The One Show: 11/06/2026
7:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Thursday, June 11 on BBC One London (1)
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11/06/2026
Season 1, Episode 1
Joe Swash and George Clarke join Lauren Laverne and Vernon Kay on the sofa. Plus, global superstar Zayn Malik delivers this week's One Big Thank You
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Vernon Kay
(Presenter)
Born:
April 28, 1974
in
Bolton
Best Known For:
Hosting light entertainment.
Early-life:
Vernon Charles Kay was born on April 28, 1974, in Bolton, Lancashire. He attended St Joseph's RC High School in nearby Horwich. His first taste of fame came when he was spotted by a model scout from the Select agency at the BBC's Clothes Show Live. He went on to have a successful modelling career, culminating in his selection by Channel 4 as Model of the Week on The Big Breakfast.
Career:
Kay was soon snapped up to present various TV shows, including Fully Booked spin-off FBi. This led to him fronting Channel 4's weekend strand T4, as well as Hit Me Baby One More Time - which revived the careers of faded popstars - The Record of the Year, Just the Two of Us - which he co-presented with his wife, Tess Daly - All Star Family Fortunes, and various shows for The Prince's Trust. Most recently he has become the face of light entertainment on ITV, hosting All Star Family Fortunes, Beat the Star, The Whole 19 Yards, and Splash! among others.
Quote:
'I like dossing about in my dressing gown and slippers, just kicking back.'
Trivia:
Kay supports Bolton Wanderers.
Lauren Laverne
(Presenter)
Born:
April 28, 1978
in
Sunderland
Best Known For:
The Culture Show and 10 O'Clock Live.
Early-life:
Born Lauren Cecilia Gofton on April 28, 1978, in Sunderland, and grew up in a middle-class suburb. Both her parents worked in education, and she and brother Pete were encouraged to explore their creative talents. She was about to begin a degree course in medieval studies when her rock band Kenickie, named after one of the characters in Grease, found favour with John Peel. He played their songs on his radio show, they won a record contract and achieved four Top 40 hits and a successful album.
Career:
Since Kenickie's demise in 1998, Laverne has worked on solo material and as a TV presenter. She's appeared on programmes such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, the BBC's coverage of Glastonbury, Channel 4's RI:SE and the MTV show Videoclash, and worked with the Divine Comedy on their 2004 single Come Home Billy Bird. She has presented shows on Radio 1, Xfm London, Radio 6 Music and Radio 2, and co-hosted BBC Two's The Culture Show since 2006. She was one of the hosts of 10 O'Clock Live on Channel 4 between 2011 and 2013.
Quote:
'Being on the telly and the radio is a lot easier than going round the country playing gigs.'
Trivia:
She played a zombie in cult 2004 movie Shaun of the Dead.
Joanne Vaughan-Jones
(Editor)
