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TIL The Paddington Bear stuffed toy was created by a business run by Shirley and Eddie Clarkson, Jeremy Clarkson’s parents. Jeremy and his sister were given prototypes as Christmas presents. Jeremy later became a salesman for his parents’ business, selling the stuffed toys.

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