An army of stars are cheering up thousands of sick children stuck in hospital during Britain’s lockdown. Scores of video messages have been filmed for the charity Spread a Smile, which organises more than 10,000 hospital visits a year.
The Coronavirus outbreak has forced its clowns, magicians, singers and Disney characters to stay away – but Britain’s caring celebrities have stepped forward instead.
In a video for the children, This Morning’s Holly Willoughby blows a kiss as co-host Phillip Schofield says: “These are weird times, but everything will get back on track.
We’re thinking about you and sending loads of love.” Fitness guru Joe Wicks – currently keeping millions moving with his daily online workouts – says: “I just wanted to