The Easiest Quiz: James scores 17
James became Wednesday’s contestant and attempted to beat Vivian’s 17 from Monday.
His run ended with the same score, creating a tied lead that would survive to Friday. The result raised a new problem for the programme: only one Radio 2 egg cup existed, but two people were now in line to win it.
Scott postponed the decision until the end of the week while hoping Thursday or Friday might produce a clear winner.
Geri Halliwell-Horner
Geri Halliwell-Horner joined Scott for a conversation spanning the Spice Girls, solo music, writing and family life.
She reflected on the speed at which the Spice Girls became a global phenomenon and how little time the group had to process the scale of what was happening.
Scott asked about the continuing life of the songs and the way younger generations encountered them through parents, films, social media and school performances.
Geri discussed the confidence associated with Ginger Spice and how that public character related to — and differed from — the person behind it.
The conversation also covered her work as an author and the appeal of creating stories for younger readers. Geri described writing as a different form of performance, with more time to shape an idea privately before sharing it.
The interview inevitably included questions about the possibility of future Spice Girls activity. Geri remained affectionate about the group while avoiding promises she could not make.
The Birthday Game
The day’s contestant faced three number-one choices and had to decide whether a familiar early song was worth keeping.
16 April 2025: Vernon Kay
Scott explained the tied quiz leaderboard and the egg-cup problem before handing over. The conversation also returned to Geri’s memories and the enduring hold of the Spice Girls.
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