1. Doctor Ted
March 9th, 2009
7 min
Rob Brydon reads Doctor Ted, by Andrea Beaty and Pascal Lemaitre.
2. Princess Smartypants
March 10th, 2009
7 min
Rob Brydon reads Princess Smartypants, by Babette Cole.
3. Badly Drawn Dog
March 11th, 2009
7 min
Rob Brydon reads Badly Drawn Dog, by Emma Dodson.
4. Pink!
March 12th, 2009
7 min
Rob Brydon reads Pink!, by Lynne Rickards and Margaret Chamberlain.
5. Winnie's Midnight Dragon
March 16th, 2009
7 min
Hermione Norris reads Winnie's Midnight Dragon by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
6. Twinkles, Arthur and Puss
March 17th, 2009
7 min
Hermione Norris reads Twinkles, Arthur and Puss by Judith Kerr.
7. Bridget Fidget
March 18th, 2009
7 min
Hermione Norris reads Bridget Fidget by Joe Berger.
8. Look Out Stripey Horse
March 19th, 2009
7 min
Hermione Norris reads Look Out Stripey Horse by Jim Helmore and Karen Wall.
9. The Bog Baby
March 20th, 2009
7 min
Hermione Norris reads The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward.
10. Small Knight George and the Royal Chocolate
March 22nd, 2009
7 min
Derek Jacobi reads Small Knight George and the Royal Chocolate, by Ronda Armitage and Arthur Robins.
11. Ferdie and the Falling Leaves
March 23rd, 2009
7 min
Annette Crosbie reads Ferdie and the Falling Leaves, by Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke.
12. Winnie's Flying Carpet
March 24th, 2009
7 min
Annette Crosbie reads Winnie's Flying Carpet, by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
13. Baggy Brown
March 25th, 2009
7 min
Annette Crosbie reads Baggie Brown, by Mick Inkpen.
14. Eliza and the Moonchild
March 26th, 2009
7 min
Annette Crosbie reads Eliza and the Moonchild, by Emma Chichester-Clark. A small moonchild tires of his white, white moon surroundings and whizzes down to earth, only to find it a shadow-dark place without colour.
15. Mrs McTats and Her Houseful of Cats
March 27th, 2009
7 min
Annette Crosbie reads Mrs McTat and Her Houseful of Cats, by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Joan Rankin. At first Mrs McTats has only one cat, Abner, but quickly finds herself in a house bursting with twenty-five of them.
16. The Stickman
March 31st, 2009
7 min
Derek Jacobi reads The Stickman, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
17. Wendell's Workshop
April 1st, 2009
7 min
Derek Jacobi reads Wendell's Workshop, by Chris Riddell.
18. How to Catch a Star
April 2nd, 2009
7 min
Derek Jacobi reads How to Catch a Star, by Oliver Jeffers.
19. How Big Is a Million?
April 3rd, 2009
7 min
Derek Jacobi reads How Big Is a Million? By Anna Milbourne and Serena Riglietti.
20. The Lamb Who Came To Dinner
April 6th, 2009
7 min
Richard Fleeshman reads The Lamb Who Came for Dinner, by Joelle Dreidemy and Steve Smallman.
21. Oodles of Noodles
April 7th, 2009
7 min
Richard Fleeshman reads Oodles of Noodles, by Diana Hendry and Sarah Massini.
22. Blanche and Rocky
April 8th, 2009
7 min
Richard Fleeshman reads Blanche and Rocky, by Jane Devlin and Joe Berger.
23. Hattie the Bad
April 9th, 2009
7 min
Richard Fleeshman reads Hattie the Bad, by Jane Devlin and Joe Berger.
24. Kangaroo's CanCan Cafe
April 10th, 2009
7 min
Richard Fleeshman reads Kangaroo's CanCan Cafe, a rhyming story set in the Australian outback and featuring an animal dance troupe, by Julia Jarman and Lynne Chapman.
25. Mr Bear to the Rescue
April 13th, 2009
7 min
Jonas Armstrong reads Mr Bear to the Rescue, by Debi Gliori.
26. Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero
April 14th, 2009
7 min
Jonas Armstrong reads "Eliot Jones, Midnight Superhero" by Anne Cottringer and Alex T Smith.
27. Tom's Midnight Dragon
April 15th, 2009
7 min
Jonas Armstrong reads Tom's Clockwork Dragon, by Jonathan Emmett and Mark Oliver.
28. Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood
April 16th, 2009
7 min
Jonas Armstrong reads "Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood" by Timothy Knapman and Gwen Millward.
29. Bumposaurus
April 20th, 2009
7 min
Keeley Hawes reads Bumposaurus, by Penny McKinlay and Brita Teckentrup.
30. Penguin Small
April 21st, 2009
7 min
Keeley Hawes reads Penguin Small, by Mick Inkpen.
31. Eat Your Peas
April 22nd, 2009
7 min
Keeley Hawes reads a tale by Kes Gray and Nick Sharatt about a girl's dislike of peas.
32. Happy Birthday Winnie
April 23rd, 2009
7 min
Keeley Hawes reads Happy Birthday Winnie, by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
33. Wendell's Workshop
May 20th, 2024
7 min
34. A New Home for a Pirate
April 25th, 2009
7 min
Matt Baker reads A New Home for a Pirate, by Ronda Armitage and Holly Swain.
35. Click Clack Moo Cows That Type
April 26th, 2009
7 min
Matt Baker reads "Click Clack Moo Cows That Type" by Doreen Cronin.
36. Rattletrap Car
April 27th, 2009
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Rattletrap Car, by Phyllis Root and Jill Barton.
37. Bare Bear
April 28th, 2009
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Bare Bear, by Miriam Moss and Mary McQuillan.
38. No More Ee-Orrh
April 29th, 2009
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads No More Ee-Orrh, by Lydia Monks.
39. Nobody Laughs at a Lion
April 30th, 2009
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Nobody Laughs at a Lion, by Lydia Monks.
40. The Tiger Who Came to Tea
May 1st, 2009
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads The Tiger Who Came to Tea, by Judith Kerr.
41. Mr Bear's Holiday
May 2nd, 2009
7 min
Matt Baker reads Mr Bear's Holiday, by Debi Gliori.
42. Pete The Sheep
May 3rd, 2009
7 min
Matt Baker reads "Pete The Sheep" by Jackie French.
43. The Hippo-not-amus
May 9th, 2009
7 min
Will Mellor reads The Hippo-not-amus, by Tony and Jayne Payne and Guy Parker Rees.
44. My Big Brother Boris
May 10th, 2009
7 min
Will Mellor reads My Big Brother Boris, by Liz Pichon.
45. Bob's Best Friend Ever
May 11th, 2009
7 min
Adrian Lester reads Bob's Best Friend Ever, by Simon Bartram.
46. Mungo And The Dinosaur Island
May 12th, 2009
7 min
Adrian Lester reads Mungo and the Dinosaur Island, by Peter Knapman and Adam Stower.
47. Ruby Sings the Blues
May 13th, 2009
7 min
Adrian Lester reads Ruby Sings the Blues, by Nikki Daly.
48. Small Knight and George
May 14th, 2009
7 min
Adrian Lester reads Small Knight and George, by Ronda Armitage and Arthur Robins.
49. The Star Faced Crocodile
May 15th, 2009
7 min
Adrian Lester reads The Star Faced Crocodile, by David Melling.
50. Stuck in the Mud
May 16th, 2009
7 min
Will Mellor reads Stuck in the Mud, by Garry Parsons and Jane Clarke.
51. Winnie the Witch
May 17th, 2009
7 min
Will Mellor reads Winnie the Witch, by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
52. Clare Balding - Giggle Giggle Quack
May 18th, 2009
7 min
Clare Balding reads Giggle Giggle Quack, by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
53. Russell and the Lost Treasure
May 19th, 2009
7 min
Julie Graham reads Russell and the Lost Treasure, by Rob Scotton.
54. A Visitor for Bear
May 20th, 2009
7 min
Clare Balding reads A Visitor for Bear, by Bonnie Becker and Kady Macdonald Denton.
55. Chopsticks
May 21st, 2009
7 min
Julie Graham reads Chopsticks, by Jon Berkeley.
56. Clare Balding - The Show at Rickety Barn
May 22nd, 2009
7 min
Clare Balding reads The Show at Rickety Barn, by Jemma Beeke and Lynne Chapman.
57. Follow the Swallow
May 25th, 2009
7 min
Kacey Ainsworth reads Follow the Swallow, by Julia Donaldson and Penny Smy.
58. Polly Jean Pyjama Queen
May 26th, 2009
7 min
Kacey Ainsworth reads Polly Jean Pyjama Queen, by Steve Webb.
59. Kacey Ainsworth - Tell Me Something Happy before I Go to Bed
May 27th, 2009
7 min
Kacey Ainsworth reads Tell Me Something Happy before I Go to Bed.
60. Kacey Ainsworth - What Friends Do Best
May 28th, 2009
7 min
Kacey Ainsworth reads What Friends Do Best, by Jonathan Emmett and Nathan Reed.
61. Who's Been Eating My Porridge?
May 29th, 2009
7 min
Kacey Ainsworth reads Who's Been Eating My Porridge? By Nick Ward.
62. Eliza and the Moonchild
May 23rd, 2009
7 min
Michael Rosen reads Eliza and the Moonchild, by Emma Chichester-Clark.
63. Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs
June 1st, 2009
7 min
Mackenzie Crook reads Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs.
64. Mackenzie Crook - If I Were You
June 2nd, 2009
7 min
Mackenzie Crook reads If I Were You, by Richard Hamilton and Babette Cole.(R)
65. Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Frightful Night
June 3rd, 2009
7 min
Mackenzie Crook reads Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Frightful Night.
66. Mackenzie Crook - Don't Mention Pirates
June 5th, 2009
7 min
Mackenzie Crook reads Don't Mention Pirates, by Sarah McConnell.
67. Mackenzie Crook - Tappity Tap - What Was That?
June 4th, 2009
7 min
Mackenzie Crook reads Tappity Tap - What Was That? By Claire Freedman and Russell Julian.
68. Ruby Sings the Blues
June 8th, 2009
7 min
Michael Rosen reads Ruby Sings the Blues, by Nikki Daly.
69. Farmer Duck
June 10th, 2009
7 min
Michael Rosen reads Farmer Duck, by Martin Waddel and Helen Stephens.
70. The Opposite
June 11th, 2009
7 min
Michael Rosen reads The Opposite, by Tom MacRae and Elena.
71. Slinky Malinki Catflaps and Hairy Maclary of Donaldson's Dairy
June 12th, 2009
7 min
Michael Rosen reads Slinky Malinki Catflaps and Hairy Maclary of Donaldson's Dairy.
72. A New Home for a Pirate
June 15th, 2009
7 min
Ronni Ancona reads A New Home For a Pirate, by Ronda Armitage and Holly Swain.
73. Are We There Yet?
June 16th, 2009
7 min
Ronni Ancona reads Are We There Yet? By Jan Fearnley.
74. Daft Bat
June 17th, 2009
7 min
Ronni Ancona reads Daft Bat, by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.(R)
75. Funny Bones
June 18th, 2009
7 min
Ronni Ancona reads Funny Bones, by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
76. Winnie at the Seaside
June 19th, 2009
7 min
Ronni Ancona reads Winnie at the Seaside.
77. Shelley Conn - Grizzly Dad
June 20th, 2009
7 min
Shelley Conn reads Grizzly Dad, by Joanna Harrison.
78. What Does Daddy Do?
June 21st, 2009
7 min
Sharon Small reads What Does Daddy Do? by Rachel Bright.
79. Dogfish
June 22nd, 2009
7 min
Sharon Small reads Dogfish by Gillian Shields and Dan Taylor.
80. Winnie's Magic Wand
July 19th, 2009
7 min
Sharon Small reads Winnie's Magic Wand by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
81. Wishmoley and the Little Piece of Sky
June 23rd, 2009
7 min
Sharon Small reads Wishmoley and the Little Piece of Sky, by Julia Hubery and Mary McQuillam.
82. The Naughtiest Ever Fairy
June 26th, 2009
7 min
Sharon Small reads The Naughtiest Ever Fairy by Nick Ward.
83. A Visitor for Bear
June 29th, 2009
7 min
Bernard Cribbins reads A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker and Kady Macdonald Denton.
84. Mr Big
June 30th, 2009
7 min
Mr Big by Ed Vere.
85. That Pesky Rat
July 1st, 2009
7 min
That Pesky Rat by Lauren Child.
86. That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown
July 2nd, 2009
7 min
That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton.
87. The Bog Baby
July 3rd, 2009
7 min
The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward.
88. Celestine Drama Queen
July 6th, 2009
7 min
Shelley Conn reads "Celestine Drama Queen" by Penny Ives.
89. Shelley Conn - That Pesky Dragon
July 8th, 2009
7 min
Shelley Conn reads "That Pesky Dragon" by Julia Sykes.
90. Shelley Conn - Tiddler the Story Telling Fish
July 9th, 2009
7 min
Shelley Conn reads "Tiddler the Story Telling Fish" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
91. Where's My Sock
July 10th, 2009
7 min
Shelley Conn reads "Where's My Sock?" by Joyce Dunbar.
92. Don't Read This Book
July 13th, 2009
7 min
Warwick Davis reads Don't Read This Book by Jill Lewis and Deborah Allwright.
93. Warwick Davis - Once There Was a House
July 14th, 2009
7 min
Warwick Davis reads Once There Was a House, by Alex T Smith.
94. The Cow That Laid An Egg
July 15th, 2009
7 min
Warwick Davis reads "The Cow That Laid An Egg" by Andy Cutbill and Russell Ayto.
