Who’s on The One Show tonight? Two Doors Down stars Arabella Weir and Elaine C Smith join Matt Baker and Michelle Ackerley
POPULAR Scottish sitcom Two Doors Down is returning for a third series, and two of its stars are appearing on The One Show tonight.
Here's the lowdown on Arabella Weir and Elaine C Smith, when you can tune in to tonight's edition of the BBC magazine show and who's presenting.
Who's on The One Show tonight?
Arabella Weir
Arabella Weir is a British comedian and actress best known for her roles in The Fast Show and Posh Nosh.
She was born in San Francisco, USA, in 1957 and attended school stateside before moving o the UK following her parents' divorce.
As well as cult favourite The Fast Show, she has starred as Jenny in E4 sitcom Drifters and on the 2011 Doctor Who Christmas Special, before appearing in BBC sitcom Two Doors Down from 2016.
Arabella is also well known for her books, including the international bestselling Does My Bum Look Big in This?, Onwards and Upwards and Cupid.
Elaine C Smith
Elaine C Smith is another well-known British comic actress, who appears alongside Arabella in Two Doors Down.
The Glaswegian has also starred in TV comedies such as City Lights and the long-running Scottish show Rab C. Nesbitt.
As well as stand-up comedy tours, Elaine's stage work includes The Steamie and I Dreamed A Dream, based on Susan Boyle's life.
Away from stage and screen, the 59-year-old is a vocal voice in politics, publicly backing the SNP's bid for Scottish independence, and supports various charities.
What time is The One Show on and who is presenting?
You can tune in to BBC One at 7pm on weeknights to watch the show.
Today’s episode will last half an hour and is being hosted by Matt Baker and Michelle Acklerley, who is standing in for Alex Jones.
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.
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.
So viewers will just have to get their fix from their sofas.
However, to be in with a chance of watching programmes from A Question of Sport to Just a Minute being made visit .
PREVIOUSLY ON THE ONE SHOW
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.