The One Show - Season 8 / Year 2013

Impressionist turned quiz show host Rory Bremner joins Matt Baker and special guest co-host Sarah Millican. Mike Dilger spots some killer whales off the Outer Hebrides in the first of three spectacular wildlife films, Gyles Brandreth discovers the first self-help book and Simon Boazman looks in on a very heated meeting at Birmingham City Council.

Matt Baker and Sarah Millican are joined by Davina McCall to talk fitness and lift cakes, and Mike Dilger is on day two of his hunt for killer whales off the Scottish coast.

Matt Baker and Gabby Logan are joined by Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones, who is returning to the valleys for a new series of Stella.

Matt falls under the spell of Paul McKenna, who tries to help viewers motivate themselves ready for 2013.

Dan Snow is on the trail of Richard III, while Mike Dilger presents the final remarkable film on killer whales off the west coast of Scotland.

And Dan Donnelly confronts a parking attendant in Yorkshire, who drivers claim is unfairly targeting them.

Matt and Alex are joined by the gatekeeper of Room 101, Frank Skinner. Simon Boazman is in Belfast to see the impact of the recent violence on the local community, and the daughter of Spike Milligan describes what it was like growing up with a comic genius.

Vernon Kay joins Chris Evans and Alex Jones on The One Show. Justin Rowlatt searches cargo ships for illegal imports with the UK Border Agency's Deep Rummage Team, and Marty Jopson shows how to see the Aurora Borealis in the UK.

The actor Brian Cox joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones on the sofa, having swapped Hollywood blockbusters for a new BBC comedy. Plus, archive footage of the first ever Alice in Wonderland film.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Sir Trevor McDonald to chat about his hard hitting new series, Inside Death Row. John Sergeant and Dan Snow look at a historic WWI warship which could soon be turned into a museum. Plus, Gyles Brandreth and Angela Rippon look back at thirty years of breakfast television and the bloody battle for ratings that followed.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Downton creator Julian Fellowes and EastEnders star Nina Wadia. Matt Allwright goes behind-the-cenes of the real life Downton and Miranda Krestovnikoff tells the story of a wildlife photographer turned detective. Plus, three young inventors reveal their creations as Michael Mosley talks about new series The Genius of Invention, plus a live link-up with the Winterwatch team.

Donny and Marie Osmond join Matt and Alex on the One Show sofa. Angellica Bell meets the Moo Man, farmer and star of a documentary that's heading stateside, Dr Mark Porter meets Tim Reddish as he prepares to have a bionic retina fitted, and Declan Lawn meets victims of the housing crash in Belfast.

The One Show becomes The One Snow as it goes out in the weather red alert zone. Plus, Death in Paradise star Ben Miller brings some Caribbean sunshine to the sofa.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country and, with a special snow panel, see how people and animals are coping with the big freeze.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by children's TV star Bernard Cribbins.

Lucy Siegle has vital tips on driving in icy conditions, and Larry Lamb uncovers Alfred Hitchcock's early work.

Plus, Gyles Brandreth investigates psychic dogs, and Iwan Thomas visits a school in Oldham determined to stay open.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by rock legend Jon Bon Jovi. Mike Dilger is in Scotland helping protect golden eagle chicks from poachers, and Gyles Brandreth investigates a mysterious discovery at the 18th century home of Benjamin Franklin.

Comedian and QI regular Alan Davies joins Matt and Alex in the studio. Plus Alistair McGowan hunts for the source of the Scouse and Mancunian accents, two presenters brave a live outdoor swim in the cold and the secret workings of the TV detector van are uncovered.

Chris and Alex are joined by Professor Brian Cox who'll be talking about his fantastic new series, The Wonders of Life. There's the remarkable story of the man who underwent pioneering surgery to be fitted with a bionic eye and Jay Rayner serves up a tasty treat from an old favourite.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country. They are joined by Cockney comedian Micky Flanagan and Fleetwood Mac's Mick Fleetwood.

Lucy Siegle is at the coal face of Europe's largest construction project, Crossrail. And Arthur Smith celebrates 200 years of Pride and Prejudice with a dinner from Jane Austen's cookbook.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Gardener's World's Monty Don. Iwan Thomas is in Shrewsbury to see how workers spent all night fighting floods, and Larry Lamb tells the tale of Britain's biggest German POW escape.

Brenda Blethyn and Martin Clunes join Matt and Alex on the one show sofa. Alistair McGowan investigates the nation's accents, we visit a street in Swansea to find out why it has been left in the dark - literally - for the past three months and Christine Walkden launches the One Show's search for the best amateur gardener.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the co-host of Comic Relief's 25th-anniversary show, Rob Brydon. Iwan Thomas is in Cheshire to see how to fix a catastrophic canal breach, and Miranda Krestovnikoff heads to the Channel Islands in search of a rare hedgehog.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by writer and comedian Stephen Merchant. John Sergeant sneaks an Egyptian mummy into a Manchester hospital, all in the name of research, and Jay Rayner reveals the art of noodle making.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Dancing on the Edge star Anthony Head. Louise Minchin sees how the fight against the rise in measles is going, and Gyles Brandreth finds out what John and Yoko got up to in Suffolk.

The One Show and Comic Relief team up to celebrate 25 years of Red Nose Day. Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by writer and Comic Relief founder Richard Curtis. Meanwhile, Lucy Siegle is in Ghana to look at how the country has benefited from the charity's fundraising and to visit the Ghanaian One Show.

Hollywood hero Bruce Willis joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio to talk about the latest Die Hard movie. Mr Selfridge star Zoe Tapper and Aussie comic Adam Hills also drop in for a chat, a compulsive hoarder faces a difficult test and there is the story behind a kung-fu disco classic.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actress, writer and comedian Maureen Lipman. NHS campaigner Julie Bailey gives her response to the Francis report, while Marty Jopson reveals the latest developments in wave power. Plus, Larry Lamb explains how the Lake District was saved from industrialisation.

Alex Jones and Chris Evans are joined by fish fighter and chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

Angellica Bell takes a special passenger aboard the QM2, and Dan Donnelly meets the seven-year-old who spent 1,000 pounds of his mum's cash by mistake.

Mock The Week's Chris Addison joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio to talk about his new stand up tour. Mike Dilger climbs the Cairngorms in search of the polygamous Dotterel, Gyles Brandreth is at the Abbey Road studios for a fiftieth Anniversary rerecording of The Beatles' first album and Eastender Perry Fenwick shows us round his childhood home.

Ex-England rugby star and Question of Sport captain Matt Dawson joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in studio to give his thoughts on the Six Nations championship. Plus Chef Michel Roux Jr makes perfect pancakes, Andy Kershaw meets street artist Walter Kershaw and how to borrow money for your business without going through a bank.

Matt and Alex are joined by Women's Hour presenter Jenni Murray and comedian Tim Vine. Jay Rayner tries to get to the bottom of the horsemeat scandal as well as meeting a whole football club that has gone veggie on match days. We meet the fantastic new penguin spy cameras that are the stars of a new BBC nature series and Marty Jopson meets some of a secret underground army that were mobilised during the Cuban missile crisis.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actor Terence Stamp. Meanwhile, Tony Livesey visits a village determined to stop new homes being built on local greenbelt, Miranda Krestovnikoff sees romance blossom between two seahorses, and Michael Mosley tests if love really is blind.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined on the sofa by Skyfall's Naomie Harris to talk about James Bond. They will also be watching out for anything else falling out of the sky, like asteroids and meteors.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by DJ and X Factor presenter Dermot O'Leary. Plus how Britain's maternity services are coping with the current baby boom, and the story behind a triple-amputee photographer's return to Afghanistan.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Hollywood superstar Danny DeVito to talk about his 40 year career as an actor, director and producer. Gyles Brandreth asks whether the art of conversation has been lost in the modern world.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Birds of a Feather stars Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.

