Watch Tom Hiddleston read a ‘bedtime story’ for CBeebies

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Tom Hiddleston reads a bedtime story for CBeebies

Marvel star Tom Hiddleston has just landed a new job on the BBCโ€ฆ and its worlds away from his usual roles.

The Loki actor is set to star on CBeebies, telling a tale as part of their Bedtime Stories series today (Jun. 25, 2021).

Hiddleston will be reading Supertato by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, the story of a much-loved superhero, with the main characters being a superhero potato and a supervillain pea.

In the clip below you can see him introducing the story.

โ€œHello, Iโ€™m Tom,โ€ he says. โ€œTonightโ€™s Bedtime Story is all about a supervillain. This guy is really naughty, very cheeky and bright green. But never fear, because where thereโ€™s trouble, a superhero is sure to follow. The story is called Supertato and itโ€™s by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet.โ€

The clip then jumps ahead to the end of the story, with Hiddleston signing off and wishing viewers a good night.

โ€œWow, that little pea caused a lot of mayhem!โ€ he says. โ€œBut luckily, Supertato was there to save the day! And now itโ€™s time for you to go to sleep. Perhaps youโ€™ll dream of mischievous villains, or brave superheroes tonight. Good night little peas.โ€

Tom Hiddleston reads CBeebies Bedtime Story preview clip


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