Where to watch Alison Hammond's Big Weekend with Perrie Edwards
Alison Hammond kicks off her new series, 'Alison Hammond's Big Weekend' tonight on BBC One.
Alison Hammond kicks off her new series, 'Alison Hammond's Big Weekend' tonight on BBC One at 8.30pm. If you can’t wait that long or you’re reading this afterwards, you can also stream it on demand via BBC iPlayer.
Alison Hammond joins Perrie Edwards for an unforgettable weekend, offering viewers a rare and intimate look into the singer’s personal life. The visit begins at Perrie’s home, which she shares with her fiancé, footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, and their son Axel.
Perrie gives Alison a guided tour of the house, including her personal recording studio and a stunning walk-in wardrobe. In a lighthearted moment in the bedroom, Perrie reveals she recently dreamed she was pregnant—prompting Alison to jokingly suggest taking a pregnancy test. As they sift through Perrie’s treasured Little Mix memorabilia, Perrie reflects on the highs and lows of early fame and the pressures of growing up in the spotlight.
The conversation turns candid as Alison asks about Perrie’s relationship with former bandmate Jesy Nelson. Perrie admits they haven’t spoken since Jesy’s departure from Little Mix and reveals she has channeled her emotions into a deeply personal song about the experience—one that still brings her to tears.
The weekend grows more emotional when Alison meets Perrie’s mother, Debs, and the two revisit Perrie’s childhood health struggles. Born with a rare condition that made it difficult to swallow solid food, Perrie spent years undergoing throat surgeries, with much of her early life centred around hospitals.
Travelling to the northeast of England, the duo visit Perrie’s hometown of South Shields. There, Perrie revisits her childhood home—once a haven for her and her Little Mix bandmates during The X Factor—and shares warm, nostalgic memories. Over dinner, the mood turns serious as Perrie opens up about her struggles with anxiety. She reveals that a caffeine shot she took during a trip to Las Vegas triggered a terrifying series of panic attacks, resulting in hospitalisation and lingering anxiety symptoms, including temporary paralysis and vision loss.
As the weekend draws to a close, Alison takes Perrie to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary, where she spent much of her early life receiving treatment. In a moving tribute, Perrie expresses heartfelt gratitude to the medical staff—especially her surgeon, Mrs Lawson. In an emotional finale, Alison surprises Perrie with a reunion with Mrs Lawson, leaving the singer overwhelmed with tears and gratitude for the woman who helped save her life.