Live from Liverpool
Scott broadcast from Liverpool during Eurovision week.
He thanked Richie Anderson for presenting the previous programmes and joked that listeners should update him on everything that had changed while he had been away.
The city had fully embraced the contest, with flags, sequins, installations and Eurovision fans throughout the centre.
Scott described Liverpool’s seagulls as unusually large and intimidating.
Julia Sanina
Ukrainian singer Julia Sanina joined Scott after co-hosting the first Eurovision semi-final with Alesha Dixon and Hannah Waddingham.
Julia described the live show as incredible and said the audience’s reaction made presenting easier.
At several points she had to stop speaking and allow the applause to continue, particularly when the arena showed support for Ukraine.
She had previously attempted to represent Ukraine as a performer in 2016, finishing second in the national selection behind eventual Eurovision winner Jamala.
Julia said she had dreamed of appearing on the Eurovision stage and had finally reached it in a different role as host.
Representing Ukraine
Julia praised Alesha and Hannah for asking about her country and caring about Ukraine’s experience.
She explained that Ukrainian presenters and public figures felt a responsibility to continue speaking honestly about the war, even when the subject was painful or difficult to hear.
Liverpool’s yellow-and-blue decorations and Ukrainian artwork had made people at home feel recognised.
Julia stressed that Britain was hosting Eurovision with Ukraine rather than replacing it.
She promised the remaining programmes would include surprises representing Ukraine, Britain and Liverpool.
The Birthday Game: Tom
Tom turned 37 and lived in a busy household with his wife and four daughters: Florence, Harriet, Juniper and Imogen.
The two youngest were twins, which had been a surprise at the first scan.
Tom planned a family party tea, a takeaway and a larger celebration the following weekend.
He shared his birthday with Bono and Sally Phillips.
Tom liked 1980s new wave, rock and dance music.
His first spin was Livin’ Joy’s Dreamer, number one in 1994.
He accepted it immediately.
His unused alternatives would have been ABBA’s Waterloo and Falco’s Rock Me Amadeus.
Scott said he personally would have chosen Falco, but agreed Tom had secured a reliable dance-floor record.
Tony’s Liverpool tour
Tony offered a short history of Liverpool’s docks.
The city’s first dock dated to 1715, while the Royal Albert Dock later became home to attractions including the Maritime Museum and Tate Liverpool.
Scott also remembered Richard and Judy broadcasting from the dock and Alison Hammond accidentally pushing a sailor into the water during a floating weather-map segment.
Handover
Scott handed over to Sara Cox after previewing the second Eurovision semi-final and Richie Anderson’s return to the afternoon programme.
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