95. The Topsy Turvies
July 16th, 2009
7 min
Warwick Davis reads The Topsy Turvies by Francesca Simon and Emily Bolam.
96. Warwick Davis - Thump Quack Moo
July 17th, 2009
7 min
Warwick Davis reads Thump Quack Moo, by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.
97. A Toad Abode
July 20th, 2009
7 min
Chris Packham reads A Toad Abode, as part of the BBC Breathing Places campaign.
98. A Seagull Surprise
July 21st, 2009
7 min
Chris Packham reads A Seagull Surprise, as part of the BBC Breathing Places campaign.
99. Hibernating Hoglets
July 22nd, 2009
7 min
Chris Packham reads Hibernating Hoglets, as part of the BBC Breathing Places campaign.
100. Lazarus the Ladybird
July 23rd, 2009
7 min
Chris Packham reads Lazarus the Ladybird, as part of the BBC Breathing Places campaign.
101. Bernie the Busy Bee
July 24th, 2009
7 min
Chris Packham reads Bernie the Busy Bee, as part of the BBC Breathing Places campaign.
102. Delilah Darling is in the Library
August 10th, 2009
7 min
Diane Parish reads Delilah Darling is in the Library, by Jeanne Willis and Rosie Reeve.
103. The Best Gift of All
August 11th, 2009
7 min
Diane Parish reads The Best Gift of All, by Jonathan Emmett and Vanessa Cabban.
104. Sidney the Little Blue Elephant
August 12th, 2009
7 min
Diane Parish reads Sidney the Little Blue Elephant, by Sharon Rentta.
105. The Magic Shoebox Farm
August 13th, 2009
7 min
Diane Parish reads The Magic Shoebox Farm, by Ian Whybrow and Paul Howard.
106. When Lulu Went to the Zoo
August 14th, 2009
7 min
Diane Parish reads When Lulu Went to the Zoo, by Andy Ellis.
107. Fleabag
August 31st, 2009
7 min
Jake Wood reads Fleabag, by Helen Stephens.
108. Knight Time
September 1st, 2009
7 min
Jake Wood reads Knight Time, by Jane Clarke and Jane Massey.
109. The Blackest Hole in Space
September 2nd, 2009
7 min
Jake Wood reads The Blackest Hole in Space, by Penny Little and Vincent Vigla.
110. The Little Star Who Wished
September 3rd, 2009
7 min
Jake Wood reads The Little Star Who Wished, by Michael Broad.
111. What Pet To Get
September 4th, 2009
7 min
Jake Wood reads What Pet to Get? By Emma Dodd.
112. 006 and a Bit
September 7th, 2009
7 min
Colin Salmon reads 006 and a Bit, by Kes Gray and Nick Sharratt.
113. Emily Brown and the Thing
September 8th, 2009
7 min
Colin Salmon reads Emily Brown and the Thing, by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton.
114. My Amazing Dad
September 9th, 2009
7 min
Colin Salmon reads My Amazing Dad, by Ross Collins.
115. Russell the Sheep
September 10th, 2009
7 min
Colin Salmon reads Russell the Sheep, by Rob Scotton.
116. Mr Bear's Holiday
September 11th, 2009
7 min
Colin Salmon reads Mr Bear's Holiday, by Debi Gliori.
117. Can Anybody Hear Me?
October 19th, 2009
7 min
David Harewood reads Can Anybody Hear Me? By Jessica Meserve.
118. A Lark in the Ark
October 20th, 2009
7 min
David Harewood reads A Lark in the Ark, by Peter Bently and Lynne Chapman.
119. Ping Pong Pig
October 21st, 2009
7 min
David Harewood reads Ping Pong Pig, by Carline Jayne Church.
120. Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo
October 22nd, 2009
7 min
David Harewood reads Mr Peek and the Misunderstanding at the Zoo, by Kevin Waldron.
121. Zippity Zebra and the Windy Day
October 23rd, 2009
7 min
David Harewood reads Zippity Zebra and the Windy Day, by Claire Henley.
122. Goodnight Magic Moon
October 26th, 2009
7 min
Romola Garai reads Goodnight Magic Moon, by Janet Bingham and Rosalind Beardshaw.
123. Romola Garai - The Dragon Festival
October 27th, 2009
7 min
Romola Garai reads The Dragon Festival, by An Vrombaut.
124. Trixie the Witch's Cat
October 28th, 2009
7 min
Romola Garai reads Trixie the Witch's Cat, by Nick Butterworth.
125. Minty and Tink
October 29th, 2009
7 min
Romola Garai reads Minty and Tink, by Emma Chichester Clark.
126. Library Lion
October 30th, 2009
7 min
Romola Garai reads Library Lion, by Michelle Knudsen and Kevin Hawkes.
127. A Chair For Baby Bear
November 14th, 2009
7 min
Terry Wogan reads A Chair For Baby Bear, by Kaye Umansky and Chris Fisher.
128. Bare Bear
November 15th, 2009
7 min
Terry Wogan reads Bare Bear, by Miriam Moss and Mary McQuillan.
129. Tabby McTat
November 16th, 2009
7 min
Josie Lawrence reads Tabby McTat, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
130. Princess Smartypants Breaks the Rules
November 17th, 2009
7 min
Josie Lawrence reads Princess Smartypants Breaks the Rules, by Babette Cole.
131. Super Daisy and the Peril of Planet Pea
November 18th, 2009
7 min
Josie Lawrence reads Super Daisy and the Peril of Planet Pea, by Kes Gray and Nick Sharratt.
132. Evie's Mad Hair Day
November 19th, 2009
7 min
Josie Lawrence reads Evie's Mad Hair Day, by Shane McG.
133. The Fox in the Dark
November 20th, 2009
7 min
Josie Lawrence reads The Fox in the Dark, by Alison Green and Deborah Allwright.
134. Mr Bear's Picnic
November 21st, 2009
7 min
Terry Wogan reads Mr Bear's Picnic, by Debi Gilori.
135. Who's Been Eating My Porridge
November 22nd, 2009
7 min
Terry Wogan reads Who's Been Eating My Porridge? By Christina Butler and Daniel Howart.
137. The Fox in the Dark
December 6th, 2009
7 min
Josie Lawrence reads The Fox in the Dark, by Alison Green and Deborah Allwright.
138. Winnie in Winter
December 12th, 2009
7 min
Tom Ward reads Winnie in Winter, by Korky Paul and Valerie Thomas.
139. Diamond in the Snow
December 13th, 2009
7 min
Tom Ward reads Diamond in the Snow, by Jonathan Emmett.
140. Bella Gets Her Skates On
December 14th, 2009
7 min
Emilia Fox reads Bella Gets Her Skates On, by Ian Whybrow.
141. The Big Dark
December 15th, 2009
7 min
Emilia Fox reads The Big Dark, by John Prater.
142. Penguin Post
December 16th, 2009
7 min
Emilia Fox reads Penguin Post, by Debi Gliori.
143. Little Robin Red Vest
December 17th, 2009
7 min
Emilia Fox reads Little Robin Red Vest, by Jan Fearnley.
144. Tiny Rannosaurus and Big Footasaurus
December 18th, 2009
7 min
Tom Ward reads Tiny Rannosaurus and Big Footasaurus, by Nick Ward.
145. How Big Is a Million?
December 19th, 2009
7 min
Tom Ward reads How Big is a Million? By Anna Milbourne and Serena Riglietti.
146. Miki
December 21st, 2009
7 min
David Tennant reads Miki, by Stephen Mackey.
147. How High Is the Sky?
December 22nd, 2009
7 min
David Tennant reads How High is the Sky? By Anna Milbourne and Serena Riglietti.
148. Small Mouse Big City
December 23rd, 2009
7 min
David Tennant reads Small Mouse Big City, by Simon Prescott.
149. The Christmas Bear
December 24th, 2009
7 min
David Tennant reads The Christmas Bear, by Henrietta Stickland and Paul Stickland.
150. Emily Brown and the Elephant
December 30th, 2009
7 min
David Tennant reads Emily Brown and the Elephant, by Cressida Cowell and Neal Layton.
151. Jingle Bells
January 1st, 2010
7 min
Kenneth Branagh reads Jingle Bells, by Nick Butterworth.
152. David Tennant - Christmas Bear
December 27th, 2009
7 min
David Tennant reads The Christmas Bear, by Henrietta Stickland and Paul Stickland.
153. Jingle Bells
January 10th, 2010
7 min
Kenneth Branagh reads Jingle Bells, by Nick Butterworth.
155. The Hipponotamus
February 15th, 2010
7 min
Sidney Sloane reads the Hippo-not-amus, by Jan Parker, Tony Parker and Guy Parker-Rees.
156. Nobody Laughs at a Lion
February 16th, 2010
7 min
A famous face tells a short story for young children. Sidney Sloane reads Nobody Laughs At a Lion, by Paul Bright and Matt Buckingham.
157. My Amazing Dad
February 17th, 2010
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Sidney Sloane reads My Amazing Dad by Ross Collins.
158. Daft Bat
February 18th, 2010
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Sidney Sloane reads Daft Bat by Jeanne Willis and Tony Ross.
159. Trumpet the Little Elephant
February 19th, 2010
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Sidney Sloane reads Trumpet the Little Elephant, by Jane Clarke and Charles Fug.
160. Six Dinner Sid
March 15th, 2010
7 min
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson reads Six Dinner Sid, by Inga Moore.
161. Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood
March 16th, 2010
7 min
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson reads Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood, by Timothy Knapman and Gwen Millward.
162. Jungle Jive
March 17th, 2010
7 min
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson reads Jungle Jive, by Tony Milton and David Wojtowycz.
163. Magic Sky
March 18th, 2010
7 min
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson reads The Magic Sky, by Lucy Richards.
164. Anyone for Tennis?
March 19th, 2010
7 min
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson reads Anyone for Tennis? by Shane McG.
165. Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs - The Magic Cutlass
March 29th, 2010
7 min
Michael McIntyre reads Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs - The Magic Cutlass, by Giles Andrae and Russell Ayto.
166. G.E.M.
March 30th, 2010
7 min
Michael McIntyre reads G.E.M. By Jane Clarke and Garry Parsons.
167. How Deep is the Sea?
March 31st, 2010
7 min
Michael McIntyre reads How Deep is the Sea? By Anna Milbourne and Serena Riglietti.
168. The Pencil
April 1st, 2010
7 min
Michael McIntyre reads The Pencil By Allan Ahlberg and Bruce Ingman.
169. Winnie's Amazing Pumpkin
April 2nd, 2010
7 min
Michael McIntyre reads Winnie's Amazing Pumpkin, by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
170. April Underhill, Tooth Fairy
July 12th, 2010
7 min
Gina McKee reads April Underhill, Tooth Fairy, by Bob Graham.
171. Are We There Yet?
July 13th, 2010
7 min
Gina McKee reads Are We There Yet? By Jan Fearnley.
172. Errol and His Extraordinary Nose
July 14th, 2010
7 min
Gina McKee reads Errol and His Extraordinary Nose, by David Conway and Roberta Angaramo.
173. The Quiet Woman and the Noisy Dog
July 15th, 2010
7 min
Gina McKee reads The Quiet Woman and the Noisy Dog, by Sue Eves and Ailie Busby.
174. You Can't Eat a Princess
July 16th, 2010
7 min
Gina McKee reads You Can't Eat a Princess, by Gillian Rogerson and Sarah McIntyre.
175. Barry the Fish with Fingers
September 20th, 2010
7 min
Shane Ritchie reads Barry the Fish with Fingers, by Sue Hendra.
176. My Grandpa's Amazing Inventions
September 21st, 2010
7 min
Shane Ritchie reads My Grandpa's Amazing Inventions, by Richard Johnson.
177. Nat Fantastic
September 22nd, 2010
7 min
Shane Ritchie reads Nat Fantastic, by Giles Andrae and Katherine McEwan.
178. The Best Cow in Show
September 23rd, 2010
7 min
Shane Ritchie reads The Best Cow in Show, by Andy Cutbill and Russell Ayto.
179. The Perfect Baby
September 24th, 2010
7 min
Shane Ritchie reads The Perfect Baby, by Tony Bradman.
180. Billy's Bucket
November 22nd, 2010
7 min
Fiona Shaw reads Billy's Bucket, by Kes Gray and Garry Parsons.
181. Bridget Fidget Hold on Tight
November 24th, 2010
7 min
Fiona Shaw reads "Bridget Fidget Hold on Tight" by Joe Berger.
182. Hold On Tight Stripey Horse
November 26th, 2010
7 min
Fiona Shaw reads Hold on Tight Stripy Horse, by Jim Helmore.
183. The Great Monster Hunt
November 30th, 2010
7 min
Fiona Shaw reads The Great Monster Hunt, by Norbert Landa.
184. The Night Iceberg
December 2nd, 2010
7 min
Fiona Shaw reads The Night Iceberg, by Helen Stephens.
185. Elmer and Papa Red
December 24th, 2010
7 min
Gary Barlow reads Elmer and Papa Red, by David McKee.
186. Grumpy Badgers Christmas
December 25th, 2010
7 min
Patrick Stewart reads Grumpy Badger's Christmas, by Paul Bright and Jane Chapman.
187. Smudger The Dog Saves Christmas
December 26th, 2010
7 min
Patrick Stewart reads Smudger the Dog Saves Christmas, by Lissa Evans and Holly Surplice.
188. Elmer and Papa Red
December 27th, 2010
7 min
Gary Barlow reads Elmer and Papa Red, by David McKee.
189. Grumpy Badger's Christmas
January 2nd, 2011
7 min
Patrick Stewart reads Grumpy Badger's Christmas, by Paul Bright and Jane Chapman.
