Countdown's Rachel Riley and Star Wars actor John Boyega are among the famous faces recruited for the BBC's homeschooling programme to educate schoolchildren during the coronavirus lockdown.
The broadcaster has announced new details of its virtual learning programme, which has launched today on BBC iPlayer and Red Button.
Among those taking part are Oxford graduate and math whizz Rachel who will be 'dropping in' and John who has previously taught English classes for the network.
Countdown's Rachel Riley (left) and Star Wars' John Boyega (right) are among the famous faces recruited for the BBC's homeschooling programme to educate schoolchildren in lockdown
Footballer Sergio Aguero, will help children to learn to count in Spanish, and science genius Prof Brian Cox will be on hand.
Ed Balls has been recruited to deliver a maths class for 11 to 14-year-olds, while Attenborough will tackle oceans and mapping the world.
EastEnders actor Danny Dyer, who is a direct descendant of King Edward III, will provide a history class for five to seven-year-olds on Henry VIII.
The BBC added that Jodie Whittaker, who plays Doctor Who, will 'drop in' on its Bitesize Daily lessons.
Getting involved: Danny Dyer fans have vowed to enroll for extra tuition after the EastEnders star joined a huge host of stars to become tutors for a new BBC homeschooling initiative
Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse is 'dropping in' for virtual classes
Sir David Attenborough will teach geography topics such as the oceans and mapping
Love Island star Dr Alex George will also join the innovative new programme
Newsreader Anita Rani (left) will be contributing to the reading programme while radio DJ Vick Hope (right) will also take part
England rugby player Maro Itoje is also part of the programme, reading excerpts from How To Be A Cat for year six pupils
Love Island's Dr Alex George, an A&E doctor working on the COVID-19 frontline, will also be part of the classes.
He has previously given advice to students on how to deal with exam stress on BBC Bitesize.
Celebrities Liam Payne and Mabel, TV presenter Anita Rani, and Strictly Come Dancing professional Oti Mabuse will work alongside over 200 teachers.
England rugby player Maro Itoje is also part of the programme, reading excerpts from How To Be A Cat, for year six pupils.
Alice Webb, director of BBC Children's and 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.'
The BBC unveiled plans earlier this month to support the education of 'every child in the UK' and provide 'rhythm and routine' for their frazzled parents.
The programme includes BBC Bitesize Daily, which will feature six 20-minute programmes each day, aimed at different age groups.
Can't wait: Many older fans admitted they would be happy to re-enroll for classes if it meant being tutored by the straight talking actor
The BBC confirmed that Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker will 'drop in' on its Bitesize Daily lessons
Liam Payne will help children with reading, using his own lyrics as part of a Big Read event
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