Murder on the Dancefloor returns
Sophie Ellis-Bextor joined Scott after Murder on the Dancefloor returned to the charts more than two decades after its original release.
Its use in Saltburn had introduced the song to a new audience and created a surge in streams, videos and chart interest.
Sophie said she had begun casually referring to the song simply as “Murder”.
She remembered the renewed attention as something unexpected and joyful rather than a planned comeback campaign.
Watching awkward scenes with parents
Scott and Sophie discussed the discomfort of watching romantic or sexual scenes while sitting with parents.
Sophie remembered her father making exaggerated kissing noises into the back of his hand during scenes in films.
The attempt to make the situation less awkward had made it considerably worse.
Theme tunes with lyrics
Scott replayed Sophie performing the lyrical version of the EastEnders theme, originally recorded by Anita Dobson.
Sophie had performed it with the Feeling at a party in the old BBC Television Centre.
She already knew the words and enjoyed the opportunity to reference a major BBC programme.
Scott then introduced the little-heard lyrical version of the Strictly Come Dancing theme.
Sophie said she normally sang her own improvised words and considered using the real version during a future Kitchen Disco.
The Birthday Game: Sue
Sue turned 61 after a family holiday in Tuscany ended with the discovery that the return flight had accidentally been booked for the day they arrived.
One of her brothers-in-law had made the mistake.
Sue’s first and only spin was All Saints’ Never Ever, number one in 1998.
She accepted it immediately.
Her unused alternatives were the Beatles’ I Want to Hold Your Hand and Michelle McManus’s All This Time.
Sue described avoiding Michelle McManus as “dodging a bullet”.
Michelle was listening and sent a voice note expressing mock outrage, pointing out that the song was celebrating its 20th anniversary.
The programme played it anyway.
The Music Police
Gary’s short repeated clue was reviewed.
Listeners suggested possibilities including the closing section of S’Express’s Theme from S-Express.
The evidence remained uncertain enough for Scott to continue testing suggestions rather than rushing the verdict.
Handover
Scott handed over after wishing Sophie luck with the following day’s chart.
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