Published: 12:01 am, 3 August 2026
For 20 years, The One Show has introduced the nation collectively each weekday night, changing into one of the BBC’s most-loved programmes and residential to some of tv’s greatest interviews, unforgettable reside moments, inspiring tales and unique performances. A trusted fixture on BBC One and iPlayer, the programme stays at the coronary heart of the nationwide dialog, reflecting the individuals, locations and tales that matter most throughout the UK.
Hosted by some of the nation’s favorite presenters, led by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp alongside Clara Amfo, Angellica Bell, JB Gill, Vernon Kay and Lauren Laverne, The One Show continues to attach audiences with main bulletins, cultural moments and memorable tales from communities throughout all 4 nations.
To mark its milestone anniversary, The One Show will rejoice with every week of particular programmes that includes celeb company, memorable reunions, shock moments and tales which have captivated viewers over the final 20 years.
Alex and Roman will lead the celebrations from the studio, whereas acquainted faces will likely be reside throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland revisiting some of the programme’s most memorable tales and discovering what occurred subsequent. Across leisure, real-life tales, cultural milestones and extraordinary achievements, the week will shine a highlight on the individuals and moments which have outlined The One Show.
The celebrations will function particular reside moments from round the UK and past, beginning at the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Ireland’s greatest celebration of conventional music and tradition, to the uncommon sight of a partial photo voltaic eclipse sweeping throughout the nation. The celebrations will culminate on Friday 14th August with an prolonged One Big Night to Remember anniversary particular, bringing collectively some of the greatest names, most memorable tales and biggest moments from 20 years of The One Show.
Every weekday night at 7pm, The One Show, produced by BBC Studios Entertainment, welcomes some of the greatest names in international leisure. Over the previous 20 years, the well-known inexperienced couch has hosted everybody from Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci and Whoopi Goldberg to Taylor Swift, Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks.
Alongside Hollywood royalty, the programme has championed rising expertise, typically introducing audiences to future stars at the begin of their journeys. Most lately, The One Show featured Owen Cooper’s first reside tv interview, the place he acquired performing recommendation from fellow visitor Robert De Niro.
The programme has additionally grow to be recognized for memorable music moments, from Take That bringing the magic of their Circus tour and Ed Sheeran and Elton John giving a world-exclusive efficiency, to early appearances by artists together with Sam Fender, Olivia Dean and Benson Boone earlier than they grew to become international stars.
Alongside leisure, the programme champions its viewers by means of much-loved options resembling One Big Thank You and its annual fundraising efforts for BBC Children in Need – for which it’s raised an unimaginable £57,209,871.14. Films produced by unbiased manufacturing corporations throughout the UK guarantee native tales, voices and initiatives are celebrated and recognised on a nationwide stage.
Across 20 years, The One Show has delivered numerous memorable moments, from main nationwide occasions and unique interviews to inspiring tales, shopper investigations and group heroes. The programme continues to replicate the individuals, locations and tales that matter most to audiences throughout the UK.
Highlights from 20 Years of The One Show
In August 2006, The One Show launched and rapidly grew to become an important day by day bridge between information and primetime. Two many years on, the programme stays a cornerstone of the BBC One schedule.
Since launching, The One Show has grow to be a singular half of British tv, combining main nationwide occasions, world-class leisure and extraordinary tales from each nook of the UK.
From Buckingham Palace to Eurovision, from royal celebrations to group heroes, from Hollywood legends to future stars, The One Show has spent 20 years capturing the moments that introduced Britain collectively.
The programme continues to be there for the moments, tales and conversations that unite audiences throughout the nation.
20 Moments from 20 Years
- Alex Jones and Matt Baker have been reside from Buckingham Palace in February 2012 to launch the public poll for the Diamond Jubilee Concert. Gary Barlow performed the piano whereas Alex and Matt danced a memorable foxtrot by means of the Palace.
- On the well-known couch, The One Show hosted the solid of The Devil Wears Prada 2, Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt and Simone Ashley; the solid of Toy Story 5, Tom Hanks, Joan Cusack and Tim Allen; and the solid of Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Sigourney Weaver, Pedro Pascal, Jon Favreau and Grogu himself.
- To mark 100 years of the BBC, Dame Emma Thompson was moved to tears when she was shocked with a letter written by her late father, Eric Thompson, from the BBC Archive.
- The One Show has celebrated the creativity of younger authors from round the UK at each Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle for the 500 Words Grand Final in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Camilla. Over the final three years, visitor readers have included Olivia Colman, Tom Hiddleston and Olivia Dean.
- BTS’s Jung Kook carried out reside from a helipad in London’s Docklands.
- Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson delivered a heartfelt One Big Thank You to Jacob, a younger fundraiser honouring his mom’s reminiscence after dropping her to most cancers by elevating cash for the hospice that cared for her. Other stars featured on this strand embrace Tom Holland, Zendaya, Zayn Malik and KSI.
- The programme’s hour-long Coronation and Jubilee celebrations, along with VE Day, D-Day and Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations, created significant moments of nationwide pause and collective reflection.