Gyles Brandreth takes a look at what is set to be the world's largest panoramic photograph, and Declan Curry investigates how people are preparing for retirement. Plus, Mike Dilger discovers a bird with unique mating habits, and Martel Maxwell meets Scotland's only practising male midwife.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined on the sofa by Saturday morning favourite James Martin, who talks about how he hopes to revolutionise hospital food. Phil Tufnell tells the story of the Victorian artist Sir Edwin Landseer.

Presenter Steve Jones joins Chris Evans and Alex Jones to chat about Let's Dance for Comic Relief. Plus Oscars, otters and a look ahead to Sunday's league cup battle between giantkillers Bradford and Swansea.

Matt and Alex are joined by singer and actress Petula Clark, who was making hit records in America and performing at the Oscars 40 years before Adele, going Downtown to a community in South Wales that holds a special place in Petula's heart.

Gyles Brandreth looks at the lasting influence Coco Chanel's relationship with the second Duke of Westminster had on her designs. Miranda Krestovnikoff visits the channel island of Alderney where the German occupation had a devastating impact on local wildlife, though one creature did survive against all the odds.

Matt Baker and Gabby Logan are joined by writer and comedian Sue Perkins, Lucy Siegle meets a family who are only buying British and Angela Rippon investigates the story of a house seller who's become victim of the new HS2 rail link. Plus, Mike Dilger reveals the good and bad parents of the animal world.

Matt Baker and Zoe Ball are joined by pop legend David Essex and Location Location Location's Kirstie Allsopp. John Sergeant opens up the Royal Mail's Aladdin's Cave of undelivered items, and Miranda Krestovnikoff dives with wolves.

Queen of cooks Delia Smith joins Matt Baker and Zoe Ball in the studio. Plus a visit to the biggest container ship in the world, the story of one of London's most influential dinner clubs and the deadly mystery surrounding a Scottish bridge.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Gary Barlow fresh from his first solo tour in 11 years. To celebrate St David's Day, Cerys Matthews chats with Sir Tom Jones about what inspired him to record the Green, Green Grass of Home, discovering that it has little to do with Wales. Plus, internet sensation the Piano Guys, who have had 190 million hits on Youtube, give their first live British television performance of a One Direction number with a twist.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined on the sofa by science legend Maggie Philbin, talking about the new series of Bang Goes the Theory. Plus, a team of speed scaffolders race against the clock to build a massive tower outside One Show HQ. Will they finish it on time?

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Little Britain star Matt Lucas. Gyles Brandreth investigates the lucrative world of MPs' second jobs and Mike Dilger seeks the Merseyside squirrels that gave researchers a shock.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by music legends Olivia Newton John and Billy Bragg. Justin Rowlatt investigates exactly what his grandfather did in the Second World War, there is a look at how animals are lending a hand to the fire service and John Sergeant unwraps treasures that have been lost in the post.

Matt and Alex are joined by Richard Madeley as he prepares for Graham Norton's epic chat show challenge for Comic Relief. Sir David Frost reveals the art behind being a chat show king, while Justin Rowlatt finds out more about his grandfather's career as a real life James Bond during the Second World War. And One Show photographer Jamie Crawford looks at the craze for lomography and finds out its not as easy as it looks.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Henry 'The Fonz' Winkler. Plus, the programme is live in Glasgow to meet the Scottish cast of Happy Days - The Musical.

Miranda Krestovnikoff casts her vote for best mum in the animal kingdom.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actor Warwick Davis. Lucy Siegle is in Newcastle as Miranda Hart undertakes her first challenge to raise money for Comic Relief.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by MasterChef duo John Torode and Gregg Wallace. Miranda Hart is out and about doing another one of her Comic Relief challenges, and Carrie Grant discovers how The Housemartins wrote their first number one Happy Hour.

Miranda Hart attempts a live musical challenge for Comic Relief, plus singing sensation Josh Groban joins actress Alison Steadman to chat with Matt and Alex in the studio. Plus the rise of the e-cigarette, the story of the £18 million lottery winning syndicate and a daring escape from danger man Jonathan Goodwin.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Lord Melvyn Bragg and Miranda Hart tackles her latest Comic Relief challenge, a dog show in Oxford.

Matt Allwright investigates the spare bedroom tax and Gyles Brandreth tells the story of a sailor who tried to cheat in a round the world yacht race.

Plus, Alex visits a village in Malawi that is in desperate need of clean water.

We're packed with jellyfish, drug trials and genius. Peter Capaldi's on the sofa as he prepares to play Leonardo da Vinci. In recognition of the great man's writings, brave volunteers read from their own private diaries.

Pop legend Bonnie Tyler talks about representing the UK in this year's Eurovision Song Contest. Plus the whistleblower who prompted the UK's biggest child abuse investigation and the battle to banish background noise from appliances in our homes.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Robson Green and Fiona Bruce. We meet the man whose life was saved by having a deliberate heart attack, and investigate the ticket agency that failed to send a One Show viewer her tickets - or give her a refund.

Joining Matt Baker and Alex Jones on the sofa is global megastar Dame Edna Everage who will be talking about her forthcoming tour Eat Pray Laugh.

Chris Evans, Matt Baker and Alex Jones bring down the curtain on the greatest television stage on Earth with a live special including a re-enactment of Roy Castle's famous mass-participation tap dance and a live performance by Madness. They are joined by Terry Wogan, former Doctor Whos and Michael Grade.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by British film-maker Danny Boyle to talk about his new film, Trance.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by two great British women - actress Sheila Hancock and Paralympian Ellie Simmonds. Gyles Brandreth goes in search of the legacy of Dr Beeching, plus how Northern Ireland's farmers are struggling in the snow.

Matt and Alex are joined by wildlife adventurer Steve Backshall, comedian Ardal O'Hanlon and The Voice's Reggie Yates. Jasmine Harman reports on the Cypriot banking crisis and singer song writer Albert Hammond is reunited with the girl who inspired his first song. Plus, Dan Donnelly has tips on how to spot a fake online review and Marty Jopson investigates 3D printing.

Matt and Alex are joined by the lovely Joanna Lumley. Phil Tufnell is out and about with Sister Wendy and Miranda Krestovnikoff meets a very unusual photographer.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by rock star Meatloaf. Plus hibernating bats, hot cross buns and sermon tips for the new Pope and Archbishop of Canterbury.

Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury are joined by The Great British Sewing Bee's Claudia Winkleman. Plus, the Scottish mum who is about to beat the odds by having her third set of twins.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country.

Matt and Julia are joined by singing superstar Sarah Brightman.

Michaela Strachan is also with us, telling us how filming of Springwatch has been badly affected by the extreme weather. And as spring shows no sign of springing anytime soon, we put together a spring panel to answer all your gardening, weather and spring-related questions.

Plus Mike Dilger will be down on a Devon farm with some newborns.

Phillip Schofield joins Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury to talk about being the keeper of The Cube. Plus, Alan Yentob on David Bowie, how the trainer took over our shoe shops, and we meet the hares causing havoc in a Wirral cemetery.

