Archives for May 2009

What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Ray Davies

The One Show Team | 12:13 UK time, Friday, 29 May 2009

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Christine and Adrian were joined in the studio by rock legend, Ray Davies from the Kinks.

Des Coleman met with Ray to find out the inspiration behind his greatest hit, Waterloo Sunset.

Since we caught up with quadraplegic sailor Hilary Lister before she set off on her solo trip round the British Isles, many One Show viewers have been asking how she's getting on. For the latest information on Hilary click here.

While the high streets are suffering in the recession, pawnbrokers are having something of a resurgence, Lucy Siegle investigated why.

One Show viewers Kerry and Paul contacted the website to tell us about their problems with a package holiday. Dom Littlewood looked into how booking holiday excursions separately could leave you less protected than you think.

If you have a consumer problem that you need Dom's help with head to our Get Involved page.

And concluding our Curious Complaints week Dr Sarah Jarvis visited Blackpool to meet Pat, a lady who suffers from belly button odour. Watch all the Curious Complaints films here.

Have a lovely sunny weekend!

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Christine and Adrian's exclusive video: web round-up!

The One Show Team | 15:35 UK time, Thursday, 28 May 2009

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Christine and Adrian have been at it again!

They know the website is full of great stuff sent in by you. They've read your comments and looked at your photos from the past week.

And they couldn't resist the opportunity of responding back to you. 

Catch up on all the best web bits and see what Adrian and Christine had to say. 

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As mentioned in the video:

 

See the dogs in hats gallery

Check out your comments on social housing

Send in your chilli photos and read about chillis here

 

Other great stuff from the website:

 

Read about the hosts and presenters

See our funny highlights

Take The One Show tests

What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Stephen K. Amos

The One Show Team | 12:51 UK time, Thursday, 28 May 2009

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Adrian and Christine were joined in the studio by comedian Stephen K. Amos.

Gyles Brandreth investigated whether we should adopt the American system of politics.

Speaking of which, we've been searching for the next generation of political cartoonists. Check out our under 16's political cartoon gallery here.

Dominic Littlewood visited Pontypridd in Wales to see how Debt Relief Orders work. If you need more information, follow this link.

Our architectural historian Jonathan Foyle looked back on the Belfast sink where we heard of a policeman named Constable Lawless. And this got us thinking...

...does your name reflect your job? If you bake and your surname is Baker or your name is Shears and you're a barber we want to hear from you! Head to our blogs and let us know.

On the third day of our Curious Complaints week, Dr Sarah Jarvis examine some One Show viewers for halitosis. Watch all the films again here.

Also, watch our Best Of The Web weekly round-up here for all the action from The One Show website this week.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Alesha Dixon

The One Show Team | 15:26 UK time, Wednesday, 27 May 2009

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Adrian and Christine were joined on the sofa by singer Alesha Dixon.

Matt Allwright told us about strokes and the importance of acting fast to get the victim the right treatment. More information at stroke.org.uk.

Jon Culshaw met two of the UK's top political cartoonists. Ludo in a hat

We're looking for young political cartoonists - if you're under 16 years old we'd like to see your work. More information here.

Dandruff was tonight's Curious Complaint, Dr Sarah Jarvis looked at symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

And Phil Tufnell reminisced about the swimming pool safety poster that was famous in the 1970's. Phil's still searching for the artist who drew the poster, so please get in touch if you know who it is.

Pictured above is terrier Ludo, wearing a hat. See more dogs in hats!

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Jerry Springer

The One Show Team | 16:42 UK time, Tuesday, 26 May 2009

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Jerry Springer joined Adrian Chiles and Christine Bleakley on the sofa.

Anita Rani reported on the military veterans facing up to life after Iraq.

In the first of this weeks' Curious Complaints films, Dr Sarah Jarvis met a female One Show viewer with excess facial hair.

Ellie Harrison travelled to Scotland to tell us about Bamse, the St Bernard dog who became a World War II hero.

And Adrian Chiles asked palaeontologist Jørn Hurum about 'Ida', the beautifully preserved 47-million-year-old primate fossil!

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Alistair McGowan

The One Show Team | 15:03 UK time, Friday, 22 May 2009

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Alistair McGowan joined Adrian and Christine on the sofa.

Quadriplegic sailor Hilary Lister is attempting to sail around Britain. We caught up with her progress. Watch Sir Matthew Pinsent's first interview with Hilary here.

