Greg James couldn't stop gleefully recapping Fleetwood Town's giant-killing penalty win over Arsenal, playing the Captain Pugwash theme on repeat and imagining it "haunting" Mikel Arteta's players on their long drive back to north London. "You've just slayed the giants and then you're playing them the Captain Pugwash thing too," Greg laughed, before listeners flooded in begging for the clip to be played to Jerry, given his Arsenal allegiances.
The real highlight, though, was Radio 1 newcomer Billy Edwards leading an "Essex stretch" live on air by listener request. Billy's deadpan instructions, including repeated "no laughing" warnings and a request for listeners to "bend over 90 degrees", had Greg in stitches and left texts flooding in from listeners saying they'd had to pull over in lay-bys because they were laughing too hard. One listener joked Billy's voice sounded uncannily familiar, prompting Greg to splice in a cheeky "Mr Bottoms" reference mid-segment.
Listen: Billy's Essex stretch
Is It Just Us? saw listener Alison reveal her boyfriend interlocks his fingers with his own toes while relaxing on the sofa, only ever using his right foot. After a flood of confessions, including caller Ellie discussing the "moistness" required for the perfect foot-hold, Alison got her answer: plenty of listeners admitted to doing exactly the same thing.
Listen: Is It Just Us – the foot-holding confession
Marwell Zoo's Sarah gave a happier update on escaped capybara Samba, confirming she's looking healthy on camera traps despite still being on the run since March, with staff coining the phrase "slowly, slowly catch Cappy".
Charlie and Jerry's Live Lounge saw Robyn drop into the studio, with Jerry visibly needled by Greg's gentle digs about Arsenal's cup exit before cheerfully handing over for her session.
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