity. The bear is alright though!
I guess the parts where she referred to PB as “Charles” were cut out.
Why do people think that is the queen and not uncanny valley animation of a queen?
Whishaw also voices Paddington in the animated series, which is an equally delightful thing.
Thats so sweet. Her great grandchildren probably got a big kick out of it.
Damn. Some of of you all need toLighten up. “You’re trying to hard, undo!” -Bjork
I though Her Majesty did well acting opposite an animated character. Of course, she has decades of experience in front of cameras. Still, it’s nice to know she has a marmalade sandwich stashed in her purse if she finds herself feeling peckish during the festivities.
And that is how The Coldstream Guards got that nice bear rug for Her Majesty’s Jubilee.