- Dame Mary Berry celebrated her ninetieth birthday as half of a particular present which included HRH The Prince of Wales sending a personalised message.
- For Eurovision week in 2023, The One Show was reside in Liverpool and hosted a particular Saturday episode counting all the way down to the Grand Final.
- Sir Ian McKellen shared his performing recommendation with Outlander’s Sam Heughan forward of his Macbeth efficiency.
- There have been tearful scenes in 2024 at Windsor’s Long Walk, as Challenge Squad member Emily, who has cerebral palsy, accomplished a three-day stroll with the assist of HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh.
- That identical yr, Ethan, who has a uncommon situation that impacts his development, bones, listening to and eyesight, grew to become The Greatest Showman with the solid of the musical Come Alive! for a efficiency on BBC Children in Need.
- In 2025, Matt Allwright and Nikki Fox marked Watchdog’s fortieth anniversary, celebrating the enduring shopper model that’s grow to be a staple of ‘The One Show’ on Wednesday nights.
- Christine Lampard water-skied throughout the Channel to France for Sport Relief in 2010.
- Alex Jones spent two nights and three days climbing Utah’s Moonlight Buttress in 2014 for Alex Against The Rock for Sport Relief.
- In 2016, Alex Jones and Angellica Bell have been amongst a celeb crew who sailed 1,000 miles from Belfast round the coast of the UK for the Hell on High Seas Challenge.
- Ed Sheeran and Sir Elton John gave a world-exclusive efficiency of their Christmas single ‘Merry Christmas’ from our neighbours at All Souls Church.
- Harry Styles carried out ‘Sweet Creature’ on the piazza exterior The One Show studio.
- Sam Fender, Olivia Dean and Benson Boone all carried out on The One Show early of their careers earlier than occurring to grow to be international stars.
- The One Show stayed on air all through the pandemic, bringing audiences the newest data and much-needed leisure, together with spectacular performances from stars resembling Gwen Stefani, Mel C, Sting and Paloma Faith.
A special website celebrating the history of The One Show is available here
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Q&A with the hosts
Alex Jones
Tell us about some of your earliest recollections engaged on The One Show.
I bear in mind my first present prefer it was final week. In some ways it appears like I’ve been right here a matter of months, not 16 years, as a result of time flies. Mum and Dad got here alongside they usually have been nervous considering, “do not mess this up, is she prepared for this?”
Whoopi Goldberg was a visitor and he or she was very candy. I had by no means met a movie star earlier than so assembly her was unimaginable. It felt like dwelling, it felt like second nature in a manner.
What does it imply to be half of The One Show’s internet hosting staff on its twentieth anniversary?
I am unable to imagine it. Ultimately, it is not about us who host it. The present itself is an establishment, and it is actually discovered a manner into individuals’s hearts. Especially since the pandemic I feel, it is grow to be half of Britain’s day by day routine.
People change on at 7pm they usually know that they’ll get actually good company but in addition there’s at all times fascinating VTs or we’re out round the UK celebrating people who’ve carried out one thing superb of their group. It’s unattainable to show The One Show on and say I hate every little thing. I simply don’t imagine which you can.
What have been your highlights or favorite recollections?
There’s so many. I really like 500 Words. This yr it felt much more particular as a result of we have been in Windsor Castle, which is totally attractive, with Her Majesty The Queen and we had Paddington singing. I had an out of physique feeling as a result of I believed it actually would not get any higher than this.
When I used to be somewhat woman rising up in South Wales, I believed I’d wish to be a presenter however I used to be too scared to say something as a result of no person in South Wales grew to become broadcasters, particularly not on nationwide tv. I actually thought of that little woman that day and thought I am unable to imagine that that is what I do for a job.
Whoopi Goldberg in your first present! That set the bar excessive for company. Have you ever felt starstruck by anyone sat on the sofa?
I’m not naturally an individual who will get starstruck, which I feel is simply as nicely as a result of in any other case, I’m undecided I might do that job as a result of the calibre of company we get is excellent. It’s been individuals like Dolly Parton that make me go ‘wow.’ I simply completely love Dolly and admire her a lot. Her longevity and her manner of staying related is outstanding.
She’s as good as you’d need her to be too. I feel that at all times wins me over when somebody is even nicer in the flesh than you had hoped. Also, Kylie and Jason Donovan. I had them on my wall as a child once they bought married on Neighbours in order that gave me an actual, ‘oh my goodness, is this my job?’ feeling. Same with Sir Elton John. Every vacation we went on we’d have his music on and I had posters on my partitions, so having him on the present was a dream. I invited Mum and Dad alongside the day Sir Elton was on too.
What do you suppose makes A-listers so eager to be on the well-known The One Show couch?
I feel after we began having huge Hollywood company they’d come on, they usually’d realise that the present would not have an agenda. They felt comfy. They have been made to really feel tremendous welcome as a result of presenting the present is one half of it, however you are internet hosting individuals in what is actually our lounge for that half an hour. I feel that’s an actual testomony to the staff.
From the minute our company stroll into the constructing, they’re made to really feel tremendous relaxed and have a optimistic expertise. That began to construct momentum and enabled us to have unimaginable company. It additionally would not matter if the company are A-listers or someone who’s carried out one thing superb regionally of their group. We increase everyone up in the identical manner and put them on the identical platform.
