Is it too early for Christmas?
Scott asked listeners where the line should be drawn between sensible preparation and beginning Christmas absurdly early.
By late September, some workplaces and families were already buying presents, arranging parties and discussing decorations.
Others insisted that nothing festive should happen before Halloween or even December.
Christmas begins long before December
Listeners working in retail, hospitality, entertainment and manufacturing explained that their Christmas season had already been under way for months.
Food producers were making festive products, performers were rehearsing pantomimes and venues were taking bookings for December parties.
Scott accepted that professional planning had to begin early but remained less convinced about Christmas trees appearing in private homes.
The Birthday Game
The Friday contestant faced three number-one records from 27 September.
The feature continued alongside the debate over whether choosing a Christmas record in September would be unacceptable.
The Wonder Years
The Friday Wonder Years provided songs and memories from successive years.
Listeners connected the records with school, work, holidays and nights out.
Listener verdict
The broad compromise was that planning and buying presents were acceptable, but visible decorations and constant Christmas music still felt premature.
Handover
Scott handed over to Sara Cox after the festive debate and the Wonder Years.
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