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Who’s on The One Show tonight? Joanna Lumley, Sarah Millican, Dan Snow and Nadiya Hussain join Angela Scanlon and Matt Baker

TONIGHT The One Show will welcome a host of A-list British talent onto the famous sofa. Joanna Lumley and Nadiya Hussain are among Wednesday evening's guests.

But who will they be joined by and what exciting projects will they be discussing? Here's the lowdown...

 The One Show is back at 7pm tonight
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The One Show is back at 7pm tonightCredit: BBC

Who’s on The One Show tonight?

Joanna Lumley

 Joanna Lumley will appear on The One Show to discuss her latest travel documentary series
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Joanna Lumley will appear on The One Show to discuss her latest travel documentary seriesCredit: Getty Images - WireImage

With a career spanning over five decades, Joanna Lumley is an indisputable British icon and national treasure.

In recent years Joanna has gained rave reviews for her travel documentaries and she will be appearing on The One Show tonight to discuss her latest travel series, Joanna Lumley's India.

The three-part series will see Joanna travel across India, the country of her birth and encounter incredible stories of nature, society and sumptuous food.

Joanna is best known for her roles in Absolutely Fabulous, The Wolf Of Wall Street, The New Avengers and Cluedo.

Sarah Millican

 Sarah Millican has recently announced a mammoth UK tour
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Sarah Millican has recently announced a mammoth UK tourCredit: Getty Images

One of Britian's most popular comedians, Sarah Millican recently announced a huge 12-month UK tour.

She'll be appearing on tonight's The One Show to discuss her upcoming book, How To Be Champion.

In the ten years since launching her stand-up career, 42-year-old Sarah has fronted TV and radio shows, as well as breaking records upon releasing her Chatterbox tour DVD.

Sarah was listed as one of the 100 most powerful women in the United Kingdom in 2013 by Woman's Hour on BBC Radio 4.

Dan Snow

 The One Show's resident historian Dan Snow will reconstruct a World War Two battle
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The One Show's resident historian Dan Snow will reconstruct a World War Two battleCredit: BBC

The One Show's resident history expert returns to educate us all on the mysteries of the past.

In tonight's episode, Dan Snow aims to reconstruct one of the most daring missions of the Second World War.

In the past, Dan has fronted documentaries on the history of railways, the Mary Rose and the Battle of Hastings.

Nadiya Hussain

 Nadiya Hussain has gone on to great things after winning 2015's Great British Bake Off
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Nadiya Hussain has gone on to great things after winning 2015's Great British Bake OffCredit: PA:Press Association

After being crowned the winner of Great British Bake Off in 2015, Nadiya Hussain has gone on to

She'll be appearing on The One Show to discuss her upcoming BBC Two documentary, Nadiya's British Food Adventure, which will see the much-loved chef travel the country to find the best of modern British food.

Nadiya, 32, has previously fronted her own BBC documentary, The Chronicles of Nadiya, and has also released her debut novel, The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters, in January 2017.

What time is The One Show on?

You can tune in to BBC One at 7pm on weeknights to watch the show.

Today’s episode will last 30 minutes, and will be followed by EastEnders.

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.

 Angela Scanlon won praise from viewers after covering for Alex Jones earlier this year
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Angela Scanlon won praise from viewers after covering for Alex Jones earlier this yearCredit: Getty Images

Who’s presenting tonight?

Tonight's episode of The One Show will be fronted by Angela Scanlon and full-time host Matt Baker.

Angela Scanlon proved popular with viewers while covering for Alex Jones earlier this year.

The Irish beauty, 33, has previously taken on hosting duties for the BBC's revival of Robot Wars.

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.

 Matt Baker will return to tonight's The One Show
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Matt Baker will return to tonight's The One ShowCredit: Fame Flynet

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 being made visit  .

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 Chiles and Christine Bleakley, before Alex Jones and Jason Manford took the helm, later being replaced by Matt Baker.

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 duos.

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