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Hugh Bonneville plans Suffolk sandwich date with Paddington Bear statue
Overview
Actor Hugh Bonneville has shared that he plans to have a marmalade sandwich and a chat with a Paddington Bear statue when he visits Suffolk to promote his new children's book. The actor, known for his roles in the Paddington film series and Downton Abbey, will be appearing at the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival to discuss his latest work, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea.
Key points
- Hugh Bonneville plans to visit a Paddington Bear statue on a bench in Bury St Edmunds for a marmalade sandwich and a photo.
- The actor is visiting Suffolk to promote his children's book, Rory Sparkes and the Spy Who Loved Tea, at the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival.
- Bonneville's book is a children's story largely based on his own childhood memories growing up in southeast London.
- The actor is also well-known for his television and film roles, including playing Robert Crawley in Downton Abbey and Henry Brown in the Paddington films.