Scott talks through Euro 2008 football predictions with resident 12-year-old expert Lloyd, then features a special Celebrity Barryoke performance from Barry Chuckle tackling Jay-Z’s “99 Problems.”
With Euro 2008 kicking off the following day, Scott quizzes Lloyd on which teams deserve support, given that none of the home nations qualified. Lloyd’s reasoning is entertainingly unconventional: Switzerland gets his backing because they make cuckoo clocks, chocolate, and cheese (though admits they’re not particularly good at football), while Portugal’s appeal rests entirely on Cristiano Ronaldo playing for them. Turkey earns a mention thanks to Lloyd’s dad selling turkeys at Christmas and them making “great noises”—logic that prompts gentle ribbing from Scott about whether his father runs a meat business year-round. The chat extends to Scott’s sweepstake entries, with Lloyd declaring Italy a strong contender (pizza credentials apparently relevant to tournament success) and defending Turkey over Germany, much to Scott’s amusement. The segment also covers Lloyd’s recent newspaper column in The Times and his newly acquired status as a media personality, with Scott joking that fame and newspaper columns will soon net him a girlfriend—or at least a “WAG.”
The episode closes with Celebrity Barryoke, a special feature where Barry Chuckle performs an unexpected rendition of Jay-Z’s “99 Problems,” rechristened “99 Problems with Barry Ain’t One.” The tribute is chaotic and oddly compelling, showcasing Barry’s willingness to tackle contemporary hip-hop with characteristic enthusiasm.
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