Grammys fashion from the sofa
Scott spent Sunday night commentating on the Grammys red carpet from home in his joggers. Chris considers this slightly fraudulent: if Scott is judging what everybody else is wearing, perhaps he should also dress for the occasion. Scott sees no problem because nobody can see him. They work through Lady Gaga’s dramatic outfit, a pro-Trump dress and the absence of enough people declaring that Adele is “giving them life.”
The new Fifty Shades film prompts a practical discussion about preparing for love scenes. Dakota Johnson reportedly used a shot of whiskey and a mint; Jamie Dornan did push-ups before action. Chris would choose a mint and a quick spray of aftershave, although neither he nor Scott can understand exactly what modesty garments actors wear while appearing naked on camera.
The lobster suit comes home
Listener Taylor has something to return: Scott’s red lobster costume from Strictly Come Dancing. She paid £154 for it at a charity auction after misunderstanding how a silent auction worked, later tried to sell it online and attracted a top offer of only 99p. Now she needs the space and offers to send it back for free.
Scott is delighted to recover the all-in-one outfit. Instead of payment, Taylor receives the right to call in a favour during the next five years—perhaps even asking Scott to DJ at her future wedding. She admits she has tried the costume on once, as any owner surely would.
Netflix cheating and Ben’s final chance
Greg James investigates “Netflix cheating”: secretly watching ahead in a series that a couple agreed to enjoy together. The specific claim that it ends 15 per cent of relationships is false, but surveys suggest the betrayal is common and can produce genuine arguments.
The programme then reconnects Ben with Erin, one of the women from speed dating. His questions include whether she would rather flee one horse-sized duck or a hundred duck-sized horses, and which ice cream or lollipop she would be. Erin jokes about running from the conversation, yet stays on the line and leaves open the possibility of exchanging numbers. It is awkward, hopeful and exactly the romantic weather the show forecast.
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