Who is Pudsey Bear?
Hi! It’s me, Pudsey Bear! You’ve probably seen my furry yellow face here and there, particularly as the BBC Children in Need Appeal gets closer, although I’m actually hard at work all year round.
I’m here to tell you all about myself and BBC Children in Need. We’re there for children and young people right across the UK – helping them to be the best they can be so that they can overcome the challenges they have in their lives.
All About Pudsey
Name: Pudsey Bear
Favourite colour: I’ve been told that “spots” isn’t really a colour, so I’d have to say yellow!
Personality: I love making friends and helping people. I’m always busy getting involved in exciting challenges and finding new ways to make peoples’ lives that little bit better. I never run out of energy!
Distinguishing features: I have one eye covered by a bandana – and I also have bright yellow fur
Favourite time of year: The middle of November! That might sound funny, but there’s a good reason; that’s when BBC Children in Need’s Appeal Day – or Pudsey Day – takes place. It’s a time for people across the UK to take on exciting challenges and raise money in support of the children and young people in their communities who need it most. Fundraisers can even pick up brilliant merchandise from my Pudsey shop to look the part, including the official t-shirt, Blush and Pudsey toys and fun accessories
Favourite thing to watch: To round off our Appeal Day, there’s always an amazing night of TV on BBC1 and BBC iPlayer, where different celebrity guests and BBC programmes like Countryfile, DIY SOS and The One Show all get involved. You can find out more right here.
I like: Meeting new people, dancing, eating tasty snacks (I love baked treats!), dressing up, exercising, playing games, having fun outdoors (especially flying kites) and helping the people who need it most.
The Pudsey Bear Origin Story
Pudsey Bear first came to life in 1985. He was created by BBC graphic designer Joanna Lane – and started out with brown fur and a red bandana with black triangles.
He’s had a few makeovers since, changing to yellow fur and a white and red bandana in 1986, then a multicoloured bandana in 2007.
Why is Pudsey Bear yellow?
As we mentioned in his origin story, Pudsey started life as a brown bear! Blush, his friend, is brown too. However, the bright yellow fur that Pudsey sports today helps him to stand out in a crowd, reflects his happy, optimistic personality and brings cheer to everyone who sees him.
So Why is Pudsey Called Pudsey?
Pudsey got his name from Joanna’s hometown in Yorkshire, UK.
Pudsey and the Thread of Hope
Discover Pudsey like you’ve never seen him before. Pudsey and the Thread of Hope is a magical new picture book written by bestselling author Tom Fletcher.
Find our more here!
Pudsey Resources
Find all kinds of fun activities just here. You can colour in, draw with Pudsey Bear’s spot-to-spot sheet, try a treasure hunt, make a Pudsey Bear mask, try your hand at Pudsey puzzles, design a T-shirt or bandana… the list goes on!
Donate
BBC’s Pudsey Day isn’t the only time you can donate to Pudsey and BBC Children in Need. You can make a contribution at any time of year. Follow the link below to find out how.
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