Books: Paddington’s birthday

“Paddington, who lately discovered a penchant for Marmite, celebrates his 50th birthday this year. His big birthday also inspires a memoir by Shirley Clarkson, maker of the first Paddington toys. ‘Bearly Believable: My Part in the Paddington Bear Story’ (Harriman House) tells the story of the company launched from her kitchen table. Her very first bear was made for her son, little Jeremy Clarkson, who was devoted to Paddington.”