Olivia Colman becomes the latest A-list star to read the CBeebies Bedtime Story

Olivia Colman has been named as the latest A-list star to read the CBeebies Bedtime Story.

The actress, 50, will read the much-loved modern classic The Gruffalo's Child by author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.

The pictured book which was first published in 2004 follows on from 1999's The Gruffalo.

It sees the Gruffalo's child ignores her father's warnings and bravely tiptoe out into the snow in search of the Big Bad Mouse.

Speaking ahead of the episode, Olivia said: 'I have loved CBeebies Bedtime Stories with my children over the years, I was so excited to be able to read one. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.'

Olivia's instalment, which airs on Friday November 8, follows on from Kylie Minogue's.

The Australian star, 56, read Goodnight Moon by American writer Margaret Wise Brown and illustrator Clement Hurd on October 18.

The story, which was first published in 1947, follows a little rabbit tucked up in bed who is getting ready to say goodnight to all their familiar things one by one.

Speaking of her involvement with the show, Kylie said: 'It was a real pleasure to read Goodnight Moon as my first CBeebies Bedtime Story.

'Just like the bunny in the book who says 'goodnight' to all the familiar things in their room, I like to say 'thank you' to rooms that I've been in just as I leave. Sweet dreams!'

This will be one of two stories that the Grammy-winning singer has lent her voice to for CBeebies.

Details of her second story are yet to be revealed.

Kylie follows in the footsteps of the likes of Billie Eilish, Meera Syal and Ryan Reynolds, who have also taken on the gig over the past few months.

One of the most recent stars to appear on the show was actor Tom Hardy, who read Matisse's Magical Trail.

Last month Kylie announced a world tour and her upcoming 17th studio album Tension II.

The album - set for release on October 18 - is a sequel to 2023's Tension - which received rave reviews from critics.

The world tour will see her perform in Australia, Asia and the UK, as she shared: 'I am beyond excited to announce the TENSION TOUR 2025.

'I can't wait to share beautiful and wild moments with fans all over the world, celebrating the Tension era and more!

'It's been an exhilarating ride so far and now, get ready for your close up because I will be calling Lights, Camera, Action... and there will be a whole lot of Padaming!'

Tickets for the UK dates went on general sale at 10am Friday, September 27. Visit Kylie.com for more information on tickets for the Tension Tour.

Tension II will hope to replicate the success of Tension which outsold the entire top 20 combined on the UK charts, became her ninth No. 1 album, and gave Kylie her second Grammy.

The tour announcement comes after the blonde bombshell revealed in June that she is working on a tell-all memoir.

Kylie is set to chronicle her life as a megastar in the explosive autobiography, it has been revealed.

The Australian singer and actress will lift the lid on her 40-year career in music, film and TV in a new book.

Kylie is said to feel now is the right time to 'relive some memories' now that she is at the height of her fame, The Sun previously reported.

The star - who won the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's BRITs - will work with a ghostwriter on the memoir - which will also give fans insight into her love life.

A source told the publication: 'Kylie is at the pinnacle of her career and now feels like the perfect time to write about her life and relive some memories.

'She'll reveal some new anecdotes and stories and dig out some snaps from her archive.

'She will cover her music, TV and film roles, and of course her love life and the finished product is sure to incite a bidding war among publishers.'

How the CBeebies Bedtime Story has become a must-do on the A-list promo trail: A look at the stars using the platform to promote their latest material CBeebies Bedtime Story has seen a host of big stars take on the role in the hopes of getting the nation reading.

But it appears there could be another reason A-listers are signing up, as many of them who appear on the children's channel are using the platform as a new way to promote their latest material.

While celebs are out promoting their latest album, film or book, by doing podcasts and TV shows, CBeebies has become part of the promotion run.

Billie Eilish is one of the A-lists star to be read the CBeebies Bedtime Story.

The singer, 22, who recently released her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft and has been promoting it since the start of the year, will read This Moose Belongs to Me by author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers at 6.50 pm on Friday.

Elsewhere, Harry Styles, 30, settled down to read his first children's book on the show in May 2022.

The One Direction star's reading of In Every House, On Every Street fit perfectly with the title of his third studio album, Harry's House - which was released around the time of his appearance on the children's show.

In its first two hours on Apple Music, the album earned the most first-day streams for a pop album released in 2022, the platform announced.