Novelist and former actress Reina James recalled growing up with Sid James.

Matt Allwright travelled to Dudley to meet homeowners on a private housing estate where some of the properties have become social housing. Have you been in a similar situation? Share your story below.

And Dom Litttlewood celebrated motorcycle racing's 100th birthday.

All week we've been celebrating One Show viewers who are 100 years old in 2009. They've told us what life has taught them - read more here. Take a look at all of the names on our 100th birthday page of honour here.

Also: Adrian and Christine have been reading your blog comments. Find out what they have to say here - watch their weekly website round-up!

Have a good weekend and Bank Holiday. We'll see you on Tuesday.


What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Tony Curtis

The One Show Team | 16:01 UK time, Thursday, 21 May 2009

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Tony Curtis, Adrian, Christine and Mike Dilger

Adrian and Christine were joined on the sofa by actor Tony Curtis.

Matt Allwright and Gloria Hunniford told us about the grandparents who are calling for more legal rights to see their grandchildren. Share your experience here.

Dom Littlewood investigated reduced credit card limits. More information.

Celebrating 100 years of the Cinematograph Act, Gyles Brandreth looked at how films moved from the fairground to the cinema.

And Mike Dilger did a turn with the arctic terns.

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Exclusive video: Adrian and Christine's web round-up and replies!

The One Show Team | 17:19 UK time, Wednesday, 20 May 2009

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The One Show website is filled with your knowledge, pictures, stories and much more.

Christine and Adrian have been picking out their favourite recent bits from the site. Watch the exclusive video here:

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There's a little surprise for one lucky viewer, so get watching, it could be you!

As mentioned in the video
Check out the overpopulation blog.
The mould gallery.
And Adrian's look-a-like gallery.

Other great stuff from the website
Download the handwriting guide.
See some of the highlights from the show.
Watch interviews with guests.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guests: Johnny Ball and Denise Welch

The One Show Team | 14:21 UK time, Wednesday, 20 May 2009

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Adrian and Christine were joined on the sofa by science supremo Johnny Ball and actress Denise Welch.

Studio guest Jenny Bashford led the discussion on older mothers. Is 66 too old to have a baby? Share your stories.

Continuing our '100 years of...' films Lucy Siegle visited the Science Museum in London. It's celebrating its birthday in June.

Dom Littlewood told us about building your own home.

And Phil Tufnell was in Nuneaton to meet local hero Linda O'Raw. Linda has raised millions of pounds for her local hospital.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Suggs

The One Show Team | 15:04 UK time, Tuesday, 19 May 2009

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Adrian and Christine were joined by Madness singer, Suggs.

Ex-copper Rav Wilding told us about the devastating consequences of hit and run incidents. More information about our hit and run appeal here.

Matt Allwright reported on the pollution that is blighting many of our lives - noise pollution. He was on hand to give some sound advice.

Science man Michael Mosley found out if listening to classical music while we work, really does increase our productivity.

Phil Tufnell marked a 100 years of the toaster.

Also: Would you make a good House of Commons Speaker? Tell us why here

And have you told us about the healthy high street near you? Share the good news.

What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Robert Webb

The One Show Team | 18:12 UK time, Monday, 18 May 2009

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Guest Robert Webb with former Poetry Slam champion Elvis McGonagall

Adrian and Christine were joined by comedian Robert Webb.

Historian Piers Brendon asked the people of Nottingham for their views on MPs' expenses.

As the BBC's Poetry Season kicks off, former poetry slam champion Elvis McGonagall was in the studio to recite a verse or two. Perform a poem and send in the video here!

Matt Allwright visited Shepton Mallet to discover why so many of its high street stores are closing down. Is your high street healthy? Tell us why here.

Hardeep Singh Kohli examined the pros and cons of the British jury system.

And as part of our '100 years' series, Des Colman visited Swindon, home of what could be the  most dramatic roundabout in Britain - the "Magic Roundabout".

In other news, there's a handwriting update! So far, viewer Mrs E Aldred has the top-rated lines. See the gallery here.

What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Henry Winkler

The One Show Team | 13:15 UK time, Friday, 15 May 2009

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Henry Winkler and Gyles Brandreth

Coolamundo! Adrian and Christine were joined by Henry Winkler, the Fonz!

Gyles Brandreth took a look at the long-running row over MPs' expenses. Share your views - what needs to be done?

Anita Rani reported on alleged paternity fraud.

