The Adventures of Paddington - Paddington and the Love Day Cards (S1E22)

It’s Loveday in Windsor gardens, Mr. Brown has forgotten to book a table for Mrs. Brown at the Café and Paddington is on a mission to deliver loveday cards to all his friends.
| Runtime (min) | 11 |
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| Air Date | 2020-03-27 |
| Genres | Animation, Family, Kids |
| TV Rating | TV-Y |
| Network(s) | Nick Jr., 5, M6 |
Storyline
In this episode, Windsor Gardens celebrates Love Day, a special occasion for showing appreciation to friends and loved ones. Paddington takes on the important task of delivering handmade Love Day cards to everyone in the neighborhood, determined that no one should feel forgotten on this heartfelt holiday. Meanwhile, Mr. Brown realizes he has made a significant oversight: he forgot to reserve a table at the café for Mrs. Brown, putting their Love Day celebration in jeopardy.
As Paddington makes his rounds with his stack of cards, he encounters various neighbors and ensures each person receives a token of friendship and appreciation. The young bear's dedication to spreading kindness highlights the true spirit of the day. Mr. Brown must find a creative solution to his booking problem, learning that thoughtfulness and effort matter more than perfect plans. Through Paddington's earnest card delivery mission and Mr. Brown's scramble to make things right, the episode celebrates the importance of showing people you care about them.
What kids learn
Children learn about the importance of expressing appreciation and affection for the people in their lives. Paddington's mission to deliver cards to every friend demonstrates that small gestures of kindness can make others feel valued and remembered. The episode shows young viewers that taking time to acknowledge people—whether through a handmade card, a kind word, or a thoughtful action—strengthens friendships and builds community connections.
The storyline also teaches children about responsibility and following through on commitments. Mr. Brown's forgotten reservation illustrates that everyone makes mistakes, but what matters is how we respond when things go wrong. His efforts to find an alternative solution model problem-solving and perseverance, showing children that setbacks can be overcome with creativity and determination.
Additionally, the episode reinforces the value of thoughtfulness over material perfection. Paddington's handmade cards and Mr. Brown's improvised celebration demonstrate that genuine care and effort mean more than expensive gifts or flawless plans. Children learn that Love Day—and expressions of love in general—are about the sincerity behind the gesture rather than grand displays.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| What is Love Day and how is it different from Valentine's Day? | Love Day in this episode functions similarly to Valentine's Day but with a broader, more inclusive focus on friendship and appreciation rather than romantic love alone. Paddington treats it as an opportunity to celebrate all the people in his life, delivering cards to neighbors and friends throughout Windsor Gardens. This interpretation makes the holiday accessible and relevant for young children, emphasizing kindness and community connections rather than exclusively romantic relationships. |
| Is Paddington's card delivery mission age-appropriate for my preschooler to try? | Paddington's mission models a wonderful activity that preschoolers can adapt with supervision. Making simple cards and delivering them to family members, neighbors, or classmates teaches thoughtfulness and fine motor skills. The episode shows the joy both in creating something for others and in seeing their happy reactions. Parents can help younger children by assisting with card-making and accompanying them on deliveries, turning Paddington's mission into a real-world kindness project. |
| What does Mr. Brown's mistake teach about handling forgotten plans? | Mr. Brown's forgotten reservation provides a gentle lesson about accountability and recovery from mistakes. Rather than giving up or making excuses, he actively works to find an alternative solution for Mrs. Brown. This demonstrates to children that forgetting something important does not define you—your response does. The storyline reassures kids that adults make mistakes too, and models the problem-solving and effort required to make things right when plans fall through. |
| Does the episode put pressure on children to make perfect celebrations? | The episode actually does the opposite, emphasizing sincerity over perfection. Paddington's handmade cards and Mr. Brown's improvised celebration show that thoughtful, heartfelt gestures matter more than flawless execution or expensive arrangements. This message relieves pressure on children, teaching them that showing you care—through whatever means available—is what truly counts. The focus remains on kindness and effort rather than material perfection or elaborate displays. |