The former One Direction member beamed in a pair of brown pyjamas as he sat in a big yellow chair and said: 'Hello I'm Harry, welcome to my house. I love it here, I like to listen to music and read and hang out with my friends.

'Tonight's bedtime story is about a house full of love and laughter. It's called In Every House, In Every Street and it's by Jess Hitchman with pictures by Lili La Baleine'

Zayn Malik, 31, became the second member of One Direction to join the show.

The singer recorded the bedtime story, Music is Everything, while promoting his country-inspired fourth solo album Room Under the Stair.

He said he chose the book because he 'loves Bob Marley and because music and reading are both important to me as a parent.'

Malik shares daughter Khai with ex-partner, model Gigi Hadid, adding that he reads and sings to her at bedtime.

Kasabian frontman Sergio, 43, read on the children's programme in a Glastonbury Festival special last month.

The singer had performed on the Woodsies stage at the legendary festival the previous weekend with bandmates Chris Edwards, Ian Matthews, and Tim Carter.

Paloma Faith, 42, who also appeared at this year's Glastonbury, read The Party Animals by Alex Willmore at 6.50pm.

Meanwhile, Friends star David Schwimmer appeared on Bedtime Stories back in 2020 and read The Smeds and The Smoos.

At the time, David was in the midst of promoting his upcoming Sky comedy Intelligence, in which he plays a maverick, power-hungry NSA agent based in Cheltenham's version of MI6.

Kate Winslet led a huge line up appearing of stars who appeared on the show in the run up to Christmas in 2022.

The Titanic actress has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five BAFTA Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.

However she still jumped at the chance to appear on Bedtime Stories.

She read Grumpycorn, by Sarah McIntyre, telling the story of a unicorn who wants to write the most fabulous story in the world, but is stuck for ideas.

One star who didn't appear to be appearing on the show for promotional purposes was Tom Hardy.

The Hollywood star has made multiple appearances on the children's broadcaster over the years and caused quite a stir when he made his debut back in 2016.

Tom returned to screens to read I Am A Tiger by Karl Newson with illustrations by Ross Collins.

CBeebies controller Kay Benbow told The Guardian: 'He and his agents approached us because he wanted to do it for his kids.

'I'm so grateful to him, because he raised the profile of Bedtime Stories and brought people to it who wouldn't necessarily think to look at CBeebies.'

'I'm here to read you a bedtime story about a little mouse who might not be a little mouse after all. It's called I Am A Tiger by Karl Newson with illustrations by Ross Collins.'

Mothers and fathers across the country were left delighted as Dolly Parton made an appearance on the popular BBC programme in 2017.

Dressed in a vibrant yellow biker jacket, the country music star snuggled up in a comfy armchair to read Louise Yates's award-winning Dog Loves Books.

Orlando Bloom sent fans into overdrive with his appearance on the show back in 2018 with some joking that they would be tuning in 'despite not having children' themselves.

The actor was seen sitting on an armchair with his legs apart and puppy Mighty sprawled out on his lap, and appeared to leave viewers a little hot under the collar while narrating the short story.

Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl swapped the rock and roll guitars and screaming crowds for a quiet night in when he read the Bedtime Story back in 2021 .

Reese Witherspoon became the first Oscar-winning actress to feature on CBeebies Bedtime Stories in January 2022 .

The actress provided a bedtime reading of Extraordinary by Penny Harrison as she read the heartfelt tale of how beautiful things can be discovered in seemingly ordinary moments.

As she began the story, Reese read: 'Sometimes, when we're busy, it can be hard to find time to notice the world around us. The things we see every day can seem a bit... ordinary. But if you stop, and look closer, you'll see that our world is extraordinary!'

Tom Hiddleston gave a heartwarming reading of a children's book as he sat among teddy characters from the book when he appeared on the show in 2021.

The Loki star read Supertato, a story by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet, as he cosied up in a purple cable knit jumper.

He concluded his reading: 'Wow that little pea caused a lot of mayhem. But luckily, Supertato was there to save the day! Now it's time for you to go to sleep. Perhaps you'll dream of mischievous villains of brave superheroes. Goodnight little peas.'

Eddie Redmayne won praise after his Christmas Day appearance in 2017 as he was joined by Greg the dinosaur to sooth the nation off to sleep.

The Oscar winning star, best known for acclaimed appearances in The Theory of Everything, The Danish Girl and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, delighted fans with a reading of If I Had A Dinosaur.