The One Show: 2025
Season 20 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 19.
- 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.
Episode Guide
Season 20 Progress Shield
06/01/2025
Jan 6, 2025 · 46 min
The Masked Singer’s Joel Dommett and Prue Leith; actor Mark Williams and adventurer Ben Fogle join Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne on the sofa.
07/01/2025
Jan 7, 2025 · 46 min
Pete Wicks, Richard Armitage and Rosalind Eleazar join Lauren Laverne and Gabby Logan on the show.
08/01/2025
Jan 8, 2025 · 49 min
Monty Don, Nick Frost and Aisling Bea join Alex and Clara on the sofa, and Nikki has Watchdog news.
09/01/2025
Jan 9, 2025 · 43 min
Actor Rory Kinnear and Helen Skelton join Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne on the One Show.
10/01/2025
Jan 10, 2025 · 39 min
Romesh Ranganathan joins Alex Jones and Clara Amfo alongside this year's Bafta Fellowship honouree which the One Show exclusively announces.
13/01/2025
Jan 13, 2025 · 49 min
Edward Norton, Emilia Fox and Francesca Mills join Alex Jones and Vernon Kay on the sofa. Plus Gladiators Sabre and Legend are in the studio ahead of the new series.
14/01/2025
Jan 14, 2025 · 44 min
Paloma Faith and the cast of William Tell - Claes Bang, Jonah Hauer-King and Ellie Bamber - join Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne on the sofa.
15/01/2025
Jan 15, 2025 · 42 min
Strictly judge Motsi Mabuse and actor Eve Myles join Alex Jones and Vernon Kay on the sofa.
16/01/2025
Jan 16, 2025 · 45 min
Stars of Call the Midwife, Cliff Parisi and Annabelle Apsion, Ed Gamble and last night’s banished Traitors star join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. Plus, Donny Osmond gives
17/01/2025
Jan 17, 2025 · 34 min
Michael McIntyre and Asa Butterfield join Roman and Clara on the sofa.
20/01/2025
Jan 20, 2025 · 50 min
Michelle Collins, Dara Ó Briain and Wynne Evans join Alex and Roman on the sofa, and we go live to the Winterwatch team in Dorset.
21/01/2025
Jan 21, 2025 · 45 min
Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell, Adam Hills and broadcaster Jake Humphrey join Alex and Lauren on the show.
22/01/2025
Jan 22, 2025 · 45 min
Joanna Lumley, Lucy Punch and Hollywood star Felicity Jones join Clara Amfo and Vernon Kay.
23/01/2025
Jan 23, 2025 · 40 min
Director Mike Leigh, actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Dragons’ Den’s Steven Bartlett join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.
24/01/2025
Jan 24, 2025 · 28 min
Dame Harriet Walter, Alan Carr, Amanda Holden and Scott Mills join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. And Richie Anderson is live from a Traitors viewing party ahead of tonight
28/01/2025
Jan 28, 2025 · 49 min
Tim Campbell, Baroness Karren Brady and Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the show.
29/01/2025
Jan 29, 2025 · 28 min
Jesse Eisenberg and Will Sharpe talk about their Oscar-nominated film A Real Pain, alongside comedian Alan Davies. Matt Allwright is in for Watchdog. Presented by Alex Jones and Ve
30/01/2025
Jan 30, 2025 · 27 min
Keeley Hawes, Trinny Woodall and Bridget Jones star Sarah Solemani join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
31/01/2025
Jan 31, 2025 · 28 min
Entrepreneur Sara Davies and actors Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinead Keenan join Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo. Plus Danny Robins on investigating supernatural stories.
03/02/2025
Feb 3, 2025 · 46 min
Daisy May Cooper, Lenny Rush and Bear Grylls join Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp.
04/02/2025
Feb 4, 2025 · 46 min
Grantchester star Kacey Ainsworth joins Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne alongside comedian Katherine Ryan and astronaut Tim Peake.
05/02/2025
Feb 5, 2025 · 45 min
Ardal O’Hanlon, Nigel Harman and Michael Fox join Lauren Laverne and Clara Amfo on the sofa, Nikki Fox brings the latest Watchdog news, and Bionic shares his story of becoming a Gl
06/02/2025
Feb 6, 2025 · 43 min
Actor Jason Watkins and comedian Maisie Adam join Alex and Roman on the show.
