Stuart returns as Scott’s guest, bringing stories of roller coaster appreciation, a breakaway club after ejection from the original, and the ongoing mystery of why certain celebrities seem obsessed with height-based comedy material.
Stuart joins Scott fresh back from holiday, and the conversation quickly turns to his new passion project: he and his mate Gary have set up their own roller coaster club after being thrown out of the established one. The ejection came after an incident at a theme park queue involving Frankie Tomlinson, who Stuart claims pushed in front of them. Stuart harbours a particular grudge against Frankie, citing his confusing appearance on Question of Sport and his material about height — particularly his habit of standing on chairs or using props to exaggerate how short he is in photos. This leads into a broader discussion about celebrities and height-based comedy, with Stuart noting that some have made entire careers from playing up their shortness. He mentions Frankie’s old TV show apparently required tall guests specifically so the height gag would work better, and references an incident involving beef tomatoes used in promotional material. Gary, Stuart’s friend from the catering and chocolateer world, also factors into the chat through various anecdotes about sabotage in chocolate-making competitions. The episode has the feel of Stuart riffing through grievances with characteristic tangential energy, moving between roller coasters, celebrity egos, and the injustices of the confectionery world.
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