BBC’s The One Show Gears Up for Landmark 20th Anniversary Celebration

6 January 2026 Television Milestones

A Milestone Year for Britain’s Favourite Weeknight Programme

BBC One’s popular talk show, The One Show, will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer. Starting on Monday, the programme will begin gearing up for its special celebrations on August 14, to mark 20 years since its first broadcast. This landmark occasion represents a significant achievement for the weeknight magazine programme that has become a staple of British television viewing.

What The One Show Means to British Viewers

Broadcast live on BBC One weekdays at 7:00 pm, it features topical stories and studio guests. It is currently co-hosted by Alex Jones, Roman Kemp, Ronan Keating and Lauren Laverne. Over the past two decades, the programme has established itself as an important platform for showcasing stories from across the United Kingdom, covering everything from light-hearted features to serious current affairs.

Anniversary Plans and Special Content

Viewers can expect to see the show revisit some its most memorable moments as it starts to reflect on the past two decades ahead of its official anniversary date. The show will release content from its archive, and revisit individuals and communities who have been involved in the show over the past 20 years. This includes reconnecting with members of The One Show Challenge Squad and other contributors who have helped shape the programme’s identity.

Looking Forward to the Future

Editor of The One Show, Joanne Vaughan-Jones, said: “For 20 years The One Show has been about telling the stories that matter to people across the UK – stories that entertain, move and bring us together.” The anniversary celebrations underscore the programme’s enduring appeal and its continued relevance in Britain’s changing media landscape. As The One Show embarks on its third decade, it remains committed to bringing audiences the diverse stories and engaging content that have made it an unmissable part of weeknight television for millions of viewers across the country.