Scott introduced him as “the only man who can make sitting on a stool look cinematic.”
“If my train had feelings, it would have left me.” – Scott Mills
“You can’t flirt with the buffet trolley, Scott.” – Tina Daheley
“I’m not slick, I’m sticky – that’s the problem.” – Channing Tatum
Morning train trauma and breakfast disasters 🚆🍞
Scott opened the show with travel chaos, announcing that his train into work had “emotionally abandoned” him. “If my train had feelings, it would have left me,” he sighed. Tina Daheley, meanwhile, confessed to burning two slices of toast in a row while trying to “manifest competence.” The pair joked about starting a support group for people who “can’t do basic breakfast.”
Listeners piled in with similar confessions. One man said he’d tried to butter a crumpet while driving, another admitted to putting jam on his Yorkshire pudding “because it felt right at the time.” Scott dubbed it “culinary chaos with regional flair.”
Spoiler patrol and the case of the missing dog harness 🕵️♀️🐶
Continuing the week’s spoiler saga, Scott decided to test the audience with “acceptable spoiler limits.” He read out an old Line of Duty twist before declaring, “It’s been four years — that’s fair game!” Tina disagreed, calling him “the spoiler police’s most wanted.”
Midway through the debate, a listener texted to say she’d lost her dog’s harness during a thunderstorm and found it two days later hanging from her neighbour’s washing line. “That’s the universe telling you to buy reflective gear,” Scott laughed.
Channing Tatum – five paragraphs of smooth chaos and accidental charm 🎬
The morning’s big guest was Channing Tatum, joining live from London to talk about his new romantic comedy Step Right Up. From the moment he appeared, the studio was in fits. Scott introduced him as “the only man who can make sitting on a stool look cinematic.”
Channing joked that he’d arrived “running on espresso fumes and dry shampoo.” When Scott asked how he stays so calm under pressure, he replied: “I’m not slick, I’m sticky – that’s the problem. I just commit and hope no one notices.” Tina quipped that she’d adopt it as her new life motto.
They talked about the film’s dance scenes, with Channing confessing he choreographed some moves himself: “It’s like if Magic Mike got a PG rating.” He admitted he still gets stage fright before physical scenes: “It’s not the dancing, it’s the trousers – they always have their own plan.” Scott called it “the most British thing Channing Tatum has ever said.”
Asked about filming in the UK, he raved about British humour and food. “I had beans on toast for the first time. Life-changing. I think I’m a beans guy now.” When Tina teased that he was just saying that to please listeners, he insisted: “No, seriously – I ordered it twice. I’m committed to the carbs.”
To wrap up, Channing reflected on slowing down and finding balance after years of action films. “You can’t live at 200 miles an hour forever. Sometimes you just need to sit still and let things happen,” he said. Scott responded: “Profound words from a man covered in glitter five minutes ago.”
Straight after Channing came Kirsten Dunst, joining live to talk about the same film and her long-running career. Scott greeted her with, “You know you’re dealing with Hollywood royalty when everyone in the building stands up.” Kirsten laughed: “I think it’s just people trying to see if I brought snacks.”
She reminisced about filming in London, saying she’d loved “the drizzle, the pubs and the politeness,” but struggled with the slang. “Someone said ‘you alright?’ and I thought they were worried about me.” Tina admitted she once tried to teach Kirsten Hull phrases but gave up after “be reyt” caused confusion.
Talk turned to Bring It On, which fans still quote daily. “People still shout ‘It’s already been broughten!’ at me in Tesco,” she laughed. Scott called it “peak Radio 2 crossover energy – Hollywood in the aisle of value cheese.”
Kirsten reflected on growing up in the industry. “I’ve learned to find joy in the silly stuff – the outtakes, the forgotten lines, the bad hair days. That’s where the real memories are.” She said working with Channing felt like “doing drama school and summer camp at the same time.”
When asked what keeps her grounded, she said simply: “My kid, my garden and making pancakes on Sundays. Stardom’s lovely but syrup’s better.” Scott ended the interview with, “I didn’t think I’d cry over pancakes today.”
Listeners, laughter and an accidental duet 🎤
After the interview, Scott tried to play Dance With Me Tonight by Olly Murs but accidentally started Pony by Ginuwine instead — again. Tina screamed, “Not Pony again!” as Scott insisted it was fate.
Listeners flooded in with messages about Channing’s appearance. One wrote, “He’s too charming for mornings,” while another said, “I’m now late for work because I was hypnotised by his voice.”
The funniest moment came when a listener from Leeds said she’d named her new puppy “Channing,” prompting Scott to ask, “Does it dance?”
Final chaos before 9am
The show wrapped with Scott admitting he’d nearly texted Channing’s team “love you” instead of “thank you.” Tina teased: “You can’t flirt with the buffet trolley, Scott.” The pair signed off laughing, calling it “the most American Thursday we’ve ever had.”
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