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A Bedtime Story
The kids have been tucked into bed and read their bedtime stories, and after a long, tiresome day, a young married couple is about to retire for the evening. The husband turns on the TV and channel-surfs between commercials as his wife, clearly exhausted, settles into a deep sleep. Each commercial the husband views is more sensual than the last and, in short order, he's horny. He tries to stir his wife, but she's not having it. Through a series of fantasies and flashbacks, A Bedtime Story offers a humorous glimpse into the minds of the couple as they try (again and again) to achieve their conflicting goals. Compromise was seldom this inventive.
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Plot Summary
A Bedtime Story is a British children's television series that features a different guest narrator each episode reading a picture book. The program aims to encourage early literacy and provide a calming end to a child's day. It typically involves a gentle narrative followed by a short animated segment.
Critical Reception
A Bedtime Story was a beloved fixture on children's television, praised for its soothing approach and the quality of its guest narrators. It was effective in its aim to provide a calm and engaging viewing experience for young children before bedtime, fostering a love for reading.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its calming and educational content.
Appreciated for the diverse and well-known guest narrators.
Considered an effective tool for promoting reading to young children.
Google audience: Information on Google user reviews for this specific program is not readily available, but it is generally remembered fondly by parents and educators for its gentle and enriching content.
Fun Fact
The series featured a wide array of notable British actors and personalities as guest narrators, including Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, and Stephen Fry, among many others.
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