Is The One Show appropriate for children?

# The One Show - Parental Guide The One Show is a daily talk program covering current events and lifestyle topics in an accessible, family-friendly format. There's no violence, profanity, or sexual content, making it generally safe for children of most ages. However, some news segments may touch on serious or upsetting topics, so preview episodes if your child is sensitive to current events.

What age is The One Show suitable for?

Our verdict for The One Show is: Generally safe. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The One Show safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Mild

🗣️

Language / Profanity

None

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Sexual Content

None

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Horror / Scary

None

About this TV show

Type

TV Show

Released

2006

Rating

Genre

Talk

Synopsis

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

Stimulus level

Low stimulus

This is a live talk show for adults with natural conversation pacing and minimal visual effects, making it generally calm, though it's not designed for infants and toddlers.

Stimulus rating reflects pacing, visual complexity, and sensory intensity — factors associated with attention development in children under 3. Learn more

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

With parent

Ages 9–12

Yes

Ages 13+

Yes

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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