Hardeep Singh Kohli went on a mission to find out what handwriting says about our personalities. Download the graphology guide here.

And Des Coleman told us about "earworms", the tunes that stick in your head. On repeat. On repeat. On repeat. On repeat...

Have a lovely weekend. We'll see you on Monday.

What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Dervla Kirwan

The One Show Team | 12:08 UK time, Thursday, 14 May 2009

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Adrian and Christine were joined by actress Dervla Kirwan.

With Joanna Lumley's recent success as a political campaigner, Matt Allwright was out to see just how successful celebrities can be in politics.

Lucy Siegle investigated dangerous hair dye.

Hardeep Singh Kohli presented the first of two films on handwriting. How neat is your handwriting? Submit an example here and it could feature on the show!

And George McGavin travelled to Bristol to quickly introduce us to some special slow worms.

What did you think of the show? Share your thoughts here.


What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Sir David Attenborough

The One Show Team | 17:27 UK time, Wednesday, 13 May 2009

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Sir David Attenborough with chatshow host TrishaAdrian and Christine were joined by natural history film maker, Sir David Attenborough.

Adrian, Christine and Mike Dilger attempted to break World Records. We asked you how many spoons you can balance on your face! Could you break the world record? Send in your photos!

Matt Alwright looked at overpopulation.

Wildlife expert Mike Dilger met scientists studying the properties of spiders' super-strong silk. Mike also told us about a crisis in the amphibian world - a killer fungus that is infecting the world's newts, frogs and toads.

Gyles Brandreth looked at the history of British record breaking.

Talk show host Trisha Goddard took us on a tour of the house where she grew up in Surrey.

Lucy Siegle investigated critical illness insurance.

And Phil Tufnell met one of The One Show's 'local heroes'. John Buist is a 73 year old boxer from Grangemouth in Scotland. As head coach of the local boxing club he gets young people off the streets and into sport.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Lily Allen

The One Show Team | 14:52 UK time, Tuesday, 12 May 2009

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Lily Allen

Adrian and Christine were joined by pop star Lily Allen.

Following the sour scenes at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea crashed out of the European cup last week, John Sergeant looked at how to be gracious in defeat.

Dom Littlewood investigated the legal aid system.

Billy Bragg travelled back to the launch of 2 Tone Records. What music influenced you in your youth? Join the conversation here.

And Carol Kirkwood, took us on a stormy, sunny and rainy journey - 60 years of weather reporting!

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Julie Goodyear

The One Show Team | 12:59 UK time, Monday, 11 May 2009

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Tonight Adrian and Christine were joined by Weatherfield's favourite barmaid, Julie Goodyear.

Dom Littlewood looked at pension annuities. More at The Pensions Advisory Service.

Christine Walkden travelled to Portsmouth Football Club to meet England and Portsmouth goalkeeper David James. She didn't go to talk footy though, she went to chat about the new allotment that has been set up next to the stadium. Watch exclusive Walkden gardening videos here

Dan Snow visited the Jersey war tunnels, a reminder of the occupation of the island during World War II.Ernest, viewer

And George McGavin travelled to Slough to meet a family that has been plagued by a mouldy bathroom for seven years. Are you fighting a war with spores? Send in the evidence here.

Also in the galleries, check out some of our silver surfer viewers! Ernest Bigwood, 94, is pictured, right.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Clive James

The One Show Team | 18:34 UK time, Friday, 8 May 2009

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Adrian and Christine were joined by author and critic Clive James.

It's been reported that Mensa, the society for the super-bright has welcomed a two-year-old as their youngest member. Paddy O'Connell headed to Mensa HQ to find out about IQ. What's your IQ? Take the test here.

Matt Allwright travelled to Coldharbour village near Dorking and investigated on-shore oil exploration.

Last night, Michael Mosley got sweaty. Tonight, our science man chilled out. Can having a cold shower really help strengthen our immune system?

And Mike Dilger went to the North Pennines to get a closer look at one of Britain's rarest and weirdest birds; the black grouse.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Geri Haliwell

The One Show Team | 18:11 UK time, Thursday, 7 May 2009

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Spice Up Your Life! Adrian and Christine were joined by singer and children's author, Geri Haliwell.

Paddy O'Connell met parents in Corby who believe their children were born with deformities due to the Council's negligence in clearing toxic waste.

Mariella Frostrup travelled to Cornwall to find out how much of Daphne du Maurier's work was inspired by her own life.

