{"id":223801,"date":"2026-02-19T16:00:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/paddington-bear-confirmed-as-first-four-pawed-presenter-at-bafta-awards\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T16:00:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:00:51","slug":"paddington-bear-confirmed-as-first-four-pawed-presenter-at-bafta-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/19\/paddington-bear-confirmed-as-first-four-pawed-presenter-at-bafta-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Paddington Bear confirmed as first four-pawed presenter at BAFTA awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"byline\">\n<p>        <time itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\"2026-02-19\" datetime=\"1771516851\" pubdate=\"\">19 February 2026<\/time>\n    <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.femalefirst.co.uk\/paddington-bear\/\" class=\"exposure-link \" data-linktrack=\"LinkTracker,articleExposure,paddington-bear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paddington Bear<\/a> is set to bring a marmalade-tinted flourish to this weekend\u2019s EE BAFTA Film Awards after being confirmed as a presenter at the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>                            <\/p>\n<p class=\"image-caption landscape\">Paddington Bear is set to bring a marmalade-tinted flourish to this weekend\u2019s EE BAFTA Film Awards after being confirmed as a presenter at the ceremony<\/p>\n<p>The beloved Peruvian teddy \u2013 currently appearing on stage in Paddington the Musical in London\u2019s West End \u2013 will present the award for best children\u2019s and family film at the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards, which take place on 22 February at the Royal Festival Hall and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. <\/p>\n<p>Paddington\u2019s most recent big-screen outing, Paddington in Peru, was absent from last year\u2019s nominees in the category he will now present. <\/p>\n<p>His involvement is expected to mark the first time a four-pawed presenter has handed out a BAFTA on stage.<\/p>\n<p>Human presenters on the night are set to include Aaron Pierre, Aimee Lou Wood, Alicia Vikander, Alia Bhatt, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.femalefirst.co.uk\/bryan-cranston\/\" class=\"exposure-link \" data-linktrack=\"LinkTracker,articleExposure,bryan-cranston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bryan Cranston<\/a>, Cillian Murphy, David Jonsson, Delroy Lindo and Emily Watson among many others.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe ceremony will also feature the first performance outside the US of Golden from the animation Kpop Demon Hunters, sung by Jae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami. <\/p>\n<p>\nJessie Ware is to perform a cover of a Barbra Streisand song during the In Memoriam segment. <\/p>\n<p>\nHosting duties fall to Alan Cumming.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe nominations for the awards have been announced by David Jonsson and Aimee Lou Wood. <\/p>\n<p>\nOne Battle After Another leads with 14 nominations, including one for Leonardo DiCaprio, while Sinners follows with 13. <\/p>\n<p>\nMarty Supreme and Hamnet have 11 apiece. <\/p>\n<p>\nFrankenstein and Sentimental Value earned eight each, with further nominations for I Swear, Bugonia, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Pillion and F1.<\/p>\n<p>\nJane Millichip, BAFTA\u2019s chief executive, said: \u201cHuge congratulations to the teams behind the 46 superb films nominated\u2026 they showcase the very best of storytelling and its ability to engage, entertain and provoke debate.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\nShe added: \u201cThis year\u2019s nominated films are full of bold storytelling and exquisite craft. <\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAnd the breadth of narrative, genres and styles is spellbinding. <\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWhether newcomers or veterans, I hope our first-time nominees enjoy this much deserved spotlight, and I look forward to welcoming them and all our returning nominees to London. <\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAs the UK\u2019s leading arts charity and academy, it\u2019s a real privilege to showcase this year\u2019s brilliant films and the talent in the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe awards will be broadcast on BBC, BBC iPlayer and across the world on 22 February.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Pagination --><\/p>\n<p><!-- playbuzz --><br \/>\n<!-- end playbuzz--><\/p>\n<p><!-- \n\n<div data-cn-project=\"femalefirst\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Outbrain { date: 2018\/06\/08 } --><br \/>\n<!-- Outbrain { date: 2018\/06\/08 } --><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Outbrain { date: 2018\/06\/08 } --><br \/>\n    <!-- Outbrain { date: 2018\/06\/08 } --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.femalefirst.co.uk\/celebrity\/paddington-bear-confirmed-first-four-pawed-presenter-bafta-awards-1437951.html?f=rss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>19 February 2026 Paddington Bear is set to bring a marmalade-tinted flourish to this weekend\u2019s EE BAFTA Film 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