Chris Evans and Louise Minchin chat to Lee Mack about the new series of his award-winning sitcom, Not Going Out. The team visit one of this year's Grand National's hot favourites dubbed the Greta Garbo of the horse world. Jay Rayner meets some widower men who have been inspired to cook in later life and Richard Mainwaring aims to get the nations back on their pianos by the improvised musical style of 'vamping'.

Alex Jones and Jake Humphrey present the stories that matter from across the country.

Alex and Jake are joined by screen legend Joan Collins.

Broadcaster Andy Kershaw gives a personal insight into North Korea and Dr Sarah Jarvis has the latest on out-of-hours services.

Plus, Ruth Goodman reveals the continuing importance of polyester.

Alex Jones and Matthew Allwright present the stories that matter from across the country. They are joined by actress Suranne Jones to talk about her hit police drama Scott and Bailey and her latest role on the West End stage.

Michael Mosley tests out why some of us are better at recognising faces than others, while John Stapleton returns to his childhood home in Oldham.

Co-hosting the show with Alex Jones is West-End star Michael Ball. Joining them are comedy duo Watson and Oliver and the George Clooney of baking himself Mr Paul Hollywood. Plus, a celebration of the nation's favourite telly in a BAFTA special and catching up with this country's only female Formula One driver.

James Nesbitt chats about his new series of Irish adventures on the Emerald Isle as well as his part as Bofur in The Hobbit. Dan Snow investigates why some World War Two heroes never received their medals and reveals how it's still possible to claim. As pet care becomes increasingly expensive, we attend the vet practice that's free for low or no income families. Also, Mike Dilger finds the missing pieces to a Jurassic jigsaw providing a detailed picture of the ecosystem of prehistoric Britain, and Anita Rani joins the Humberside Police to find out the facts about the season of 'speedy bikers' endangering drivers and themselves.

Alex Jones and Michael Ball are joined by Oscar winning actor Sir Ben Kingsley, Dr Sarah Jarvis has the latest on out of hours services and we meet the man who's been monster hunting for over 20 years. Plus, Jay Rayner reveals the winning One Show Chilli con Carne recipe.

Musical superstar Michael Buble performs a live track from his brand new album, as well as talking about becoming a dad for the first time.

Declan Curry launches a new series following various businesses over the year, which are trying to make a profit in times of financial hardship. In this edition, it's the turn of a family-run theme park in Cleethorpes.

And Gyles Brandreth looks at how a Victorian artist was so popular with the public that he had to hire security guards to exhibit his new work.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Strictly stars Craig Revel Horwood and Lisa Riley. Plus the latest forensic techniques being used to catch criminals and Miranda Krestovnikoff discovers how the Olympic sport of dressage began.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country.

Matt and Alex are joined by actor, comedian and musician, Bill Bailey. Jeremy Vine discusses the issues of Prostate Cancer with a Radio 2 regular and Alex Reilly goes behind the scenes of Warner Brothers' 90th birthday. Plus, Mike Dilger sees how a puppet is helping the Great Bustard and Phil Tufnell gets a street eye view of Bath.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Chris Evans and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country. They are joined by Hollywood star Jeremy Irons.

Chris tells us what he got up to on his charity road trip with Gary Barlow, Professor Brian Cox and James May.

Alistair McGowan goes on a road trip of his own in search of the country's new accents.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by David Haig, star of The Thick Of It and The Thin Blue Line. Plus how a mysterious body was found just lying on the streets of West London and how seals are causing problems for the Scottish salmon population.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country. Clever and funny Sandi Toksvig joins them on the sofa to talk quizzes and they find out how much she really knows. Plus a birthday surprise for a war hero and possibly a dragon.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by rock legends The Eagles and comedian Reginald D Hunter. Angela Rippon uncovers the ID thieves causing misery for pay day loan customers, plus one viewer will discover they will be creating their dream garden at Hampton Court Palace.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Andrew Lloyd Webber, while Cerys Matthews tells us how landscape and poetry has influenced musicians over the years. Finance expert Martin Lewis is in the studio to talk about plans to make school children more financially savvy and also giving viewers some top financial security tips. Plus we delve into the latest craze for hot tubs.

Chris and Alex are joined by EastEnders star Patsy Palmer. Gyles Brandreth looks at why Oscar winner Bette Davis appeared in the British high court, Dan Snow discovers why historians are fighting over a battlefield a thousand years after the battle ended and we discover why hay fever gets right up our nose ever year.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actress Felicity Kendal who talks about her new West End play. Plus, the programme is at the first rehearsal of the Fishermen's Wives choir.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actor John Hannah. John Sergeant finds out how many of us could still pass our driving tests, and Mike Dilger meets some very clever birds.

Matt and Alex are joined by comedian and actor Lenny Henry and Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud. Angela Rippon investigates household heating systems that are resulting in huge bills, Gloria Hunniford has the secret to the best online passwords and the directors of Chimpanzee give an insight into the new film. Plus, Lucy Siegle reveals the truth about sugar in soft drinks.

Matt and Alex are joined by Alison Moyet. Iwan Thomas is out and about in Cheshire at the grand opening of the Trent and Mersey Canal and Lucy Siegle reports on the growing number of landlords chasing outstanding rent arrears.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by the Most Revered and Right Honourable Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of York. Anita Rani sinks her teeth into some classic food adverts, Justin Rowlatt has the latest on the local election and we have a one hundred strong gospel choir live in the studio.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the actress Caroline Quentin. Anita tests out an in-car camera that's already recorded some shocking footage, and Marty meets the woman who used a slide rule to fight Hitler's deadliest weapon.

Matt and Alex are joined by business supremo Lord Alan Sugar and, in an exclusive for the One Show, Hugh Laurie meets the man who brought the Blues to Britain - jazz trombonist Chris Barber. Plus, Dan Snow reveals the story of Britain's Schindler, Sir Nicholas Winton. And Martin Bayfield follows the police unit that are combatting bike theft.

Matt and Alex are joined by Pussy Galore herself Honor Blackman. Former speaker Baroness Boothroyd shows us round her old school and talks about what inspired her to go into politics. Alistair McGowan continues his tour of the UK, looking at different accents. And double Olympic gold medallist Becky Adlington tries to help three generations of the same family to swim.

Matt, Alex and comedian Eddie Izzard are live on the flight deck of aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. There's a special flypast, veterans' stories and a look at the future of the Royal Navy.

Plus ABBA's Agnetha Faltskög gives a very rare television interview.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones cordially invite you to have a ball with Michael Palin and the dancers from a BBC documentary recreating Pride and Prejudice, plus food served by Jay Rayner with some very special cutlery.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by comedian Ricky Gervais who has an exclusive clip of the return of David Brent.

Gyles Brandreth tells the story of a Birmingham carpenter who became a Laurel and Hardy regular, and uncovers the history of custard pie throwing in film.

Phil Tufnell meets Britain's unluckiest architect, and Martin Bayfield reveals how police managed to catch a drugs baron living the high life in Spain.

It is a Eurovision fest as Bonnie Tyler joins us from Malmo in Sweden. In the studio we are be treated to a blast from Eurovision past with some former entrants. Also joining Matt and Alex in the studio Chris Tarrant, celebrating 15 years of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?.

Alex and Matt are joined by consumer champion Angela Rippon, the woman on the hunt for ice aged beasts Professor Alice Roberts, world explorer Simon Reeve, comedian Alexei Sayle and author Peter White.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by one of the stars of this weekend's Comedy Gala, comedian Jack Dee. Meanwhile, Gyles Brandreth investigates the legend of 19th-century British adventurer The Great Belzoni.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country. They are joined by actor Jason Isaacs and, to commemorate the Dambusters' raid, Chris takes a flight in a Lancaster bomber and Dr Hugh Hunt demonstrates how Sir Barnes Wallis designed the bouncing bomb.

