Wicked: For Good's Jonathan Bailey reading CBeebies Bedtime Story
Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey will read Room on the Broom on CBeebies Bedtime Stories on Friday (21.11.25).
Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey is bringing some magic to CBeebies Bedtime Stories.
The 37-year-old actor hopes to cast a cosy spell as he reads Room on the Broom, written by Julia Donaldson, 77, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, on Friday (21.11.25).
The classic tale sees a kind witch, her cat and some unexpected companions on a windswept adventure, celebrating teamwork, courage, and the joy of helping others.
Jonathan said: "Reading Room on the Broom felt properly magical. It’s one of those stories that casts a spell on you the moment you open the book.
"Julia Donaldson’s writing is full of rhythm, wit and charm and the message about kindness and coming together is pure gold."
The book is a hit with the W1A star's young nieces and nephews, and Jonathan loves telling them how teamwork, kindness and coming together are a force for good.
He said: "It’s a bedtime favourite in my nieces’ and nephews’ house, they love when Uncle Jonathan steps in to do the voices, and I never turn down adding a little sparkle to a performance!
"The story reminds us how important it is to have a good team around you, even if they arrive in unexpected, broom-crowding ways. I hope children (and grown-ups!) feel the magic too."
The Olivier and Critics’ Choice Award-winning actor will take to the hot seat to read Room on the Broom on Friday at 6.50pm on CBeebies and iPlayer.
CBeebies Bedtime Stories aims to inspire the nation to read together and help families with their daily bedtime routine.
Parents and carers can find more support on CBeebies Parenting - an online community where, for the first time, CBeebies is bringing all its resources in one place, from developing speech and language skills to potty training and bedtime routines.