190. Miki and the Moon Blossom
January 3rd, 2011
7 min
Patrick Stewart reads Miki and the Moon Blossom, by Stephen Mackey. .
191. Wishmoley and the little Piece of Sky
January 4th, 2011
7 min
Patrick Stewart reads Wishmoley and the Little Piece of Sky, by Julia Hubery and Mary McQuillan. .
192. One Snowy Night
January 5th, 2011
7 min
Patrick Stewart reads One Snowy Night, by Nick Butterworth.(R)
193. Celestine and the Penguins
January 6th, 2011
7 min
Holly Willoughby reads Celestine and the Penguins, by Penny Ives.
194. Hattie the Bad
January 7th, 2011
7 min
Holly Willoughby reads Hattie the Bad, by Jane Devlin and Joe Berger.
195. Princesses Are Not Perfect
January 8th, 2011
7 min
Holly Willoughby reads Princesses Are Not Perfect, by Kate Lum and Sue Hellard.
196. Ferdie and the Springtime Blossom
January 9th, 2011
7 min
Holly Willoughby reads Ferdie and the Springtime Blossom, by Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke.
197. Ferdie and the Falling Leaves
January 17th, 2011
7 min
Kimberley Walsh reads Ferdie and the Falling Leaves, by Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke.
198. Iris and Isaac
January 18th, 2011
7 min
Kimberley Walsh reads Iris and Isaac, by Catherine Rayner.
199. My Mum Has X-Ray Vision
January 19th, 2011
7 min
Kimberley Walsh reads My Mum Has X-Ray Vision, by Angela McAllister and Alex T Smith. .
200. The Girl with the Birds Nest Hair
January 20th, 2011
7 min
Kimberly Walsh reads The Girl with the Bird's Nest Hair, by Sarah Dyer. .
201. The Three Billy Goats Fluff
January 21st, 2011
7 min
Kimberley Walsh reads The Three Billy Goats Fluff, by Rachael Mortimer and Liz Pichon.
202. The Loon on the Moon
January 31st, 2011
7 min
Toby Stephens reads The Loon on the Moon, by Chae Strathie and Emily Golden.
203. Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs Missing Treasure
February 1st, 2011
7 min
Toby Stephens reads Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs: Missing Treasure.
204. Bedtime Hullaboo
February 2nd, 2011
7 min
Toby Stephens reads Bedtime Hullaboo, by David Conway and Charles Fuge. .
205. A New Home for Little Fox
February 3rd, 2011
7 min
Toby Stephens reads A New Home for Little Fox, by Janet Bingham and Rosalind Beardshaw.
206. Farmyard Flyers
February 4th, 2011
7 min
Toby Stephens reads Farmyard Flyers, by Mike Bostock.
207. Max and the Lost Note
February 8th, 2011
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Max and the Lost Note, by Graham Marsh.
208. Night Light, Sleep Tight
February 9th, 2011
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Night Light, Sleep Tight, by Janet Bingham and Rosalind Beardshaw.
209. Polly's Pink Pyjamas
February 10th, 2011
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Polly's Pink Pyjamas, by Vivian French and Sue Heap.
210. The Story Blanket
February 11th, 2011
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads The Story Blanket.
211. Zog
February 15th, 2011
7 min
Sanjeev Bhaskar reads Zog, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
212. Krong
February 16th, 2011
7 min
Sanjeev Bhaskar reads Krong, by Garry Parsons.
213. Zebra's Hiccups
February 17th, 2011
7 min
Sanjeev Bhaskar reads Zebra's Hiccups, by David McKee.
214. Hugless Douglas
February 18th, 2011
7 min
Sanjeev Bhaskar reads Hugless Douglas, by David Melling.
215. Tortoise Vs Hare: the Rematch
February 21st, 2011
7 min
Anna Maxwell Martin reads Tortoise Vs Hare - The Rematch, by Preston Rutt and Ben Redlich.
216. Mole's Sunrise
February 22nd, 2011
7 min
Anna Maxwell Martin reads Mole's Sunrise, by Jeanne Willis and Sarah Fox-Davies.
217. Snoring Beauty
February 23rd, 2011
7 min
Anna Maxwell Martin reads Snoring Beauty, by Rachael Mortimer and Amanda Hellberg.
218. Happy Birthday Bear
February 24th, 2011
7 min
Anna Maxwell Martin reads Happy Birthday, Bear, by Richard Edwards and Carol Liddiment.
219. Millicent and Meer
February 25th, 2011
7 min
Anna Maxwell Martin reads Millicent and Meer, by Richard Byrne.
220. Doctor Monkey - An Astonishing Story of Wheezes and Sneezes
February 28th, 2011
7 min
Susan Jameson reads Doctor Monkey - An Astonishing Story of Wheezes and Sneezes, by Felix Hayes and Hannah Broadway.
221. Six Dinner Sid - A Highland Adventure
March 1st, 2011
7 min
Susan Jameson reads Six Dinner Sid - A Highland Adventure, by Felix Hayes and Inga Moore.
222. Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell
March 2nd, 2011
7 min
Susan Jameson reads Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell, by Sue Hendra.
223. Mr Bear's Birthday
March 3rd, 2011
7 min
Susan Jameson reads Mr Bear's Birthday, by Debi Gliori.
224. Goodnight Tiptoe
March 4th, 2011
7 min
Susan Jameson reads Goodnight Tiptoe, by Polly Dunbar.
225. Miki
March 21st, 2011
7 min
Meera Syal reads Miki, by Stephen Mackey.
226. One Winter's Day
March 22nd, 2011
7 min
Meera Syal reads One Winter's Day, by M. Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton.
228. Where Teddy Bears Come From
March 24th, 2011
7 min
Meera Syal reads Where Teddy Bears Come From, by Mark Burgess and Russell Ayto.
229. Winnie in Space Oxford
March 25th, 2011
7 min
Meera Syal reads Winnie in Space Oxford, by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
230. Fortunately Unfortunately
April 4th, 2011
7 min
Mishal Husain reads Fortunately Unfortunately, by Michael Foreman.
231. Night Monkey Day Monkey
April 5th, 2011
7 min
Mishal Husain reads Night Monkey, Day Monkey, by Julia Donaldson and Lucy Richards.
232. One Rainy Day
April 6th, 2011
7 min
Mishal Husain reads One Rainy Day, by M. Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton.
233. Sidney Goes To School
April 7th, 2011
7 min
Mishal Husain reads Sidney Goes To School, by Sharon Rentta.
234. A Very Strange Creature
May 9th, 2011
7 min
Liza Tarbuck reads A Very Strange Creature, by Ronda Armitage and Layn Marlow.
235. Tell Me What It's Like To Be Big
April 8th, 2011
7 min
Mishal Husain reads Tell Me What It's Like To Be Big, by Joyce Dunbar and Debi Gliori.
236. Milo and the Moon Kangaroo
May 10th, 2011
7 min
Liza Tarbuck reads Milo and the Moon Kangaroo, by Dan Taylor.
238. There's Going to Be a Baby
May 12th, 2011
7 min
Liza Tarbuck reads There's Going to Be a Baby, by John Burningham and Helen Oxenbury.
239. Tinysaurus
May 13th, 2011
7 min
Liza Tarbuck reads Tinysaurus, by Sheryl Webster and Jan Fearnley.
241. Three by the Sea
May 30th, 2011
7 min
Charlie Higson reads Three by the Sea, by Mini Grey.
242. The Fox in the Dark
May 31st, 2011
7 min
Charlie Higson reads The Fox in the Dark, by Alison Green and Deborah Allwright.
243. My Sister is an Alien
June 1st, 2011
7 min
Charlie Higson reads My Sister is an Alien, by Rachel Bright.
244. Sniff
June 2nd, 2011
7 min
Charlie Higson reads Sniff, by Yokococo.
245. Egg
June 3rd, 2011
7 min
Charlie Higson reads Egg, by Alex T Smith.
246. An Island in the Sun
June 13th, 2011
7 min
Sheila Hanco*ck reads An Island in the Sun, by Stella Blackstone and Nicoletta Ceccoli.
247. Matty in a Mess
June 14th, 2011
7 min
Sheila Hanco*ck reads Matty in a Mess, by Miriam Moss and Jane Simmons.
248. Moles in Love
June 15th, 2011
7 min
Sheila Hanco*ck reads Moles in Love, by David Bedford and Rosalind Beardshaw.
249. Mr Big
June 16th, 2011
7 min
Sheila Hanco*ck reads Mr Big, by Ed Vere.
250. Bartholomew and the Bug
July 4th, 2011
7 min
Shappi Khorsandi reads Bartholomew and the Bug, by Neal Layton.
251. Mr Pusskins: Best in Show
July 5th, 2011
7 min
Shappi Khorsandi reads Mr Pusskins: Best in Show, by Sam Lloyd.
252. The Fairytale Hairdresser
July 6th, 2011
7 min
Shappi Khorsandi reads The Fairytale Hairdresser, by Lauren Beard and Abie Longstaff.
253. Witchety Sticks and the Magic Buttons
July 7th, 2011
7 min
Shappi Khorsandi reads Witchety Sticks and the Magic Buttons, by Helen Stephens.
254. The King of Tiny Things
July 8th, 2011
7 min
Shappi Khorsandi reads The King of Tiny Things, by Jeanne Willis and Gwen Millward.
255. Crocodiles Need Kisses Too
August 1st, 2011
7 min
Alex Kingston reads Crocodiles Need Kisses Too, by Carrie Weston and Russell Julian.
256. Bedtime Without Arthur
August 2nd, 2011
7 min
Alex Kingston reads Bedtime Without Arthur, by Jessica Meserve.
257. The Talent Show
August 4th, 2011
7 min
Alex Kingston reads The Talent Show, by Jo Hodgkinson.
258. Everybody Knows That... Goats Don't Dance!
August 5th, 2011
7 min
Alex Kingston reads Everybody Knows That... Goats Don't Dance!
259. Winnie's Flying Carpet
September 5th, 2011
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Shobna Gulati reads the story Winnie's Flying Carpet by Valerie Thomas and Korky Paul.
260. Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes
September 6th, 2011
7 min
Shobna Gulati reads the story Rhinos Don't Eat Pancakes by Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie.
261. The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster
September 7th, 2011
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Shobna Gulati reads the story The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster by David Conway and Malenie Williamson.
262. Shobna Gulati - Elmer
September 8th, 2011
7 min
Shobna Gulati reads the story Elmer, by David McKee.
263. Ordinary Oscar
September 9th, 2011
7 min
Shobna Gulati reads the story Ordinary Oscar by Laura Adkins and Sam Hearn.
264. The World Champion of Staying Awake
September 12th, 2011
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Lee Ingleby reads The World Champion of Staying Awake, by Sean Taylor and Jimmy Liao.
265. Douglas
September 13th, 2011
7 min
Lee Ingleby reads Douglas, by G N Hargreaves.
266. First Week at Cow School
September 14th, 2011
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Lee Ingleby reads First Week at Cow School, by Andy Cutbill and Russell Ayto.
267. Bedtime for Monsters
September 15th, 2011
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Lee Ingleby reads Bedtime for Monsters, by Ed Vere.
268. Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster
September 16th, 2011
7 min
An exciting story read by a special guest. Lee Ingleby reads Barry the Fish with Fingers and the Hairy Scary Monster, by Sue Hendra.
269. Mine
November 28th, 2011
7 min
Kym Marsh reads "Mine" by Rachel Bright.
270. Where's Binky Boo?
November 29th, 2011
7 min
Kym Marsh reads Where's Binky Boo? By Chloe Inkpen and Mick Inkpen.
271. Ott the Book Bear
December 2nd, 2011
7 min
Kym Marsh reads "Otto the Book Bear" by Kate Cleminson.
272. Nat Fantastic and the Brave Knights of Old
December 5th, 2011
7 min
Tristan Gemmill reads Nat Fantastic and the Brave Knights of Old.
273. The Big Snuggle Up
December 6th, 2011
7 min
Tristan Gemmill reads The Big Snuggle Up, by Brian Patten.
274. Silly Doggy
December 7th, 2011
7 min
Tristan Gemmill reads Silly Doggy, by Adam Stower.
275. A Bed of Your Own
December 8th, 2011
7 min
Tristan Gemmill reads A Bed of Your Own, by Mij Kelly and Mary McQuillan.
276. A Secret Worth Sharing
December 9th, 2011
7 min
Tristan Gemmill reads A Secret Worth Sharing, by Jonathan Emmett.
277. Ferdie's Christmas
December 23rd, 2011
7 min
Frances Barber reads Ferdie's Christmas, by Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke.
278. The Night before Christmas
December 24th, 2011
7 min
Simon Callow reads The Night Before Christmas, by Clement C Moore.
279. One Christmas Night
December 25th, 2011
7 min
Lulu reads One Christmas Night, by M. Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton.
280. Lulu - One Christmas Night
December 28th, 2011
7 min
Lulu reads One Christmas Night, by M Christina Butler and Tina Macnaughton.
281. The Night Before Christmas
December 29th, 2011
7 min
Simon Callow reads The Night Before Christmas, by Clement C Moore.
282. The Fairytale Hairdresser
December 30th, 2011
7 min
Lulu reads The Fairytale Hairdresser, by Lauren Beard and Abie Longstaff.
283. Naughty Toes
January 1st, 2012
7 min
Lulu reads "Naughty Toes" by Ann Bonwill and Teresa Murfin.
284. King Jack and the Dragon
January 2nd, 2012
7 min
Simon Callow reads "King Jack and the Dragon" by Peter Bentley and Helen Oxenbury.
