Paddington lives!

If ever there were a time for Paddington, it is now. Not just because we’re about to mark the centenary of the birth of Michael Bond this week, Paddington’s much-loved creator. And not because the musical is a huge hit in London, with an extended run that is a theatreland must-see. But because that lost bear is the story of our time. So join us as we take a swim in Paddington’s ripples, from those bringing him to life on stage, to the food bank offering more than marmalade sandwiches.

Also inside

• What happened when people experiencing homelessness were given £2000
• The Venezuelan migrant crisis that’s transforming South American politics
• How Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson channelled his troubles into music
• Star of Waiting for the Out Josh Finan on why it’s a prison drama with a difference
• The man who rebuilt his life one brushstroke at a time
• Get your skates on and head to the ISU Figure Skating World Championships in Sheffield ahead of the Winter Olympics
• And how punk rockers The Molotovs made a big noise for Big Issue

Plus much more!

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