Paddington Bear’s ‘challenging’ action over drug-addled parody

A cocaine-snorting, foul-mouthed Paddington? The bear’s creators aren’t laughing—and they’re taking action against a satirical show.

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Paddington Bear’s ‘challenging’ action over drug-addled parody

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