Plus, Christine Walkden has a sneak preview of the Chelsea Flower Show, and Marty Jopson reveals how scientists are protecting aircraft from lightning.

Matt and Alex are joined by Jeremy Vine, while Gloria Hunniford has the story of the first time buyers who were left thousands of pounds out of pocket after a survey failed to spot structural faults in their new home. Oliver Reed's son Mark tells us what it was like growing up with the great actor and Larry Lamb mourns the decline of the manned signal box.

Matt and Alex are joined by Mock the Week's Hugh Dennis. Martin Bayfield is with South Wales Police on the hunt for some of the most dangerous drivers on the road, and John Sergeant visits a British manufacturing success story.

Presenter Fern Britton, comedian Jenny Eclair and photographer Mary McCartney join Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio. Plus a look at some of the critical issues faced by the NHS and A&E departments, the story of Judy Garland's final stay in the UK and the Cornish parish swamped by an overload of road signs.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones have tales of Tommy Cooper. Dan Snow is talking Tudors and Paloma Faith is in the studio before she sets off on her UK tour.

Michael Ball joins Alex Jones for co-hosting duties.

On the eve of the all-German Champions League final at Wembley, there is a celebration of all things Deutsch, complete with an oompah band. Jay Rayner tries to convince a group of Germans to swap their beloved bratwurst for some good old British bangers.

Plus Christine Walkden is back at the Chelsea Flower Show as the winner of the One Show garden completion looks for inspiration.

Matt and Alex are joined by Nigel Havers and Suzi Perry.

Gyles reunites the Queen's choristers from her coronation 60 years ago, we celebrate Formula One legend John Surtees and we get sucked into a hidden tube network.

Presenter and farmer Jimmy Doherty joins Matt and Alex in the studio. Plus one man's challenge to bring up his eight children alone, the science behind creating indoor clouds and Olympic champion Nicola Adams goes back to her childhood home.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Strictly Come Dancing host Tess Daly. Plus, some special guests help celebrate the 60th anniversary of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay's Everest climb, and Martin Bayfield encounters Britain's stupidest criminals.

On the One Show - actress Celia Imrie on her new star-studded comedy/drama, Love and Marriage. Neville Wilshire, the man dubbed the 'David Brent of cold calling' talks about a brand new BBC Three documentary - The Call Centre. Anita Rani meets the man wrongly accused of the murder of Joanna Yeates who was vilified by the media and explores what 'innocent till proven guilty' means today. Alistair McGowan travels to North East to explore accents and Alex Riley discovers the new technology as well as what you can do to rescue abandoned shopping trolleys.

Chris and Alex are joined by trio of chefs, Theo Randall, Michel Roux Jr. and Tom Kitchin. Plus a world exclusive as Phil Tufnell holds a reunion at Buckingham Palace, bringing together the Queen's six coronation maids of honour. While Marty Jopson looks at how a household cleaning fluid is being used in state of the art engineering.

Comedian Jo Brand and Olympic triathlon heroes Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee join Matt and Alex in studio. Plus the living people donating their organs to strangers, life on board a nuclear submarine and the story of the British 'Ghost Runner'.

Matt and Alex are joined by The Voice coach Danny O'Donoghue. We're in Plymouth to greet the submarine HMS Trenchant home after 11 months at sea, and Kim Wilde tells us how 'Kids In America' was a family affair.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actress Alex Kingston, singer Sharleen Spiteri and author of the BBC series The White Queen, Philippa Gregory.

Iwan Thomas goes in search of sunken treasures in the Scilly Isles, Dan Snow has the story of the man who helped break the Atlantic Wall at D Day and Dr Mark Porter follows an injured soldier as he undergoes revolutionary robotic surgery.

Olympic cycling hero Sir Chris Hoy joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio. Plus how Liberace fought the British papers, the amazing story of the pre-war cyclist who set an unbeatable record and the art of the perfect press sting.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Take That's Mark Owen for a live performance. John Sergeant visits the world's conspiracy theory hotspot in Watford, and Mike Dilger heads to the remote British islet of Rockall.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Status Quo stalwarts Francis Rossi and Rick Parfitt. Meanwhile, Gloria Hunniford reveals how bankrupt firms are re-emerging at the expense of former customers, Marty Jopson explains why graphene is going to change our lives, and Gyles Brandreth tells the story of Liberace's famous court case against the Daily Mirror.

Matt and Alex are joined by dashing Downton Abbey star Dan Stevens. Alistair McGowan travels to Cornwall where he struggles to perfect his West Country accent and Declan Curry meets a man determined to pass on the family business on to the next generation, despite tough economic times.

Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein join Alex and Matt in the studio. Plus the schools taking on permanently excluded pupils, the British fish that is the perfect dad, and the exiled American screenwriter who became Churchill's favourite.

On the eve of the semi-final of The Voice, Chris and Alex are joined by Sir Tom Jones. Miranda takes a look inside the strangest tree in Britain and rugby legend Gareth Thomas takes us home to meet his parents.

Matt and Alex are joined by Long Lost Family presenters Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell, and Lucy Siegle reports on Shire horse racing. Plus, Jenny Kleenan visits the largest gathering of twins in Europe and Cerys Matthews discovers the inspiration for The 39 Steps.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Nick Ross who talks about his new book, Crime, while some proud gardeners open up their backyards to the public as part of a nationwide scheme. Find out what it takes to be a hero as one of the 'Woolwich Angels', Ingrid Loyau-Kennett, joins the programme. Plus, Larry Lamb meets two of the men who helped solve the Great Train Robbery 50 years ago and Marty Jopson tests out the hardest man-made material on the planet.

Businesswoman and ex-Dragon Hilary Devey joins Alex Jones and Matt Baker in the studio. Plus reports on the 1950s doctor accused of a string of murders, the town currently facing a 60 mile road diversion and the strange insect causing confusion in our gardens.

Matt and Alex are joined by former tennis player Billie Jean King. Alex Riley searches to see if Google lives up to its 'don't be evil' mantra, and Ruth Goodman takes flight to tell the story of one of Britain's greatest female aviators.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by actor, comedian and presenter Bradley Walsh and stunt bicycle rider Danny MacAskill shows off his skills. Plus, Gyles Brandreth tells the story of the man who bought Stonehenge, Arthur Smith discovers it may not have been lashings of ginger beer for The Famous Five and Michael Mosley reveals we might not be as forgetful as we think.

Alan Titchmarsh joins Matt and Alex on The One Show. Iwan Thomas visits a new scheme in Worthing where children are encouraged to play in the street, Carrie Grant visits Worthy Farm as it prepares for Glastonbury festival and Alistair McGowan discovers the origins of the Yorkshire accent.

Actress Imelda Staunton, who starred in Vera Drake and Harry Potter, joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones on the sofa. Plus, the story of the real Third Man, Kim Philby, and details of how to enter the 2013 One Show Art Competition.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by double Olympic champion Mo Farah and the comedian Patrick Kielty. Also the One Show goes undercover to investigate complaints a modelling company is not living up to its promises.

Bee Gee Barry Gibb and his son Stephen join Matt and Alex and Lucy Siegle investigates a new scheme designed to cut food wastage. Plus, Ruth Goodman reveals the history of the mugshot and Joe Crowley discovers one of Britain's most treacherous walks.

