BBC The One Show comes from Outer Hebrides

The One Show will broadcast live from the Outer Hebrides this week in a two-part special. On Thursday, presenters Alex Jones and Matt Baker will host the BBC One show from the Isle of Harris and on Friday from the Isle of Lewis.

Looking at life in the Hebrides, on Harris they will be based at a new community centre and the pair will be in Stornoway on Lewis for the annual Heb Celt Festival.

Alex said: “Matt and I are really looking forward to our first visit to Lewis and Harris.

From everything we have seen it is a stunning part of the world. With a fantastic mix of features and guests we are sure our viewers are going to love these very special programmes from the Hebrides.”

The programme is being delivered in partnership with Scotland’s Gaelic Media Service MG ALBA, which said it is delighted to accommodate Jones, Baker and the crew.

Chief executive Donald Campbell said: “UK audiences will have a wonderful opportunity to share the magic that makes our Gaelic-speaking part of the world so special.”

Discover more about the Outer Hebrides

The “Outer Hebrides: The western isles of Scotland, from Lewis to Barra” (Bradt Travel Guides (Regional Guides)) is the only full guide to the Outer Hebrides so definitely worth buying. You can buy from Amazon.

Check out our listings for places to stay on the Outer Hebrides and more.

Want to know what to do on Lewis and Harris and the rest of the Outer Hebrides? Get insider knowledge in our Local Tips section which includes:

• Local tips: Things to do on Harris and Lewis – Magz
• Local tips: Things to do in Harris – Shona, Isle of Harris Distillery