What do you suppose has enabled the present’s longevity?
The One Show has grow to be an establishment and it’s continued to develop as a result of of the sheer selection. It’s good for the viewers to modify on at 7pm and see these company from the newest blockbusters facet by facet with a fantastic nature VT, or the 500 Words writing competitors. Its attraction is huge as a result of of the selection and the content material. It’s content material wealthy and a present that is crafted so fastidiously. I feel it’ll at all times have a spot as a result of it’s a extremely strong place to start out the night.
What’s your favorite factor about internet hosting The One Show?
Seeing all these Hollywood stars getting engrossed in our movies. We’ll end the present they usually’ll be raving about the VTs. I really feel like my job is to be the particular person at dwelling. We’ll present one thing and I’ll be in tears as a result of I’m actually invested in the content material. We can have George Clooney and Tom Hanks watching one thing and it will take them out of their press tour which exhibits a unique facet of them and it will get them speaking about topics you wouldn’t often hear them discussing. That’s uncommon and distinctive as a result of no different present does that.
What would you say you are most proud of?
There are two solutions. I’m most proud of the incontrovertible fact that I’m nonetheless right here as a result of to have a job that you simply not solely love however you are actually proud to do is uncommon over the stretch of time that I’ve been right here. It makes me a bit emotional as a result of I’m so proud of the present. It has withstood so many modifications in developments, modifications in the manner individuals watch TV or no matter, it nonetheless stands and stays related. It’s nonetheless actually sturdy in the scores and I feel it could be actually missed if it wasn’t there at 7pm.
Who could be your dream visitor?
It’s a extremely onerous query as a result of we’ve in all probability had these folks that I cherished as a toddler on already. Superficially, Jacob Elordi! It would even be superb to have TRH The Prince and Princess of Wales on the present. I feel that will be phenomenal. Our viewers would love that. I feel we would get a extremely pretty perception into them and we’d make them good and relaxed.
Roman Kemp
Tell us about some of your first recollections engaged on The One Show.
My first look was at Buckingham Palace, launching the nationwide poll for tickets forward of reporting backstage throughout The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee live performance. It was unreal. At that time, although, I had no concept the place it could lead. I joined in 2023 as a presenter and I feel from that second it has been superb. That actually comes from the relationship I had with Alex which is so key. That’s to not say I don’t have it with the different presenters of course, however I feel all of them will inform you that it’s a privilege to work with Alex as a result of she actually is one of the greatest this nation has.
Do you bear in mind the way it felt the first time you went reside internet hosting The One Show?
I had carried out 10 years of reside broadcasting earlier than that so the concept of going reside did not scare me, however extra the accountability of a present like this. I like teetering on the edge of managed chaos relating to reside. I like issues going mistaken and the good factor is Alex does as nicely. The manufacturing staff in all probability not a lot although!
What does it imply to be half of The One Show’s internet hosting staff on its 20th Anniversary?
It’s an enormous privilege. I’m very proud, however I feel privilege is the actual feeling. It’s such a accountability to indicate individuals how good this nation is. I really feel like the present is a illustration of the greatest individuals and issues that we don’t learn about. I’ve learnt a lot about the place I reside and the place I’m from by means of this present.
Is there something that stands out particularly as one thing you may have learnt by means of the present?
I study quite a bit by means of One Big Thank You. There are so many unimaginable individuals doing actually selfless issues. We don’t know as a result of all we all know as a society is what’s in entrance of us and on our telephones which sadly could be adverse rather a lot of the time.
What have been your highlights or favorite company to have on the present?
The maddest factor about The One Show is that now I name Dame Mary Berry a pal. Five years in the past, I couldn’t have imagined that. I feel its testomony to the vibe we carry as a present. For Dame Mary Berry, for example, we celebrated her ninetieth birthday and what an honour it was to try this along with her. That’s what I really like, celebrating individuals.
It’s a very nice feeling. When I used to be a child, I used to cry when it was my birthday as a result of I don’t prefer it being my day, however I’ve at all times cherished celebrating different individuals. That’s why celebrating Dame Mary was actually cool, having the ability to have a cake along with her and have somewhat occasion in the inexperienced rooms afterwards.
Do you may have a dream visitor?
I’m at all times very scared of dream company since you need them to be precisely as you think about them in your head. Jim Carrey has evaded my interviewing for a very long time, however he’d be an absolute dream. From a musical facet, it’s a detailed battle between Eminem and Beyonce. I’m extra so hoping that possibly Beyonce will occur sooner or later, Eminem could be fairly elusive however he’d be very welcome!
What’s the neatest thing about engaged on The One Show?
It’s simply having the ability to work with the staff which might be there. Genuinely, that’s what I really like. All of us are doing our jobs and I really feel like there’s no hierarchy in any respect. None of it appears like presenters are one facet and cameras are one facet and producers are one facet, it appears like everyone seems to be collectively and the ground is admittedly open. It felt like that from the first day I walked in and that’s precisely the setting that I really like working in. No concept is a nasty concept, and everybody has legitimate opinions. It’s so equal and that’s so vital.
