Rob Burrow makes CBeebies Bedtime Story history by reading book with ... trends now

Rob Burrow makes CBeebies Bedtime Story history by reading book with ... trends now
Rob Burrow makes CBeebies Bedtime Story history by reading book with ... trends now

Rob Burrow makes CBeebies Bedtime Story history by reading book with ... trends now

Rob Burrow has made CBeebies Bedtime Story history by being the first person to ever read a book using an eye-controlled computer.

The former Leeds Rhinos player, 40, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, has filmed a special episode of the BBC series to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

The father-of-three chose Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival to read in his television special, which airs at 6.50pm on December 3.

Rob's ground-breaking computer has been able to recreate the rugby star's voice - allowing him to read the story in his Yorkshire accent. 

Rob Burrow, 40, has appeared on CBeebies Bedtime story using eye-controlled technology

Rob Burrow, 40, has appeared on CBeebies Bedtime story using eye-controlled technology

The rugby hero says he used to love reading with his family before losing the ability to speak and even had his wife Lindsey and two of their children Maya, seven, and Jackson, three, accompany him to the CBeebies studio. 

Helping their father with filming, Maya and Jackson watched from the TV gallery and shouted 'action' as the cameras started rolling.

The story Rob has chosen is about a young girl who finds her world has become 'topsy-turvy' and things which were once easy suddenly become an incredible challenge. 

The story explores how Tilda can discover a new way to approach her problems and find her inner self-belief.

Rob said: 'I used to love reading to my own children as part of their bedtime routine. I was so excited and honoured to be given the opportunity to read a CBeebies Bedtime Story.

The father-of-three read  Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival for his upcoming episode.

The father-of-three read  Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival for his upcoming episode.

Rob pictured with wife Lindsey and their children Macy, 10, Maya, seven, and Jackson, three,

Rob pictured with wife Lindsey and their children Macy, 10, Maya, seven, and Jackson, three,

WHAT IS MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE?

Motor neurone disease is a rare condition that mainly affects people in their 60s and 70s, but it can affect adults of all ages.

It's caused by a problem with cells in the brain and nerves called motor neurones. These cells gradually stop working over time. It's not known why this happens.

Having a close relative with motor neurone disease, or a related condition called frontotemporal dementia, can sometimes mean you're more likely to get it. But it doesn't run in families in most cases.

Early symptoms can include weakness in your ankle or leg, like finding it hard to walk upstairs; slurred speech, finding it hard to swallow, a weak grip, and gradual

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