Paddy McGuinness reads a CBeebies Bedtime Story

Posted: 9:30 AM on November 12, 2024

The book I'm currently reading, The Stompysaurus, focuses on finding ways to unwind and take it easy when life gets a bit too much. However, for me, it's more about directing my energy as I participate in Radio 2's big cycling challenge for BBC Children in Need!

Paddy McGuinness settles into the famous yellow chair from CBeebies Bedtime Stories to share "The Stompysaurus," a comforting story by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton. This tale addresses how to manage intense emotions and frustrations.

One morning, Stompysaurus wakes up feeling joyful after a wonderful dream, eager to embrace the day ahead. However, things don’t go as planned, and he starts to feel a bit overwhelmed. As his frustration builds, he can feel the urge to stomp and roar inside him, ready to burst out! Will Stompysaurus discover a different perspective and manage to change the course of his day?

This week, Paddy's CBeebies Bedtime Story will be featured as he participates in BBC Radio 2's Ultra Endurance Cycle Challenge to support BBC Children in Need.

On Monday, November 11, Paddy began his journey from Wrexham, Wales, cycling a total of 300 miles through several regions, including Flintshire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria, Dumfriesshire, and Lanarkshire. He will wrap up his ride on Friday morning in Glasgow, where Zoe Ball will be hosting The Radio 2 Breakfast Show and will greet Paddy as he crosses the finish line.

Paddy will be checking in with Radio 2 throughout the week to share updates as he tackles his challenging journey. The presenters, their audience, and some special guests will provide support to keep him inspired as he pedals long distances up and down hills, through various villages and towns, no matter what kind of weather November brings. He's doing it all on his bike!

Paddy expresses his excitement, saying, "It's such a privilege to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story—it really is special to enjoy a story together. I hope kids love cuddling up with their parents while watching. The book I'm sharing, The Stompysaurus, teaches us how to calm down and unwind when life gets too hectic. Personally, though, I’ll be focusing more on directing my energy as I participate in Radio 2's big cycling challenge for BBC Children in Need!"

Paddy hosts a weekly program on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds every Sunday from 11 AM to 1 PM.

Paddy McGuinness will present a CBeebies Bedtime Story at 6:50 PM on Friday, November 15, available on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer.

### Introduction to CBeebies Bedtime Story CBeebies Bedtime Story is a delightful program designed for young children. Each episode features a special guest reading a charming story, allowing kids to wind down and prepare for sleep. The show combines enchanting tales with warm storytelling, creating a cozy and magical atmosphere. It’s a wonderful way for children to enjoy literature and spark their imagination right before bedtime.

CBeebies Bedtime Story airs every weekday at 6:50 PM on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer, uniting families and has been a beloved nightly tradition since the channel began in 2002. It remains a catalyst for promoting reading across the country, featuring celebrity guests, valuable collaborations, and engaging tales that foster a love for the joy of reading together.

You can find more than 300 past episodes stored in a digital library on the BBC iPlayer CBeebies channel.

A variety of stars, including Olivia Colman, Kylie Minogue, Billie Eilish, Lewis Hamilton, Harry Styles, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy, Sir Elton John, Chris Hemsworth, Dolly Parton, David Schwimmer, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, Jason Momoa, as well as members of the Spice Girls Mel C and Geri Halliwell-Horner, along with Gregory Porter, ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus, Ed Sheeran, Zayn Malik, Ryan Reynolds, Kate Winslet, Steve Carell, Eddie Redmayne, Chris Evans, Michael Palin, and England football captains Harry Kane and Leah Williamson, as well as Dave Grohl and Tom Hiddleston, have narrated stories that can now be enjoyed by audiences on BBC iPlayer.

In addition, CBeebies Bedtime Story has celebrated several remarkable milestones. These include Rose-Ayling Ellis, the champion of Strictly Come Dancing, who read the first story in British Sign Language. Rugby star Rob Burrow made history by reading the first story using an eye-controlled computer, while Lora Fachie shared the first-ever braille story. Catherine, Princess of Wales, became the first royal to read a story. Cricketers Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Nat Sciver-Brunt made waves as the first LGBTQ+ couple to participate in this tradition, and astronaut Tim Peake marked the occasion by reading from space!