Scott delivered on all fronts — mostly by accidentally turning the studio into a gymnasium.
Top Quotes of the Day
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“Imagine if I backflipped in here every morning. I could probably offer you a forward roll!” — Scott Mills
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“She’s got a four-year-old trying to backflip off any surface available!” — Tina Daheley
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“We’ve had several of us cartwheeling round the garden… still got it though, babes!” — Helen, caller
🌞 Tuesday Morning Energy: Scott, Tina & Ellie in Gymnastics Mode
Scott Mills launched Tuesday’s Radio 2 Breakfast Show by promising “to get you up, get you motivated, play some great music, and hopefully give you a little laugh along the way.” He delivered on all fronts — mostly by accidentally turning the studio into a gymnasium.
After a lively discussion about pop star Benson Boone’s vocal acrobatics, Tina Daheley admitted her own “evening of chaos” involved her four-year-old attempting backflips off furniture. Ellie Brennan joined in with stories of “public dance-offs” and forward rolls, prompting Scott to dub the segment Elder Gymnastics. Within minutes, Tina was actually doing a cartwheel live on air, cheered on by the team. “I feel pumped!” she laughed, as Scott declared, “Tens around the board!”
Listeners loved it — Helen from a women’s PT group phoned in to boast she could “still do handstands and walk on my hands,” while Scott joked he’d only manage a “sausage roll.” The chat turned heartfelt when Helen said, “If you do something you did as a kid, it makes you truly joyful,” earning an on-air “I agree, Helen!” from Scott.
📚 Matt Lucas Joins for 8:30 Chat
Comedian Matt Lucas returned to talk about his new children’s book Bobland. He told Scott it’s “about a boy banned from the world’s best theme park who builds his own in his back garden.” Matt joked, “It’s like Crinkly Bottom but less tragic,” referencing Noel Edmonds’ abandoned Blobbyland.
The pair reminisced about British theme parks — Lightwater Valley, Blackgang Chine, Bird World — and Matt’s mum finally being proud “only when I did the Creme Egg advert.” Scott empathised: “My mum didn’t care about Radio 1, but appear on The One Show once and I’ve made it!”
Matt also revealed plans to adapt his first book The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas into a stage musical: “There are twenty songs — Bonnie Langford could play all the roles!” he laughed. Before leaving, he teased an upcoming secret project with David Walliams: “I’d love to tell you, but we’ll talk early next year.”
💃 Strictly at Work: Daniel’s Dance Journey
Later, Scott caught up with Daniel, the listener competing in his company’s own version of Strictly Come Dancing. Daniel proudly revealed his professional partner, Nauris, is a “Latvian ballroom champion.” Their routine mixes salsa, cha-cha, and rumba — all to “8 Days of Christmas” by Destiny’s Child. “I had to get Beyoncé in somehow,” he said.
Scott played Bootylicious in his honour and promised more updates: “The nation’s behind you, Daniel — keep dancing!”
🧁 Quiz Chaos and Audience Joy
Tuesday’s Easiest Quiz on the Radio featured Andy from Leicester, self-declared Cher superfan. He was on a roll until asked, “What sound does a tannoy make?” His answer — a foghorn-like “ROOOAAR!” — caused confusion and laughter. “That’s more cruise-ship horn than supermarket tannoy,” Scott laughed, awarding him nine points.
Listeners flooded texts defending Andy: “What century are you living in? Our tannoy doesn’t go ‘bing-bong!’” Scott conceded: “Quiz HQ might need a rethink.”
🎙️ Pause for Thought: Governor B’s Wisdom
Rapper and writer Governor B delivered a thoughtful Pause for Thought, reflecting on carrying “shopping bags and my daughter at once” as a metaphor for life’s tensions. He said, “The deeper my faith, the more tension it can hold,” earning a warm “Thank you, mate,” from Scott before playing Eternal’s Stay.
🤝 The Handover with Vernon Kay
Scott wrapped up by teasing tomorrow’s guest — “Dame Mary Berry’s in!” — before handing over to Vernon Kay, who greeted him with: “Morning, Scott Mills!” The two joked that Mary once “worked on the cloakroom at the Hacienda,” with Vernon insisting, “She also invented the alternator for the car,” leaving Scott howling with laughter.
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