| Are there any scary or upsetting moments in this episode? | This episode contains no frightening or distressing content. The central conflict revolves around Mr. Brown's booking mistake and Paddington's determination to complete his card deliveries, both of which are mild, everyday challenges. The tone remains warm and gentle throughout, consistent with the series' approach. The resolution emphasizes positive outcomes and the importance of caring relationships, making this a completely comfortable viewing experience for sensitive or younger preschool audiences. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Paddington nurses an injured bird back to health and discovers a new friend in Pigeonton. |
| 1 | 2 | Mr. Brown creates a list of chores for Paddington, who accidentally picks up the wrong list. |
| 1 | 3 | Paddington doesn't have a hobby, so Mrs. Brown helps him find out what he's good at. |
| 1 | 4 | Paddington gets his arm stuck in a mailbox while sending a letter to Aunt Lucy. |
| 1 | 5 | Mr. Gruber gives Paddington a box of Magic tricks, but Paddington cannot master the tricks until he learns to practice, practice, practice. |
| 1 | 6 | Mr. Curry is ill and Paddington decides to nurse him back to health with his own recipe for onion soup. |
| 1 | 7 | Paddington tries to save Pancake Day in the Browns' house when Mrs. Bird becomes injured. |
| 1 | 8 | Jonathan teaches Paddington football, but Paddington kicks the ball into Mr. Curry's garden. |
| 1 | 9 | The children want to camp out for the night in the treehouse. Mr. Brown is worried he won't get sleep as the kids will be scared. Paddington wants to prove him wrong, but a lightning storm means they have to come in doors. |
| 1 | 10 | There's a monster in Paddington's room and Mrs. Bird takes Paddington on a monster hunt. |
| 1 | 11 | Mrs. Brown can't find inspiration for her next artwork, so Paddington decides to help find her mojo. |
| 1 | 12 | Jonathan and Paddington dig up some broken pottery that turns out to be a statue made by Mrs. Brown. |
| 1 | 13 | Paddington is accidentally delivered inside a wardrobe to Mr. Curry's house and must get out before he is discovered. |
| 1 | 14 | Paddington tries to help Judy with her geography homework and ends up being the subject of it. |
| 1 | 15 | Paddington tries to help Judy with her geography homework and ends up being the subject of it. |
| 1 | 16 | Paddington decides to make a scrapbook of memories and tries to include all his friends to show Aunt Lucy. |
| 1 | 17 | Paddington decides to dig a Tunnel through the centre of the earth to Peru but ends up in Mr. Curry's green house. |
| 1 | 18 | Mr. Brown has forgotten to get Mrs. Brown a Birthday present, Paddington decides to hold a surprise party. |
| 1 | 19 | Paddington has three chances to take a photo of a meteor shower using Mr. Gruber's antique camera. |
| 1 | 20 | Paddington enters Mr. Brown into the Townhall talent contest. However, Mr. Brown gets stage fright and Paddington must come to the rescue. |
| 1 | 21 | Paddington meets Mateo’s’ dog “Lucky” he tries to teach him tricks but Lucky will not behave. |
| 1 | 22 | It’s Loveday in Windsor gardens, Mr. Brown has forgotten to book a table for Mrs. Brown at the Café and Paddington is on a mission to deliver loveday cards to all his friends. |
| 1 | 23 | Judy is looking after the School pet Gerbil which is accidentally released by Paddington. Paddington and Judy search the house and Mr. Curry’s garden looking for it. |
| 1 | 24 | Jonathan and Paddington must get their Ranger badges but Mr. Curry is not happy about having them in house. |
| 1 | 25 | It’s a perfect Windy day and Jonathan wishes to play Kite with his dad. Mr. Brown is stuck at home doing business, so Paddington takes Jonathan to the park to play Kites. |
| 1 | 26 | DAN Drainpipe Dan is on the loose stealing Mrs. Brown’s wedding ring. Inspector Paddington of the yard is on his trail. |
| 1 | 27 | Mr. Gruber gives Paddington a Chinese finger trap, Paddington gets attached to Mr. Curry and they are stuck together whilst auditioning for the Windsor gardens play. |
| 1 | 28 | Paddington, Jonathan & Judy are playing imaginary games in the park. Judy goes to the half pipe with Mateo, but they decide they might have more fun playing with Paddington and Jonathan instead. |
| 1 | 29 | Ms. Potts is missing home, so Paddington decides to hold a surprise Chinese New Year Party with dancing Dragons, Chinese food and special fireworks. |