07/02/2025
Feb 7, 2025 · 45 min
Angela Rippon joins Death in Paradise star Shantol Jackson and singer Olly Alexander. Presented by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.
10/02/2025
Feb 10, 2025 · 36 min
Bill Bailey and Sara Cox join Alex Jones and Alex Scott on the sofa. Plus Kelly Somers hosts the FA Cup fifth-round draw.
11/02/2025
Feb 11, 2025 · 46 min
Lindsey Coulson, Matt Lucas and David Walliams join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo.
12/02/2025
Feb 12, 2025 · 45 min
Alex Jones and Vernon Kay are joined by Ant and Dec, and Toni Collette and Naomi Ackie who star in new sci-fi thriller Mickey 17.
13/02/2025
Feb 13, 2025 · 44 min
TV presenter Rochelle Humes, comedian and actor Kerry Godliman and bestselling author Marian Keyes join Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne on the sofa.
14/02/2025
Feb 14, 2025 · 50 min
David Tennant and Jeff Goldblum join Lauren and Clara on the sofa, and we chat MOBO Awards with Eddie Kadi and Indiyah Polack.
17/02/2025
Feb 17, 2025 · 51 min
Ross Kemp chats about his return to EastEnders for its 40th anniversary. David Baddiel and Hugh Dennis talk about their new travel series. Plus, Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson.
18/02/2025
Feb 18, 2025 · 47 min
Hollywood star Kate Hudson, Will Mellor and Ralf Little join Lauren Laverne and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
19/02/2025
Feb 19, 2025 · 47 min
Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, stars of the psychological thriller Surface, are on the sofa, alongside DJ Nick Grimshaw. Lauren Laverne and Clara Amfo host. Plus, Matt A
20/02/2025
Feb 20, 2025 · 20 min
Actors Erin Doherty and Malachi Kirby, Strictly star Janette Manrara, and Olympic champion Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill join Alex and Roman.
21/02/2025
Feb 21, 2025 · 47 min
Hollywood star Jason Isaacs joins Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, alongside Diversity stars Ashley and Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely.
24/02/2025
Feb 24, 2025 · 47 min
Robert Carlyle and James Bye join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on tonight’s One Show.
25/02/2025
Feb 25, 2025 · 43 min
Award-winning actor Chris O’Dowd and explorer Simon Reeve join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the sofa.
26/02/2025
Feb 26, 2025 · 45 min
Chef Andi Oliver, and Femi Koleoso and James Mollison from jazz group Erza Collective join Clara Amfo and Vernon Kay on the sofa. Nikki Fox is in for Watchdog.
27/02/2025
Feb 27, 2025 · 43 min
Lucy Boynton, Damien Molony and Philip Glenister join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the show.
28/02/2025
Feb 28, 2025 · 47 min
Lauren Laverne and Roman Kemp are joined by Angela Rippon, Mark Wright, Simone Ashley and Sindhu Vee.
03/03/2025
Mar 3, 2025 · 49 min
Twiggy, Sadie Frost, Leah Williamson and Ellie Simmonds join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. And Alex takes us behind the scenes of the final 500 Words judging day.
04/03/2025
Mar 4, 2025 · 46 min
Michael Sheen, Millie Bobby Brown and Fatiha El-Ghorri join Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne on the sofa.
05/03/2025
Mar 5, 2025 · 46 min
Sir David Suchet, Kenny Doughty and Rob Brydon join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the show.
500 Words with The One Show
Mar 6, 2025 · 29 min
The final of the UK’s most successful writing competition for children, BBC's 500 Words, is celebrated at Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty the Queen. The competition, which is s
07/03/2025
Mar 7, 2025 · 41 min
Sue Perkins joins Michael Portillo on the sofa. Plus the first TV interview with the UK's Eurovision entry, Remember Monday. Presented by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.
10/03/2025
Mar 10, 2025 · 45 min
Matt Baker, Sara Davies and Ten Pound Poms star Faye Marsay join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the sofa.
11/03/2025
Mar 11, 2025 · 43 min
Stacey Dooley and KT Tunstall join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo.
