Howard Smith Talks Rupert Bear on Bargain Hunt

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 presenter Eric Knowles to discuss some original early Rupert items and the history...

Rupert in the Express, January 2026

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 on Wednesday June 22nd 1966, running until Tuesday August 2nd. The Daily...

Rupert format in the Express, November/December 2025

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 newspaper heading above the Daily Express Rupert Strip removed from Cartoon & Furry...

Rupert in the Express, November 2025

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 charming tale includes lovely appearances by the village postman,...

John Harrold Signing Event in March

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 and Little Derek". Following the highly popular "Rupert Storybook",...

Rupert in the Express, October 2025

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 Annuals (1973 & 2021) , Pippin Comic , Rupert Weekly and reprinted in the newspaper in...

Interview with Stuart Trotter in the Northern Echo

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, ensuring Rupert’s adventures continue to delight fans old and...

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