285. The Smartest Giant in Town
January 4th, 2012
7 min
Simon Callow reads The Smartest Giant in Town, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
286. Lettice the Ice Princess
January 5th, 2012
7 min
Lulu reads Lettice the Ice Princess, by Mandy Stanley.
287. Ferdie's Christmas
January 6th, 2012
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Ferdie's Christmas, by Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke.
288. Magic Sky
January 8th, 2012
7 min
Frances Barber reads The Magic Sky, by Lucy Richards.
289. Delilah Darling is in the Library
January 14th, 2012
7 min
Frances Barber reads Delilah Darling is in the Library, by Jeanne Willis and Rosie Reeve.
290. A House in the Woods
January 15th, 2012
7 min
Frances Barber reads "A House in the Woods" by Inga Moore.
291. Where on Earth Is the Moon?
January 21st, 2012
7 min
Frances Barber reads "Where on Earth Is the Moon?" by Ruth Martin and Olivier Latyk.
292. Zog
March 19th, 2012
7 min
Dan Walker reads Zog, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
293. Who Am I?
March 20th, 2012
7 min
Dan Walker reads Who Am I? by Gervaise Phinn and Tony Ross.
294. Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step
March 21st, 2012
7 min
Captain Buckleboots on the Naughty Step, by Mark Sperring and Tom McLaughlin.
296. Ambrose Goes for Gold
March 23rd, 2012
7 min
Dan Walker reads "Ambrose Goes for Gold" by Tor Freeman.
297. Katy Hill - Wilbie Footie Mad!
April 7th, 2012
7 min
Katy Hill reads Wilbie Footie Mad! by Sally Chambers.
298. Eggday
April 8th, 2012
7 min
Katy Hill reads Eggday by Joyce Dunbar and Jane Cabrera.
299. When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus
April 10th, 2012
7 min
Katy Hill reads When I Woke Up I Was a Hippopotamus, by Tom MacRae and Ross Collins.
300. The Baby Dragon Tamer
April 11th, 2012
7 min
Katy Hill reads "The Baby Dragon Tamer" by Jan Fearnley.
301. No More Kisses for Bernard
April 12th, 2012
7 min
Katy Hill reads "No More Kisses for Bernard" by Niki Daly.
302. Warwick Davis - The Cow That Laid an Egg
May 5th, 2012
7 min
Warwick Davis reads The Cow That Laid an Egg, by Andy Cutbill and Russell Ayto.(R)
303. Phina Oruche - It's Time to Sleep You Crazy Sheep
June 2nd, 2012
7 min
It's Time to Sleep You Crazy Sheep, by Alison Ritchie and Cornelia Haas.
304. The Perfect Hug
June 4th, 2012
7 min
Phina Oruche reads The Perfect Hug, by Joanna Walsh and Judi Abbot.
305. Mr Pusskins
June 6th, 2012
7 min
Phina Oruche reads Mr Pusskins, by Sam Lloyd.
306. Phina Oruche - Tell Me the Day Backwards
June 8th, 2012
7 min
Phina Oruche reads Tell Me the Day Backwards, by Albert Lamb and David McPhail.
307. The Diabolical Mr Tiddles
December 3rd, 2012
7 min
The Diabolical Mr Tiddles by Tom McLaughlin is read by Simon Pegg.
308. Bedtime Without Arthur
December 4th, 2012
7 min
Sally Dynevor reads Bedtime Without Arthur by Jessica Meserve.
309. Matthew McNulty - Dog in Boots
December 5th, 2012
7 min
Matthew McNulty reads Dog in Boots, by Greg Gormley.
310. Lucky Wish Mouse - Sweet Dreams
December 6th, 2012
7 min
Stacey Solomon reads "Lucky Wish Mouse - Sweet Dreams" by Clara Vulliamy.
311. Don't Worry, Hugless Douglas
December 7th, 2012
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads "Don't Worry, Hugless Douglas" by David Melling.
312. The Very Helpful Hedgehog
December 8th, 2012
7 min
Stephen Graham reads "The Very Helpful Hedgehog" by Rosie Wellesley.
313. Mother Knows Best
December 9th, 2012
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads "Mother Knows Best" by Jill Murphy.
314. The Big Adventure of the Smalls
December 10th, 2012
7 min
Sally Dynevor reads "The Big Adventure of the Smalls" by Helen Stephens.
315. The Snuggle Sandwich
December 11th, 2012
7 min
Stephen Graham reads "The Snuggle Sandwich" by Malachy Doyle and Gwen Millward.
316. Sylvia and Bird
December 12th, 2012
7 min
Stacey Solomon reads "Sylvia and Bird" by Catherine Rayner.
317. Chickens Can't See in the Dark
December 13th, 2012
7 min
Simon Pegg reads "Chickens Can't See in the Dark" by Kirstyna Litten.
318. Zoe the Zebra Hurts Her Ankle
December 14th, 2012
7 min
Stacey Solomon reads "Zoe the Zebra Hurts Her Ankle" by Kes Gray and Mary McQuillan.
319. Zoe and Beans: Pants on the Moon
December 15th, 2012
7 min
Matthew McNulty reads "Zoe and Beans: Pants on the Moon" by Chloe and Mick Inkpen.
320. My Baby Sister
December 16th, 2012
7 min
Sally Dynevor reads "My Baby Sister" by Emma Chichester Clark.
321. Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers
December 17th, 2012
7 min
Stephen Graham reads "Harry and the Jaggedy Daggers" by Jan Fearnley.
322. Babbit
December 18th, 2012
7 min
Stacey Solomon reads "Babbit" by Lydia Monks.
323. Stanley's Stick
December 19th, 2012
7 min
Simon Pegg reads "Stanley's Stick" by John Hedgley.
324. Floella Benjamin - Baby Badger's Wonderful Night
December 20th, 2012
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Baby Badger's Wonderful Night, by Karen Saunders.
325. Matthew McNulty - Father Christmas on the Naughty Step
December 22nd, 2012
7 min
Matthew McNulty reads Father Christmas on the Naughty Step, by Mark Sperring.
326. Sally Dynevor - The Magical Snowman
December 23rd, 2012
7 min
Sally Dynevor reads The Magical Snowman, by Catherine Walters.
327. The Very Snowy Christmas
December 24th, 2012
7 min
Bernard Cribbins reads The Very Snowy Christmas, by Diana Hendry.
328. Giraffes Cant Dance
December 29th, 2012
7 min
Stephen Graham reads Giraffes Can't Dance, by Giles Andreae.
329. My Friend Nigel
December 31st, 2012
7 min
David Hasselhoff reads My Friend Nigel, by Jo Hodgkinson.
330. Little Nelly's Big Book
January 2nd, 2013
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads "Little Nelly's Big Book" by Pippa Goodhart and Andy Rowland.
331. Love Monster
January 3rd, 2013
7 min
Simon Pegg reads "Love Monster" by Rachel Bright.
332. Stacey Solomon - Thank You for Looking After Our Pets
January 4th, 2013
7 min
Stacey Solomon reads Thank You for Looking After Our Pets, by Tim Hopgood.
333. Jack's Tractor
January 7th, 2013
7 min
David Hasselhoff reads Jack's Tractor, by Thomas Taylor and John Kelly.
334. Never Say No to a Princess
January 8th, 2013
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads Never Say No to a Princess, by Tracey Corderoy and Kate Leake.
335. Sally Dynevor - George Flies South
January 13th, 2013
7 min
Sally Dynevor reads George Flies South, by Simon James.
336. What's the Time, Mr Wolf?
February 26th, 2013
7 min
Matthew McNulty reads "What's the Time, Mr Wolf?" by Debi Gliori.
337. One Winter's Night
February 28th, 2013
7 min
Bernard Cribbins reads One Winter's Night by Claire Freedman and Simon Mendez.
338. The Tiger Who Came To Tea
April 6th, 2013
7 min
Maxine Peake reads "The Tiger Who Came to Tea" by Judith Kerr.
340. The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm
April 8th, 2013
7 min
Dominic Wood reads "The Bears in the Bed and the Great Big Storm" by Paul Bright and Jane Chapman.
341. Boris Saves the Show
April 9th, 2013
7 min
Sophie Ellis-Bextor reads "Boris Saves the Show" by Carrie Weston and Tim Warnes.
342. Homer and the Library Cat
April 10th, 2013
343. Freddie and the Fairy
April 11th, 2013
344. Peace At Last
April 12th, 2013
7 min
Damian Lewis reads "Peace At Last" by Jill Murphy.
345. My Friend the Weather Monster
April 13th, 2013
7 min
Dom Wood reads "My Friend the Weather Monster" by Steve Smallman and Bruno Merz.
346. Maxine Peake - Five Minutes' Peace
April 14th, 2013
7 min
Maxine Peake reads Five Minutes' Peace, by Jill Murphy.
347. Prince Cinders
April 15th, 2013
7 min
Guy Garvey reads Prince Cinders, by Babette Cole.
348. Bear's Best Friend
April 16th, 2013
7 min
Adil Ray reads "Bear's Best Friend" by Lucy Coats and Sarah Dyer.
349. I Love You When...
April 17th, 2013
7 min
Sophie Ellis Bextor reads "I Love You When..." by Annie Baker.
350. I Got A Crocodile
April 18th, 2013
7 min
Damian Lewis reads "I Got A Crocodile" by Nicola Killen.
351. Each Peach Pear Plum
April 19th, 2013
7 min
Sarah Alexander reads "Each Peach Pear Plum" by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
352. The Kiss That Missed
April 20th, 2013
7 min
Adil Ray reads "The Kiss That Missed" by David Melling.
353. Ben and Gran and the Whole Wide Wonderful World
April 21st, 2013
7 min
Maxine Peake reads "Ben and Gran and the Whole Wide Wonderful World" by Gillian Shields.
354. Mr Big
April 22nd, 2013
7 min
Guy Garvey reads "Mr Big" by Ed Vere.
355. Moles in Love
April 23rd, 2013
7 min
Sarah Alexander reads "Moles In Love" by David Bedford.
356. Lost and Found
April 24th, 2013
7 min
Dom Wood reads "Lost and Found" by Oliver Jeffers.
357. Come On, Daisy!
April 25th, 2013
7 min
Sally Phillips reads "Come On, Daisy!" by Jane Simmons.
358. The Giant Jam Sandwich
April 26th, 2013
7 min
James Bolam reads "The Giant Jam Sandwich" by John Vernon Lord and Janet Burroway.
359. A Friend for Little Bear
April 27th, 2013
7 min
James Bolam reads "A Friend for Little Bear" by Harry Horse.
360. Florentine and Pig Have a Very Lovely Picnic
April 28th, 2013
7 min
Maxine Peake reads "Florentine and Pig Have a Very Lovely Picnic" by Eva Katzler.
361. Hey Presto!
April 29th, 2013
7 min
Dominic Wood reads "Hey Presto!" by Nadia Shireen.
362. Small Billy and the Midnight Star
April 30th, 2013
7 min
Sarah Alexander reads "Small Billy and the Midnight Star" by Nette Hilton and Bruce Whatley.
363. The Yoga Ogre
May 1st, 2013
7 min
Stephen Graham reads "The Yoga Ogre" by Peter Bently and Simon Rickerty.
364. The Jelly That Wouldn't Wobble
May 2nd, 2013
7 min
Sally Phillips reads "The Jelly That Wouldn't Wobble" by Angela Mitchell and Sarah Horne.
365. Chu's Day
May 3rd, 2013
7 min
Guy Garvey reads "Chu's Day" by Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex.
366. The Snail and the Whale
May 4th, 2013
7 min
Sophie Ellis-Bextor reads "The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
367. Monty and Milli: The Totally Amazing Magic Trick
May 5th, 2013
7 min
Damian Lewis reads "Monty and Milli: The Totally Amazing Magic Trick" by Tracey Corderoy.
368. Bringing Down the Moon
May 6th, 2013
7 min
Sally Phillips reads "Bringing Down the Moon" by Jonathan Emmett and Vanessa Cabban.
369. Penguin and Pinecone
May 7th, 2013
7 min
Adil Ray reads "Penguin and Pinecone" by Salina Yoon.
370. Cinderelephant
May 8th, 2013
7 min
Sarah Alexander reads "Cinderelephant" by Emma Dodd.
372. I Love My Grandpa
May 12th, 2013
7 min
James Bolam reads "I Love My Grandpa" by David Bedford and Brenna Vaughan.
373. Baby Brains
May 13th, 2013
7 min
Sophie Ellis-Bextor reads "Baby Brains" by Simon James.
374. The Baby in the Hat
May 15th, 2013
7 min
Damian Lewis reads "The Baby in the Hat" by Allan Ahlberg and Andre Amstutz.
375. Goodnight Digger
August 12th, 2013
7 min
Nicky Campbell reads "Goodnight Digger" by Michelle Robinson and Nick East.
376. A Very Strange Creature
March 16th, 2018
7 min
Angellica Bell reads "A Very Strange Creature"
377. Peter Serafinowicz - A Squash and a Squeeze
December 1st, 2013
7 min
Peter Serafinowicz reads A Squash and a Squeeze, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
378. Nicola Stephenson - Sally's Secret
December 2nd, 2013
7 min
Nicola Stephenson reads Sally's Secret, by Shirley Hughes.
379. Robert Webb - The Great Balloon Hullabaloo
December 3rd, 2013
7 min
Robert Webb reads The Great Balloon Hullabaloo by Peter Bently and Mei Matsuoka.
380. Sarah Gordy - We're Not Sleepy
December 4th, 2013
7 min
Sarah Gordy reads We're Not Sleepy, by Joanne Partis.
