Morgan Freeman Voices Baker Street Station

0:00What's up, this is Entertainment and celebrity news today, bringing you the hottest stories right now. London commuters heading to Baker Street station will get a special treat this Wednesday and Thursday. The 88-year-old Hollywood star Morgan Freeman is lending his famous deep voice to the Tanoi on the Northbound Jubilee Line platform. He's recording fun, bakery-themed announcements as part of Warburton's 150th anniversary celebration. Expect playful twists on the usual warnings. Instead of mind the gap, passengers will hear mine the bap and stand behind the buttery yellow line. The station signs are getting a makeover too, with roundels turned into giant crumpets and some labels switched to Baker Street. This stunt comes from a partnership between the bakery and transport for London. It's all about brightening up rush hour with some lighthearted northern humor and bread puns. Warburton's chairman Jonathan says Baker Street was the perfect spot to share the fun and hopefully spark a few smiles.

1:00Warburton's loves teaming up with big celebrities for their ads. Past stars include Olivia Coleman, Robert DeNiro, George Clooney, and Samuel L. Jackson. Those campaigns often mix humor with the family business's baking story, like Clooney pitching ideas over snack time toast. Morgan Freeman stars in their latest ad too, taking viewers through the bakery's history from the first loaf in 1876. He praises their quality and even jokes about a crumpet with 300 holes. Commuters should keep an ear out for more of that charm at the station. A special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. So L.I. Soleypillow.com