Gary Davies presented the Radio 2 Breakfast Show in Sara Cox's absence, with the programme built around his regular "Woo Wednesday" theme and listener messages throughout.
The main guest was Erasure's Andy Bell, who discussed the band's new single "Wings of Love", their forthcoming 20th album "Radio Radio" (out 12 March) and a UK and European arena tour starting next April, with tickets going on sale the following Friday. Bell also recalled how his hair colour was inspired by Debbie Harry, and shared his pre-show ritual: "beetroot juice with a tequila inside it."
Musician Morton Harkett's new single "Hold Me", featuring his daughter Tomine, also got an airing, tied to news of his seventh solo album.
Listeners took part in Davies' Jukebox feature, suggesting workout songs for a "Woo Wednesday workout", inspired by Joe Wicks' recent appearance on the show. A discussion on romance, sparked by a survey on partners doing household admin, saw listeners sharing mundane but loving gestures, from warming pyjamas to refilling toothbrushes.
After 9am, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" featured Phil from Stockport, celebrating his 42nd wedding anniversary with wife Liz, requesting Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" and reflecting: "she's there every time I need her."
Pause For Thought came from Alan Sorenson, reflecting on his mother's ability to make people feel special.
The show also carried traffic updates from Ellie Brennan and news from Matt Carter, before Vernon Kay took over at 9:30am with what he promised were "four jaw-dropping facts".
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