Yorkshire's Jodie Whittaker and Anita Rani to teach in new BBC Bitesize classes

Over 200 teachers and a host of well-known faces - including those with links to Yorkshire - have today started to teach the nation’s children during a virtual learning programme for lockdown.

Ms Whittaker, from Skelmanthorpe near Huddersfield, is dropping into Bitesize daily lessons.

Former Morley and Outwood MP, Ed Balls, returns to his political roots in economics to deliver a key stage three maths class.

And Bradford-born Anita Rani will also be involved in its reading programme.

Elsewhere, Professor Brian Cox is teaching key science topics, including force and gravity.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, who is from Argentina, will get youngsters counting in Spanish.

Reading and music come together as Liam Payne, Mabel and a host of musical stars take part in a week long Musical Big Read - an extension to a weekly Book Club that will run throughout the 14-week term and see stars including Ms Rani and Oti Mabuse read books aimed at both primary and secondary age pupils.

Known the world over for his natural history documentaries, Sir David Attenborough is also set to be involved, helping youngsters to learn about the oceans, mapping the world, and why animals look the way they do.

EastEnders actor and direct descendant of King Edward III Danny Dyer delivers the facts on another historic king - Henry VIII - as he brings history to KS1 pupils.

Both in front of and behind the camera, over 200 teachers have come together to help the nations kids keep learning whilst schools are closed.

In week one students will meet Mr Burton (Educating Yorkshire), Ms Webb (Primary), Mr Brown (Secondary), Ms Armit (Secondary), Mr Mycock (Secondary) and Mr McPartlin of Britain’s Got Talent fame. They will all front daily lessons available from 9am each week day on BBC iPlayer and BBC Red Button.

Collaborating with teachers and education specialists, the roster has been compiled in just four weeks and will offer 14 weeks of curriculum-based learning for kids across the UK.

Alice Webb, Director BBC Children’s & Education, said: "We’re proud that the BBC can bring together so many people to offer such a wide-ranging package of support to help children and parents right across the UK at such a challenging time.

"We said the BBC would be there for people through this crisis, and we meant it. It’s vital that every child is able to continue learning - and the lessons we’re putting on will make sure they have fun at the same time."

It is "aimed at minimising disruption to children’s education and providing rhythm and routine in these challenging times," said the BBC.