CBeebies have announced that another episode of 'Bedtime Stories' read by actor Tom Hardy, will air later this month, in honour of his late dog, Woody, who passed away in June this year.
Hardy posted this image on his social media to confirm the news, which informed us that the story was not only dedicated to Woody the dog, but also in support of National Dog Day.
The picture was captioned: "#Repost via @radiotimes 'A brand new CBeebies Bedtime Story read by #TomHardy will air later this month on #NationalDogDay, August 26th, and will be dedicated to the actor's dog #Woody, who passed away in June."
The actor's post also recalled the plot of the story, saying it was about a 'friendship between a young boy and his scruffy dog". It read: "The pup was on set with his owner for the filming of the story - about the friendship between a young boy and his scruffy dog - and the actor sees the broadcast as a fitting tribute to his pet.
"#Fleabag, written by #HelenStephens@helenstephenslion(www.helenstephens.com) will mark the final of five #CBeebiesBedtimeStories recorded by Hardy last year'.
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Tom Hardy's love of dogs is well documented, and the world absolutely melted when the London-born actor took his canine companion, Woodstock, to the premiere of the film Legend back in 2015.
Along with fellow actor Jessica Chastain, Hardy rescued Woodstock back in 2011, then promptly took him to a pet shop to pick up some toys, food and a collar. Sadly, Woodstock passed away in June.
In a touching tribute, Tom posts: "He was an Angel. And he was my best friend. We went through so much together.
"He has been on many sets. Met many crews. photo-shoots, premieres, made many, many friends. He was #73 most influential animal in TIME magazine. I don't normally speak out about family and friends but this is an unusual circumstance."
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Hardy says the six-year-old dog died after a short battle with an aggressive polymyostisis. He says: "I am ultimately grateful for his loyal companionship and love and it is of some great comfort that he is no longer suffering. Above all I am completely gutted. The world for me was a better place with him in it and by my side."
The story will air on CBeebies on August 26 at 6:50pm.
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