Miranda Krestovnikoff was in Plymouth investigating the importance of plankton in our oceans.

And One Show science man Michael Mosley investigated if sweating really does get rid of toxins.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Rory Bremner

The One Show Team | 15:51 UK time, Wednesday, 6 May 2009

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Rory Bremner, contestants and Adrian and ChristineRory Bremner joined Christine and Adrian on the sofa for another special sixty minute programme.

Our wildlife expert, Mike Dilger, travelled to the U.S. to follow the story of Willy the turtle. Willy's adventures have taken her from the waters of North Carolina to the UK's south coast and back again.

Lucy Siegle examined the controversial issue of hospital car park charges. Share your views here.

Gyles Brandreth investigated the story of the photo that was used by Dr Barnardo back in the 1870's to publicise the work of his charity and raise funds.

Gary Morecambe, son of comedian Eric, told us about growing up with his father. Watch Adrian and Christine attempt the classic Morecambe and Wise breakfast sketch here.

And finally, two One Show superfans had their One Show knowledge tested on the programme. Play the online One Show quiz here.

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Test your One Show knowledge. Take the quiz!

The One Show Team | 13:12 UK time, Wednesday, 6 May 2009

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On tonight's show two One Show superfans took part in a quiz all about The One Show.

Now you too can test your knowledge of all things One Show, with our online quiz.

Click here to take the One Show quiz.

Did you score 8 out of 10 or over? Congratulations superfan! Please download our certificate below.The One Show quiz certificate

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What was your score? Let us know how you got on below.

Plus: Watch lots of One Show highlights here.

Also: Go behind-the-scenes in the backstage tour.

What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Arthur Smith

The One Show Team | 16:11 UK time, Tuesday, 5 May 2009

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Adrian and Christine were joined by comedian Arthur Smith.

Dom Littlewood met homeowners faced with the problem of negative equity. More on the Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme here.

Angellica Bell found out about the latest hair replacement techniques. She spoke to Brian Beacon, author of Diary of a Hair Transplant: A Journalist's Search for David Cassidy Hair (Phantom Publishing UK, ISBN: 978-0-9561322-0-8).

Mike Dilger went looking for camouflaged cuttlefish.

Chilli seed packets in The One Show officeAnd Phil Tufnell Phil Tufnell remembered one of the greatest days in the history of sport - 6th May 1954 - the day Roger Bannister ran the four minute mile.

Chilli update: Many thanks to all those that applied for the free chilli seeds  (pictured, right). We'll be sending the seeds out, all being well, tomorrow.

Also: Not sure what to have for dinner? Marvel at the meals of One Show viewers here.


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What did you think of The One Show? Guests: Arlene Phillips & Jade Ewen

Melanie Grant - One Show team | 17:29 UK time, Monday, 4 May 2009

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Adrian and Chrisitine with guests Arlene Phillips and Jade Ewen

Tonight Adrian and Christine were joined by Strictly Come Dancing judge Arlene Phillips, and UK Eurovision contender, Jade Ewan. Find out more about Eurovision here.

Matt Allwright explored how property repossessions during these tough economic times are not only a problem for homeowners, but increasingly for tenants too.

The One Show's Michael Mosley went off to Gortin Glen, Northern Ireland, to take us on a trip into the mysterious world of magic hills, or magnetic hills as they're known to scientists!

Marty Jopson continued his series on eureka buildings. This time he travelled to Leeds where the father of motion pictures, Louis Le Prince, had his eureka moment with cinema cameras.

And Gyles Brandreth looked at twin towns and asked who really benefits from them.

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What did you think of The One Show? Guest: Neil Morrissey

The One Show Team | 14:45 UK time, Friday, 1 May 2009

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Tonight Adrian and Christine were joined by former Men Behaving Badly star, Neil Morrissey.

With the recent outbreak of swine flu, Sarah Jarvis presented a timely film about typhoid.

More information about swine flu - NHS.

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Christine Walkden took us behind the scenes of mushroom cultivation to show us exactly where our mushrooms come from. Christine also demonstrated how to plant chillies. Apply for your free chilli seeds here, but hurry, stocks are limited!

Remember the days of the Mods and the Rockers? Matt Allwright looked at the influence the Mods have had on Britain today.

And our wildlife pair Mike and Miranda travelled to Surrey to create a pond. Then they went head-to-head in the studio in the DIY bird box challenge! More info on building a birdbox here.

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