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We are thrilled to announce that John Harrold will be signing copies of the new Followers-exclusive Second Rupert Storybook (available to buy on the day) which features his brand-new story, Rupert …

30/01/2026: On Bargain Hunt today (BBC), Rupert expert and co-writer of The Rupert Bear Dossier Howard Smith spoke about Rupert and his creator Mary Tourtel. During the show he joined …

January 4, 2026 - Starting in today's Sunday Express is the delightful Freddie Chaplain story "Rupert and the Penguins'', illustrated by Alex Cubie. The story first appeared in the newspaper …

We are grateful to Follower Rod Prescott for unravelling the happenings regarding the Coughdrop story in the Express: I am not sure if I was solely responsible for having the …

20/11/2025 - Beginning in today’s Daily Express is the delightful Christmas adventure “Rupert and the Cough Drop” (B125), a story that originally appeared in the newspaper during Christmas 1950. This …

Starting in today's Daily Express (October 3, 2025) is the often repeated Alfred Bestall Story "Rupert and the House Mouse" from January 1961 (B197). It has been featured in two …

Current Rupert artist Stuart Trotter is almost celebrating 20 magical years of creating Rupert Bear annuals. Since 2008, Stuart has carried on Nutwood’s rich tradition with warmth, imagination, and charm, …

Daily Express 18 August 2025