Have you met any heroes engaged on the present?
There are so many. A pal of mine as soon as requested, “What was Zendaya like”, and I had to consider when that was. I then have to return in my mind as I battle to recollect previous exhibits however assembly individuals like Zendaya is unbelievable as a result of she is tremendous cool and a traditional particular person. We had Sir Ian McKellen on and he mentioned, “Don’t call me Sir Ian” and was singing the theme tune for Lord of the Rings which was unimaginable. Beforehand I used to be like, ‘will it be ok to mention or will he be offended,’ however he was cool about it.
Why do you suppose so many A-listers are eager to be on the couch?
The calibre of company that The One Show will get is the greatest on TV and that’s not me dissing every other present, it’s simply the consistency and the degree of returning company is so nice. The purpose for that’s belief, the primary factor that I at all times preserve I by no means need to do is make somebody uncomfortable when they’re being interviewed. I need to make pleased content material and if a visitor isn’t comfy round a sure topic, then it’s my job to sense that and get them to a spot the place they’re smiling and go away pleased.
Clara Amfo
Tell us about some of your earliest recollections engaged on The One Show.
It was an Oscars particular and we have been going by means of the nominated movies of the yr. Martine McCutcheon was our visitor as a result of Love Actually had nearly topped our ‘Ultimate Lockdown’ film ballot. That was actually enjoyable. My early recollections are of it being a spot that was actually welcoming, as a result of earlier than I labored on it I used to be on as a visitor a pair of instances. It was at all times a extremely pretty ambiance.
What does it imply to be half of The One Show’s internet hosting staff on its twentieth anniversary?
It is beautiful to be half of this staff. I feel it is such a captivating present since you’re by no means fairly certain who’s watching. That’s the factor with all tv, however generally I’m shocked to fulfill individuals who inform me they’ve been watching. The viewers is such an fascinating combine of individuals.
Why do you suppose individuals get pleasure from watching the present a lot?
No two exhibits are the identical, however the present has a well-recognized format. Every visitor I’ve ever met after they’ve carried out the present, whether or not it is instantly after or later at an occasion, are at all times like we adore it. It’s additionally so fast, 7pm comes round after which it’s 7.30pm earlier than you recognize it.
What have been your favorite recollections engaged on the present?
We had Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper on once they have been selling Adolescence, and Robert De Niro was additionally a visitor that day. It was such a beautiful second as a result of we had these three unimaginable actors at actually totally different phases of their profession. Robert is a template for thus many of our favorite actors working right this moment, he is nonetheless so important and switched on, and he is sat subsequent to Owen who was unimaginable in his first main function and his dad and mom are nonetheless with him. He introduced in a poster which Robert signed, it was superb to witness. Then you have bought Stephen Graham, who is clearly a extremely vital determine in Owen’s life, and such an unimaginable, distinctive British expertise. To have all three of them collectively was particular, it was actually pretty to look at.
Have you met any of your heroes on the present?
Maya Rudolph was a spotlight, she is totally hilarious. I’ve been a fan of hers endlessly and was a bit starstruck when she was on. She was very candy, completely pretty. Annie Lennox was nice too, she was actually beneficiant along with her time and her solutions. Jackie Chan was quite a bit of enjoyable. He taught me how you can stability a glass of water on my hand which is one of his previous martial arts practices for stability and persistence. He was unimaginable. Also, Denzel Washington. He’s an icon. He’s such a cool cat, and really chill, very humorous, tremendous switched on and a good time.
Who could be your dream line up?
I’d love Colman Domingo, as a result of he is so fabulous. He’s such an incredible actor and a correct comic. Mariah Carey could be on my dream line-up.
What is the neatest thing about being concerned in a present like The One Show?
No two exhibits are the identical. You get to have fun together with your mates and I simply love reside TV. I really like that what occurs in the second occurs in the second, and that is that. You’ve simply bought to be in it.
What’s the most memorable factor you have realized on The One Show?
I really like the VTs. There was a extremely attractive one lately with Calum Best going again to the place his dad was introduced up in Belfast to rejoice what would have been his dad’s birthday. The movie would not draw back from their difficulties, however I simply thought it was handled actually superbly and it was a extremely attractive watch.
What do you suppose The One Show does nicely? What are you most proud of?
It offers individuals a bit of every little thing. You may need Pedro Pascal on the couch but in addition a VT of someone who has been rising the most lovely daffodils of their again backyard in Wales after which the solid of Cabaret on the piazza. It’s at all times very delicate and it is at all times a present that celebrates issues. I feel that’s actually cool.
How vital is the present’s viewers?
Without the viewers the present would not exist. The wonderful thing about The One Show is that it is aware of what its viewers needs. I feel that works in two methods, there generally is a complete group of individuals who grow to be knowledgeable about one thing that they might by no means have thought-about earlier than by means of the VTs, nevertheless it additionally helps what individuals already love. The viewers are open to studying about new issues, however in addition they need the issues that they know and love. It strikes stability.
