The final of the UK’s most successful writing competition for children, BBC's 500 Words, is celebrated at Buckingham Palace with Her Majesty the Queen.\n\nThe competition, which is supported by BBC Teach, encourages children of all abilities to dive deep into their imagination and celebrates the best homegrown storytelling from all across the UK.\n\nAt the event hosted by Alex Jones and Roman Kemp, the six winning original short stories are read by celebrities including Olivia Colman, Rose Ayling-Ellis and McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Danny Jones.\n\nThe bronze, silver and gold winners of both age groups, 5-7 and 8-11, will receive a selection of exciting prizes, including a bundle of books to help fuel their passion for writing and continue their love of the written word.
Source: BBC 1
25/04/2025
Paul Merton and Alexandra Burke join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa. Also, Self Esteem performs her latest single in the studio.
25-04-2025
BBC 1
24/04/2025
Hollywood actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Florence Pugh are in the studio to talk about new superhero film Thunderbolts. Plus broadcaster Jeremy Vine chats about his new murder m ...
24-04-2025
BBC 1
23/04/2025
Dame Imelda Staunton and her daughter, Bridgerton star Bessie Carter, and Max Beesley and Edison Alcaide join Alex Jones and JB Gill. Plus, Matt Allwright finds out which pensi ...
23-04-2025
BBC 1
22/04/2025
Music sensation Craig David and comedian Josh Widdicombe join wildlife presenter Gordon Buchanan. Presented by Alex Jones and Clara Amfo.
22-04-2025
BBC 1
21/04/2025
Tasha Ghouri and Joe Lycett join Roman Kemp and Clara Amfo in the studio.
21-04-2025
BBC 1
18/04/2025
Reverend Richard Coles and chef Tom Kerridge join Scott Mills and Clara Amfo in the studio for an Easter-themed show, and we chat to three of the stars of Pilgrimage, Helen Lede ...
18-04-2025
BBC 1
17/04/2025
David Oyelowo, Ade Adepitan and Liz Bonnin join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the One Show.
17-04-2025
BBC 1
16/04/2025
John Lithgow, Aya Cash and Zoe Lyons join Alex Jones and JB Gill on the sofa. Plus Matt Allwright goes undercover in Watchdog.
16-04-2025
BBC 1
15/04/2025
It Takes Two co-host Fleur East has a very special announcement, and Hannah Fry talks about her brand new series. Presented by Alex Jones and JB Gill.
15-04-2025
BBC 1
14/04/2025
Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Gareth Malone and Joel Dommett join Alex Jones and Alex Scott in the studio.
14-04-2025
BBC 1
22/10/2024
Chef Si King and Emmy-nominated actor Vanessa Williams join Alex Scott and Alex Jones.
22-10-2024
BBC 1
18/04/2025
Reverend Richard Coles and chef Tom Kerridge join Scott Mills and Clara Amfo in the studio for an Easter-themed show, and we chat to three of the stars of Pilgrimage, Helen Lede ...
18-04-2025
BBC 1
15/04/2016
Michael McIntyre joins Alex Jones and Patrick Kielty on the green sofa. Ronan Keating performs live. And find out what it was like growing up with Bob Hoskins from his daughter.
15-04-2016
BBC 1
04/11/2024
James May and Fern Britton join Alex Jones and Gethin Jones on the sofa. Plus, catching up with the Challenge Squad for Children in Need.
04-11-2024
BBC 1
08/03/2024
Dame Prue Leith and Olly Alexander join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the sofa, and we go behind the scenes at Aardman Animations.
08-03-2024
BBC 1
10/06/2024
Jodie Comer and Austin Butler join Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas on the sofa.
10-06-2024
BBC 1
17/04/2025
David Oyelowo, Ade Adepitan and Liz Bonnin join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp on the One Show.
17-04-2025
BBC 1
24/10/2024
Harry and Jamie Redknapp, and actors Chiwetel Ejiofor and Juno Temple, join Alex Jones and Roman Kemp.
24-10-2024
BBC 1
18/09/2024
Ted Lasso star Kola Bokinni and his cousin Mary Ellen chat about Celebrity Race Across the World, and Strictly legend Anton Du Beke joins Alex Jones and Vernon Kay on the sofa. ...
18-09-2024
BBC 1
07/05/2024
Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas bring you the stories that matter from across the country.
07-05-2024
BBC 1