Sad News We are desperately sorry to have to tell you that John Beck, who has been a huge figure in The Followers and in Rupert’s world more broadly for decades, died on the 9th March 2025. John had been recovering well from a broken hip, sustained during a fall, but...
Jenny Kisler, Rupert Artist 30th July 1935 – 18th May 2020 It is with sadness we have to report the death of Rupert artist Jenny Kisler (nee Miles), who contributed 15 stories to the Nutwood newspaper and also titles and half-titles to Rupert Annuals and stories for...
Terence Graham Parry Jones (1942-2020) Most members will have seen 'The Rupert Bear Story' which appeared on Channel 4 in 1982, and probably many had their love of Rupert rekindled by this. The film was inspired and narrated by Terry who had a life-long love for...
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Starting in today's Daily Express (June 3, 2025) is a first full colour Newspaper Showing for the very exciting Alfred Bestall Story ''Rupert and the Bandits' Cave'' . It was …