The Adventures of Paddington

The bear is allotted three attempts to photograph a meteor shower, using the antique camera belonging to Mr Gruber. Each attempt must be made with the same vintage equipment, and the bear must succeed within those three opportunities in total.

Paddington and the Meteor Shower is an episode‑length programme that follows the beloved bear on a special adventure. The title hints at both the setting and the central activity, while the format indicates a self‑contained story rather than a full series. It fits within the broader Paddington universe, presenting a concise narrative. In this instalment, the bear is given three opportunities to snap a picture of a meteor shower. The challenge is clear: he must capture the fleeting display of meteors using a camera that isn’t modern but rather an old‑fashioned piece of equipment. Because those three chances form the core of the episode’s action. The camera in question belongs to Mr Gruber and is described as antique, meaning it dates back many years and operates differently from contemporary devices. Because it is Mr Gruber’s, the bear must rely on this particular instrument rather than any other, adding a layer of specificity to each of his three attempts. Thus, the narrative centres on the bear’s three attempts to photograph the celestial event with Mr Gruber’s vintage camera. Each try presents a distinct moment in which the bear aligns the antique device with the meteor shower, aiming to secure a successful shot before his allotted chances run out.