Mel Giedroyc
Mel Giedroyc joined Scott for the first half of Big Guest Friday.
She discussed television, live performance and the joy of working in formats where things could go wrong in public.
The conversation revisited her partnership with Sue Perkins and the shared comic rhythm built over decades.
Scott asked about theatre and the difference between presenting as herself and entering a scripted role.
Mel also joined the programme’s informal links, reacting to listener messages and Scott’s increasingly elaborate Friday set-up.
Her willingness to follow any tangent made the interview feel closer to a co-presenting shift than a formal guest appearance.
Tom Davis
Tom Davis joined Mel and Scott with stories from comedy, acting and his route into television.
He reflected on working in ordinary jobs before becoming a performer and the value of having a life outside entertainment to draw from.
The conversation covered his imposing appearance and the contrast between how strangers judged him and the characters he often played.
Scott asked about writing, improvisation and the challenge of keeping a scene grounded when the premise was deliberately ridiculous.
Tom also discussed family life and the material created by becoming a parent.
Together, Mel and Tom turned the hour into a conversation about comedy built from trust, failure and being willing to look foolish.
The Easiest Quiz and Wonder Years
Friday’s quiz settled the weekly score before the Wonder Years completed the programme.
11 July 2025: Vernon Kay
The handover revisited the combination of Mel and Tom and looked ahead to a week beginning with the 40th anniversary of Live Aid.
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