It’s reside TV. Which means generally issues may not go to plan. How do you cope with that?
I feel each single one of us as hosts, no matter combos we’re in, all of us work with one another on rotation, we actually get on and should snicker. Sometimes it is advisable say to the viewer that one thing hasn’t labored as a result of individuals like that transparency. It is admittedly human to make errors generally. I feel that is the core of the present, people interacting and sharing experiences from up and down the UK.
Angellica Bell
Tell us about some of your earliest recollections engaged on The One Show.
It looks as if yesterday when The One Show was first on air. I bear in mind there was quite a bit of discuss it and throughout the BBC there was a buzz as the present was to cross-pollinate into totally different departments. It was all very hush hush and I used to be shocked once I was requested to have a gathering about it, in all probability as a result of I wasn’t certain what the present could be, nonetheless, I used to be excited as a result of I used to be transitioning from kids’s tv at the time. It was one thing new and recent. One reminiscence I’ll always remember was the first day all the new reporters met in a single of the dressing rooms at Television Centre earlier than the photoshoot. And right here we’re 20 years later!
What was it like the first time you hosted the present?
I’m not going to lie, the first time I hosted the present on the inexperienced couch, I used to be so nervous. I’m recognized for working in reside tv studios having been on CBBC practically each single day while in TC9, however to be given the accountability to current the BBC’s flagship present, felt like the first day on CBBC! This was the first present I’d correctly used autocue and on prime time, and as with something, you develop as a presenter and perceive your viewers. Also, I actually get pleasure from being on The One Show as a result of quite a bit of the viewers knew me once I was youthful. In that sense, I really feel like they’re taking care of me. It’s an actual household in all senses of the phrase.
What does it imply to be a component of The One Show’s internet hosting staff on its twentieth anniversary?
It’s been fairly an emotional time for me as a result of I celebrated 25 years since beginning on CBBC final yr and this yr, one other milestone of twenty years being half of The One Show. When I began in tv, I by no means thought I’d nonetheless be working to today. I’m simply actually honoured that I’ve been capable of see the present evolve and alter – and in a manner, develop with it! Not solely that I’ve at all times mentioned that’s vital for me to really feel half of one thing greater. So, it’s particular to have been half of the present since its inception – it’s been such a privilege.
What have been your favorite recollections engaged on the present?
There are so many! Interviewing Robbie Williams for his artwork exhibition – he was sensible. I interviewed Trevor Horne at his dwelling and Seal was there too – I heard him sing reside in such an intimate setting. We all sat for lunch in Trevor’s home after! Then there was the dressing up bits. Another reminiscence was elevating over a million for the Sport Relief Hell for High Seas. I met a lady who we introduced again to the household she stayed with in Wales when she was evacuated throughout the conflict. I shocked a household for a One Big Thank You at the Chelsea Flower Show. The One Show took me again to Dominica after Hurricane Maria to fulfill some of the individuals who have been so badly affected by it. It was a unbelievable alternative as I used to be capable of reconnect with household I had by no means met earlier than. I’ve carried out so many issues which have allowed me to grasp the viewers and the subjects that matter to individuals.
Who have been your favorite company to date? Have you met any heroes on the present?
Over the years I’ve met and interviewed some unimaginable individuals. I used to be blessed to interview Benjamin Zephaniah twice – I’ve one of his quotes on my wall. I’ve interviewed George Clooney, Stanley Tucci. Billy Connolly (who gave me the greatest hug) Obviously, Oprah Winfrey was huge for me as a result of she was somebody, I watched rising up. When the Devil Wear’s Prada solid got here to the studio, I cherished it. Meryl Streep was unbelievable. Gosh, Roger Daldry, Rick Astley, Freddie Flintoff, David Harewood. Kyle Chandler was additionally so candy too. I like to enter the inexperienced room to fulfill the company and he was sporting these model new denims with the label nonetheless on and he handed me scissors and requested, “Angellica, do you mind cutting this off?”. It was the most surreal second ever. I feel that’s the magnificence of The One Show, it’s meant to make our company really feel comfortable and we would like them to get pleasure from themselves. I do that factor now the place any visitor that comes on, I’ve bought to do a selfie with them.
Who could be your dream visitor?
Denzel Washington. Sarah Jessica Parker as a result of I’m a large fan of Sex and the City. Celine Dion – I’ve all her albums and have travelled to see her reside. Beyonce too. I interviewed her once I was on CBBC however I feel it could be cool to have her on the inexperienced couch, then I can get my iconic selfie!
What is the neatest thing about being concerned in a present like The One Show?
Firstly, the panorama of tv has modified quite a bit, so to nonetheless be half of a reside TV present that’s broadcast each night time on the BBC is unimaginable. Secondly, being solid for CBBC modified my life, and it’s vital for me to acknowledge that. So, to nonetheless be a component of The One Show since the begin is particular to me. I feel The One Show is at the coronary heart of the UK. We’ve been there by means of a pandemic and troublesome instances and there may be real love and mutual respect for the viewers.
What is the most enjoyable or fascinating factor you may have learnt on The One Show?