Chris and Alex leave the comforts of the studio and head down to Worthy Farm in Somerset for a live special from the Glastonbury Festival. They kick off the BBC's television coverage of the world's most famous music festival, with some surprise guests and musical performances. Disco king Nile Rodgers will chats to Chris and Alex, ahead of Chic's headlining performance on stage on Friday night and talks about working with the likes of Diana Ross, Madonna, David Bowie and Daft Punk.

Plus, a spot of Glastonbury stargazing with Professor Brian Cox, and Carrie Grant and Matt Allwright have stories from the festival, from the woman who gave birth in a tent to the couple who met and married under the stars. Plus there is a very special musical performance.

Katie Derham looks forward to the 2013 BBC Proms season, which will be packed with new features like the Urban Proms, and Laura Mvula performs live. Plus, why you should think twice before buying a pangasius fish, how to make topiary, and life behind the scenes of the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Matt and Alex are joined by Rod Stewart and Penny Lancaster. The team report live from the National Railway Museum in York, for the 75th anniversary of the Mallard's record breaking journey. Plus Gyles explains how the Lambeth Walk enraged the Nazis.

Matt and Alex are joined by Your Money Their Tricks presenter Sian Williams, Ade Adepitan discovers Britain's safest cycling town and Michael Mosley meets the man who designed a repair for his own heart. Plus weather forecaster John Hammond reveals the world's largest sprinkler and explains why we might need it in July.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Gok Wan and his Stripping for Summer co-host Katie Piper. Three months after the so called bedroom tax was introduced, we take a look at what impact it has had. We join a group of American tourists as they take a cruise around the British Isles - first stop, Belfast. As Americans around the world celebrate the 4th of July, Alex Riley invites himself to a very special birthday party.

Luther star Idris Elba joins Chris and Alex on The One Show. Idris gate crashes a wedding in Cheshire live from the studio, and selects the music for the couple's first dance. Billy Ocean tells us how he got his first hit, Jay Rayner looks at garlic farming on the Isle of Wight, and John Sergeant looks back at one of the country's most mysterious bank raids.

Matt and Alex meet new Wimbledon champion Andy Murray just 24 hours after his incredible finals win, musician Jamie Cullum performs live in the studio and the One Show garden is unveiled live from Hampton Court Palace.

Matt and Alex are joined by comic acting duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Plus, Lucy Siegle reveals how the cleanliness of the sea starts at home, Gyles Brandreth investigates extra-terrestrial activity in Wiltshire and John Sergeant meets a couple for whom life is a rollercoaster.

Matt Baker and Zoe Ball treat Apprentice star Nick Hewer to a day at the beach. Plus, Justin Rowlatt investigates dodgy motorway drivers, Jasmine Harman meets a girl who has beaten the odds to conquer the sea, and Alex Riley is on a nautical adventure of his own in York.

David Baddiel joins Matt and Alex to talk about not being as famous as he used to be - the subject of his first stand up show in 10 years. Dan Donnelly asks whether gluten free food is really as healthy as it seems, Anita Rani attempts the UK's steepest cycle climb, and Christine Walkden looks at some fantastic front gardens.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are live from the Queen's Coronation Festival Gala in the gardens of Buckingham Palace. With guests including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Dominic West, Katherine Jenkins and Russell Watson.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones return and are joined by Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg to talk about his new film with Denzel Washington, 2 Guns. With Mark being a basketball fan, there is an exclusive look at the Copper Box Arena, the home of Britain's basketball future which is hoped will inspire a new generation of British basketball stars, and the London Lions are in the studio to set a trick shot challenge.

There is another challenge, as Mike Dilger sets a peel peregrine the opportunity of landing a snack from a mile away, testing their incredible eyesight. Plus, Jasmine Harman has all the information on the pros and cons of the zero-hours contracts becoming more common in UK workplaces.

Comedian Steve Coogan joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio to talk about Alan Partridge's film debut. Plus, the team taking litterbugs to task over their messy front gardens, we reveal the finalists in the One Show Art competition and there's the story of the Tibetan monk who fooled thousands of readers.

The One Show comes live from the beach at Weston-super-Mare for the first One Show Summer Festival. Rhod Gilbert joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones for plenty of sun, sea and sand. Marty Jopson reveals the science of sand castles, Mike Dilger braves a colony of seagulls, Larry Lamb heads to Normandy to learn about the mad piper and Justin Rowlatt keeps the crowd entertained with a knobbly knees contest or two.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the stories that matter from across the country.

Alex Jones and Chris Evans are joined by writer and director Richard Curtis to discuss his new film, About Time, a time-travelling romantic comedy. Cerys Matthews talks music and the movies. As England and Australia square up in the fourth Ashes test, Phil Tufnell gives the people of Durham a cricketing masterclass. Plus, Alex Riley tries out for the Great Britain bobsleigh team.

Comedian, actor and children's author, David Walliams talks about his new sitcom 'Big School' and 'That Puppet Game Show' host Dougie Colon, on his brand new Saturday night series. We meet charity swimmer Sean Conway as he takes on the Land's End to John O'Groats challenge...but is the first ever to attempt it by sea. Mike Dilger visits the only self-sustaining Wallaby community in the Northern Hemisphere on the Isle of Man and Larry Lamb travels to Berlin to investigate the story of Henry Hadley - a man who may have been the first casualty of WWI.

Singer and actor Will Young is in the studio to chat to Alex Jones and Matt Baker about his starring role in Cabaret. Plus the woman who saved her life by making friends with her attacker, the greedy birds causing anglers to see red and the man who started Britain's cycle path revolution.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones announce the winner of the One Show Art competition, with Rolling Stone and artist Ronnie Wood acting as head judge.

Lucy Siegle investigates the side-effects of a fire at a woodchip factory on the local community in Kirby and Carrie Grant gets to grips with the man who taught the world to play rock 'n' roll.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the survival expert Ray Mears, who talks about why he has decided to reveal the more personal details of his life in his new autobiography.

Tony Livesey meets the property guardians making their homes in old offices and police stations around the country.

Mike Dilger visits Chester Zoo where he meets the baby black rhinos born thanks to a pioneering breeding programme.

And Christine Walkden visits the people prepared to put in the hours to create the perfect hanging baskets.

Gary Lineker is in the studio ahead of the return of MOTD and he'll also be revealing details of his recent appearance on Who Do You Think You Are? Ade Adepitan is up in Glasgow as the Commonwealth Games Queen's Baton is exclusively revealed. Marty Jopson has gone all scientific to find out how to make the ultimate cheese on toast and the One Show meets the ex-pro footballers for which life after the game has been far from beautiful. As well as all that, the team have invented their own game to play - 'Goalf'!

Alex Jones and Matt Baker are joined by Ab Fab actress Jane Horrocks to chat about her supermarket sit-com. Plus a report on the strength of the anti-fracking debate, Larry Lamb looks back to the cod wars of the 50s and 70s and Christine Walkden visits Molly Parkin's garden.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones celebrate the return of The Great British Bake Off with Paul Hollywood. John Sargeant is at the One Direction premiere, Carrie Grant looks at how young people are exposing themselves to bullies when online, plus the show discovers what happens to most of Britain's used up prosthetic limbs.

Matt and Alex are joined in the studio by singer Beverley Knight to talk about her forthcoming appearance in the West End production of The Bodyguard and Lucy Siegle has an exclusive report from Ibiza.

Shane Filan on his new solo career a year after leaving Westlife.

Phil Tufnell meets the world's finest sports illustrator Paul Trevillion, who will also be doing some sketches live in the studio.

Dan Donnelly finds out how many of us are leaving our wifi open to hacking.

