🏆 Scotland’s Big Morning After

The entire show pulsed with one unstoppable theme: Scotland’s euphoric qualification for the Men’s World Cup. Scott arrived fully in his football era, shouting “Come on, Scotland!” at every opportunity. From the first link, his excitement was infectious — even Lulu’s “Shout” felt like a national anthem this morning.

Listeners from across Scotland checked in to share the emotional hangover. Sissy from Dumfries admitted she was “buzzing, absolutely buzzing this morning” while Doogie in Glasgow described the pub atmosphere where “you could cut the atmosphere with a knife right up until that third goal went in.”

And the message of the morning? No Scotland. No party. And today, it really did feel like the whole UK was invited.

📰 Tina’s Vinted ban

Tina Daheley was central to today’s show, not only delivering the bulletins but joining Scott and Ellie for the early morning chat — and she came with stories.

The standout moment: Tina’s saga of accidentally being banned from a pre-loved clothing app after trying (innocently!) to sell her wardrobe. “I think I’ve been banned,” she explained, describing how the app instantly deleted her listing. Scott couldn’t contain himself at the idea of her driving around like a white van woman: “Here’s Tina driving up the road in a transit.”

Tina also brought big energy to the football chat, shouting out her friend Michelle who went from pyjamas to the streets of Glasgow to celebrate. It’s always a joy when Tina goes full chaos at breakfast — and today she was on peak form.

🚗 Ellie Brennan: Broken Sofas, Snow Drama & Peak Millennial

Ellie was everywhere today — travel reports, sofa-breaking confessions, and gently mocking Scott’s knowledge of the World Cup.

Her morning highlight? Telling Scott that her partner jumped so hard at Scotland’s win that “the sofa cracked.” The delivery was impeccable.

But she also had to bring the serious stuff: Heavy snow across the north and Midlands, Woodhead Pass closures, and “Snake Pass only just passable.” Throughout the morning she kept the country updated while still giggling at Tina’s “wardrobe incident”.

Later in the show, Ellie’s generational translator role returned during Elder vs Millennial, explaining everything from Sandwich Spread to the perils of predictive text on a 90s Nokia. Only on Radio 2 breakfast could travel news seamlessly blend into a discussion about crushed grapes and Action Man wrestling.

🎵 Trevor Nelson Drops In (At Breakfast?!)

When Trev appears before 9am, you know something big is happening. Scott was beside himself.

Trevor arrived to launch Radio 2’s Ultimate Stevie Wonder Song Vote, calling Stevie “my GOAT” and rattling off the classics like a proud archivist.

Trevor also casually dropped the story that he once DJ’d at Stevie Wonder’s parties AND was given Stevie’s personal phone number…only to destroy it when he ran fully clothed into the sea with friends.

📺 Sara Cox’s Emotional Return

The build-up to Sara’s return was threaded through the entire show. Scott urged listeners repeatedly to set alarms for 4pm and “flood her text screen with love.”

Listeners sent in emotional voice notes, cheering her through the last of her Children in Need exhaustion:

“You can do it… just one foot in front of the other.”

Scott, Ellie, and Tina all sounded genuinely moved. Today’s handover wasn’t live, but the anticipation felt like a big family waiting for Mum to come home.

🎙️ Elder vs Millennial: A Masterpiece in Generational Chaos

A highlight of the entire programme. Today’s lesson:

📱 The Nokia 7210
🥛 Lucozade as hospital medicine
🥪 Sandwich Spread
📼 Crackerjack catchphrases
✍️ And the agony of typing “Hello Scott” without predictive text

Emilio’s reaction to the ancient Nokia — “It’s just a landline” — was brilliant.

🥳 The Birthday Game

Rachel from Bedfordshire celebrated her 40th, navigating the eternal question: to spin or not to spin?

She turned down Blue.
She turned down Top Gun.
She landed on… Aqua – Barbie Girl.

Her daughter loves it, so the universe delivered.