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Tom Hardy is returning to read 6 new CBeebies Bedtime Stories this summer
By Amy Beecham
2 years ago
1 min read
Tom Hardy, the BBC’s most popular Bedtime Stories reader, is back with six new readings this summer.
He may be best known for his role as gangster Alfie Solomons in Peaky Blinders, James Delaney in Taboo or the action-packed Venom, but Tom Hardy is also beloved in projects that showcase his softer side. This summer, the award-winning actor will make a long-awaited return to CBeebies Bedtime Stories to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS.
On 5 July, Hardy will read Zog And The Flying Doctors, the adventure story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler to help settle children across the nation down for bed. The story sees the magical dragon serving as a trusty ‘air ambulance’ to Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout. Together, they fly around and tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a distressed unicorn and a lion who’s come down with a serious sneeze.
Zog marks the first of six new stories that Hardy has recorded for the channel, which were filmed in Hardy’s own garden where he was joined by his adorable French bulldog, Blue.
The actor first appeared on CBeebies on New Year’s Eve in 2016, where he read Simon Philip’s You Must Bring A Hat. Since then, his particular CBeebies Bedtime Stories have been the most-streamed on BBC iPlayer, making him CBeebies’ most popular reader ever.
Popular with viewers of all ages, other stars who have participated in Bedtime Stories include David Tennant, Stephen Graham, Suranne Jones, Harry Styles, Kate Middleton and Rege-Jean Page.
CBeebies Bedtime Story airs every single weekday at 6.50 pm on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.
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