| 1 | 30 | Mr. Brown is taking the kids to the Circus tonight but where are the tickets? Paddington and the kids must retrace his steps to find them but actually find out how thoughtful & caring Mr. Brown really is. |
| 1 | 31 | The Browns are having their annual Summer games will Paddington be good at any of them? Or will competitive dad Mr. Brown ruin it for the children again? |
| 1 | 32 | Mrs. Brown has bought an old camper van and decides to take the family on a camping holiday but they get no further than the park and then get locked in! |
| 1 | 33 | Mr. Gruber has been loaned a T-Rex Skeleton to do a talk at the town hall but Lucky the dog has stolen a priceless bone and buried it somewhere in Windsor gardens, Paddington goes on a hunt to find it. |
| 1 | 34 | The Kids decide to form a Rock band with Paddington, but what instrument should he play and what is Rock music? It’s too loud to practice in the house so where can they play? Will they break up before the grand performance in the Park? |
| 1 | 35 | The town hall is leaking and needs a new roof and Paddington must stay silent to raise the money, Will Mr. Brown really shave off all his hair for charity? |
| 1 | 36 | Are aliens out there? Will the strange radio messages Jonathan is receiving mean visitors are arriving from another world? Paddington forms a greeting committee to welcome them to earth! |
| 1 | 37 | Paddington is impressed by a safety talk from the local fire brigade and when there is a real emergency, it's Paddington to the rescue to save a cat stuck up a tree in the park. |
| 1 | 38 | When Mateo and Judy form a secret club in the treehouse, they won't let Jonathan and Paddington join without a password. |
| 1 | 39 | Paddington accidentally ruins Mr Brown's lovely lawn and must repair it, but the birds take a liking to the seeds, so he builds a scarecrow. |
| 1 | 40 | Paddington, Jonathan, and Judy try to find champion hide-and-seeker, Mrs Bird. |
| 1 | 41 | Mr Curry is invited by Paddington to stay with the Browns while his flooded house is being repaired, and he thinks that the Browns are too disorganised. |
| 1 | 42 | Paddington accidentally takes a banana from the cafe without paying for it and must return it before Sophia notices and calls PC Wells, but Mrs. Bird turns it into a cake! What will he do? |
| 1 | 43 | Paddington wins a raffle and first prize is a meal for two at Sofia’s café, but who is Paddington’s BEST FRIEND is it Jonathan, or Judy or Mateo or Mr. Gruber? It’s time to find out…how will he choose a best friend? |
| 1 | 44 | Pigeonton has nested in a Lamppost outside Mr. Gruber’s shop but the council have condemned it! Where will Pigeonton live now? Paddington decides to find him a new home! |
| 1 | 45 | It’s Halloween and Paddington goes Treat or Treating with Jonathan and Judy around Windsor gardens but Mr. Curry does not want to join in…or does he? And Why is Mrs. Bird not scared at all? |
| 1 | 46 | Why do the tress lose their leaves? It does not happen in Peru. Paddington discovers Autumn/Fall and a winter festival. |
| 1 | 47 | Paddington plays a game with Jonathan and Judy in the park, but Matteo can't because he is looking after the café, so Paddington says he will watch the café so Matteo can play. |
| 1 | 48 | Mr. Gruber gives Paddington a film camera to record his adventures in Windsor gardens to send to Aunt Lucy in the retired home for Bears in Lima. What will he film? |
| 1 | 49 | It’s snowing in Windsor Gardens; Paddington has lost a special wooly hat given him by Aunt Lucy and must find it. Will the brave Polar explores Jonathan, Judy and Paddington return? There are large snowy footprints in the park is it the Yeti? And who is wearing that awful jumper? |
| 1 | 50 | Paddington is given a metal detector by Mr. Gruber, and thinks he has found something, wondering if it is lost pirate treasure or just another rusty bottle cap. |
| 1 | 51 | Paddington has accidentally sent Jonathan’s Santa letter to Peru by mistake. He tries to find out what Jonathan’s wish list is. He sends Pigeont on to The North Pole with a new list but now he’s missing. A storm causes a power cut in Windsor gardens which means Christmas will be ruined for everyone. Mr. Curry ever the Eagle Ranger is always prepared so comes to the rescue and its turkey for all at the town hall. But what was Jonathan’s Christmas wish? |
| 1 | 52 | Paddington decides to protect his town as an unofficial policeman after a neighborhood watch meeting, and one day, he discovers someone has been littering. |
| 1 | 53 | Jonathan is upset when he loses his balloon, so Paddington decides to find another one for him, but he ends up stuck in the air, flying across London. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 2 | 1 | Mr. Curry goes on holiday & gives Paddington the job of watering one plant, it looks almost dead, can he revive Ellie before Mr. Curry returns? |
