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The Archive of Jenny Kisler
In 2020 Jenny Kisler sadly passed away at the age of 84. Her Rupert archive had been kindly handed over to The Followers of Rupert…
The restoring and coloring of Rupert and the Weather man
Mark Manley: Restoring and Colouring a Rupert story from 1964 Although it seems unbelievable, it is however a sad fact that there are some Rupert…
Rupert in the Express August 2023
Rupert’s Deep Sea Adventure commenced on Sunday 27th August 2023 with Rupert and his Mummy heading towards Greyport on holiday. Not sure why the need…
Rupert in the Express, March 2026
Rupert and the Boffit in the Express March 2026
John Harrold Signing Event 14 March
In Lewes 14th March, John Harrold signed copies of the new Followers-exclusive Second Rupert Storybook which features his brand-new story, Rupert and Little Derek. Following the highly popular Rupert Storybook, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Rupert in the Express, August 2025
Daily Express 18 August 2025
Ray Brooks (1939-2025)
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 …
Rupert in the Express, July 2025
Since the turn of the New Year the stories appearing in the Daily & Sunday Express have been really pleasing, as many are receiving only a second outing since their …
Rupert mural at Surbiton Station
We were thrilled to hear that a mural of Rupert has been installed at Surbiton Station to celebrate Rupert and Alfred Bestall – who lived in Surbiton for 40 years. …
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