Also we meet Britain's most meticulous gardener with the perfect lawn, and we ground two very tricky apartment blocks in Glasgow using explosives!

Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

Chris and Alex are live from CarFest in Hampshire, where over 15,000 people have turned up to support BBC Children in Need. Cerys Matthews reveals the true story behind Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, and John Sergeant flies over the world's first motor racing track.

Comedian Joe Pasquale joins Matt and Alex to talk about his new role as Sherlock Holmes. Plus how your tyres could be fatally flawed and still pass an MOT, the wasps that make their nests out of pottery and the history behind the Open University.

Matt Baker takes The One Show summer festival to his neck of the woods, as he and Alex Jones broadcast live from the Sage Gateshead, at the end of the free two-day festival put on by BBC Learning.

A celebration of the north-east, Alan Shearer joins Matt and Alex at the Tyneside studio and Iwan Thomas takes a trip down the Tyne on a boat called Sir Bobby Robson. Historian Ruth Goodman uncovers the footprints of giant bronze age beasts on the Northumberland coast, and the team pit Newcastle against Gateshead in a tug of war across the Tyne.

Matt and Alex are joined by Jamie Oliver, who talks about some of the headlines he's been getting over the past couple of days. The BBC's World Affairs Editor John Simpson talks about his experiences in Syria. We meet the people who choose to go diving with basking sharks off the Scottish coast and Marty Jopson looks at how an ordinary looking piece of metal used to underwire bras is now saving lives.

A pre-Strictly Brucie bonus as Bruce Forsyth helps reveal the first male Strictly Come Dancing celebrity of 2013, TV chef Tom Kerridge talks 'proper pub food' made simple and the incredible real-life story of the world's deepest successful sea rescue which is rumoured to be made in to a Hollywood movie.

Strictly judge and former ballet star Darcey Bussell joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio to reveal the 15 celebrity contestants hoping to win the glitterball this year. Plus, the record-breaking Scottish tapestry showing millions of years of history, and a day with the police as they catch uninsured drivers.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones bring you the stories that matter from across the country.

They are joined by QI duo Stephen Fry and Alan Davies, who tell why scientists have been experimenting on them at the opera.

Angela Rippon explains the phone number changes that will save you money, and John Sergeant finds a watchmaker's workshop with a difference.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by TV's grumpiest GP, Martin Clunes, and the programme visits the Cornish village Doc Martin calls home. Paralympic gold medallist Natasha Baker is in the studio and reveals how her life has changed since London 2012.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by the three Celebrity Masterchef finalists - Janet Street-Porter, Ade Edmondson and Les Dennis. Cerys Matthews visits the home town of the late poet Seamus Heaney to celebrate his life. Plus, the incredible story of the parents who had another child in order to save their son's life.

Spanish screen star Antonio Banderas joins Chris Evans and Alex Jones to chat about his new animated adventure. Plus the real story behind Proms anthem Rule Britannia, and the launch of a vote to decide the next British luminary to be immortalised in the National Portrait Gallery.

Matt and Alex are joined by the Boomtown Rats' Sir Bob Geldof. Dan Snow tries to conquer one of Britain's most dangerous walks, and speaking live to the Antarctic, where British explorers have been trapped all summer.

Ian Hislop joins Matt and Alex on the One Show tonight to talk about his new drama The Wipers Times, based on a WW1 satirical magazine produced from the front line. Two children with ADHD talk about their experiences, Lucy Siegle finds out whether people are prepared to lie about how well-read they are just to look more intelligent, Barbara Windsor and Clive Stafford Smith are the next nominees for the People's Portrait competition.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by comedian Bill Bailey.

Martin Lewis reveals how to find the best deals on bank accounts.

Following last week's 130-vehicle pile-up on the Isle of Sheppey Crossing in Kent, Carrie Grant vists the pioneering British Transport Laboratory for the best advice on how to drive safely in fog.

George McGavin has a fascinating insight into the nocturnal habits of the British stag beetle, and Barbara Windsor enters the mix for the One Show people's portrait.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Sir Terry Wogan. Meanwhile, Lucy Siegle weighs up the pros and cons of genetically modified foods in the UK, and Ruth Goodman visits the house where a 15-year-old George Best first lived as an apprentice at Manchester United.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by music legend Sting, performing his new material for the first time live on British TV. Miranda Krestovnikoff helps deliver some special One Show viewer letters via the world's most remote post office.

Mary Berry joins Matt and Alex in the studio to talk about her life of cookery, cakes and clubbing in Ibiza. Christine Walkden takes a walk around Mary's garden, Joe Crowley discovers how the violent tactics of the Angry Brigade lead to the formation of the bomb squad, and Declan Curry reveals the latest banking scandal to hit small local businesses.

Actor Adrian Lester joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones in the studio to talk about performing Othello for audiences in the US, Russia, India and the UK all at the same time. Meanwhile, Alex Riley takes a look at the houses in Liverpool up for sale for just £1.

The fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt talks about his fascinating new autobiography and we'll also be showcasing some of Britain's fastest people. Professor Brian Cox will be discussing his latest venture into Britain's rich science history and catching up with the engineering team in Scotland, battling physics to build Britain's biggest ever Naval ship.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Kate Humble and the stars of her new show, The Wonder of Dogs.

BBC world affairs editor John Simpson pays tribute to his wild west, circus cowboy great-grandfather, and Mike Dilger takes us inside a butterfly chrysalis.

James Martin joins Chris Evans and Alex Jones on the One Show to talk about his Food Map of Great Britain. Cerys Matthews discovers the links between Edinburgh and The Pride of Miss Jean Brodie, Lucy Siegle visits the huge new sculpture being built in Hull for Heathrow Terminal 2, and Alex Riley looks at the truth behind advertising slogans.

Matt and Alex are joined by Hollywood star tuned best selling blues artist Hugh Laurie. Iwan Thomas is in Normandy for an incredible art project as a hundred volunteers and veterans mark the fallen of the D-day landings. Plus the composer who can transform classic children's tv tunes into classical music and Miranda Krestovnikoff is out with the wildlife crime unit.

Talking about their brand new action-packed sitcom, 'The Wrong Mans', James Corden and Mat Baynton are in the studio along with legendary chef, Rick Stein, who reveals many of his memoirs. Also, Jay Rayner spends his lunchtime with a government funded project offering school children a healthy alternative to fried chicken.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Ronnie Corbett and Mel C who update us on their latest projects. And two Beatles fans who haven't seen each other for 40 years are reunited.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman and new contestant Sophie Ellis-Bextor join Matt Baker and Alex Jones on the One Show sofa as series 11 gets underway.

Mike Dilger uncovers evidence that suggests sea eagles could be stealing lambs on Skye, Andy Kershaw looks back at the Litvinenko murder ahead of next week's hearing, and Larry Lamb talks about the beginning of the Radio Times as it celebrates its 90th anniversary.

Chris and Alex are joined by Sarah Parish, star of BBC One's big new Saturday night drama, Atlantis. She talks about making the series, while historian Bettany Hughes reveals her search for the real Atlantis.

Plus, a look a the story behind some very rare Beatles recordings and proud Yorkshireman Alex Riley tries his luck as a contestant in a Yorkshire pudding competition.

Comedians Ben Miller and Adil Ray join Alex and Matt on the One Show sofa, we meet the eight year old suffering from narcolepsy after being given the Swine Flu vaccination in 2009, Mike Dilger meets the most fascinating mammal he's ever encountered - the Stoat and Gyles Brandreth goes to Yorkshire to discover Lewis Carroll's inspiration behind Alice in Wonderland.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined in the studio by comedian Paul Merton. Carrie Grant pops in to talk about all things Mr Darcy related.

