United Kingdom, Feb. 19 -- Paddington Bear is set to bring a marmalade-tinted flourish to this weekend's EE BAFTA Film Awards after being confirmed as a presenter at the ceremony.

The beloved Peruvian teddy - currently appearing on stage in Paddington the Musical in London's West End - will present the award for best children's and family film at the 79th EE BAFTA Film Awards, which take place on 22 February at the Royal Festival Hall and will be broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Paddington's most recent big-screen outing, Paddington in Peru, was absent from last year's nominees in the category he will now present.

His involvement is expected to mark the first time a four-pawed presenter has handed out a BAFTA on stage.

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