Watch Tom Hardy read a CBeebies bedtime story to celebrate 75 years of the NHS
Thousands are getting ready to tune into CBeebies tonight (5 July) - even if they don't have kids - as Tom Hardy is back for another Bedtime Story. The actor is celebrating 75 years of the NHS with a rendition of Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. "Brilliant people like nurses and doctors can help us feel better. And many others, with exciting sounding jobs like radiographers and paramedics.", he reads in a clip shared by the channel. "So, I'm going to read you a story all about a very special team of magnificent people, and a dragon! " He's previously made a number of appearances on the segment. Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-07-05 19:56
Dillon Danis trolled as he calls Jake and Logan Paul ‘scam artists’: ‘You don’t stand a chance’
Dillon Danis trolled Jake Paul in his tweet by saying he is 'not a real fighter' and calling him a 'loser'
2023-10-08 13:53
'Modern Family' cast reunites for one big photo but fans spark death rumors as one popular character is missing
The cast of ABC's sitcom 'Modern Family' reunited for the first time since the show ended in 2020 on Wednesday, but fans noted the absence of one favorite actor
2023-11-16 20:23
Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith are divorcing
Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith have announced they are divorcing.
2023-07-07 23:47
'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' predicted box office opening: Ranking franchise movies by initial collection
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2023-06-29 23:51
Why did Al Roker roast his co-hosts? ‘Today’ host shares bold opinion on 'adults-only section' floated by airline
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2023-08-31 17:48
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Adam Kealoha Causey was just 10 years old the first time he heard Tina Turner's voice
2023-05-27 02:57
Where Does the Word ’Meme’ Come From?
The word predates social media.
2023-11-08 06:27
Chef and TV personality Michael Chiarello dies at 61 after being treated for allergic reaction
Michael Chiarello, a chef known for his Italian-inspired Californian restaurants who won an Emmy Award for best host for “Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello” has died
2023-10-10 05:15
Old Kirsten Dunst comment about kissing Brad Pitt when she was 11 and he was 31 sends shockwaves through Internet
In a resurfaced interview clip, Kirsten Dunst describes feeling 'awkward' about kissing the then-31-year-old actor Brad Pitt
2023-08-08 14:50
What is Lake Xochimilco and axolotl? The unique landmark celebrated in Google Doodle
The Google Doodle has celebrated diverse figures like photographer Corky Lee to German actress Renate Krößner recently, and now it's turned its attention to something entirely different. Today (May 20), it’s all about a rare animal and its natural habitat, with the search engine launching a new initiative with an interactive doodle. Lake Xochimilco in Mexico and the rare axolotl are being celebrated today, with Google shedding light on the exotic animal and effort to protect it. The axolotl is a species of salamander which is paedomorphic – retaining its juvenile features as an adult. Its closest relative is the tiger salamander, and the rare special can only be found in very specific places around the world. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter One of them is Lake Xochimilco. Google’s description reads: “Today’s interactive Doodle celebrates Lake Xochimilco, a natural lake near Mexico City that is the last remaining native habitat for axolotls in the world (cousins of the salamander). “The lake was once home to the ancient Aztec civilization during the 15th century, and eventually landowners in the colonial period took over occupation of the lake. On this day in 1920, the Mexican government returned Lake Xochimilco back to the locals. Lake Xochimilco now serves as a recreational site, cultural attraction, and home to the rare axolotl species.” It continues: “Due to Lake Xochimilco’s unique landscape, local farmers adopted the ancient chinampa farming method, which involves artificial floating gardens. These chinamperos (or farmers) grow hundreds of different aquatic plants, from common vegetables to medicinal herbs, in the nutrient-rich soil. It’s also a popular destination for rowing and kayaking — cruising on colorful, wooden boats called trijaneras is an essential pastime on the lake. “Lake Xochimilco is also currently the last remaining native habitat on Earth for axolotls, fresh-water salamanders that live in the water instead of on land. Their mouths are permanently upturned into a slight smile, and they can regenerate limbs, gills, and even parts of their eyes and brains! Unfortunately, these delicate creatures were listed as a critically endangered species in 2008.” “Legend has it that their namesake — the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl — disguised himself as a salamander to avoid sacrifice. The axolotl is so culturally revered in Mexico that the Bank of Mexico added the salamander to the country’s 50-peso bill in 2021. “Today, many are working to protect Lake Xochimilco after years of pollution, invasive species, man-made disturbances, and other obstacles have harmed the axolotl ecosystem. Local chinamperos have been actively restoring their lands with better fertilizers and water filters to preserve these creatures that have become an integral part of their identity and way of life.” Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-05-20 18:20
Nigel Farage has already escaped I'm a Celebrity Bushtucker trials
TV viewers hoping to put ex-Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage through the wringer in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle might be in for some disappointment. The right-wing firebrand is part of this year's edition of reality show that places celebrities into the Australian jungle, with Farage taking the (what seems to be) yearly role of the jungle politician in need of image rehabilitation. It was the expectation that Farage would be the public's pick to take on the infamously grueling Bushtucker Trials this year (with a number of online critics noting that success in this trials would soften the public towards him), however there's an issue. The former UKIP leader has already said he's out of the running when it comes to certain trials, due to past injuries. "Well, anything involving weightlifting, I'd be out because I've obviously had some quite serious physical injuries and neck reconstructions and goodness knows what else," said Farage to The Sun. "So they are fully aware that I'm a little bit damaged when it comes to bodily structure. But having said that, I can still do most things." The culprit behind the serious injuries that Farage is alluding to was a bad plane crash back in 2010 that left him with a punctured lung, chipped vertebrae, a fractured sternum, and several fractured ribs - Farage would later state that these injuries stopped him golfing, bar a brief advert for Paddy Power. He's still chipper about doing some of the trials, though. "I doubt that any of the trials are actually going to kill me, although I don't think they'll all be a bag of fun. "I signed up for this. It's in for a penny in for a pound. So let's go." The public will certainly try and get their money's worth with Farage - the highest paid star in I'm A Celeb history- even if he won't end up doing every trial he is nominated for. That's if he isn't voted off first. How to join the indy100's free WhatsApp channel Sign up to our new free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-11-19 17:21
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