| 2 | 2 | Paddington wants to take part in the CommunArty show, but what’s he good at? Pottery, Painting or sculpture? |
| 2 | 3 | Paddington accidentally destroys a squirrel’s nut store so invites him in to apologize, however he didn’t expect him to bring friends. |
| 2 | 4 | Judy gets a Toy Spy Kit, but why is Mrs. Bird being so secretive? There’s only one way to find out let’s follow her! |
| 2 | 5 | Paddington throws a Birthday party for Mateo but things don’t go to plan, will Mrs. Brown’s clown act save the day? |
| 2 | 6 | Paddington accidentally gives away Jonathan’s rare Tiny Robot card in a game of Imaginarium. How will he get it back? |
| 2 | 7 | It’s Mrs. Bird Day & Paddington wants to make a cake with a Special jar of Marmalade but no one can open it – how will he show his appreciation? |
| 2 | 8 | Paddington & Mateo form a table tennis team and the beat the table hogs so everyone can play! |
| 2 | 9 | It’s the annual fun run in Windsor Gardens park, Paddington however is not very fit so Mrs. Bird decides to train him! |
| 2 | 10 | Jonathan, Judy and Paddington accidentally break Mrs. Bird’s much-loved rocking chair! How will they fix it before she finds out? |
| 2 | 11 | On the last day of the school holidays Jonathan and Judy can’t agree on what to do so Paddington has the casting vote. |
| 2 | 12 | The Browns come back from a beach trip with more than sand in their hair—why is that shell moving on its own? |
| 2 | 13 | Paddington has a new caterpillar friend, and he and Judy learn that not all changes are bad! |
| 2 | 14 | The Browns take part in a very competitive game of The Floor is Lava, but who will win and will they make a good impression on an important visitor? |
| 2 | 15 | Who’s trying to steal Mr. Curry’s prized Giant Pumpkin? PC Wells & Paddington are on the case. |
| 2 | 16 | There’s an ice rink in the Park & Mr. Gruber teaches Paddington how to skate for the ice disco but will be brave the ice himself again after a past fall? |
| 2 | 17 | Join Paddington as he takes off & becomes the world’s first Bearonaut thanks to the Brown family! |
| 2 | 18 | Jonathan, Judy & Paddington pick all the blackberries in the garden, but Mr. Curry seems to think some are his- should they give them back? |
| 2 | 19 | Paddington’s excited about the grand opening of the city farm, but the animals escape when the gate is left open—will they find them in time? |
| 2 | 20 | Baaz teaches Jonathan & Paddington about upcycling but can the pair create something to earn a reward? |
| 2 | 21 | Paddington Jonathan & Judy are worried they’ve used up all of Lucky the dog’s luck—how will they tell Sofia? |
| 2 | 22 | Baaz’s niece Simi is visiting & he wants to create the perfect pizza to surprise her with, but it’s not easy with hungry animals around! |
| 2 | 23 | Judy loses a tooth, quite literally. Will it be found in time for bed and will the tooth fairy like marmalade? |
| 2 | 24 | Paddington becomes a work bear and helps Mr. Brown in the home office, but learns computers can be tricky things. |
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| 2 | 29 | Paddington hurts his knee and goes to see Dr. Yasmin. When she steps out, he steps up and is mistaken for a doctor. |
| 2 | 30 | Paddington learns about bees and decides to help them make honey by planting a flower garden; there's a heatwave in Windsor Gardens and Mateo has sold out of ice-creams. |
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| 2 | 32 | Simi and Toq come to stay for the night. |
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| 2 | 45 | Paddington opens Windsor Gardens' first ever pet hotel when Lucky stays over. |
| 2 | 46 | |
| 2 | 47 | |
| 2 | 48 | The kids are playing in the garden and make a prickly discovery. Something is not right so Paddington asks Baaz to help. |
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| 2 | 51 | Paddington wishes he could have been at Mr. and Mrs. Brown's wedding after seeing photos, so they decide to do it all again. |
| 2 | 52 | |
| 2 | 53 | Whose story will earn them a camp fire story telling badge and will any of them be too scary. |
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 3 | 1 | Paddington makes Goo, but can he keep his promise to not make a mess when things get out of control? |
| 3 | 2 | Paddington and Simi go on a magical journey into the human body to see if an apple seed grows into a tree if you swallow one. |
| 3 | 3 | Mr. Curry is sure there's a monster in the park lake, and Paddington sets out to help him prove it. |
| 3 | 4 | It's Father's Day, but how will Toq let her dad know she's thinking of him all the way up in Space? Maybe the Browns can help? |
| 3 | 5 | It's World Book Day, and Paddington helps Mateo discover his favorite character to dress up as. |
