Who’s on The One Show tonight? Frankie Dettori and son Rocco join Alex Jones and Matt Baker to discuss the Epsom Derby
CHAMPION jockey Frankie Dettori and his protege son Rocco will be appearing on The One Show tonight.
They’ll be talking ahead of the Epsom Derby, one of the racing calendar’s standout occasions – but who is Frankie and how is his son following his lead? Here’s all you need to know…
Who is Frankie Dettori?
Frankie Dettori is an Italian horse race jockey who has been Champion Jockey on three occasions so far.
The son of jockey Gianfranco Dettori, he has ridden the winners of over 500 group races.
He also took part in the 2013 series of Celebrity Big Brother and finished seventh after exiting on day 21.
Who is Rocco Dettori?
Frankie’s son Rocco is the youngest of five children the jockey shares with wife Catherine.
History looks to be repeating itself after Rocco claimed first place at the Shetland Grand National in Windsor last month.
The youngster was snapped at the event bellowing orders to his pony as he rode and appears to be eager to follow in his father and grandfather’s footsteps.
In 2015, his dad said: “My little boy Rocco is showing potential. If I had to tip one, it’s him. He has the physique and likes to go flat out.”
Who’s presenting tonight?
Show regular Alex Jones is well and truly back into the swing of things after her return from maternity leave.
Alex returned to the show just under a month ago after giving birth to her son, Teddy, in January.
She is joined by Countryfile host and onetime Blue Peter star Matt Baker who continues in his role as a main The One Show host.
Can I be in The One Show audience?
Unfortunately, the One Show is not listed among the BBC shows you can apply for tickets for.
However, to be in with a chance of watching programmes from A Question of Sport to Just a Minute, visit the .
What time is The One Show on?
You can turn on to BBC1 at 7pm on weeknights to watch the show.
Each night the presenters mix interviews with an array of celebrity guests with an eclectic mix of topics ranging from current affairs to pop culture.
It is then available on demand on the BBC iPlayer.
How long has The One Show been running?
The magazine style show has been running for over a decade. The first episode was aired on August 14 2006.
From 2007 to 2010 it was hosted by Adrian Childs and Christine Bleakley, before Alex Jones and Jason Manford took the helm.
Chris Evans oversaw the Friday night hour-long episodes from 2010 to 2015.
The likes of Dermot O’Leary, Phil Tufnell, Zoe Ball and Fearne Cotton are among the guest presenters who have stood in for the regular duo.
