Top BAFTA-nominated actor visits sick kids in Glasgow

BAFTA-nominated actor Hugh Bonneville, known for his role as Mr Brown in the Paddington film series, delighted the children by attending the screening at the hospital's MediCinema.

The actor handed out soft Paddington bear toys to the young patients and spent time chatting with them and their families before introducing the film.

He said: "It’s a real privilege for me to visit Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children and to introduce some young adventurers to Paddington’s latest escapade, Paddington In Peru at the wonderful MediCinema."

The screening was held on November 6, two days before the film's nationwide release (Image: Supplied) To the excitement of everyone present, Paddington Bear himself also made an appearance.

Lucas, a young patient at the hospital, said: "I enjoyed everything about tonight, it was amazing.

"I’m so happy I got to see a premiere and ask questions to one of the actual people in it.

"This has been my favourite movie experience – Paddington is my new number one."

The screening was held on November 6, two days before the film's nationwide release, making the young patients some of the first in the UK to see the new Paddington adventure.

Paddington in Peru will be in UK cinemas from November 8 (Image: Supplied) Paul Giggal, chief operating officer of MediCinema, said: "It’s been a true joy to have Hugh and Paddington make this surprise visit to the MediCinema for patients and their families in Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children.

"Then seeing the film before it’s open to the public has been the icing on the cake – or the marmalade on the sandwich."

Kirsten Watson, chief executive officer of Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, said: "Our team was delighted to welcome Hugh Bonneville and Paddington Bear to the children's hospital where they visited young patients ahead of a special screening of Paddington in Peru at the hospital’s MediCinema."

Paddington in Peru will be in UK cinemas from November 8.