England are champions
Scott opened the programme after England beat Spain on penalties to retain the Women’s Euros.
The show replayed the decisive moments and gathered reaction from listeners who had watched in homes, pubs and public screenings.
Messages focused on the tension of the shootout, the celebrations and the significance of another major trophy for women’s football.
Scott treated the morning as a national celebration while still making room for the normal quiz and music.
Ellie in Basel
Ellie reported from Basel after covering the final.
She described the atmosphere, the celebrations and the exhaustion of supporters and broadcasters after a long tournament.
The outside link allowed the programme to connect the emotional television moment with the reality inside the stadium.
New Strictly professionals
The programme also introduced two new Strictly Come Dancing professionals, shifting from football celebrations into another major BBC entertainment story.
The Easiest Quiz
Monday’s contestant opened a new weekly leaderboard while still processing the Lionesses result.
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The handover continued the celebration and looked ahead to the team’s reception at Downing Street.
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