Matt and Alex are joined by Emma Thompson and Sandi Toksvig. Hayley Cutts finds out why some parents enter children as young as nine weeks into beauty pageants, Jane Wade on growing up with wrestling legend Big Daddy, and Matt and Alex's mums are in the studio.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Felicity Kendal and Simon Callow in the studio. Carrie Grant is in Leeds to witness the magical transformation of one of the city's most famous buildings.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by comedian John Bishop and Nicola Benedetti. Plus a car horn orchestra and a catch up with Sean Conway, the man swimming from Land's End to John O'Groats.

Comedian and Take Me Out presenter Paddy McGuinness joins Matt and Alex in the studio. Plus the NHS hospital hoping to compete in the high street cosmetics industry and a woman who has been on British coins for over four decades.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Julian Fellowes to talk about his new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Arthur Smith meets renowned architect Lord Richard Rogers and Mike Dilger heads to the Isle of Man in search of basking sharks.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Graham Norton, Helen Fielding and, fresh from his trip to Buckingham Palace, Alex Salmond.

The man behind Mrs Brown's make up, Brendan O'Carroll joins Alex and Matt in the studio, and he's bringing the whole family with him. We're at the opening night of the West End stage version of The Commitments. Mike Dilger gets some unique footage of guillemots giving their young a push in the right direction.

Actor and comedian Johnny Vegas joins Chris Evans and Alex Jones in the studio, and cockney rockers Chas and Dave drop by for a Friday knees up. Plus the hunt for lost Doctor Who episodes and a medieval code in a Scottish chapel that could hold the key to a centuries-old piece of music.

Matt and Alex are joined by Sir David Jason, Tony Livesey visits the town in the North West that's publicly shaming litter louts in the local paper, and Joe Crowley tells the story of Britain's biggest mining disaster.

Gloria Estefan joins Matt and Alex to talk about her new album The Standards. Iwan Thomas asks if there is more we can do to help African migrants landing on Mediterranean islands, Jay Rayner tastes Cuban food for the first time, Joe Crowley tries some brand new 'immersive' theatre and we board the Caribbean Princess as it continues its cruise around Britain.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Stephen Merchant who tells us why his search for love has taken him all the way to Hollywood. Fresh from the success of the film, Sunshine on Leith, the Proclaimers are in the studio explaining why their hits inspired a whole movie. They also becoming our house band for the evening performing with a good old singalong thrown in. We reveal why an old friend from Children in Need has been making a cameo on the show over the past couple of nights, as we launch this year's Children in Need Challenge.

Broadcaster Andrew Marr joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones to talk about his passion for drawing and life after his stroke. Plus, a feature on the man who has lived without power for over three years, and a visit to the Kelpies, Scotland's newest and largest piece of public art.

Queen drummer and rock legend Roger Taylor joins Alex Jones and Chris Evans. Mike Dilger goes on the trail of a group of owls that are tweeting their own selfies, and Jay Rayner finds out why more and more meat eaters are switching to meat-free alternatives.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by actor Michael Sheen and Tony Livesey meets a family preparing to foster a child.

Plus, Mike Dilger visits a protected Roman fort in Cumbria where moles are ignoring the rules against digging, Justin Rowlatt finds out if a good hug can help make the world a better place and John Sergeant finds out how jeans are helping the people of Cardigan.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by outspoken football manager Harry Redknapp to talk about his revealing new autobiography.

Larry Lamb investigates the so-called 'cash for crash' scam that is driving up motor insurance premiums.

Joe Crowley takes a 96-year-old Welshman back to the Auschwitz concentration camp, where he recalls the moving tale of how football helped to save his life.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined on the sofa by Joan Collins and Leo Sayer. There's the public's opinion on the importance of christenings after Prince George's ceremony, Iwan Thomas meets ex-criminals who've started up a removals business and some of the newest inventions in the world are tested live in the studio.

Comedian Ed Byrne joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones to talk about his latest tour and his hillwalking exploits. Plus, two of the biggest fans of Davy Jones, lead singer of The Monkees, pay a moving tribute to the late entertainer.

Lovejoy and Deadwood star Ian McShane joins Chris Evans and Alex Jones for a western themed One Show. Marty Jopson looks at the science of every cowboy's nightmare - sinking sand, Lucy Siegle meets the best political cartoonists in the land, and the undefeated world champion boxer Joe Calzaghe takes us for a quiet stroll around the town he grew up in.

Matt and Alex are joined by actress and talent show host Amanda Holden to talk about her new autobiography. As parts of the country start to clear up after the storm, Lucy Siegle is out in one area that's been hit by the bad weather. Gyles Brandreth has the fascinating story of author PL Travers, who wrote Mary Poppins.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

The new Jeeves and Wooster - Stephen Mangan and Matthew Macfadyen - join Alex and Matt in the studio.

Glenn Campbell visits the Syrian refugees camping in Calais in a bid to start a new life in the UK, and Mike Dilger gets up close and personal to some stags during the annual rutting season.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Richard and Judy and Michel Roux Jr. Mike Dilger is off in search of a very rare fish, Gyles Brandreth tells the story of the stormy friendship between Harry Houdini and Arthur Conan Doyle and Alex Riley comes face to face with zombies in East London.

Sanjeev Bhaskar joins Matt and Alex for this Halloween special of The One Show.

Alex Riley helps some parents give their children a surprise fright live on the programme, we meet more of Children in Need's Team Rickshaw, Gloria Hunniford investigates some claims against a house paint company, and Larry Lamb learns about a woman who hit the headlines for her ability to take photographs of spirits.

Chris and Alex are joined by actor Colm Meaney, who famously starred as chief Miles O'Brien in Star Trek as well as in films like The Commitments and Last of the Mohicans. He talks about what it was like playing James Corden's dad in the new film, One Chance.

Plus the Devon surfer who is thought to have ridden the biggest wave in the world, thanks to this week's storms. And Alex Riley goes in search of some proper Indian sweet treats to celebrate Diwali.

Alex and Matt invite David Suchet into the studio to uncover as much as they can about his last ever episodes as Poirot and saying goodbye to the character after 24 years. Marty Jopson heads to the UK's newest and most high-tech seaport, the London Gateway, and Larry Lamb learns the story and meets the last survivor of the invasion of the Savoy, a protest that lead to hotels and tube stations allowing people to stay overnight during the blitz.

Matt and Alex are joined by comedian Frank Skinner. Larry Lamb reveals why students are twice as likely as other adults to be victims of burglary and Miranda Krestovnikoff puts on a firework display using a herd of sheep.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by David Dimbleby and the crack squad of quizzers, the Eggheads. Miranda Krestovnikoff goes in search of blue sharks in British waters, and the latest budget-busting tablet computers are put to the test. Plus, the Poppy Girls chat and perform.

As Matt and Alex prepare for the start of this year's Children in Need rickshaw challenge, Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton are joined in the studio by Sir Cliff Richard. He talks about going back to his rock and roll roots with his 100th album.

Tony Livesey looks at whether an experiment to scrap bus lanes in Liverpool city centre is having any impact on traffic.

As a new survey suggests that 1 in 3 of us will be tucking into our first mince pie this weekend, Alex Riley asks whether we're getting Christmassy too soon.

And Carrie Grant discovers how the Salvation Army turned to pop to spread their message in places like the Bunny Club.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Chris Evans and Fearne Cotton.

Chris and Fearne are joined by musician and photographer Bryan Adams.