12/03/2025
Mar 12, 2025 · 45 min
Steve Backshall and Si King join Alex Jones and JB Gill on the sofa. Plus, Matt Allwright with Watchdog.
13/03/2025
Mar 13, 2025 · 36 min
Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Stephen Graham and Owen Cooper join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the sofa. And Roman Kemp gives a One Big Thank You to a fantastic volunteer.
14/03/2025
Mar 14, 2025 · 46 min
Lauren Laverne and Clara Amfo are joined by Mark Bonnar, as well as Casualty stars Olly Rix and Robert Bathurst, and there's a special performance from Riverdance.
17/03/2025
Mar 17, 2025 · 46 min
Davina McCall and Billy Monger reveal all about 2025's Red Nose Day extravaganza, with Alex Jones and Vernon Kay.
18/03/2025
Mar 18, 2025 · 42 min
Jason Manford and Elizabeth Debicki join Lauren Laverne and Vernon Kay on the sofa.
19/03/2025
Mar 19, 2025 · 45 min
Julie Graham and Laura Aikman talk about new BBC drama This City Is Ours, and Keith Allen tells us about his EastEnders debut. Alex Jones and Clara Amfo present.
20/03/2025
Mar 20, 2025 · 27 min
Sally Lindsay joins doctor brothers Chris and Xand van Tulleken. Plus, Morning Live's Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton on their epic Wheely Big Challenge for Comic Relief. Alex Jones
Dame Mary Berry, a Celebration at 90
Mar 24, 2025 · 29 min
As Dame Mary Berry turns 90, her extraordinary life and career are celebrated in a special episode of The One Show. Dame Mary takes us back to her childhood home in Bath and talks
25/03/2025
Mar 25, 2025 · 46 min
Ben Stiller and Severance stars Adam Scott and Dichen Lachman, plus comedian Jimmy Carr, join Alex Jones and Vernon Kay.
26/03/2025
Mar 26, 2025 · 46 min
Martin Clunes, Neil Morrissey and Rose Ayling-Ellis chat to Alex Jones and Angellica Bell. And Matt Allwright's here for your Watchdog news.
27/03/2025
Mar 27, 2025 · 21 min
Alex Jones and JB Gill are joined by Hollywood star Danielle Brooks and legendary children’s TV presenter Johnny Ball.
28/03/2025
Mar 28, 2025 · 41 min
Kris Marshall, Zahra Ahmadi and Rosamund Pike join Alex Jones and JB Gill on the sofa. Plus a very special performance from singer-songwriter Olivia Dean.
31/03/2025
Mar 31, 2025 · 45 min
Alex Jones and Alex Scott are joined by Stacey Solomon, Joe Swash and Kevin McCloud.
01/04/2025
Apr 1, 2025 · 47 min
Ben Miller, Sally Phillips, Claudia Winkleman and Mika chat to Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne. Plus, Monica Galetti and Raymond Blanc share how viewers can get involved in VE Day 80
02/04/2025
Apr 2, 2025 · 45 min
Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Varada Sethu join Geri Halliwell-Horner. Presented by Alex Jones and Angellica Bell.
03/04/2025
Apr 3, 2025 · 43 min
Comedian Tom Allen, and actors John Simm and Richie Campbell, join Alex Jones and Angellica Bell on the sofa. Plus Strictly's Kai Widdrington delivers a One Big Thank You.
04/04/2025
Apr 4, 2025 · 28 min
Richard E Grant, Sam Ryder and Harry Lawtey join Clara Amfo and Vernon Kay on the sofa.
07/04/2025
Apr 7, 2025 · 28 min
Actors Joanne Froggatt, Eddie Marsan and Matthew Gurney join Gethin Jones and Alex Scott in the studio. Plus an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new BBC drama The Reunion.
08/04/2025
Apr 8, 2025 · 30 min
Gavin and Stacey star Larry Lamb talks about his new drama with Jill Halfpenny. Plus Call the Midwife’s Stephen McGann’s surprise link to the Titanic. Presented by Gethin Jones and
09/04/2025
Apr 9, 2025 · 28 min
Charlie Brooker, Emma Corrin and Diego Luna join Clara Amfo and Alex Scott on the sofa. Also, Nikki Fox investigates consumer issues in Watchdog.