Anything can occur on reside TV and there’s an influence in being a generalist! I really like the incontrovertible fact that The One Show has educated me in so many alternative topics that I may not have tapped into if I hadn’t been engaged on it. It’s taught me to like individuals, whoever they’re and wherever they’re from, and to take heed to individuals’s tales so I can inform these tales in the greatest manner doable.
What do you suppose The One Show does nicely?
It’s topical and inclusive. There will at all times be one thing that you simply’re all for that we function on the present. It’s informative and we need to share with everybody these unimaginable tales and moments occurring throughout the nation and being instigated by some selfless, superb folks. I do know I’ve talked about the celeb half of the present, however I at all times say that it’s the on a regular basis individuals I’ve met over the twenty years who’ve made a large impression on me and taught me a lot.
How vital is the present’s viewers to The One Show?
I respect and love the viewers. When I first bought into TV it used to blow my thoughts that I’d be in a studio speaking down the lens of a digital camera which was being transmitted into individuals’s properties. I’ve at all times been a presenter who loves reside studio-based work, nevertheless it’s important for me to make movies too for me to make actual connections with those that watch the present. The truth that individuals really feel comfy to come back as much as me and discuss to me and deal with me as their pal is the most lovely factor ever.
It is reside TV does every little thing at all times go to plan and if it doesn’t how do you cope with it?
I really like working in a reside TV setting for the very purpose you by no means know what’s going to occur! That’s what makes it enjoyable and unpredictable. I simply go together with the circulate. There’s at all times an answer and most of the time the viewers adore it if issues go mistaken. Live TV was what I used to be taught to do and is what I really like reacting to once I do it. And for individuals who know me nicely will say I’ll simply snicker and often that fixes it!
JB Gill
Tell us about some of your earliest recollections engaged on The One Show.
My first reside present was with Steve Backshall and Si King from the Hairy Bikers. It was actually humorous as a result of the week earlier than I’d truly purchased one of their cookbooks and cooked a recipe then got here in and was speaking to Si King! It was actually good.
I’ve met the Hairy Bikers earlier than, and it was very nice to rejoice their legacy as a duo, they’ve introduced a lot pleasure to so many individuals over the years. I grew up watching Steve too in order that was nice. It was actually good to get caught into and a unbelievable alternative for me to current that first reside present. I hosted with Alex and learnt an incredible deal even in that first one.
Can you bear in mind the way you felt earlier than you went reside for the first time?
I began out on a reside tv present with JLS so I used to be used to reside TV however not as a number. It’s a steep studying curve as there’s tons occurring, however there may be an unimaginable staff behind the scenes working to verify every little thing is true. For me, coming into that setting I felt actually inspired which made me need to do my greatest as nicely. There’s no adrenaline rush fairly like a reside present and as I’ve carried out extra exhibits, I’ve realized to actually relish the expertise.
What does it imply to be a component of The One Show’s internet hosting staff on its 20th anniversary?
It’s an incredible privilege. It actually is. I’ve grown up with the present, I’ve watched it with my household and now with my children. There is a lot selection, and I really like being a component of delivering tales which might be occurring in viewers’ native space or Watchdog Wednesdays, the place we’re tackling shopper affairs, to have the ability to give that data to individuals is superb. I at all times take into consideration what individuals anticipating the first time are selecting up and studying. It’s actually particular and there’s something for everyone, every little thing from agriculture and wildlife to historical past and geography, the present genuinely covers all of it.
What have been your highlights or favorite recollections of engaged on the present?
As a music man some of the musical company have been an actual spotlight. Lionel Richie is an absolute legend and a consummate skilled. He was so beneficiant together with his time, and I feel you discover that with just about each visitor that comes on the present. Guests actually respect the present and need to give their greatest. We’ve had some unbelievable company over the years and it’s very nice assembly individuals from totally different walks of life who come and discuss with quite a bit of enthusiasm about what they’re doing.
Who could be your dream line as much as have as company on the couch?
Denzel Washington is unquestionably on the record. He’s carried out the present earlier than however subsequent time he’s bought a blockbuster film lined up I’d like to be on the couch to interview him. I’ve grown up together with his films, he’s an absolute legend! I completely cherished after we had Kate Hudson on too. I used to be blown away by her, as a result of she’s Hollywood royalty. She got here throughout with such grace and made all of us really feel very comfy.
What is the neatest thing about being concerned in a present like The One Show?
I’ve genuinely cherished each facet of this present. I really like assembly individuals of their native communities and speaking about their lives. I went and spoke a few most cancers analysis trial that was occurring a couple of months in the past in West London. Prostate most cancers impacts so many males in the UK, and throughout the world, however definitely in individuals from Caribbean descent.
My grandfather handed from prostate most cancers so it was one thing very near my coronary heart. The work they’re doing is unimaginable, but in addition seeing the impression that it has had was astounding. Samuel, the gentleman I went to fulfill, was so forthcoming about his prognosis, how he handled it and his assist of the trial, it was unimaginable to listen to his story first-hand and realize it was going to have an effect for thus many alternative individuals. Similarly, One Big Thank You, is so particular as a result of you recognize that individuals have carried out unimaginable work for no different purpose than the love of their hearts. Being capable of rejoice them is such a particular factor.
