Thu, Feb 18, 2021
Our guests are Shania Twain and Ronan Keating, who have a duet on Ronan's latest album "2020"; and we have Danny Dyer for EastEnders and The Wall. We have two VTs: one on how small businesses in the UK tourism industry are in desperate need of good news in next week's announcements from the PM, and one about Raheel, a former MasterChef contestant who attempted to break the world record for most people taking part in an online cookalong. Guinness and his family have been conspiring with us to keep the news from Raheel that he did break it, so we'll surprise him with the announcement live on the show.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
Back on BBC One tonight, as far as we're aware, and our guests are - Jools Holland and Jim Moir (AKA Vic Reeves) who are on for a new podcast all about bizarre journeys. And Jason Derulo will be joining us from LA to talk about his new single, his TikTok fame, and his love of baking. VTs: Leicester in Lockdown - Adebanji goes to the city worse affected by lockdown restrictions, Leicester, to meet and draw some of its residents. VTs: Leicester in Lockdown - Adebanji goes to the city worse affected by lockdown restrictions, Leicester, to meet and draw some of its residents. We've Got Chills, They're Multiplying - Richie Anderson looks into the science behind why music gives us goosebumps Got Chills, They're Multiplying - Richie Anderson looks into the science behind why music gives us goosebumps.
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
We're celebrating comedy on tonight's show, to tie into the BBC's Festival of Funny. Martin Clunes is guest-presenting with Alex. Our guests are John Cleese, Ralf Little and stand-up Rose Matafeo, who will be in studio. Tonights Films Are Topical - Richie Anderson is taking a fast and funny look through favourite comedy moments and exploring different comedy styles. Building Blocks of Comedy - Gyles Brandreth looks into the science behind why we find other people's misfortunes funny - Comic Relief Profile Film 3 - Nikita - we meet Nikita tonight, who is on Team Alex, and has overcome mental health struggles to now be a mental health campaigner. Tonight Films are Topical - Richie Anderson is taking a fast and funny look through favourite comedy moments and exploring different comedy styles. Building Blocks of Comedy - Gyles Brandreth looks into the science behind why we find other people's misfortunes funny - Comic Relief Profile Film 3 - Nikita - we meet Nikita tonight, who is on Team Alex, and has overcome mental health struggles to now be a mental health campaigner.
Mon, Mar 8, 2021
Alex and Rylan present tonight - Sophie Raworth and Felicity Baker are in the studio to talk about their new doc on stammering "I Can't Say My Name: Stammering in the Spotlight." Lorraine Kelly will replace them in studio to talk about her new documentary "Return to Dunblane." Films on today's show are Vox pops from Belfast about Harry and Meghan's interview, a Comic Relief Appeal Film for - Emily and Current Affairs - Supermarkets with Richie Anderson.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
Our guests are Ross Kemp (skype), who has a two-part doc that's a British version of 'Tiger King' - where he visits Brits who keep dangerous wild animals at home under private licenses; plus singer-songwriters Ella Henderson (skype) and Tom Grennan (studio), who have a duet out from Tom's #1 album - they've also done a pre-rec performance for us. We also have 2 VTs: an 'Over the Fence' voxes where we visit a street in Leeds to get their thoughts on the week's events, and our second 'As You Write It' mentoring film, where our young playwright finalists get tips from the cast and crew of The Lion King.
Wed, Jun 2, 2021
Angellica Bell and Jermaine Jenas are hosting tonight's show. We have David Schwimmer (link) and Nick Mohammed (studio) talking about the second series of their hit show "Intelligence". Boy George is also in the studio talking about his new single he's releasing to celebrate his 60th Birthday plus a charity exhibition and tour. We have a One Big Thank you, this week it goes to Henry Ainsley, aka 'The Bearded Runner'. We also have a VT fronted by Kevin Duala about The statue of slave trader Edward Colston which is being temporarily displayed in Bristol from Friday. Residents are being asked for their thoughts on what its long-term future should be. We have a film from Jeffrey Archer about how his mother Lola Hayne, a trailblazer for women's rights, was the driving force behind his career. Plus we'll be chatting to some of the residents of a tiny Western Isles who's community won an incredible £3 million lottery win, and how their lives have changed since. They're featuring in a new documentary for Channel 4.
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
It's Alex and Ronan presenting tonight and it's 28:30 for the show. Our guests tonight are Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, joining us via separate Zooms. And Ed Sheeran who will be in the studio and performing on the piazza at the end of the show. VTs: *Voxes on new Health Secretary's first week in office with Ritchie Anderson *Robert Fuller film about the secret life of foxes, filmed in his friend's back garden.
Thu, Oct 7, 2021
We have Ronan and Angellica presenting tonight and a 30" show. And very exciting- we have Kylie Minogue and Olly Years and Years. They will do a chat in the studio and be performing their single "A Second To Midnight" at the end of the show in a world exclusive!. And if that wasn't enough, we have Shirley Ballas in the studio to give us the latest on Strictly. VTS: We are looking back on The Generation Game as it celebrates 50 years. And we'll meet two brothers involved in Learning Disability Rugby.
