Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them star Eddie Redmayne has been unveiled as the latest celebrity to star in the CBeebies Bedtime Story series.

The British actor will read If I Had a Dinosaur on Christmas Day, joining Emily Watson, Mark Bonnar, Dolly Parton and Pearl Mackie, all of whom will front different episodes over the festive season. Redmayne commented 'I had the most wonderful time reading the CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Books before bed were always such an essential part of my growing up and it's so lovely to be able to continue the tradition. I hope you enjoy the stories and Happy Christmas'.