What is the most enjoyable or fascinating factor you may have learnt on The One Show?
I actually loved going to the Make a Difference Awards in Leicester. I just about grew up there and my Great Aunt lives there, so it was good to return and rejoice so many people who find themselves making a distinction of their group. I introduced the first award of that yr reside, which was nice enjoyable. I went up on stage and shocked a girl known as Emiola. I truly needed to cover backstage earlier than I revealed the awards and why I used to be there, so you may think about the shock on individuals’s faces once I walked out. It’s issues like that, having the ability to rejoice individuals who aren’t anticipating it however completely deserve it, that makes this such a rewarding job.
What do you suppose The One Show does nicely? What are you most proud of?
Honestly, there are such a lot of totally different parts to the present. It does every little thing rather well. I feel that’s one of the causes so many individuals are capable of join with and belief the present. They decide up a lot from it and I feel you see that while you go round the nation. The viewers is so huge and so assorted, it actually touches each nook of the nation.
How vital is the present’s viewers to The One Show?
The present’s viewers is The One Show. I feel that mutuality is vital. In truth, I feel it’s the recipe for its success. The individuals on the present are so passionate and the group as an entire is so heat and welcoming. When I do that present I really feel that heat. When I interview company whether or not they’re carers, group employees, celebrities, whoever they’re you may really feel it.
That interprets proper by means of the display. So many individuals have despatched me messages to say they love the present. It’s an actual staple in individuals’s day. I’ve had associates message me saying, “I’m in a hotel room having an evening off and you’re there on the TV”. It’s an actual consolation present for lots of individuals.
It is reside TV. Does every little thing at all times go to plan and if it doesn’t how do you cope with it?
I feel you’ve simply bought to roll with the punches when it’s reside TV. It’s individuals speaking to individuals and when issues don’t go to plan that’s the magnificence of it. It’s very nice to have these light-hearted moments. Sometimes they add somewhat one thing additional to a present because it’s an actual human factor to do.
Vernon Kay
What does it imply to be a component of The One Show’s internet hosting staff on its twentieth anniversary?
It’s an actual privilege. It’s a flagship present for the BBC and to be a component of something that iconic and that simply recognisable is an actual honour. The final present that I did that had an actual impression on the nation was Splash, however that was for all the mistaken causes!
What is your favorite factor about engaged on the present?
My favorite factor about engaged on The One Show is working with Alex Jones. I really like Alex, I feel she’s high greenback. She’s an incredible particular person on and off digital camera. She has a tremendous laid-back method to presenting however remains to be ridiculously skilled. She is aware of the parameters of what The One Show can and might’t do.
There have been moments the place I’ve had a raised eyebrow from Alex, which is sort of humorous, as a result of she’s bought a wealth of expertise on the present. To flip as much as work with somebody like her, or Lauren Laverne, or Clara Amfo, or whoever is internet hosting with you that day, is a pleasure. You’re working with individuals who’ve bought such a wealth of expertise, it simply makes it simpler and much more enjoyable.
Who have been your favorite company to date?
I appreciated Pierce Brosnan as a result of he was a really suave, good-looking gentleman. I really like humorous individuals too, like Ant and Dec or Jimmy Carr who was actually good too. I like individuals who provide you with somewhat greater than you anticipate. We are sometimes very brief of time, and every little thing may be very structured, so to have the ability to hear somebody riff and adlib earlier than leaping into the dialog is quite a bit of enjoyable. The greatest company are the ones who don’t take themselves too significantly.
Who could be your dream line as much as have as company on the couch?
If you see the partitions of The One Show, it’s coated in pictures of all our company. There’s just about somebody from each style of broadcast media. Film, radio, tv, in addition to authors and artists. They are individuals who have had an actual impression on everybody’s lives indirectly, form or kind. It’s like a decide and blend at the cinema, which I actually get pleasure from. I’ll say, although, I don’t need to meet Tom Brady in case he doesn’t scent good. He seems to be like he smells pretty however by no means meet your heroes!
What is the neatest thing about being concerned in a present like The One Show?
I feel it’s the truth you’ve been recognised by the individuals upstairs as somebody that may current The One Show in the manner it was meant to be. You fill the standards of what it takes to be a number and use your “professionalism” to current stuff meaning one thing to our viewers. It’s good to be requested to hold these tales and signify not simply The One Show however the BBC and its licence price payers. It was so emotional commemorating the eightieth anniversary of D-Day. We have been there from 4:30am with Radio 2, then with The One Show, and spent all day on the seashores of Normandy.
What is the most enjoyable or fascinating factor you may have learnt on The One Show?
We lately did a narrative on how AI has been serving to detect strokes, which was unimaginable. Then there was the repopulation of marshland with crickets. Anything with wildlife is at all times nice. Stories about rebuilding and bringing wildlife again to areas the place it has been uncared for or ignored. I feel the tales that make individuals in the UK extra conscious of their environment are at all times good and replicate the voice of the viewers.
What do you suppose The One Show does nicely?