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Alex is back tonight with Tom Daley for 30'00''. Joining them - and yes everyone is coming in. - are Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny talking about their new political thriller 'State of Terror' (it's good!) - Stephen Merchant and Rhianne Barreto will be chatting about their new series which Stephen has created 'The Outlaws' (also very good and Christopher Walken is in it!) and if that wasn't enough Simon Le Bon and John Taylor from Duran Duran are in to talk about their new album Fast Future and celebrating 40 years of music.
Thu, Dec 2, 2021
Ronan and Angellica are presenting tonight. We have three guests, two films, and one performance. Gary Barlow (studio) is talking about his first ever Christmas album, and will then be playing us out on the piazza at the end, performing his version of 'Winter Wonderland' with the Puppini Sisters. Also in studio will be Gemma Arterton for new film 'The King's Man' and comedian/Masked Singer presenter Joel Dommett. VTs: Spray tans - on the eve of the Strictly quarter final, we take a deep dive into the world of spray tanning Festive Streets - lovely film about a lovely man called Jed, who every year decorates his entire street in Christmas lights to bring the whole community together.
Mon, Dec 13, 2021
So on tonight's show we have Lauren and JJ for 29'. They are joined in the studio by Maisie Smith - Tiffany from Eastenders - who will be spilling the beans (or not!) on her exit from The Square this evening. Alicia Keys in on skype to chat about her new album 'Keys.' And I don't know if I'm allowed to say the last thing. But there's also a something from two very someone's somewhere Secret - - Liver Performance Elton John and Ed Sheeran Films - we will have a topical vox with Joe Crowley - subject TBC and 'Dragged to the Church' - which is a fabulous film about a church in Cardiff who were in desperate need of repairs to their roof, so raised the money by putting on a Carol Service with Drag Queens.
Thu, Jan 7, 2021
Our guests are Barry Gibb for his new country album, featuring his old songs as duets with big country stars like Dolly Parton, and Fearne Cotton for her new self-help book about how the prospect of not being able to speak for two weeks after a health scare changed her outlook on life. Plus as they're both on Skype, we've got some company in studio with Gabby Logan - she was tweeting about how her twins were coping with their exams being cancelled, so we've got Gabby in person and her kids from home on skype to help us cover what a mad week it's been for parents everywhere. We've also got two VTs: one on the rent a Christmas Tree scheme that lets families send their tree off to be replanted each year, grow a little and be returned to them ready to go the following year, and a poignant film about a photographer who offers to recreate a photo you took with someone years after they passed away.
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
Tonight, we have more guests than you'd think possible to stuff into 34 minutes, but we're going to try. Avengers stars Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen will be chatting about their new bizarre-looking TV show 'WandaVision'. Bradley Wash and his son Barney are talking about the new series of their travel show 'Breaking Dad'. And former Downton man Dan Stevens is talking about his new film 'Blithe Spirit'. Plus, we'll be doing a pre recorded interview with Prof Brian Cox on the BBC's massive expansion of its educational programming and online content to help with home schooling during this new lockdown.
Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Our celeb guests are all on skype: we have Sir Richard Branson, who has thrown his support behind a Dyslexia campaign called "Xtraordinary People" - and will be on with creator Kate Griggs to talk about her new children's book, which aims to help kids understand their dyslexia can be a huge advantage in later life, plus Phoebe Dynevor (daughter of Sally from Corrie) and Claudia Jessie - two of the stars of Netflix's big hit Bridgerton, a period drama from the people behind Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. In studio we've booked Dr Xand for a return appearance - we'll do some more viewer Q&A and find out more about a couple of promising new studies on immunity and reducing symptoms of people in hospital. For VTs, we have Kevin Duala looking at the confused state of our current electric car charging network, and how its holding back the switch from petrol engines (Richard will be good on this as he's into Formula E and has plans to compete with Elon Musk with his own electric car), and a One Big Thank You featuring a woman who's become her local community's Joe Wicks style keep fit trainer.
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Tonight, Alex Jones and Michael Ball are joined by: Olly Alexander - in the studio to talk about his band, Years and Years, and their new single, Starstruck. Plus we have a pre-recorded performance from Years and Years. Maya Jama - in the studio to discuss the third series of make-up competition, 'Glow Up', which returns to BBC iPlayer on Tuesday 20 April at 7pm. VTS: Changing Places: For thousands of disabled people across the country, finding accessible toilets and toilets that are actually suitable for a range of differing needs can be an impossible tasks. Changing places are toilets with specialised facilities to cater to a number of needs. Give a Hen a Home: What happens to commercial farming hens when they become old and are unable to produce enough eggs? Author Riyadh Khalaf looks into the initiatives set-up to re-home unwanted hens. Years and Years Performance.
Thu, Apr 22, 2021
GUESTS: . Riz Ahmed talking about being nominated for an Oscar for his role in Sound of Metal. . Celeste talking about her song 'Hear My Voice' also nominated for an Oscar. . Martine McCutcheon. VTs: . Ultimate Lockdown Movie Topical - Richie Anderson takes a fun look at the sorts of films that scored well on our list. We'll reveal the results in the studio. . Over the Fence - the residents of our favourite street in Leeds talk about the week's hottest topics. . As You Write It 3 - we catch up with the 9 finalists in our As You Write It playwriting competition as they hear their draft play scripts read out for the very first time.