These 22 Huge Celebs Have All Appeared On CBeebies, And My Mind Is Blown By This Information

It's not just the kids that look forward to bedtime.

Every parent across the nation loves and relies on the magic that is CBeebies, but more importantly, the daily bedtime story!

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For those who don't know, the CBeebies bedtime story is a segment on the children's TV network in which someone comes on (usually a celeb), and reads the nation's children a story before bedtime designed to send them off to sleep!

Surprisingly, there have been some ~major~ names that have read the bedtime story – who knew?! Here are 22 celebs that have taken part over the years.

1. Tom Hardy

CBeebies, Sony Pictures Releasing

Venom actor, Tom, has featured on the bedtime story segment on CBeebies 13 times, (not that anyone is complaining), and has read such stories as There's a Bear in My Chair, Under the Same Sky, and The Problem with Problems. He really is a CBeebies legend.

2. Chris Evans

CBeebies, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/ Marvel Studios

The former Captain America himself graced our screens back in 2017 to send children across the UK to bed. He read a total of three stories, and I think we can all agree that that wasn't nearly enough! Even Superheros Have Bad Days was his debut story, which is definitely apt for Chris!

3. Tom Hiddleston

CBeebies, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures/ Marvel Studios

Another celeb to feature in the bedtime story slot back in 2021 is Avengers star, Tom. He read Supertato and of course, it suited him perfectly! Thanks Loki, we appreciate you.

4. Regé-Jean Page

CBeebies, Netflix

From Bridgerton to CBeebies, Regé-Jean can really do it all. Last year he read King of the Classroom and Rain Before Rainbows on the children's channel, and let's be honest, parents tuned in for themselves as much as they did for their kids.

5. James McAvoy

20th Century Fox, CBeebies

We're no strangers to the talents of the amazing X-Men actor, but who knew how well he could recite a bedtime story?! James read five stories in 2015 including No Matter What, Superworm, and Little Red Riding Hood. Perhaps he should be known as Professor CBeebies from now on.

6. Reese Witherspoon

CBeebies, MGM Distribution

The Oscar winner and Legally Blonde actor will sit down to read her first story – Extraordinary by Penny Harrison – on Friday 28 January 2022! We can exclusively reveal that she does an amazing job, and we're fully expecting everyone to enjoy her guess spot on the channel.

7. Eddie Redmayne

CBeebies, Warner Bro. Pictures

Fantastic Beasts actor Eddie sent children to sleep across the nation when he read If I Had a Dinosaur, The Dressing-Up Dad, and Big Little Hippo. He certainly brought a little magic to the event, and everyone is patiently awaiting his return, that's for sure!

8. David Schwimmer

CBeebies, NBC

AS IF the Friends star has made an appearance on CBeebies – what is this world?! David read his story If I Had a Sleepy Sloth and The Smeds and the Smoos back in 2020. Even though this was different to his usual comedic setting, he absolutely nailed the bedtime story, and I'm sure we can all agree that we'd be happy to have him back any time!

9. Ewan McGregor

CBeebies, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In 2018, hunky Ewan read Everybody's Welcome but has yet to return for a second story. He was a great candelabra in Beauty and the Beast, but an even better storyteller. Bring him back, CBeebies!

10. Dolly Parton

CBeebies, RCA Studios

Dolly's Southern voice soothed listeners when she read Dog Loves Books and Stuck in the Mud. Not surprisingly, it sounded like poetry and I could have watched her for hours! Her comforting presence also worked wonders for the children of Britain. We could all probably listen to her from nine to five, amiright???

11. Dave Grohl

CBeebies, RCA

Rock and roll legend Dave Grohl appeared on CBeebies recently, and in stark contrast to his on-stage persona, he was the perfect bedtime story reader! He made Octotpus' Garden sound soothing, and also read Ten Minutes to Bed Little Monster like a lullaby.

12. Ed Sheeran

CBeebies, Asylum/ Atlantic Records

He's only recorded one story, but if you've ever heard Ed sing (which I imagine you have unless you live under a rock) then you can imagine his storytelling is just as captivating. The "Thinking Out Loud" singer popped up on our screens last year with the story I Talk Like a River.

13. Ryan Reynolds

CBeebies, 20th Century Fox

Someone else I can barely believe has done this is Ryan! Despite being conducted over FaceTime all the way from Canada, the story he told was super sweet and entertaining. He read Where the Wild Things Are, and ended the recording with a cute farewell to listeners. If Ryan's too busy I'm sure Deadpool wouldn't mind filling in next time!

14. Elton John

CBeebies, Geffen (US) Rocket (UK)

Another name that makes this list so illustrious is Elton John. In 2018, he read The Dog Detectives: Lost in London, surprising everyone who tuned in. Kids may not have known who they were watching exactly, but parents were certainly starstruck.

15. Isla Fisher

CBeebies, Universal Pictures

Isla has read a few stories on CBeebies, including It Takes Two To T'wit T'woo, Big, and Everything. The stunning actor has featured in both 2016 and 2017, and I'm sure she'll make a return soon enough.

16. Orlando Bloom

CBeebies, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

After Orlando told the storied We Are Together and Littlest Dreamer: A Bedtime Adventure in 2018 and 2019 respectively, Twitter was flooded with blushing parents. Although these stories are aimed at kids, CBeebies certainly knew what they're doing! He was a great addition to the channel, and we all look forward to having him back.

17. Mark Ronson

CBeebies, Columbia Sony RCA

The "Uptown Funk" singer and producer joined the Cbeebies gang back in 2017 when he read Rhyme Crime, and then followed this story with Pom Pom Gets the Grumps. We all know he's a lyrical genius and one of the best music producers today, but maybe he should keep up the bedtime storytelling too!

18. Idina Menzel

CBeebies, Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures

ELSA HERSELF has appeared on CBeebies, regaling children the nation over with her melodious voice. Idina read Robin's Winter Song and it was almost like watching our own rendition of Frozen. The only thing that was missing was a sparkly blue dress and the blonde braid, but she was still as magical as ever.

19. Rick Astley

CBeebies, RCA PWL

Now that Rick is on the CBeebies squad, we're never gonna give him up (sorry). Chances are that children were unaware of the icon reading Show and Tell to them, but parents knew what was up!

20. Björn Ulvaeus

CBeebies, Polar Epic Atlantic

The one and only Björn graced our screen with a few stories back in 2020, and it was truly amazing. The ABBA alumnus read Storm Whale and Goat's Coat, and we haven't let it go since. Thank you for the music stories, Björn.

21. Felicity Jones

CBeebies, Focus Features

The Theory of Everything star shared the story Spaghetti Hunters via a video call during lockdown. She also recorded The Huffalots, but two stories just isn't enough for us, Felicity!

22. David Hasselhoff

CBeebies, NBC

If you can believe it, The Hoff himself blessed us all by appearing on the segment back in 2012 and again in 2013. He read Jack's Tractor and My Friend Nigel. Once again, kids were probably none the wiser, but adults across the UK knew the Baywatch bombshell a mile off!

If you want to listen to more celebrity bedtime stories (and why wouldn't you?) you can here.