The Adventures of Paddington

The park features an ice rink where an ice disco is planned, so Mr Gruber takes it upon himself to teach Paddington how to skate. Yet, he must face the slippery surface again, having suffered a fall there in the past.

Paddington Takes to the Ice is a short programme presented as a single episode. It belongs to the broader Paddington series and follows the familiar format of a self‑contained adventure, this time set around a winter activity. The story unfolds in a park that has been turned into an ice rink for a special ice disco. Mr Gruber, who’s handy with a pair of skates, steps in to give Paddington a crash course in gliding across the frozen surface. He shows the bear the basics he’ll need to join the disco crowd, turning a simple lesson into a fun preparation for the event. While Mr Gruber is busy teaching, he also has his own hurdle to clear. He remembers a tumble he suffered on the ice some time ago, and the episode sees him confronting that memory by stepping back onto the rink himself. It’s a quiet moment of personal resolve, as he decides to face the slippery surface once more. The episode balances the light‑hearted training scene with Gruber’s quiet determination, tying together the excitement of the upcoming ice disco and the subtle challenge of overcoming a past fall. All of this takes place within the familiar park setting, keeping the focus firmly on the characters’ interactions and the seasonal backdrop.