Tom Hardy is reading bedtime stories EVERY NIGHT for a whole week

Time to go to bed with a smile on your face

Author: Hollieann BrooksPublished 15th Apr 2020
Last updated 15th Apr 2020

After the huge success of his original bedtime stories with CBeebies, Tom Hardy is returning to screens with six brand new bedtime story readings - a treat that seems to keep both kids and parents very happy indeed!

First helping lull children off to sleep with his bedtime story in 2016, he's proven to be one of the most popular CBeebies bedtime guests and has been viewed over one million times on iPlayer.

Starting on Monday 27th April, Tom will help soothe children with a lovely bedtime story every evening at 6:50pm and aims to help reassure children during this difficult time. Telling stories of missing loved ones and finding comfort in those around us, Tom wanted to help children as we face lockdown.

Filmed from his garden, Tom is joined by his French bulldog Blue to read some gorgeous children's books including 'Hug Me' by Simone Ciralo, a tale of a cactus called Fillipe who just wants a comforting hug. Other books include 'There's A Tiger In The Garden' by Lizzy Stewart and 'Don't Worry, Little Crab' by Chris Haughton.

The stories will be available on the CBeebies channel and on iPlayer, no doubt amassing millions upon millions of views.

Scroll through to see what celebrities are doing to help children during self-isolation:

Maths with Carol Vorderman

Former Countdown star Carol Vorderman has made her online maths school 'The Maths Factor' free to use during self-isolation.


The service is usually £2 per week, but due to the current situation, Carol has made the decision to make the service free for all children between the ages of 4-11, until schools reopen.

English with David Walliams

Children's author David Walliams is releasing one of his books in an audio format for the next 30 days!


You can download the books right here.

Magic with Ben Hanlin

If you need to inject a bit of fun into homeschooling, magician and Dancing On Ice 2020 star Ben Hanlin is hosting daily magic lessons.


Ben is teaching children one magic trick everyday over on his Facebook and Instagram pages, Monday-Friday at 3.15pm.

Dance with Oti Mabuse

Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse and her dancer husband Marius Lepure are getting the nation dancing every day!


Oti and Marius are doing themed dance tutorials over on Oti's YouTube channel.

Nature with Steve Backshall

Naturalist and TV star Steve Backshall is offering live nature and wildlife lessons at 9.30am on his YouTube page.


Steve told fans, "From habitats to holotypes, parasites to pademelons, I'll do my best to bring the wild world into your living room, from... my living room!"

Music with Harry Judd

McFly drummer Harry Judd is holding a number of free drumming classes for beginners, getting his own children Kit and Lola involved.


Harry's lessons take place over on his Instagram page.

Geography with Ben Fogle

Broadcaster Ben Fogle is holding daily lessons at 4pm to teach kids in his 'The Adventure Class'. During the online lessons, Ben shares stories of adventure and the wilderness.


The lessons take place over on his Instagram page.

Food Tech with Jamie Oliver

Top chef Jamie Oliver has a brand new show on Channel 4 called Keep Cooking and Carry On, which is currently being shot on his mobile due to the Coronavirus.


The show, which airs on Channel 4 Monday-Friday at 5.30pm, shows Jamie cooking some amazing yet simple dishes, which are perfect to get the kids involved!

History with Dan Snow

TV presenter and historian Dan Snow is 'bringing the classroom to your front room' with daily videos documenting some of the biggest moments in history.


So far, Dan has covered topics like The Black Death and World World 2, with more expected in the coming days on his History Hit channel.

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