Rupert Fortnightly Issue Number 4

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 …

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

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

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Brooks on 9 August 2025, aged 86. Ray was the warm, distinctive voice behind the 1985–1988 Rupert television series, narrating …