“I personally probably listened to it 750 times.”
“It’s Monday, sweetie.”
“You’re wrong, it is a Monday.”

Scott opened today’s show still reeling from the messages about Tina Daheley’s now-iconic laugh, admitting, “People were sending me the clip being like, I’ve been crying all day… I personally probably listened to it 750 times.” Tina insisted, “It’s not that deep. It was just really funny.”

Listeners flooded in saying the laugh was “a tonic,” with Scott revealing that “one of the directors of BBC News” even messaged about it.

The team quickly fell into an early-morning debate that split the nation:

Scott’s scenario – “We have a meeting on Wednesday. I move it forward two days. What day is our meeting?” – became a seismic event.

Scott firmly answered Monday: “You move it forward, so it’s earlier!”

Ellie & Tina, in corporate mode, said Friday: “That’s not how a diary works… we’re not playing Monopoly.”

Listeners piled in: “It’s Monday, sweetie.” “Time is a difficult concept to teach… but we’ll try.” But Scott still found allies like Chris in Croydon: “Surely if you’re moving it forward, it’d be ahead of time.”

By 7am, even the voice notes were confused — one sounded so robotic Scott asked: “Was that a robot?”

🧠 Scott vs The Quiz – and the Quiz Fights Back

Friday’s Easiest Quiz featured Paul from Plymouth, whose claim to fame was that Kylie Minogue once sat on his knee when he was eight. Scott needed photo proof; Paul did not have it.

Paul praised the strictness of the quiz, which immediately backfired when the quizmasters disqualified him mid-answer. His reply: “I would say there’s wiggle room there.”

The quiz responded coldly. Scott translated: “Paul, you wanted me to be strict.”

Paul accepted defeat honourably: “I will fall on my sword.”

He scored five.

Scott, feeling generous, let him pick a song—Phil Collins’ “Sussudio.” Paul cancelled his imaginary “golden toaster celebration” at work and apologised “to the nation.” A beautiful moment.

Romesh Ranganathan: Running on Vibes, Coffee… and No Sleep ☕😅

Romesh arrived on air riding the absolute edge of exhaustion, admitting he’d got to bed around 2:30am after performing in Manchester with Tom Davis, then straight onto Breakfast Radio by 8am. Scott immediately staged a loving intervention:
“I worry you’re going to burn out… give me your phone.”

Romesh tried defending the workload:
“I do say no to a lot of stuff… I only do things I’d want to watch or listen to.”

🎭 West End Preparation

He revealed he was heading straight from Scott’s studio to rehearsals for his West End debut in Alan Ayckbourn’s ‘Woman in Mind’, starring alongside Sheridan Smith.
Scott reassured him: “She will look after you.”
Romesh replied, modestly stunned:
“She is one of the most talented human beings I’ve ever worked with.”

🎧 His Never-Ending Schedule

Scott listed everything Romesh is currently doing, and it became almost comedic:
– Radio 2 show
– For the Love of Hip Hop
– Wolf & Al
– Romesh Ranganathan Show (with two episodes a week)
– League of Their Own
– The Weakest Link
– Rob & Romesh Vs
– Misadventures
– A brand new UK version of “Laughing”
– And his next tour

After the list, Romesh simply said:
“It’s quite a lot.”

📺 Weakest Link Memories

The two reminisced about the Radio 2 special filmed in Glasgow. Romesh said:
“Genuinely, one of the best episodes of The Weakest Link we’ve ever done.”

🎶 And About Advert Shame…

Romesh’s story about the Twitter advert was priceless. He agreed to film it because it was “America-only” — then it suddenly appeared before Star Wars in UK cinemas:
“I had to pretend I was delighted.”

The first reaction he saw on social media?
‘I think I’ve just seen the end of Romesh Ranganathan’s career.’

That was his last advert.

Ella Eyre: A Return 10 Years in the Making 🎤💛

Ella arrived glowing with nerves and excitement — today is the release of Everything In Time, her first album in a decade.

💔 A Voice Lost… and Rebuilt

Ella shared the full story of her vocal surgery in lockdown:
“I couldn’t speak for a month… couldn’t cry, couldn’t laugh.”

When she was finally allowed to try speaking:
“Nothing came out.”

Six months of vocal rehabilitation followed:
“I had to learn about trusting the process… everything that’s good will happen in its own time.”

This experience became the album’s title and its emotional backbone.

✈️ Songwriting Trips & Career Adventures

She talked about the big writing camp in Jamaica:
“Twelve to fifteen writers and producers… we were in Port Antonio for two weeks.”

It was both creative and personal, as her late father was from Jamaica.
She also spoke fondly about working in Korea, calling it “so cool”, especially for the skincare culture:
“The skincare… wow.”

🎶 “Hell Yeah” Live on Radio 2

Scott played her new single Hell Yeah, and listeners erupted:
“We’ve missed you, Ella… a vocal powerhouse.”

Ella, laughing, said:
“That’s exactly what I want to hear.”

🍽️ Declaring Herself a Future MasterChef Winner

When Grace Dent joined, Ella confidently staked her claim:
“I look forward to seeing you again when I lift the trophy.”

Grace, both warm and menacing, replied:
“Be careful what you wish for…”

A brilliant moment of two queens going head-to-head.

Grace Dent: MasterChef Royalty & Sandwich Spread Supremacy 🍽️👑

Grace swept in with her usual mix of sharp humour and heartfelt storytelling — and the show lit up.

🥘 Her First Ever Day on Celebrity MasterChef

She described walking onto the MasterChef set for the first time:
“The first woman to present in that role… bright orange frock… a load of gold.”

Her dress was so expensive she had to give it back while it was still warm.

She instantly fell in love with the cast:
“The fun and joy and happiness and silliness.”

💍 The Earring in the Marinade

Grace admitted her clip-on earrings are chaotic:
“They often just fly out when I’m talking.”

One vanished directly into Ginger Johnson’s marinade during filming.
An absolutely perfect Grace Dent moment.

🍔 Her Legendary Review of the Fake Diners

Scott asked about her infamous review of a restaurant that was full of “customers”… who weren’t eating anything. Grace realised mid-meal:
“They’d all been sent by the marketing people to be fake diners.”

She described them pretending to talk about their weekends while miming the act of eating.
“I started to think they think that I don’t know.”

She likened it to being a dictator surrounded by actors paid to cheer.
One of the funniest food critic stories ever.

🧁 On Buffets

Grace is a champion of British buffet culture:
“The happiest sight is when somebody opens the doors and there’s a table groaning with sandwiches and vol-au-vents.”

She said she loves a Michelin-style tasting menu too —
but deep down?
“I love a big pile of beige food on a Friday night.”

🥪 Scott’s Sandwich Spread Tasting

Scott presented her with cream crackers topped with sandwich spread.
Grace delivered a review worthy of MasterChef:
“The vibrancy of the carrot… wonderful acidity… the seasoning is absolutely fantastic.”

🎤 The Handover – Vernon Kay Cannot Be Stopped

Vernon burst in to announce he’d seen Scott’s face at the train station: “A picture of Scott Mills—looking fine and dandy—pantomime at the Wycombe Swan.”

Scott begged him not to come: “Do NOT come to that show.”

Vernon promised to heckle: “Sing it in key, brother.”