Halloween rules
Scott discussed the modern unwritten rule that trick-or-treaters should visit only homes displaying a pumpkin.
He was relieved that having no pumpkin meant he would not need to turn off every light and hide from the doorbell.
How well do you Norfolk?
Paul, a lifelong Norfolk resident, tested Scott and Bobby on local words and phrases.
The quiz included:
– Mardle — an idle chat or catch-up
– Bishy Barney Bee — a ladybird
– Hold you hard — slow down or wait a moment
– Old squit — rubbish or nonsense
– Rummen — something strange or odd
Bobby correctly identified mardle and Bishy Barney Bee and remained ahead throughout the contest.
Scott successfully interpreted “hold you hard”, while both recognised “old squit”.
Bobby won by four points to two and was declared almost a local.
Paul ended with “keep you a-thrashing”, meaning keep going.
The Birthday Game: Alison
Alison from Gateshead celebrated with vegetable fajitas and all the trimmings.
She liked Kate Bush, the Police, Sting and the Beautiful South and wanted something upbeat.
Her first spin was Westlife’s You Raise Me Up. She rejected it.
The second was Pato Banton with Ali and Robin Campbell’s version of Baby Come Back. Alison thought it was an improvement but still gambled.
Her compulsory final song was Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper’s Shallow from A Star Is Born.
Alison loved the film and was delighted with the third-spin result.
The final Beatles song
Scott promoted Radio 2’s first play of the Beatles’ Now and Then, scheduled for Thursday.
He also highlighted Martin Freeman’s BBC Sounds series Eras: The Beatles, featuring new interviews and rediscovered archive material.
Handover
Scott handed over after inviting listeners to suggest other local dialect quizzes.
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