It’s the reference to the viewers. That’s the place the present is at its greatest. We respect the viewers they usually anticipate, hopefully, the highest degree of private and native tales being advised. Watchdog Wednesday is mega! I don’t suppose there’s one other format exterior of conventional broadcast media that does what Watchdog does, monitoring these individuals down who’re fraudulently taking benefit of individuals in our communities, which is clearly bang out of order. I feel it’s all these little tales that imply one thing to the viewers. It’s issues like that, bringing public service bulletins to the British public, that is actually good.
How vital is the present’s viewers to The One Show?
They are massively vital. It’s the individuals who go about their day by day enterprise every single day, as we name them on the radio, “proper grafters,” who’re on the market making a residing. They come dwelling and have dinner watching The One Show and it’s a privilege to be invited into so many tens of millions of individuals’s properties.
It is reside TV. Does every little thing at all times go to plan and if it doesn’t how do you cope with it?
The Royal Marines have a saying that you must smile in the face of adversity. So that is the greatest technique to cope with reside telly. But additionally, with reside telly nobody is aware of what’s presupposed to occur. When it goes mistaken you by no means apologise or else individuals suppose, “Oh why? What happened?”. People don’t know what’s in the working order or what VT is subsequent, so when you express regret, they go, “I was none the wiser”. As lengthy as you may cowl the cracks, you then’ll be alright. Keep speaking, maintain speaking, maintain speaking till somebody in your ear says, “On to the next VT.”
Lauren Laverne
Tell us about your earliest recollections engaged on The One Show.
My very first time on The One Show was in 2007, not lengthy after it launched. My greatest mate, Myleene Klass, was presenting with Adrian Chiles, they usually had an merchandise a few college course in Northern research, so that they had this North versus South merchandise, and I used to be the North consultant. Myleene and I have been each pregnant with our first kids, so once I’ve watched that clip again, it’s actually nostalgic because it’s me and Myleene, who’re nonetheless greatest mates, and our children, who’ve grown up collectively. It’s superb to replicate again on that.
How does it really feel to nonetheless be half of the staff for its twentieth anniversary?
I’ve carried out fine details over the years, after which to come back in when Alex was on her final maternity go away and be part of the presenting staff since has been so pretty. Celebrating the twentieth anniversary now feels large. What an unimaginable achievement for the staff and for Alex to be on air for thus lengthy. Alex is totally extraordinary, and the staff is a extremely nice group of individuals and I’m very proud to be half of it.
What do you suppose has given The One Show the longevity that it’s had?
I feel it is about caring about your viewers, that is taken very significantly by the staff. It’s vital for us to faucet into what individuals need to see.You see that by means of the movies and with the contributors, everyone is admittedly working onerous to get it proper. Then additionally having enjoyable in the studio, it is that combination of doing all the onerous work, in order that while you get on air you may have that sense of spontaneity the place something would possibly occur as it’s reside, and clearly that simply results in some actually humorous, sensible, sudden moments.
Also, every little thing is handled equally.There are movies about actual life points, shopper affairs, that are all given equal weight to no matter famous person is perhaps on the couch that night time, this stuff at all times all get an equal quantity of highlight. To me, it appears like that is the way it ought to be.
What have been your favorite recollections engaged on The One Show?
Loads. I did an interview with Sir Paul McCartney in the National Gallery earlier than it opened after refurbishment, and we have been taking a look at the photographs he took of the first Beatles tour in America, which was simply unbelievable. Interviewing David Hockney, who was an absolute nationwide icon, being in the studio with the solid of The Devil Wears Prada, which is such an vital movie for my household. I’ve so many sensible recollections.
Also, the enjoyable we’ve got working with Nikki Fox and Matt Allright, who do such a superb job on Watchdog each week. They are simply hysterical, they know every little thing and each time I’ve bought an issue with my cell phone supplier or one thing, I’m on the cellphone to Matt or Nikki, however they’re a lot enjoyable as nicely.
Do you may have a dream visitor?
Well, I’d like to get Sir Paul McCartney on the inexperienced couch in the studio that will be a dream. When I went to interview him about his new album, he mentioned, ‘I thought I was on the sofa,’ and I used to be like, ‘any time, it’s an open invitation.’ That could be a dream.
What’s the most enjoyable or fascinating factor you have realized The One Show?
All sorts. I really like all of the nature VTs. Alex and I watched a movie about butterflies after which had a extremely lengthy dialog about the incontrovertible fact that caterpillars utterly liquefied inside the chrysalis earlier than they then re-emerge as butterflies, which she was shocked by and we ended up speaking about it on air that night time.
What are you most proud of?
I’m proud that the present makes individuals pleased. I need to make issues that really feel constructive and The One Show actually does. It has quite a bit of coronary heart, it is enjoyable and foolish, in addition to being significant and severe at instances. It’s bought that complete package deal.
How vital is the present’s viewers to The One Show?
Well, they’re every little thing. We attempt to faucet into what we predict individuals need to see of their residing rooms and the points that they care about, the nationwide treasures that they love, the stars that they are all for listening to from, and simply bringing a bit of that into their on a regular basis lives at 7pm each night. So, they’re completely crucial.
