The One Show: 2021

5 episodes Premiered Jan 4, 2021 Updated Sep 25, 2026

Previously on The One Show

Season 16 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The One Show Season 15.
⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.

Season 16 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 16: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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S16·E1 Mytharc

04/01/2021

Jan 4, 2021 · 30 min

Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas are joined for the first show of 2021 by Death in Paradise star Ralf Little, Strictly champion Oti Mabuse and Jermaine’s old boss Harry Redknapp. And

S16·E2 Core

05/01/2021

Jan 5, 2021 · 29 min

Alex and Jermaine are joined by Drag Race star Michelle Visage and chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Plus, Dr Xand van Tulleken answers your questions about school closures and vac

S16·E3 Core

06/01/2021

Jan 6, 2021 · 29 min

Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas are joined by Grand Design’s Kevin McCloud ahead of the show’s 21st series and Matt Allwright is in the studio with the first Watchdog of 2021.

S16·E4 Core

07/01/2021

Jan 7, 2021 · 33 min

Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas chat to Sheridan Smith, Michael McIntyre and Vanessa Kirby about their latest projects.

S16·E5 Mytharc

08/01/2021

Jan 8, 2021 · 36 min

Alex Jones and Harry Judd are joined by the legendary Barry Gibb, who’s teamed up with country stars like Dolly Parton for his new album, plus Fearne Cotton and Gabby Logan.