10/04/2025
Apr 10, 2025 · 28 min
Beverley Knight, Harlan Coben and Nick Grimshaw join Lauren Laverne and JB Gill on the sofa.
11/04/2025
Apr 11, 2025 · 29 min
Stars of Sinners, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku and Hailee Steinfeld, are on the sofa. They’re joined by Gladiators finalists and Rip Off Britain presenter Louise Minchin. Presented
14/04/2025
Apr 14, 2025 · 28 min
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Gareth Malone and Joel Dommett join Alex Jones and Alex Scott in the studio.
15/04/2025
Apr 15, 2025 · 28 min
It Takes Two co-host Fleur East has a very special announcement, and Hannah Fry talks about her brand new series. Presented by Alex Jones and JB Gill.
16/04/2025
Apr 16, 2025 · 42 min
John Lithgow, Aya Cash and Zoe Lyons join Alex Jones and JB Gill on the sofa. Plus Matt Allwright goes undercover in Watchdog.
17/04/2025
Apr 17, 2025 · 36 min
David Oyelowo, Ade Adepitan and Liz Bonnin join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the One Show.
18/04/2025
Apr 18, 2025 · 38 min
Reverend Richard Coles and chef Tom Kerridge join Scott Mills and Clara Amfo in the studio for an Easter-themed show, and we chat to three of the stars of Pilgrimage, Helen Lederer
21/04/2025
Apr 21, 2025 · 39 min
Tasha Ghouri and Joe Lycett join Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo in the studio.
22/04/2025
Apr 22, 2025 · 47 min
Music sensation Craig David and comedian Josh Widdicombe join wildlife presenter Gordon Buchanan. Presented by Alex Jones and Clara Amfo.
23/04/2025
Apr 23, 2025 · 46 min
Dame Imelda Staunton and her daughter, Bridgerton star Bessie Carter, and Max Beesley and Edison Alcaide join Alex Jones and JB Gill. Plus, Matt Allwright finds out which pension p
24/04/2025
Apr 24, 2025 · 43 min
Hollywood actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Florence Pugh are in the studio to talk about new superhero film Thunderbolts. Plus broadcaster Jeremy Vine chats about his new murder myst
25/04/2025
Apr 25, 2025 · 32 min
Paul Merton and Alexandra Burke join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. Also, Self Esteem performs her latest single in the studio.
28/04/2025
Apr 28, 2025 · 47 min
Elaine Paige, Giovanna Fletcher and Amanda Holden join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
29/04/2025
Apr 29, 2025 · 47 min
David Tennant joins Emmy Award-winning actor Matthew Rhys and Glow Up presenter Leomie Anderson on the sofa. Presented by Alex Jones and Angellica Bell.
30/04/2025
Apr 30, 2025 · 45 min
Actor Tamsin Greig and presenter James May join Alex Jones and JB Gill in the studio. Plus Nikki Fox is in for Watchdog to talk about energy misbilling.
01/05/2025
May 1, 2025 · 34 min
Martin Clunes and chef Anna Haugh join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
02/05/2025
May 2, 2025 · 28 min
Dermot O’Leary and Guz Khan join Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo on the sofa, with a special performance from Remember Monday ahead of Eurovision.
VE Day 80 Special
May 5, 2025 · 59 min
Alex Jones and Roman Kemp host a special-hour long episode of the show to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Sophie Raworth joins them to share all you need to know about th
06/05/2025
May 6, 2025 · 48 min
Natalie Portman, Millie Gibson, Tom Davis and Romesh Ranganathan join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the sofa.
07/05/2025
May 7, 2025 · 45 min
Alex Jones and JB Gill are joined on the sofa by The Crown’s Ben Miles, Outnumbered’s Claire Skinner and showjumping legend Nick Skelton. Also, Matt’s back with Watchdog to discuss
08/05/2025
May 8, 2025 · 27 min
Journalist Kirsty Wark and comedian Julian Clary join Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne in the studio. We go live to Roman Kemp at the VE Day 80 concert and there's a special One Big T
09/05/2025
May 9, 2025 · 35 min
Robson Green joins pop superstar Dannii Minogue, plus an exclusive chat with boxer Chris Eubank Junior. Presented by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.
