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.