Published: April 29, 2025 -- Getting under the skin of some of the UK’s best known celebrities, Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend sees the much-loved TV personality spend quality time with some of the biggest star names, giving viewers an exclusive glimpse into their homes, histories and personal lives.

Kicking off the series, episode one sees Alison interview former Little Mix star Perrrie Edwards. Taking a snoop around as well as visiting her home town of South Shields, Perrie opens up about her childhood, becoming a mother, and her time in one of the most successful girl-bands in British history.

Further episodes see Alison taking a boat trip on Lake Windermere with Jimmy Carr, a visit with Sir Lenny Henry to their beloved Midlands, a roller coaster ride with Spice Girl Mel B, horse riding with Luke Evans and getting put through her paces in the boxing ring by Tony Bellew. All six celebrities open themselves up to Alison, sharing personal revelations, fun times and the occasional tear as they show Alison the people and places that have shaped them into the stars they are today.

The show takes Alison across the UK as she asks the big questions viewers are dying to know - all in her unique and hilarious way that has made the star one of the country’s most beloved TV personalities.

Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend (6 x 30’) is made by BBC Studios Entertainment Productions and was commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC . The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Katie Taylor. The Executive Producers are Mel Balac, Creative Director for Entertainment at BBC Studios and Rina Dayalj. The Managing Director for BBC Studios Entertainment is Suzy Lamb.