381. Nicky Campbell - Ping and Pong are Best Friends (Mostly)
December 5th, 2013
7 min
Nicky Campbell reads Ping and Pong are Best Friends (Mostly), by Tim Hopgood.
382. Robert Webb - You're All My Favourites
December 6th, 2013
7 min
Robert Webb reads You're All My Favourites, by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram.
383. Nobot the Robot with No Bottom
March 16th, 2018
7 min
Angellica Bell reads "Nobot the Robot with No Bottom"
384. Paper Dolls
March 16th, 2018
7 min
Ashley Jensen reads "Paper Dolls"
385. Can I Come Too?
December 9th, 2013
7 min
Nicky Campbell reads Can I Come Too? by Brian Patten and Nicola Bayley.
386. Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaur Rumpus
March 16th, 2018
7 min
Nicola Stephenson reads "Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaur Rumpus"
387. The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
December 11th, 2013
7 min
Peter Serafinowicz reads The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse, retold by Helen Ward.
388. Adjoa Andoh - Wash-a-Bye Bear
December 12th, 2013
7 min
Adjoa Andoh reads Wash-a-Bye Bear, by Thomas Docherty.
389. The Gigantic Turnip
December 13th, 2013
7 min
Ted Robbins reads The Gigantic Turnip, by Aleksei Tolstoy and Niamh Sharkey.
390. Santasaurus
March 16th, 2018
7 min
Robert Webb reads "Santasaurus"
391. Ashley Jensen - Too Noisy
December 28th, 2013
7 min
Ashley Jensen reads Too Noisy, by Malachy Doyle and Ed Vere.
392. Robert Webb - The Big Animal Mix-up
December 29th, 2013
7 min
Robert Webb reads The Big Animal Mix-Up by Gareth Edwards and Kanako Usui.
393. Angellica Bell - My Sister Is an Alien
December 30th, 2013
7 min
Angellica Bell reads My Sister Is an Alien, by Rachel Bright.
394. Peter Serafinowicz - Happiness Is a Watermelon on Your Head
December 31st, 2013
7 min
Peter Serafinowicz reads Happiness Is a Watermelon on Your Head.
395. Ted Robbins - Burglar Bill: Part One
January 1st, 2014
7 min
Ted Robbins reads the first part of Burglar Bill, by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
396. Ted Robbins - Burglar Bill: Part Two
January 2nd, 2014
7 min
Ted Robbins reads the second part of Burglar Bill, by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
397. Nicola Stephenson - Little One's Bedtime
January 3rd, 2014
7 min
Nicola Stephenson reads Little One's Bedtime, by Suzi Moore and Rosie Reeve.
398. Chris Johnson - Bob the Bursting Bear
January 4th, 2014
7 min
Chris Johnson reads Bob the Bursting Bear, by Michael Rosen and Tony Ross.
399. Ashley Jensen - Wakey Wakey Big Brown Bear
January 5th, 2014
7 min
Ashley Jensen reads Wakey Wakey Big Brown Bear, by Tracey Corderoy and Rachel Swirles.
400. Rosie's Hat
January 6th, 2014
7 min
Robert Webb reads Rosie's Hat, by Julia Donaldson and Anna Currey.
401. The Way Back Home
January 7th, 2014
7 min
Brian Cox reads "The Way Back Home"
402. Angellica Bell - Down in the Woods at Sleepytime
January 8th, 2014
7 min
Angellica Bell reads Down in the Woods at Sleepytime.
403. Just Right for Two
January 9th, 2014
7 min
Louise Minchin reads "Just Right for Two"
404. Sarah Gordy - The Very Busy Spider
January 11th, 2014
7 min
Sarah Gordy reads The Very Busy Spider, by Eric Carle.
405. Peter Serafinowicz - Time for Bed, Fred!
January 12th, 2014
7 min
Peter Serafinowicz reads "Time for Bed Fred"
406. Milo and the Moon Kangaroo
January 13th, 2014
7 min
Angellica Bell reads "Milo and the Moon Kangaroo"
407. I Love My Daddy
January 14th, 2014
7 min
Nicky Campbell reads I Love My Daddy, by David Bedford.
408. Nicola Stephenson - The Bunny That Couldn't Be Found
January 15th, 2014
7 min
Nicola Stephenson reads The Bunny That Couldn't Be Found, by Angela Mitchell.
409. Adjoa Andoh - I Love You Night and Day
January 16th, 2014
7 min
Adjoa Andoh reads I Love You Night and Day, by Smriti Prasadam-Halls.
410. Underpants Wonderpants
January 17th, 2014
7 min
Ted Robbins reads "Underpants Wonderpants"
411. The Fish Who Could Wish
January 25th, 2014
7 min
Louise Minchin reads "The Fish Who Could Wish"
412. Jack and the Flum Flum Tree
January 26th, 2014
7 min
James Bolam reads Jack and the Flum Flum Tree, by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts.
413. Ashley Jensen - Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show
January 27th, 2014
7 min
Ashley Jensen reads Max and the Won't Go to Bed Show by Mark Sperring and Sarah Warburton.
414. Chris Johnson - There There
January 28th, 2014
7 min
Chris Johnson reads There There, by Sam McBratney and Ivan Bates.
415. Elephant
January 29th, 2014
7 min
Adjoa Andoh reads "Elephant"
416. Ted Robbins - Marvin's Funny Dance
January 30th, 2014
7 min
Ted Robbins reads Marvin's Funny Dance, by Sarah McConnell.
417. I Am Not a Copycat
January 31st, 2014
7 min
Peter Serafinowicz reads I Am Not a Copycat!, by Ann Bowill and Simon Rickerty.
418. Time For Bed Little One
March 22nd, 2014
7 min
Charlie Condou reads "Time For Bed Little One"
419. Goldilocks and Just the One Bear
March 23rd, 2014
7 min
Ashley Jensen reads "Goldilocks and Just the One Bear"
420. Ben Faulks - Marmaduke the Very Different Dragon
March 24th, 2014
7 min
Ben Faulks reads Marmaduke the Very Different Dragon. Marmaduke isn't like other dragons.
421. Liz Carr - The Magic Porridge Pot
March 25th, 2014
7 min
Liz Carr reads The Magic Porridge Pot, about a girl who is always hungry.
422. Ben Bailey Smith - Some Dogs Do
March 26th, 2014
7 min
Ben Bailey Smith reads Some Dogs Do - some dogs have very special, secret talents.
423. Adjoa Andoh - Handa's Surprise
March 27th, 2014
7 min
Adjoa Andoh reads Handa's Surprise. Handa puts fruit in a basket to take to her friend.
424. The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water
March 28th, 2014
7 min
Charlie Condou reads "The Crocodile Who Didn't Like Water"
425. Little Chick and the Secret of Sleep
March 29th, 2014
7 min
Nicola Stephenson reads "Little Chick and the Secret of Sleep"
426. Ben Faulks - Hedgehugs
March 30th, 2014
7 min
Ben Faulks reads Hedgehugs, the story of two hedgehogs who would like to hug.
427. Sarah Gordy - About a Bear
March 31st, 2014
7 min
Sarah Gordy reads About A Bear, and finds out what makes bears happy.
428. Oliver
April 1st, 2014
7 min
Charlie Condou reads Oliver, a tale about a boy who is a little bit different.
429. Adjoa Andoh - Herman's Letter
April 2nd, 2014
7 min
Adjoa Andoh reads Herman's Letter, a story about Herman's best friend moving away.
430. James Bolam - Wave the Flag and Blow the Whistle
April 3rd, 2014
7 min
Wave the Flag and Blow the Whistle is read by James Bolam.
431. Ben Bailey Smith - Just Like My Dad
April 4th, 2014
7 min
Ben Bailey Smith reads Just Like My Dad, about a lion cub who can't wait to grow up.
432. Liz Carr - Grizzly Dad
May 31st, 2014
7 min
Liz Carr tells the tale of a dad with a difference!
433. Charlie Condou - Little By Little
June 1st, 2014
7 min
Scramble the otter can do many things, but the one thing he can't do is swim!
434. The Big Splash
June 2nd, 2014
7 min
The forest animals are enjoying a peaceful day until something big comes along.
435. Ben Bailey Smith - My Big Shouting Day
June 3rd, 2014
7 min
Bella is having a very bad day and everything is going wrong. Read by Ben Bailey Smith.
436. Anne-Marie Duff - Dino-Mummy
June 4th, 2014
7 min
Anne-Marie Duff tells the tale of a very special dinosaur.
437. Ben Faulks - Where's My Teddy?
June 5th, 2014
7 min
When Eddy goes in search of his missing teddy, he stumbles upon a very big surprise.
438. Emily Brown and the Thing
June 6th, 2014
7 min
Emily Brown is trying to get to sleep but a strange sound keeps her awake.
439. Mog the Forgetful Cat
September 13th, 2014
7 min
Guy Garvey reads Mog the Forgetful Cat, by Judith Kerr.
440. Tom Hollander - Cantankerous King Colin
September 15th, 2014
7 min
Tom Hollander reads Cantankerous King Colin, by Phil Allco*ck and Steve Stone.
441. Liz Carr - Oi Frog
September 16th, 2014
7 min
Liz Carr reads Oi Frog, by Kes Gray and Jim Field.
442. Hamilton's Hats
September 17th, 2014
7 min
Ben Faulks reads Hamilton's Hats, by Martine Oborne and Axel Scheffler.
443. Anne-Marie Duff - Pip and Posy: The Bedtime Frog
September 18th, 2014
7 min
Anne-Marie Duff reads Pip and Posy: The Bedtime Frog, by Axel Scheffler.
444. Ore Oduba - The Sports Day
September 19th, 2014
7 min
Ore Oduba reads The Sports Day, by Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen.
445. Captain Wag and the Polar Bears
September 20th, 2014
7 min
Tom Hollander reads "Captain Wag and the Polar Bears"
446. Dogger
September 21st, 2014
7 min
Sally Phillips reads Dogger, by Shirley Hughes.
447. Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown
September 22nd, 2014
7 min
Simon Pegg reads Cheer Up Your Teddy Bear, Emily Brown, by C Cowell and N Layton.
448. Brave Little Owl
September 23rd, 2014
7 min
Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck reads "Brave Little Owl"
449. Ben Bailey Smith - Meet the Parents
September 24th, 2014
7 min
Ben Bailey Smith reads Meet the Parents, by Peter Bently and Sara Ogilvie.
450. How to Lose a Lemur
September 25th, 2014
7 min
Anne-Marie Duff reads "How to Lose a Lemur"
451. Cookie Monster - Love Monster and the Last Chocolate
September 26th, 2014
7 min
Cookie Monster reads Love Monster and the Last Chocolate, by Rachel Bright.
452. Spaghetti with the Yeti
September 27th, 2014
7 min
Rosamund Pike reads "Spaghetti with the Yeti"
453. Alfie Gives a Hand
September 28th, 2014
7 min
Ben Faulks reads Alfie Gives a Hand, by Shirley Hughes.
454. Ellie Harrison - Stuck in the Mud
September 29th, 2014
7 min
Ellie Harrison reads Stuck in the Mud, by Jane Clarke and Garry Parsons.
455. There's a Dinosaur in My Bathtub
September 30th, 2014
7 min
Ben Bailey Smith reads "There's a Dinosaur in My Bathtub"
456. Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck - Aliens Love Underpants
October 1st, 2014
7 min
Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck reads Aliens Love Underpants, by Claire Freedman and Ben Cort.
457. A Birthday for Bear
October 2nd, 2014
7 min
Mattnew McNulty reads A Birthday for Bear, by Bonny Becker and Kady MacDonald Denton.
458. Whatever Next
October 3rd, 2014
7 min
Adil Ray reads "Whatever Next"
459. Funnybones
October 31st, 2014
7 min
Liz Carr reads Funnybones, by Janet and Allan Ahlberg.
460. My Amazing Dad
December 6th, 2014
7 min
Manish Bhasin reads "My Amazing Dad"
461. Ellie Harrison - The Night Pirates
December 7th, 2014
7 min
Ellie Harrison reads The Night Pirates, by Peter Harris and Deborah Allwright.
462. Too Many Tickles
December 8th, 2014
7 min
Lisa Riley reads Too Many Tickles, by Thomas Taylor and Penny Dann.
463. Footballer Fat Puss
December 9th, 2014
7 min
Ore Oduba reads "Footballer Fat Puss"
464. Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner
December 10th, 2014
7 min
Rosamund Pike reads "Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner"
465. Too Small for My Big Bed
December 11th, 2014
7 min
Damian Lewis reads "Too Small for My Big Bed"
466. Anne-Marie Duff - Don't Call Me Sweet
December 12th, 2014
7 min
Anne-Marie Duff reads Don't Call Me Sweet, by Smriti Prasadam-Halls and Angie Rozelaar.
467. Merry Christmas Blue Kangaroo
December 22nd, 2014
7 min
Rosamund Pike reads "Merry Christmas Blue Kangaroo"
468. The Nutcracker
December 23rd, 2014
7 min
Derek Jacobi reads "The Nutcracker"
469. Sue Johnston - I Love My Grandma
January 2nd, 2015
7 min
Sue Johnston reads tonight's bedtime story about a cheeky young hedgehog and his Grandma.
470. Henny Penny, Part 1
December 31st, 2014
7 min
When Henny Penny thinks the sky is falling, she sets out on a journey to tell the king.
471. Henny Penny, Part 2
January 1st, 2015
7 min
Henny Penny's journey to see the king has led her and her friends into danger.
472. James McAvoy - No Matter What
January 3rd, 2015
7 min
James McAvoy reads No Matter What, by Debi Gliori.
