The now famous Pudsey Bear made his first appearance on BBC Children in Need in 1985 as a brown, cuddly mascot. He was created and named by BBC graphic designer Joanna Lane, who worked in the BBC's design department.
Pudsey the bear is named after Joanna Lane's home town of Pudsey. The West Yorkshire town located between Bradford and Leeds is where the graphic designer was born and raised
Pudsey the bear is named after Joanna Lane's home town of Pudsey. The West Yorkshire town located between Bradford and Leeds is where the graphic designer was born and raised
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