CBC airs the world premiere of A Bear Named Winnie

The true story of Winnie the Pooh comes to the small screen when the CBC airs the world premiere of A Bear Named Winnie on December 12 at 8 p.m. The film depicts a Canadian soldier and his friendship with a bear cub he names after his hometown of Winnipeg. Set during the First World War, the film shows how Winnie eventually became the inspiration for A.A. Milne children's stories.
By Staff 
November 16, 2004

The true story of Winnie the Pooh comes to the small screen when the CBC airs the world premiere of A Bear Named Winnie on December 12 at 8 p.m. The film depicts a Canadian soldier and his friendship with a bear cub he names after his hometown of Winnipeg. Set during the First World War, the film shows how Winnie eventually became the inspiration for A.A. Milne children’s stories.