473. Anne-Marie Duff - The Snatchabook
January 4th, 2015
7 min
Anne-Marie Duff reads The Snatchabook, by Helen Docherty.
474. Mog in the Dark
January 5th, 2015
7 min
Sophie Ellis-Bextor reads "Mog in the Dark"
475. Billy's Bucket
January 6th, 2015
7 min
Frank Skinner reads "Billy's Bucket"
476. Don't Spill the Milk
January 7th, 2015
7 min
Ore Oduba reads "Don't Spill the Milk"
477. Hugh Shampoo
January 8th, 2015
7 min
Ellie Harrison reads "Hugh Shampoo"
478. On My Way to the Bath
January 9th, 2015
7 min
Edith Bowman reads "On My Way to the Bath"
479. The Best Gift of All
January 10th, 2015
7 min
Lisa Riley reads The Best Gift of All, by Jonathan Emmett.
480. Derek Jacobi - Frog in Winter
January 11th, 2015
7 min
Sir Derek Jacobi reads Frog in Winter, by Max Velthuijs.
481. James McAvoy - Wee Granny's Magic Bag
January 25th, 2015
7 min
James McAvoy reads Elizabeth McKay's Wee Granny's Magic Bag.
482. Sue Johnston - Found
March 21st, 2015
7 min
Sue Johnston reads Found, by Salina Yoon.
483. Manish Bhasin - Welcome to Alien School
March 22nd, 2015
7 min
Manish Bhasin reads Welcome to Alien School, by Caryl Hart.
484. Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck - Ruby Nettleship and the Ice Lolly Adventure
March 23rd, 2015
7 min
Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck reads Ruby Nettleship and the Ice Lolly Adventure.
485. Derek Jacobi - The Black and White Club
March 24th, 2015
7 min
Sir Derek Jacobi reads The Black and White Club, by Alice Hemming.
486. James McAvoy - Superworm
March 25th, 2015
7 min
James McAvoy reads Superworm, by Julia Donaldson.
487. Edith Bowman - The Singing Mermaid
March 26th, 2015
7 min
Edith Bowman reads The Singing Mermaid, by Julia Donaldson.
488. Frank Skinner - There's a Lion in My Cornflakes
March 27th, 2015
7 min
Frank Skinner reads There's a Lion in My Cornflakes, by Michelle Robinson.
489. Manish Bhasin - Football Fever
May 27th, 2015
7 min
Manish Bhasin reads a bedtime story about a boy who has football fever.
490. Derek Jacobi - Hairy Maclary Scattercat
May 30th, 2015
7 min
Derek Jacobi reads Hairy Maclary Scattercat.
491. Ellie Harrison - Gorilla
May 31st, 2015
7 min
Ellie Harrison reads Gorilla, by Anthony Browne.
492. James McAvoy - Little Red Riding Hood
June 1st, 2015
7 min
James McAvoy reads Little Red Riding Hood.
493. Shark in the Dark
June 2nd, 2015
7 min
Maggie Aderin-Poco*ck reads "Shark in the Dark"
494. Frank Skinner - Russell the Sheep
June 3rd, 2015
7 min
What does a sheep do to fall asleep? Frank Skinner reads Russell the Sheep.
495. Found
June 4th, 2015
7 min
Sue Johnston reads "Found"
496. Michael Underwood - The New Small Person
June 5th, 2015
7 min
Michael Underwood reads Lauren Child's story The New Small Person.
497. Liz Carr - I Like Myself
June 6th, 2015
7 min
Liz Carr reads I Like Myself, by Karen Beaumont.
498. Derek Jacobi - Gingerbread Man
June 7th, 2015
7 min
Run, run as fast as you can. Derek Jacobi reads Gingerbread Man.
499. Lesley Manville - How to Hide a Lion
June 8th, 2015
7 min
A lion strolls into town to buy a hat, but the townspeople are scared and chase him away.
500. James McAvoy - The Dinosaur that Pooped a Planet
June 9th, 2015
7 min
James McAvoy takes us on a space adventure with Danny and Dinosaur.
501. Sue Johnston - Churchill's Tale of Tails
June 10th, 2015
7 min
Sue Johnston reads Churchill's Tale of Tails. Churchill the pig loses his precious tail.
502. Tom Hollander - Pierre: A Cautionary Tale
June 11th, 2015
7 min
Tom Hollander reads Maurice Sendak's story Pierre: A Cautionary Tale.
503. I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn
June 12th, 2015
7 min
Edith Bowman reads "I Wish I'd Been Born a Unicorn"
504. The Princess and the Pig
June 13th, 2015
7 min
Edith Bowman reads "The Princess and the Pig"
505. Frank Skinner - Hector and the Big Bad Knight
June 14th, 2015
7 min
Hector is on a quest to rescue his Granny's wand from the naughty knight.
506. Ellie Harrison - The Hill and the Rock
June 15th, 2015
7 min
Mr and Mrs Quest have a lovely home on top of a hill, but a rock is blocking their view.
507. Michael Underwood - Nurse Clementine
June 16th, 2015
7 min
Michael Underwood reads a story about Clementine, who loves to help people in need.
509. Lesley Manville - Preposterous Rhinoceros
June 19th, 2015
7 min
When King Lion loses his voice, who will read the animals their bedtime story?(R)
510. Gemma Hunt - Ten Little Pirates
September 6th, 2015
7 min
Gemma Hunt reads Ten Little Pirates, by Mike Brownlow and Simon Rickerty.
511. Michael Underwood - Snappy Birthday
November 1st, 2015
7 min
Michael Underwood reads Snappy Birthday by Mark Sperring.
512. Lesley Manville - Guess How Much I Love You
November 2nd, 2015
7 min
Lesley Manville reads Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney.
513. Nihal Arthanayake - Tinysaurus
November 3rd, 2015
7 min
Nihal Arthanayake reads Tinysaurus by Sheryl Webster.
514. Mary Anne Hobbs - Doctor Molly's Medicine Case
November 4th, 2015
7 min
Mary Anne Hobbs reads Doctor Molly's Medicine Case by Miriam Moss.
515. Aaron McCusker - Abracazebra
November 5th, 2015
7 min
Aaron McCusker reads Abracazebra by Helen Docherty.
516. Sue Johnston - This Book Belongs to Aye-Aye
November 6th, 2015
7 min
Sue Johnston reads This Books Belongs to Aye-Aye by Richard Byrne.
517. Fabulous Pie
January 23rd, 2016
7 min
Nadiya Hussain reads "Fabulous Pie"
518. The Jumblies
January 24th, 2016
7 min
Samuel West reads "The Jumblies"
519. Edith Bowman - No Such Thing As Nessie
January 25th, 2016
7 min
Edith Bowman reads No Such Thing As Nessie, by Chani McBain.
520. It's a Groovy World Alfredo
January 26th, 2016
7 min
Pete Dalton reads "It's a Groovy World Alfredo"
521. Halibut Jackson
January 27th, 2016
7 min
Alex Polizzi reads "Halibut Jackson"
522. Dogs Don't Do Ballet
January 28th, 2016
7 min
Nihal Arthanayake reads "Dogs Don't Do Ballet"
523. Lesley Manville - Aunt Amelia
January 30th, 2016
7 min
Lesley Manville reads Aunt Amelia, by Rebecca Cobb.
524. Dog Loves Books
January 31st, 2016
7 min
Mary Anne Hobbs reads "Dog Loves Books"
525. Shaun Dooley - Sir Lilypad: A Tall Tale of a Small Frog
February 1st, 2016
7 min
Shaun Dooley reads Sir Lilypad: A Tall Tale of a Small Frog, by Anna Kemp.
526. Aaron McCusker - Dexter Bexley and the Big Blue Beastie
February 2nd, 2016
7 min
Aaron McCusker reads Dexter Bexley and the Big Blue Beastie, by Joel Stewart.
527. Sarah Gordy - I Love You
February 3rd, 2016
7 min
Sarah Gordy reads I Love You, by Giles Andreae.
528. Dinosaurs in the Supermarket
February 4th, 2016
7 min
Michael Underwood reads "Dinosaurs in the Supermarket"
529. Nadiya Hussain - Tell Me What It's Like To Be Big
February 5th, 2016
7 min
Nadiya Hussain reads Tell Me What It's Like To Be Big, by Joyce Dunbar.
530. Angry Arthur
February 27th, 2016
7 min
Samuel West reads "Angry Arthur"
531. Lesley Manville - A Bed of Your Own
February 28th, 2016
7 min
Lesley Manville reads A Bed of Your Own, by Mij Kelly.
532. Tom Fletcher - The Something
February 29th, 2016
7 min
Tom Fletcher reads The Something, by Rebecca Cobb.
533. Kippers Toybox
March 1st, 2016
7 min
Sue Johnston reads "Kippers Toybox"
534. When Betsy Came to Babysit
March 2nd, 2016
7 min
Nihal Arthanayake reads "When Betsy Came to Babysit"
535. Alex Polizzi - Recipe for a Story
March 3rd, 2016
7 min
Alex Polizzi reads Recipe for a Story, by Ella Burfoot.
536. Aaron McCusker - Ridiculous
March 4th, 2016
7 min
Aaron McCusker reads Ridiculous, by Michael Coleman.
537. Samuel West - The Bear and the Piano
May 21st, 2016
7 min
Samuel West reads The Bear and the Piano, by David Litchfield.
538. Nadiya Hussain - Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose
May 22nd, 2016
7 min
Nadiya Hussain reads Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose, by Julia Donaldson.
539. When the Dragons Came
May 23rd, 2016
7 min
Aaron McCusker reads "When the Dragons Came"
540. The Dawn Chorus
May 24th, 2016
7 min
Eve Myles reads "The Dawn Chorus"
541. Pete Dalton - Itchy Itch Itch
May 25th, 2016
7 min
Pete Dalton reads Itchy Itch Itch, by Mara Bergman.
542. Esther Hall - Can't Sleep Without Sheep
May 26th, 2016
7 min
Esther Hall reads Can't Sleep Without Sheep, by Susanna Leonard Hill.
543. Shaun Dooley - Scruffy Bear and the Lost Ball
May 27th, 2016
7 min
Shaun Dooley reads Scruffy Bear and the Lost Ball, by Chris Wormell.
544. Tim Peake - Goodnight Spaceman
May 30th, 2016
7 min
Astronaut Tim Peake reads a bedtime story from space!
545. Esther Hall - Grandad's Island
July 2nd, 2016
7 min
Esther Hall reads Grandad's Island, by Benji Davies.
546. Pete Dalton - Tabby McTat
July 4th, 2016
7 min
Pete Dalton reads Tabby McTat, by Julia Donaldson.
547. Tom Fletcher - Daddy's Sandwich
July 5th, 2016
7 min
Tom Fletcher reads Daddy's Sandwich, by Pip Jones.
548. Shaun Dooley - Love from Louisa
July 6th, 2016
7 min
Shaun Dooley reads Love from Louisa, by Simon Puttock.
549. My Little Star
July 7th, 2016
7 min
Nadiya Hussain reads "My Little Star"
550. Michael Underwood - The Dinosaurs Are Having a Party
July 8th, 2016
7 min
Michael Underwood reads The Dinosaurs Are Having a Party, by Gareth P Jones.
551. Doodle Girl & the Monkey Mystery
August 24th, 2016
7 min
Rebecca Keatley helps Doodle Girl and her friends to solve the monkey mystery.
552. Oddsockosaurus
August 22nd, 2016
7 min
Andy Day reads "Oddsockosaurus"
553. Cerrie Burnell - Can You Hear the Sea?
August 23rd, 2016
7 min
Cerrie Burnell reads a delightful tale about how listening is a special skill.
554. Hernando Fandango the Great Dancing Dog
August 25th, 2016
7 min
Cat Sandion reads A beautiful story about following your dreams.
555. Ben Cajee - Kicking a Ball
August 26th, 2016
7 min
Ben Cajee reads the story of a young boy who loves kicking his ball more than anything.
556. A Big Day for Migs
September 4th, 2016
7 min
Isla Fisher reads "A Big Day for Migs"
557. Dr Ranj - Four Silly Skeletons
October 31st, 2016
7 min
Dr Ranj reads Four Silly Skeletons, by Mark Sperring, Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.
558. Birdsong
November 1st, 2016
7 min
Big Bird reads "Birdsong"
559. Jumblebum
November 4th, 2016
7 min
Sam Nixon reads Jumblebum, by Chae Strathie.
560. Susan Laughs
October 8th, 2016
7 min
Justin Fletcher reads "Susan Laughs"
561. Wide Awake Hedgehog
November 11th, 2016
7 min
An autumnal tale about a lovable little hedgehog who is not feeling sleepy.
562. Isla Fisher - It Takes Two to T'wit T'woo
November 16th, 2016
7 min
Isla Fisher reads a charming tale about an owl who is looking for a friend.
563. Dr Ranj - Kiss It Better
November 18th, 2016
7 min
Dr Ranj reads a charming tale all about kisses.
564. My Family Is a Zoo
November 19th, 2016
7 min
Justin Fletcher reads a story about a fun journey with a very unusual family.
566. Sometimes
December 1st, 2016
7 min
Dr Ranj with an encouraging tale about a little girl in hospital and her loving brother.
567. Justin Fletcher - Laura's Star
December 2nd, 2016
7 min
Justin Fletcher tells a story about a lonely little girl and a very special sparkly star.
568. Hot Dog Hal
December 5th, 2016
7 min
Mark Rhodes reads "Hot Dog Hal"
569. Elephants Pyjamas
December 7th, 2016
7 min
Sam Nixon reads Elephant's Pyjamas, by Michelle Robinson.
