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Lockdown Storytime: Ben Bailey Smith reads Not Now, Bernard by David McKee
supports HTML5 videoNot Now, Bernard has been one of the most-loved children’s classics since its release in 1970, and it’s been given a brand new lease of life by Ben Bailey Smith.The comedian and rapper, also known as Doc Brown, picked out his favourite children’s story for the latest instalment of Lockdown Storytime – and it’s safe to say he got right into the tale! Donning wigs and channeling all of the characters, Ben’s reading will be sure to delight young and old fans of Not Now, Bernard. 2020 marks the 40thanniversary of Bernard, who tries to get his parents’ attention to warn them of a monster in the garden – to not much success. With Bernard getting ignored by his mum and dad, things take a turn for the worse – but will his