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Gary Oldman left fans ‘in tears’ when he read CBeebies’ bedtime story for 2024 Children In Need on Friday.
The legendary actor, 66, read a true story written especially for the episode by Claire Taylor and illustrated by Tim Budgen.
The story told a story that was intended to inspire “warmth, encouragement and hope.”
Sharing their thoughts on X, viewers praised the “brilliant” Gary and said the story “made them cry”.
They wrote: ‘How brilliant Gary Oldman was reading the CBeebies story for Children In Need’; “Gary Oldman reading that bedtime story about Children in Need didn’t make me cry at all.”
Gary Oldman left fans ‘in tears’ when he read CBeebies’ bedtime story for 2024 Children In Need on Friday
Another added: ‘This isn’t me crying because Gary Oldman reads a bedtime story about Children In Need’; “I love Gary Oldman so much.”
Ahead of his appearance, Gary said: “Stories have a unique way of inspiring imagination and hope in young minds. Hope for young people seems particularly scarce these days.
‘That’s why it’s a great honor for me to read this special CBeebies Bedtime Story for BBC Children in Need. I hope our story brings warmth, encouragement and hope to the children and families who watch it that night.”
Rochelle Humes and Vernon Kay dressed to impress as they prepared to present BBC Children In Need.
The TV personality, 35, showed off her incredible figure in a tight brown dress and heels.
She accessorized with delicate gold jewelry as she posed for photos before the star-studded show began.
Vernon cut a dapper figure in a blue velvet jacket and black shirt while holding an adorable Pudsey bear.
Joining Ade were Adepitan MBE, Mel Giedroyc, Chris Ramsay and Lenny Rush taking viewers through a star-studded evening of fun and fundraising.
The legendary actor, 66, read a true story written especially for the episode by Claire Taylor and illustrated by Tim Budgen.
Sharing their thoughts on X, viewers praised the “brilliant” Gary and said the story “made them cry.”
Rochelle Humes and Vernon Kay dressed to impress as they prepared to present BBC Children In Need on Friday.
The TV personality, 35, showed off her incredible figure in a tight brown dress and heels.
The hosts will lead an evening packed with star-studded sketches, musical acts, spectacular performances and plenty of surprises from some of the UK’s best-loved celebrities.
Money raised during the 2024 campaign will help BBC Children in Need continue to work in communities across all four countries, funding incredible people in family centres, community spaces, youth clubs and refuges; Shelters, hospices and homeless helplines.
Elsewhere, Paddy McGuinness fought back tears after completing his brutal 300-mile charity cycle which raised a whopping £7,556,853 on Friday.