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Who’s on The One Show tonight? Chris Packham, Brenda Blethyn and Trevor Nelson join Matt Baker and Alex Jones

THE One Show line-up tonight has a little bit of everything with a nature documentary presenter, veteran actress and award-winning DJ all appearing on the sofa.

Here's what you need to know about Chris Packham, Brenda Blethyn and Trevor Nelson, and when you can tune in to tonight's show.

 Chris Packham is part of a star-studded trio appearing on The One Show tonight
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Chris Packham is part of a star-studded trio appearing on The One Show tonightCredit: Handout

Who's on The One Show tonight?

Chris Packham

Chris Packham, 56, is a well-known TV presenter, nature photographer and naturalist.

He developed his passion for the great outdoors after he got a degree from the University of Southampton in Zoology.

Chris got his first big break in 1986 when he worked on kids nature programme The Really Wild Show, which ran until 1995.

He's now a well-known personality for hosting Springwatch, which he has done for eight years, and has had many scientific papers published alongside his work.

 Chris got his big break as the presenter of the much-loved Really Wild Show
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Chris got his big break as the presenter of the much-loved Really Wild ShowCredit: Getty - Contributor

Brenda Blethyn

Brenda Blethyn, born in Ramsgate, Kent on February 20 1946, has become one of Britain's most respected actresses.

After studying at the Guildford School of Acting, she went onto the London stage in 1976, performing several seasons at the Royal National Theatre.

In 1980, Brenda began her successful television career in Mike Leigh's TV film Grown-Ups, and has gone on to appear in hit movies such as Pride & Prejudice and Atonement.

She has recently reprised her role as Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope in the hit ITV crime drama Vera, which has returned for an eighth series.

 Brenda Blethyn is back on our screens in ITV crime drama Vera
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Brenda Blethyn is back on our screens in ITV crime drama VeraCredit: Rex Features

Trevor Nelson

Trevor Nelson is a British DJ and presenter who hosts weekend shows on both BBC Radio 1 Xtra and BBC Radio 2.

The 54-year-old started DJing in the 1980s and is considered a pioneer in the urban music scene.

He joined the BBC in 1996, presenting the first ever national RnB show The Rhythm Nation, and went on to win a MOBO Award in 1997.

Trevor also DJs iclub nights around the UK and Europe, including a long-running residency at Ibiza superclub Pacha.

 Trevor Nelson presented the first national RnB radio show
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Trevor Nelson presented the first national RnB radio showCredit: Handout

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 the regular duo of Matt Baker and 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.

 Tonight's show is being presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones
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Tonight's show is being presented by Matt Baker and Alex JonesCredit: BBC

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  .

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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