Beatlemania hits the studio, including an exclusive from Paul and Ringo.

It's day one of the Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge, and the team leaves from Larne, Northern Ireland.

And ahead of Armistice Day, Mike Dilger gets to the roots of why we remember our war heroes with the common poppy.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Jason Donovan live in Birmingham on day five of the Children in Need Rickshaw Challenge.

Oprah Winfrey and Daniel Radcliffe join Tess Daly and Matt Baker in the studio. We go live to Abergavenny to see how Alex Jones is getting on with the Rickshaw Challenge for Children in Need and Keane talk about the song that made them famous.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones present from Oxford on the penultimate day of the the Rickshaw Challenge for Children in Need and are joined by Russell Watson.

Matt Baker presents from Elstree on the last day of the the Rickshaw Challenge for Children in Need. He is joined by Jayne Torvill, Christopher Dean, Ellie Goulding and McBusted.

Alex Jones and Matt Baker are joined in the studio by the members of Team Rickshaw, after their epic 700 mile Children in Need challenge, and Gareth Malone and his Voices Choir. Iwan Thomas finds out what's keeping Britain's police force fit and Marty Jopson explores the foundations of the new Queensferry Bridge, spanning one of Britain's busiest waterways.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Minder star George Cole to talk about his autobiography. Joe Crowley is at the excavation of a 1000 year old skeleton in Lincoln, Gloria Hunniford continues her fight for consumer rights and Ruth Goodman hears the story of London's paddle steamer evacuees.

John Hurt and Jenna Coleman join Matt and Alex to discuss the drama surrounding Doctor Who's 50th anniversary and Gyles Brandreth is live from the TARDIS with the man in control of the Doctor's destiny, head writer Steven Moffat. Australian stand-up Adam Hills drops in and Alistair McGowan explores the effect the English language had on the Welsh accent.

Matt and Alex are joined by American singer Mary J Blige, plus Monty Python with news of their reunion.

Jack Dee joins Chris Evans and Alex Jones on the sofa. Plus, 50 years after JFK's assassination Anita Rani meets four old school friends and a photographer who met the US president during a UK visit in 1963. Phil 'The Cat' Tufnell meets Judith Kerr, the legendary author who was inspired by many a moggy.

That's Life returns for one night only, with Esther Rantzen presenting a look back at the show that launched 40 years ago. Featuring a rudely-shaped vegetable, a dog that says 'sausages' and a celebration of the serious campaigns that changed Britain. Esther also launches The Silver Line, a helpline for older people.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by 'Last Tango in Halifax' star Anne Reid and they exclusively reveal the 10 nominees for Sports Personality of the Year 2013. John Sergeant takes a look at the new local TV channels that will soon be rolled out across the UK and Carrie Grant launches a festive first - The One Show Virtual Carol Concert.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Gary Barlow and Miranda Hart. Plus, the battle between bicycles and HGVs on Britain's streets, the story of the Royal Navy's worst submarine disaster, Phil Tufnell looks at how to sell a dinosaur, and there is an attempt to create a wine glass orchestra.

Richard Hammond joins Alex and Matt in The One Show studio along with the 1953 world sidecar racing champion, Stan Dibben. Phil Tuffnell explores the predictable and unpredictable nature of Lucian Freud and we find out British motorists' bugbears about their fellow passengers.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Chris Evans and Alex Jones.

If it's got Britain talking then it will get talked about on The One Show. Presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones, who are joined by comedy duo Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis.

The absolutely fabulous Jennifer Saunders joins Matt Baker and Alex Jones. Plus reports on the work of the National Pet Blood Bank and the extraordinary life of Bob Monkhouse.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Michelin starred chef Gordon Ramsay as he dishes up a festive treat for a family who will be spending Christmas apart. Comedian and former teacher Greg Davies provides the entertainment. Consumer champion Angela Rippon takes on a redevelopment company on behalf of a group of unhappy investors. Gyles Brandreth talks gargoyles, grotesques and brussels sprouts.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Jeremy Paxman to talk about his new book, Great Britain's Great War. Plus live reports from Great Yarmouth as the biggest tidal storm surge in 60 years is set to hit the east coast. Mike Dilger tries to convince Jeremy that seals are nice after all, and Andy Kershaw discovers how soldiers as young as 12 fought in WWI.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by comedian Eddie Izzard to talk about his world tour and the second attempt at his multi-marathon running tribute to honour Nelson Mandela. Plus the latest on the continuing chaos from around the country in the wake of the latest storm to batter Great Britain.

Matt Baker and Alex Jones are joined by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber to talk about Stephen Ward, his new musical based on the Profumo scandal. Plus, revealing the supermarkets selling cut-price food to benefits claimants and a look at Sir Walter Scott's impressive family home.

Matt and Alex are joined by Dot Cotton herself, actress June Brown, who talks about her life and career as a Shakespearean actress. Phil Tufnell puts on a service wash and meeting some real-life Dots, while Larry Lamb gets his hands - and face - dirty to meet a family of chimney sweeps.

The programme also joins police as they crack down on Christmas crime and the pickpockets and thieves intent on ending festive cheer.

Cilla Black and Micky Flanagan are on the One Show tonight along with Rainer Hersch and his orchestra. Iwan Thomas reveals the shocking amount of counterfeit goods reaching British ports, Dan Donnelly exposes people promising a 'miracle cure' aimed at the vulnerably ill and Cerys Matthews meets Bill Medley, one half of the Righteous Brothers, who pinched top spot from Cilla in 1965 with You've Lost That Loving Feeling.

Matt and Alex are joined by footballer and children's author Frank Lampard. Carrie Grant explores the complicated world of protecting children online and as David Camerons holds his G8 dementia summit the programme finds out what is involved in his vision for tackling the disease.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by Hobbit star James Nesbitt. Plus the day the Queen found herself stranded in the snow, an update on the villagers who lost their homes in last week's storms and the story behind East 17's Christmas number one.

Matt and Alex are joined by rising comedy star Jack Whitehall and his dad Michael to talk about how Michael came to muscle in on his son's act. With a new report suggesting that we're now spending more money on Christmas presents and festive food than ever, Matt and Alex ask the public if they really need to pay out more to have a good time. As the Radio Times celebrates its 90th Christmas edition we take a look at the highlights of 2013's festive television. And forget urban foxes, Mike Dilger is on the trail of the deer that are making themselves at home in city gardens.

Catherine Tate joins Matt and Alex in the studio to celebrate some of the nation's nans. Lucy Siegle investigates the HS2 Hybrid Bill document, which is almost 50,000 pages long.

Ricky Gervais joins Matt and Alex to talk about Derek, the return of David Brent, and his new starring role in the Muppets, in the last hour-long Wednesday show in the old One Show studio in White City.

In a couple of firsts, the first ever virtual choir made up from One Show viewers debuts, and the programme goes live to the South Pacific island of Niue for the first time.

Sherlock stars Martin Freeman and Amanda Abbington join Matt and Alex in the studio to talk about the much anticipated new series. Plus the arguments for and against re-privatising the East Coast mainline and a theatrical history of Christmas fairy lights.

Chris Evans and Alex Jones are joined by comedian Jimmy Carr.

Entertainment is courtesy of 275 members of Rock Choir, who perform some festive hits as well as a big tune to end the show.

If you are worried about the cost of Christmas this year, Dan Donnelly meets a woman who can create a lovely three-course Christmas lunch for less than £4 a head.

And Cerys Matthews looks at a story by Dylan Thomas that sums up the magical nature of childhood Christmases.