Dolly Parton's bedtime story could be CBeebies' greatest hit

The singer is the latest megastar to read a book at bedtime on CBeebies – and the show is drawing a whole new audience of grownups. So who is behind all the big name bookings?For years, the CBeebies Bedtime Story was a secret known only by parents of the very young. Every day, the final hour of the channel’s programming would gradually wind down, its DayGlo thud replaced by something more muted before the final send-off – a friendly face from the telly reading a hushed recital of a children’s book. Bedtime Stories was a long, shallow glide to the runway. Tonally, it was perfect.But now everyone’s in on it. Pound for pound, Bedtime Stories might be the most star-studded programme the BBC makes. Chris Evans has read some stories. James McAvoy has read some. Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, David Hasselhoff, Josh Homme. Tonight’s Bedtime Story hits another new high, being read by Dolly Parton. Booking-wise, it’s coup after coup after coup. So who is the magician behind it all? Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Dolly Parton's bedtime story could be CBeebies' greatest hit

The singer is the latest megastar to read a book at bedtime on CBeebies – and the show is drawing a whole new audience of grownups. So who is behind all the big name bookings?For years, the CBeebies Bedtime Story was a secret known only by parents of the very young. Every day, the final hour of... Continue reading at The Guardian

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