570. Grandmas House
December 10th, 2016
7 min
Maureen Lipman reads Grandma's House by Alice Melvin.
571. A Dot in the Snow
March 16th, 2018
7 min
Maureen Lipman reads "A Dot in the Snow"
572. Doctor Ranj - Norman, the Slug who Saved Christmas
December 23rd, 2016
7 min
Join Dr Ranj to find out if one little slug really can save Christmas.
573. Justin Fletcher - The Night Before Christmas
December 24th, 2016
7 min
Justin Fletcher tells this festive tale about the night before Christmas.
574. Sam Nixon - Careful, Santa!
December 25th, 2016
7 min
Endearing tale about Santa's quest to get all the presents delivered in time for Christmas
575. Tom Hardy - You Must Bring a Hat
December 31st, 2016
7 min
You're all invited to a party with Tom Hardy in tonight's bedtime story.
577. Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes - The Lion Inside
January 23rd, 2017
7 min
Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes read The Lion Inside, by Rachel Bright.
578. Isla Fisher - Big
January 27th, 2017
7 min
Isla Fisher reads Big by Tim Hopgood, a tale of a small boy who longs to be bigger.
579. Twist and Hop Minibeast Bop
February 11th, 2017
7 min
Mark Rhodes reads "Twist and Hop Minibeast Bop"
580. Tom Hardy - The Cloudspotter
February 14th, 2017
7 min
Tom Hardy reads The Cloudspotter, by Tom McLaughlin.
581. Sam Nixon - Daddy Lion's Tea Party
February 24th, 2017
7 min
Sam Nixon reads a funny story about a quiet little tea party that turns rather chaotic.
582. The Short-Sighted Giraffe
March 18th, 2017
7 min
Doctor Ranj reads "The Short-Sighted Giraffe"
583. Tom Hardy - There's a Bear on My Chair
March 26th, 2017
7 min
Tom Hardy reads There's a Bear on My Chair, by Ross Collins.
584. Lion Practice
April 2nd, 2017
7 min
Jessica Ennis-Hill reads "Lion Practice"
585. Isla Fisher - Everything
April 19th, 2017
7 min
Isla Fisher reads Everything, by Emma Dodd.
586. David Walliams - The Bear Who Went Boo!
April 29th, 2017
7 min
David Walliams reads a story about a very cheeky polar bear cub who loves to shout 'Boo'.
587. Even Superheroes Have Bad Days
May 10th, 2017
7 min
Actor Chris Evans reads Even Superheroes Have Bad Days, by Shelly Becker.
588. My Grandparents Love Me
May 14th, 2017
7 min
Mark Rhodes reads My Grandparents Love Me, by Claire Freedman.
589. Puffin Peter
May 29th, 2017
7 min
Jessica Ennis-Hill reads "Puffin Peter"
590. Odd Dog Out
June 2nd, 2017
7 min
Tom Hardy reads "Odd Dog Out"
591. Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site
June 18th, 2017
7 min
Actor Chris Evans reads Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, by Sherri Duskey Rinker.
592. Sam and Mark - Oi Dog!
July 14th, 2017
7 min
Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes read Oi Dog!, by Kes and Claire Gray.
593. Maureen Lipman - Never Tickle a Tiger
July 21st, 2017
7 min
Maureen Lipman reads Pamela Butchart's tale of a little girl who just can't keep still.
594. David Walliams - There's a Snake in My School
July 23rd, 2017
7 min
David Walliams reads his own story about a little girl and her very unusual pet Penelope.
595. Jessica Ennis-Hill - The Frog Olympics
August 4th, 2017
7 min
Welcome to the Frog Olympics, hosted by Jessica Ennis-Hill. On your marks, get set, GO!
596. Goodnight World
August 5th, 2017
7 min
Chris Evans reads "Goodnight World"
597. Tom Hardy - Fleabag
August 26th, 2017
7 min
Tom Hardy is joined by his dog Woody as he reads Fleabag, by Helen Stephens.
598. Suranne Jones - Before I Wake Up
September 5th, 2017
7 min
Suranne Jones reads Before I Wake Up, by Britta Teckentrup.
599. Zog
October 6th, 2017
7 min
Josh Homme reads Zog, by Julia Donaldson.
600. No Matter What
October 10th, 2017
7 min
Suranne Jones reads "No Matter What"
601. Dolly Parton - Dog Loves Books
October 25th, 2017
7 min
Dolly Parton reads Dog Loves Books, by Louise Yates.
602. David Walliams - The Slightly Annoying Elephant
October 30th, 2017
7 min
David Walliams reads his own story, The Slightly Annoying Elephant.
603. Hugless Douglas
December 1st, 2017
7 min
Mark Bonnar reads "Hugless Douglas"
604. I'll Never Let You
December 11th, 2017
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads "I'll Never Let You"
605. I Don't Want Curly Hair
December 12th, 2017
7 min
Jennie McAlpine reads "I Don't Want Curly Hair"
606. Ac-Choo
December 13th, 2017
7 min
Join JB for a story about a boy trying to find the perfect pet for his little sister.
607. Blown Away
December 14th, 2017
7 min
Fearless Blue Penguin goes on an adventure with his kite to a tropical paradise.
608. The Snowflake Mistake
December 15th, 2017
7 min
Suranne Jones reads "The Snowflake Mistake"
609. Russells Christmas Magic
December 23rd, 2017
7 min
Santa's sleigh breaks down. Can Russell the sheep help Santa?
610. Interstellar Cinderella
January 29th, 2018
7 min
Doctor Who's Pearl Mackie reads a futuristic version of a classic fairy tale.
611. JB Gill - Here Comes Frankie
May 12th, 2018
7 min
JB Gill reads tonight's bedtime story about a quiet boy who takes up a rather noisy hobby.
612. Stuck in the Mud
December 31st, 2017
7 min
Dolly Parton reads "Stuck in the Mud"
613. Ellies Magic Wellies
March 16th, 2018
7 min
Pearl Mackie reads "Ellies Magic Wellies"
615. If I Had a Dinosaur
December 25th, 2017
7 min
Eddie Redmayne reads a story about a little girl and her ideal pet.
616. How the Library Not the Prince Saved Rapunzel
March 1st, 2018
7 min
Emily Watson reads "How the Library Not the Prince Saved Rapunzel"
617. Lost For Words
December 26th, 2017
7 min
Tapir finds a new way to express himself in tonight's bedtime story read by Emily Watson.
618. The Dressing-Up Dad
January 24th, 2018
7 min
Eddie Redmayne reads "The Dressing-Up Dad"
619. Love Monster and the Scary Something
February 14th, 2018
7 min
Natalie Dormer reads Love Monster and the Scary Something, by Rachel Bright.
620. Hiding Heidi
February 21st, 2018
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads a story about a girl who is great at hide-and-seek.
621. Bee Natures Tiny Miracle
February 28th, 2018
7 min
Celia Imrie reads Bee: Nature's Tiny Miracle, by Patricia Hegarty.
622. The Crows Tale
March 6th, 2018
7 min
Jennie McAlpine reads a bedtime story about a brave crow’s journey.
623. I'll Love You Always
March 11th, 2018
7 min
Tonight's bedtime story, read by Celia Imie, is about the everlasting love of a parent.
624. Families Families Families
March 14th, 2018
7 min
Join JB as we find out how families can come in lots of different shapes and sizes.
625. Natalie Dormer - Jill and the Dragon
March 18th, 2018
7 min
Natalie Dormer reads a story about a big dragon with a big problem: how to impress a king?
626. Mark Bonnar - Knight Night
March 27th, 2018
7 min
Tonight Mark Bonnar reads a Bedtime Story all about a brave knight getting ready for bed.
627. Eddie Redmayne - Big Little Hippo
March 31st, 2018
7 min
Eddie Redmayne reminds us that you don't have to be big to feel important.
628. Emily Watson - Little Mouse and the Big Cupcake
April 9th, 2018
7 min
Emily Watson reads a story about a little mouse who finds a cake too big to carry.
629. Floella Benjamin - The Zebra Who Ran Too Fast
April 24th, 2018
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads a story all about the true meaning of friendship.
630. Jennie McAlpine - Dear Bunny
April 11th, 2018
7 min
Jennie McAlpine reads tonight's bedtime story about a little girl and her bunny.
631. Pearl Mackie - The Colour Thief
April 12th, 2018
7 min
Pearl Mackie reads a story about an alien who lives in a world without colour.
632. Natalie Dormer - Princess Penelope and the Runaway Kitten
April 13th, 2018
7 min
Natalie Dormer reads a story about a princess and a tiny kitten with a big personality.
633. Elton John - The Dog Detectives: Lost in London
May 3rd, 2018
7 min
Gather your 'tiny dancers' for tonight's wonderful Bedtime Story told by Sir Elton John.
634. George Ezra - Here Comes the Sun
June 1st, 2018
7 min
George Ezra reads a story about a little owl who goes on a magical, star-filled journey.
635. JB Gill - Amazing Daddy
June 17th, 2018
7 min
JB Gill reads a loving tale about a little panda who thinks their daddy is the best.
636. Matt Berry - Alphonse, That Is Not OK To Do!
June 30th, 2018
7 min
Matt Berry reads tonight's Bedtime Story all about two siblings, Natalie and Alphonse.
637. Arthur Darvill - On Sudden Hill
July 6th, 2018
7 min
A story about two friends who always play happily, until a new boy wants to join them.
638. Laura Haddock - Star in a Jar
July 7th, 2018
7 min
Laura Haddock reads a magical story about a little boy who finds a very special treasure.
639. Sharon D Clarke - Diva Delores and the Opera House Mouse
July 13th, 2018
7 min
How can an opera-loving mouse like Fernando possibly help a fabulous diva like Delores?
640. Suranne Jones - Happy Hooves, Ta Dah!
July 20th, 2018
7 min
Snuggle up and join actress Suranne Jones and her farm animal friends at the beach.
641. George Ezra - Kitchen Disco
August 4th, 2018
7 min
George Ezra invites you to a kitchen disco in tonight's Bedtime Story.
642. Ewan McGregor - Everybody's Welcome
August 17th, 2018
7 min
Everybody's welcome to join Ewan McGregor for a bedtime story about a caring little mouse.
643. Floella Benjamin - On the Seashore
August 27th, 2018
7 min
Floella Benjamin reads a story about things left on the seashore when the sea slips away.
644. Greg James - Rooster Wore Skinny Jeans
September 3rd, 2018
7 min
Greg James reads a Bedtime Story about just being yourself.
645. Jennie McAlpine - Edie
September 15th, 2018
7 min
Jennie McAlpine reads a story about a girl called Edie who isn't as helpful as she thinks.
646. Celia Imrie - Sky Private Eye and the Case of the Runaway Biscuit
September 21st, 2018
7 min
Celia Imrie reads Sky Private Eye and the Case of the Runaway Biscuit, by Jane Clarke.
647. Annette Badland - Katinka's Tail
September 24th, 2018
7 min
Annette Badland reads Katinka's Tail by Judith Kerr.
648. Matt Berry - The Talent Show
September 25th, 2018
7 min
Four friends decide to form a band and enter a talent show, but they need a singer.
649. Greg James - Never Play Music Right Next To The Zoo
September 27th, 2018
7 min
Greg James finds out what happens when you play music right next to a zoo.
650. George Ezra - Under the Same Sky
September 28th, 2018
7 min
George Ezra reads Under the Same Sky, by Britta Teckentrup.
651. Chris Kamara - Kicking a Ball
September 30th, 2018
7 min
Chris Kamara reads a story about a boy who loves kicking a ball more than anything else.
652. Sharon D Clarke - Little People, Big Dreams
October 1st, 2018
7 min
Sharon D Clarke reads a biographical tale of Ella Fitzgerald's rise to stardom.
653. Arthur Darvill - The Bot That Scott Built
October 7th, 2018
7 min
When Scott builds a bot, it causes chaos in his classroom.
654. Laura Haddock - The Weather Girls
October 12th, 2018
7 min
Join Laura Haddock for a story about friends who have lots of fun, come rain or shine.
655. Radzi Chinyanganya - Mixed
October 15th, 2018
7 min
Radzi Chinyanganya reads a Bedtime Story about how the world can be a much brighter place.
656. Janet Ellis - Happy Birthday, Moon
October 16th, 2018
7 min
To mark Blue Peter's 60th birthday, Janet Ellis reads a story about love and friendship.
657. Shauna Shim - Witchety Sticks and the Magic Buttons
October 31st, 2018
7 min
Shauna Shim reads a Bedtime Story about a friendly witch called Witchety Sticks.
658. Celia Imrie - Little Owl's Eggs
November 1st, 2018
7 min
Celia Imrie meets a little owl who is worried about the arrival of a new sibling.
659. Sharon D Clarke - Rusty the Squeaky Robot
November 4th, 2018
7 min
Sharon D Clarke reads a story about a robot who learns it's good to be different.
660. Orlando Bloom - We Are Together
November 9th, 2018
7 min
Join Orlando Bloom for a story about the importance of having friends and family.
661. Annette Badland - The Station Mouse
November 15th, 2018
7 min
Annette Badland reads a story about a station mouse who does not to stick to the rules.
662. Rob Delaney - Ten in the Bed
November 16th, 2018
7 min
Rob Delaney reads and signs tonight's story about ten cuddly friends trying to go to bed.
663. Olly Murs - Toad Has Talent
November 19th, 2018
7 min
Olly Murs reads a story about a toad who finds out he's more special than he realised.
664. Laura Haddock - The Everywhere Bear
November 25th, 2018
7 min
Laura Haddock reads a tale about Class One's favourite friend, the Everywhere Bear.