12/05/2025
May 12, 2025 · 45 min
Matt Willis and Ross Boatman join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. Plus new music from Louise Redknapp.
13/05/2025
May 13, 2025 · 44 min
Jo Joyner, Diane Kruger, Rose Ayling-Ellis and Charlotte Ritchie join Lauren Laverne and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
14/05/2025
May 14, 2025 · 45 min
Big Zuu, AJ Tracey, Rose Leslie and Jamie Cullum join Alex Jones and Angellica Bell on the sofa. Matt Allwright investigates Transport for London penalty charge notices that have b
15/05/2025
May 15, 2025 · 34 min
Gardeners’ World's Monty Don and Radio 2’s Jo Whiley are in the studio to talk about The Chelsea Flower Show. Guests also include actors Anne Reid and Caroline Quentin, plus Scott
16/05/2025
May 16, 2025 · 28 min
Simon Pegg, Hannah Waddingham and Jessie J join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. Kevin Duala is in Bradford celebrating this year’s UK City of Culture.
19/05/2025
May 19, 2025 · 28 min
Actors Ian McShane and Anita Dobson are on the sofa alongside Mel Giedroyc. Presented by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.
20/05/2025
May 20, 2025 · 29 min
Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang and Jools Holland join Alex Jones and Clara Amfo on the sofa.
21/05/2025
May 21, 2025 · 49 min
Timothy Spall, Jason Isaacs and Raynor Winn join Alex Jones and JB Gill on the sofa. Also, Nikki Fox investigates consumer issues on Watchdog.
22/05/2025
May 22, 2025 · 41 min
Hollywood actor Alexander Skarsgård, Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones and Dame Joanna Lumley join Roman Kemp and Angellica Bell in the studio. Also, we have a special One Big Thank
26/05/2025
May 26, 2025 · 25 min
Ellie Simmonds, Matthew Goode, Sian Gibson and Conleth Hill join Roman and Alex on the sofa.
27/05/2025
May 27, 2025 · 51 min
Music legend Lionel Richie joins alongside Hollywood star Rachel Zegler and Alison Hammond. Presented by Lauren Laverne and JB Gill.
28/05/2025
May 28, 2025 · 45 min
John Legend, Angela Scanlon and Vicky Pattison join Clara and JB on the sofa, and Matt’s here with Watchdog.
29/05/2025
May 29, 2025 · 27 min
Carey Mulligan, Tim Key and Tom Basden are with Roman Kemp and Lauren Laverne in the studio. They are joined by podcasters Greg James and Alice Levine, and there's a special One Bi
30/05/2025
May 30, 2025 · 28 min
Tom Daley, Will Young and Ashley Walters join Clara Amfo and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
02/06/2025
Jun 2, 2025 · 28 min
Award-winning actor Ralph Fiennes and singer Russell Watson join Alex and Roman on the sofa.
04/06/2025
Jun 4, 2025
Nick Frost and his How to Train Your Dragon co-star Mason Thames join Alex Jones and Vernon Kay in the studio. Also, Paul Hollywood talks about seasonal bakes, and Matt Allwright i
05/06/2025
Jun 5, 2025
Hugh Bonneville, Tom Cullen, Michael Sheen and Clare Balding join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
06/06/2025
Jun 6, 2025
Alex Jones and Roman Kemp are joined on the sofa by the legendary Lulu, actor and singer Olly Alexander and presenter Pete Wicks.
09/06/2025
Jun 9, 2025
Hollywood stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, and best-selling author Helen Fielding join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa.
10/06/2025
Jun 10, 2025
Actor Mark Strong and comedian Rosie Jones join Alex Jones and Lauren Laverne in the studio. Plus a celebration of the upcoming Women’s Summer of Sport with a netball-themed challe
11/06/2025
Jun 11, 2025
Jeremy Renner and Shane Richie join Alex Jones and Angellica Bell on the sofa, and Nikki Fox is here with Watchdog.
12/06/2025
Jun 12, 2025
Josh Groban and Fay Ripley join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. Plus Annabel Croft delivers a One Big Thank You.
13/06/2025
Jun 13, 2025
Alex Jones and Clara Amfo are joined by comedian Lee Mack, legendary punk rocker Billy Idol and pop sensation Zara Larsson.