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