665. Mark Bonnar - Night Night Scotland
November 30th, 2018
7 min
Mark Bonnar takes us on a journey around Scotland as we say goodnight.
666. Arthur Darvill - In the Darkness of Night
December 2nd, 2018
7 min
Join Arthur Darvill for a Bedtime Story about being friends.
667. Jodie Whittaker - Ada Twist, Scientist
December 7th, 2018
7 min
Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker reads an inspiring story about a girl and a mystery smell.
668. Natalie Dormer - Snow Bear
December 11th, 2018
7 min
Natalie Dormer tells the story of a little bear who comes in from the cold.
669. Katie Piper - The Tip-Tap Dancing Cat
December 15th, 2018
7 min
Join Katie Piper for a story about a very special and surprisingly talented dancing cat.
670. Rick Wakeman - The Bear and the Piano
December 16th, 2018
7 min
Rick Wakeman reads a musical tale about a piano playing bear.
671. Sharon D Clarke - puss* Cat, puss* Cat, Where Have You Been?
December 17th, 2018
7 min
Holby and Dr Who actress Sharon D Clarke tells the tale of puss* Cat’s London adventures.
672. Chris Hoy - The Squirrels Who Squabbled
December 18th, 2018
7 min
Join Chris Hoy for an action-packed story about two squirrels chasing a juicy pine cone
673. Annette Badland - Nature's Lullaby Fills the Night
December 19th, 2018
7 min
Discover the beautiful night-time world with Annette Badland in tonight’s Bedtime Story.
674. Chris Kamara - The Bear Who Stared
December 20th, 2018
7 min
Chris Kamara reads tonight’s charming Bedtime Story all about a very shy bear.
675. Shauna Shim - The Girls
December 21st, 2018
7 min
Shauna Shim reads tonight’s Bedtime Story about four forever friends.
676. Natalie Dormer - When it Snows
December 23rd, 2018
7 min
Natalie Dormer tells a captivating tale about a fantastic world of snowy adventures.
677. Olly Murs - The Christmas Selfie Contest
December 25th, 2018
7 min
Olly Murs tells a delightful story about an elf who wants to take the perfect selfie.
678. Jodie Whittaker - Snowball
December 31st, 2018
7 min
Jodie Whittaker reads a wintry tale about a snowball’s unexpected journey.
679. Orlando Bloom - Littlest Dreamer: A Bedtime Adventure
January 1st, 2019
7 min
Orlando Bloom reads a story about a bedtime adventure in your dreams.
680. Arthur Darvill - Fum
January 8th, 2019
7 min
Fum, the littlest member of the Crumb family, is missing! Join Arthur Darvill to find him.
681. Chris Kamara - GRRR!
January 9th, 2019
7 min
Join Chris Kamara for tonight’s bedtime story about Fred the Grizzly Bear.
682. Rob Delaney - Avocado Baby
January 12th, 2019
7 min
Rob Delaney reads tonight's Bedtime Story about a baby who only eats avocados!
683. Greg James - A Couch for Llama
January 19th, 2019
7 min
Greg James discovers what happens when a couch accidentally whooshes into a llama’s field.
684. Chris Hoy - Giraffe on a Bicycle
January 20th, 2019
7 min
Chris Hoy has cycled in with a bedtime story about a wobbly bike ride with a giraffe.
685. Shauna Shim - Copy Cat
January 21st, 2019
7 min
Tonight’s tale, read by Shauna Shim, is about Bella the kitten and her best friend Anna.
686. Katie Piper - Mary Had a Little Glam
January 26th, 2019
7 min
Katie Piper introduces us to Mary, who loves to accessorise with a touch of glam.(R)
687. Rick Wakeman - The Best Sound in the World
February 1st, 2019
7 min
Rick Wakeman reads a story about a lion who collects sounds and makes them into music.
688. Celia Imrie - A Busy Day for Birds
February 3rd, 2019
7 min
Flap, hop, peck and sing along with this Bedtime Story about a bird’s busy day.
689. Will Young - Two Dads
February 9th, 2019
7 min
Will Young discovers how being adopted by two dads is double the fun.
690. Luke Evans - I Love You Already
February 14th, 2019
7 min
Join Luke Evans for a Bedtime Story about two best friends, Bear and Duck.
691. Helen George - Is It the Way You Giggle?
February 17th, 2019
7 min
Helen George reads a heart-warming tale celebrating all our differences.
692. Chris and Xand van Tulleken - Giraffe Problems
February 19th, 2019
7 min
CBBC’s Operation Ouch! stars Chris and Xand open their CBeebies bedtime surgery.
693. Arthur Darvill - Norton and Alpha
February 26th, 2019
7 min
Join Arthur Darvill for a Bedtime Story about Norton the Robot and his trusty dog Alpha.
694. Tchéky Karyo - A Bit Lost
March 3rd, 2019
7 min
Tchéky Karyo reads tonight’s Bedtime Story about Little Owl who is a bit lost.
695. Katie Piper - Where Happiness Lives
March 4th, 2019
7 min
Katie Piper tells a timely tale about discovering what true happiness is.
696. Matt Berry - Giddy Goat
March 13th, 2019
7 min
Join Matt Berry for a story about a courageous mountain goat who is scared of heights.
697. Guy Garvey - Farmer Joe and the Music Show
April 7th, 2013
7 min
Guy Garvey reads 'Farmer Joe and the Music Show', by Tony Mitton and Guy Parker-Rees.
698. Rick Wakeman - But the Bear Came Back
March 16th, 2019
7 min
Rick Wakeman reads a tale about a friendly bear who knocks on a little boy’s front door!
699. Sinead Keenan - Sharing a Shell
March 17th, 2019
7 min
Sinead Keenan visits the rock pool, where Crab and friends find a new shell to call home.
700. Annette Badland - Not My Hats
March 19th, 2019
7 min
Annette Badland meets a polar bear who loves hats but is not good at sharing them.
701. Mr Tumble - Susan Laughs
March 21st, 2019
7 min
Join Mr Tumble for a signed story about a little girl who is just like me and you!
702. Luke Evans - The Secret Life of A Tiger
March 22nd, 2019
7 min
Luke Evans reads a Bedtime Story about Tiger, who reveals his secret life in the jungle.
703. Josh Homme – Punk Farm on Tour
March 27th, 2019
7 min
Rock out in tonight’s Bedtime Story read by Josh Homme – Punk Farm on Tour!
704. Helen George - Held in Love
March 31st, 2019
7 min
Helen George readings a story about a mother's hopes and dreams for her new-born baby!
705. Annette Badland - The First Egg Hunt
April 21st, 2019
7 min
Annette Badland reads a Bedtime Story about Chick, who hatches a cunning Easter egg plan.
706. Sinead Keenan - Unicorn Expert
April 23rd, 2019
7 min
Join Sinead Keenan as we hear all about Sophie Johnson and her 17 unicorns.
707. Luke Evans - Even Superheroes Make Mistakes
April 28th, 2019
7 min
Join Luke Evans for a story about superheroes who make mistakes, just like the rest of us!
708. Tom Odell - The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and The Fiddle
May 3rd, 2019
7 min
Join Tom Odell for a musical story which proves that friendship can last a lifetime!
709. Justin Fletcher - Dear Zoo
May 6th, 2019
7 min
Join Justin Fletcher in tonight’s classic Bedtime Story, packed with animal fun!(R)
710. Alesha Dixon - Juniper Jupiter
May 24th, 2019
7 min
Alesha Dixon tells the tale of Juniper Jupiter, a superhero in search of a sidekick!(R)
711. Mr Tumble - Shhh!
June 1st, 2019
7 min
Mr Tumble reads and signs tonight’s calming Bedtime Story all about getting ready for bed.
712. Alesha Dixon - The Littlest Dreamer, a Bedtime Journey
June 7th, 2019
7 min
Alesha Dixon reads a bedtime story about a little girl with big dreams.
713. Will Young - Daddy, Papa and Me
June 16th, 2019
7 min
Playing with Daddy and Papa can be so much fun! Join Will Young for a Bedtime Story.
714. Tom Odell - Bathroom Boogie
July 6th, 2019
7 min
Tom Odell invites you all to a Bathroom Boogie in tonight’s Bedtime Story!
715. Jodie Whittaker - Inspector Hector
July 13th, 2019
7 min
Jodie Whittaker reads a story about a clever cat that is on a mission to clear his name.
716. Sir Michael Palin - By the Light of the Moon
July 20th, 2019
7 min
Sir Michael Palin reads a story about how a new house can become a home.
717. Sinead Keenan - Joy
July 26th, 2019
7 min
Sinead Keenan brings a beautiful tale alive in tonight’s bedtime story.
718. Will Young - The Family Book
August 9th, 2019
7 min
Will Young discovers what makes each and every family different from the next.
719. Matt Berry - The Busy Beaver
August 16th, 2019
7 min
Matt Berry reads a tale about a beaver who finds himself on the wrong side of a tree.
720. Sharon D Clarke - All Kinds of Families
August 24th, 2019
7 min
Actress and singer Sharon D Clarke reads tonight’s Bedtime Story.
721. Mark Ronson - Pom Pom Gets the Grumps
September 6th, 2019
7 min
Mark Ronson reads a bedtime story about a panda who gets out of the wrong side of the bed.
722. Will Young - Mind Hug
September 9th, 2019
7 min
Join Will Young for a story about how to help a fizzy, busy mind slow down and relax.
723. Mark Ronson - Rhyme Crime
September 26th, 2019
7 min
Mark Ronson reads the story Rhyme Crime by Jon Burgerman.
724. Helen George - I Am the Boss of This Chair
October 4th, 2019
7 min
Helen George reads a Bedtime Story about a cat that has a special chair.
725. Katie Piper - Ruby's Worry
October 9th, 2019
7 min
Katie Piper introduces us to Ruby, a girl who is trying hard to get rid of her worry.
726. Rick Astley - Show and Tell
October 12th, 2019
7 min
Who will impress the most in class 2L's show and tell? Rick Astley reads tonight's story.
727. Rick Astley - Blue and Bertie
October 26th, 2019
7 min
Bertie is happily leading a normal life - until he meets Blue. Read by Rick Astley.
728. Gregory Porter - Moon River
November 22nd, 2019
7 min
Gregory Porter sings the classic song 'Moon River' for tonight's Bedtime Story.
729. Idina Menzel - Robin's Winter Song
November 24th, 2019
7 min
Idina Menzel tells the story of a little robin who notices the seasons changing.
730. Robbie Williams - Jazz Dog
November 30th, 2019
7 min
Robbie Williams reads tonight's Bedtime Story about a little dog with a big dream.
731. Romesh Ranganathan - Henry and the Yeti
December 13th, 2019
7 min
Join Romesh Ranganathan as he searches for the mysterious yeti in tonight's bedtime story.
732. Robbie Williams - The Twelve Dogs of Christmas
December 20th, 2019
7 min
Join Robbie Williams for a festive tale about a little pug getting ready for Christmas.
733. Vicky McClure - Augustus And His Smile
December 22nd, 2019
7 min
Vicky McClure reads a bedtime story about a tiger on the hunt for his lost smile.
734. Gregory Porter - Walking in a Winter Wonderland
December 23rd, 2019
7 min
Gregory Porter sings festive favourite Walking in a Winter Wonderland.
735. Joanna Page - Snow
December 25th, 2019
7 min
Join Joanna Page for a wintery story about a little boy who wants to play in the snow.
736. Romesh Ranganathan - Mrs Mole, I'm Home
January 24th, 2020
7 min
Romesh Ranganathan tells the story of a mole who loses his glasses.
737. Josh Homme - School for Dads
January 31st, 2020
7 min
Pack your bags ready for tonight's bedtime story, read by Josh Homme.
738. Bjorn Ulvaues - Goat's Coat
February 7th, 2020
7 min
Bjorn Ulvaeus reads the story of Alfonso the goat and his fantastic coat.
739. Sir Sam Mendes - The Knight Who Wouldn’t Fight
February 10th, 2020
7 min
Sir Sam Mendes reads a bedtime story about a knight who prefers reading to fighting.
740. Joe Wicks - Love Monster and the Perfect Present
February 14th, 2020
7 min
Joe Wicks reads tonight's bedtime story about a monster searching for the perfect present.
741. Joanna Page - Leaf
February 21st, 2020
7 min
Joanna Page tells the story of a lost polar bear.
742. David Schwimmer - The Smeds and The Smoos
February 22nd, 2020
7 min
David Schwimmer tells the tale of the Smeds and the Smoos.
743. Dermot O'Leary - Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
March 5th, 2020
7 min
For World Book Day, Dermot O'Leary tells the story of a little boy who goes on a journey.
744. Dame Kristin Scott Thomas - Astro Girl
March 7th, 2020
7 min
Dame Kristin Scott Thomas reads tonight's bedtime story about a girl who loves space.
746. Rick Astley - Mr Scruff
March 30th, 2020
7 min
Tonight’s story, read by Rick Astley, is about a boy and a dog that make the perfect pair.
747. Romesh Ranganathan - I Want My Hat Back
April 17th, 2020
7 min
Someone has taken Bear's hat, and he wants it back. Romesh Ranganathan reads all about it.
748. Sir Sam Mendes - The Extraordinary Gardener
April 22nd, 2020
7 min
Director Sir Sam Mendes reads the story of Joe, a boy with green fingers.
749. Tom Hardy - Hug Me
April 27th, 2020
7 min
Tom Hardy tells the tale of Felipe the cactus, who is in search of a hug.
750. Tom Hardy - Under the Same Sky
April 28th, 2020
7 min
Join Tom Hardy for a bedtime story about two friends who find a new way to keep in touch.