| 3 | 6 | Paddington, Simi, and Jonathan are on a dinosaur hunt on the island in the park, but dinosaurs don't exist anymore do they? |
| 3 | 7 | When things go missing in Windsor Gardens, Jonathan believes a black hole is to blame, so Paddington goes on a space mission. |
| 3 | 8 | Simi and Paddington try to find the gold at the end of rainbow after they break Baaz's kaleidoscope. |
| 3 | 9 | Paddington build a robot called Paddingtron that requires a real friend to work. |
| 3 | 10 | Baaz invites everyone to celebrate Diwali with him, and Paddington is his helpful assistant, but will they both get to enjoy the fireworks finale? |
| 3 | 11 | Paddington has a race against time in order to enjoy his first ever solar eclipse. |
| 3 | 12 | Paddington accepts an inventor's award for Simi when she's too shy to step up, but why does she then feel jealous and sad? |
| 3 | 13 | The Browns are off to the beach for their holiday and meet Shantee the lighthouse keeper when they arrive. |
| 3 | 14 | Paddington, Jonathan, and Judy become trainee lifeguards and end up rescuing Mr Brown with Taylor the lifeguard's help. |
| 3 | 15 | What's making the strange noises in the cave? Jonathan thinks it's a mermaid, but Paddington isn't so sure! |
| 3 | 16 | Judy wants to find a fossil on the beach, but everyone else seems to be getting lucky except her. Can Paddington help? |
| 3 | 17 | Paddington learns that seagulls love chips and will do anything to get them, but can he deliver lunch while it's still hot? |
| 3 | 18 | The lighthouse light is broken and on a foggy night too. Can Paddington help save the boat at sea? |
| 3 | 19 | Paddington leads a treasure hunt to find Captain Green Beard's loot, but will they all remain friends and share? |
| 3 | 20 | Everyone is keen to win the sandcastle competition and enjoy a special ice cream prize, but teamwork is the key! |
| 3 | 21 | The beach is a mess. Will all the litter be cleared in time for the beach party that everyone has been looking forward to? |
| 3 | 22 | The summer holidays have come to an end, so it's time to say goodbye to their new friends. |
| 3 | 23 | Paddington and the Browns rescue pufflings, who get lost around the campsite instead of taking their first flight. |
| 3 | 24 | Paddington enjoys a diving adventure with Jonathan and Judy ‐ but where is her necklace? |
| 3 | 25 | A superfood cake creates some super heroes. |
| 3 | 26 | Paddington wants to become a Knight; but needs to complete heroic quests! |
| 3 | 27 | Windsor Gardens has two new heroes! |
| 3 | 28 | Jonathan is hailed a hero after saving a rare gnome. |
| 3 | 29 | Judy finds her inner hero on a camping trip. |
| 3 | 30 | Paddington befriends a speedy snail with a heroic future ahead. |
| 3 | 31 | Paddington and Robot Paddingtron enjoy being heroes |
| 3 | 32 | Paddington discovers how to be calm. |
| 3 | 33 | Paddington seeks the mystery hero doing good deeds in Windsor Gardens |
| 3 | 34 | Paddington gets stuck in an igloo. |
| 3 | 35 | Paddington struggles to choose a hero for a special photo wall in the park - maybe he needs to look closer to home. |
| 3 | 36 | Paddington becomes a heroic skateboarder, thanks to Mateo and a special mask - but how magical is the mask? |
| 3 | 37 | It's Halloween, but will a curse on the theatre stop the community putting on their special spooky play? |
| 3 | 38 | Taylor the lifeguard arrives in Windsor Gardens, and just in time to save the Mooncake festival with Paddington! |
| 3 | 39 | Taylor reveals it's his birthday, but how can his friends make it special when they had no idea? |
| 3 | 40 | It's Burn's Night and Mrs. Bird teaches Paddington about a rare creature called a Wild Haggis, but will it visit them? |
| 3 | 41 | It's Earth Day and Paddington has the important job of planting a tree, but will he find the perfect spot before it's too late? |
| 3 | 42 | Baaz holds a Spring Harvest Festival, and everyone enjoys bringing their own celebration along. |
| 3 | 43 | Who is Paddington's Special Visitor that Jonathan and Judy have helped come from afar? |
| 3 | 44 | It's the last night of Hanukkah and Mr Gruber's Hanukkiah breaks before he can light the final candle, how can another be found in time? |
| 3 | 45 | Paddington and his friends set out to help PC Wells solve the case of the missing Windsor, Ruby, Paddington and Aunt. |
| 3 | 46 | Thanks to Aunt Lucy's special recipe the Brown's set up a takeaway business from their home, but it's hard work! |
| 3 | 47 | Paddington has to choose between England and Peru before their football cup match, but he loves both places equally! |
| 3 | 48 | The time has come for Aunt Lucy to go home, but there's still time for one last adventure - or is there? |
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