Category: Show Diary
The Wolf of Worthing appears
During Breakfast cover, Scott and Chris discover Justin from First Dates, who introduces himself as the “Wolf of Worthing”. His talk of sports cars, superyachts and occasionally wishing for a normal life makes the self-appointed title impossible to ignore.
They later call James Arthur in bed before his Live Lounge. His early-morning voice sounds far removed from the one required at midday, but he promises it will recover in time for “Say You Won't Let Go” and the pla [...]
A huge day at Wembley
Scott and Chris look back on presenting the Teen Hero award at Wembley to Toby and his fellow winner, who have raised money in memory of their friend Aaron. Standing on the Teen Awards stage remains overwhelming, particularly when they look towards the enormous “Hello Wembley” sign at the back of the arena.
Scott also plants a tiny piece of background drama during Kel Spellman's interview with Shawn Mendes. Knowing the camera points towards them, he pretends to argue with C [...]
Scott is corrected at spin class
Scott is again selected as the bad example during an exercise class. The spin instructor places him under a spotlight, adjusts his hand and tells him to move his “booty” farther over the saddle.
He accepts that he was doing it incorrectly but dislikes the unfamiliar experience of being publicly told off. Chris notes that Scott's normal working life rarely includes anybody correcting him so directly.
A royal photographer calls
Jordan asks whether photographing the [...]
The morning after Leeds
Scott and Chris return from the radio awards feeling fragile. Scott took a late-night pizza back to his hotel room, while Chris needed a complete care package after arriving without everything required for the morning.
The dry-cleaned suit appeared only minutes before their train, narrowly saving the evening. Their tiredness becomes an unfortunate backdrop when a caller arrives specifically to assess the quality of the programme.
Scottie T rides solo
Scottie T returns to [...]
The suit remains in transit
Scott and Chris prepare for a radio awards ceremony in Leeds, although Scott refuses to accept that it is genuinely the Oscars of radio. Chris has left his only suitable outfit with an app-based dry-cleaning service and is waiting for its same-day return.
The collection was late, the deadline is approaching and the vague dress code offers little reassurance. Scott has prepared properly, while Chris risks travelling north in whatever happens to be available when they l [...]
BBC Breakfast creates peak cringe
The previous day's confrontation discussion continues with Catherine Tate's appearance on BBC Breakfast. Her hosts mistakenly associate “Yeah but, no but” with one of her characters, only to learn that the phrase belongs to Little Britain.
The apology is so prolonged that Scott struggles to hear it through. After Dino's “la la la” technique and another listener's inability to watch The Apprentice, the clip becomes the programme's strongest test of cringe toleran [...]
The judges forget again
The X Factor produces another week of uncertain names. Sharon Osbourne introduces Saara Aalto only as “the songbird from abroad”, then turns to Louis Walsh for help remembering Finland.
Scott and Chris question how judges can mentor contestants without knowing their names, although Louis has previous experience of forgetting the members of large groups. The programme's awkwardness becomes useful evidence for a wider discussion about viewers who cannot tolerate television [...]
The NG Memorial Cup begins
Charles returns on the night of his elaborate FIFA tournament. The players will arrive as managers, hold press conferences and compete after a full buffet, but the programme has concentrated on the promised opening ceremony.
Olympic champion Greg Rutherford introduces John Barrowman, who hands over to Clive Tyldesley for a grand commentary about the fictional stadium and the competition's history. Charles is genuinely impressed that the programme followed through and p [...]
Proudlock and Boulle return
Oliver Proudlock and Francis Boulle visit as Made in Chelsea begins its twelfth series. Chris remembers being moved away when he tried to approach Proudlock at a nightclub appearance, while Francis's return to the programme supplies enough relationship complications for Scott's introduction.
Their three-way Innuendo Bingo with Chris begins more quietly than expected. The guests try to retain their composure until a sword-making explanation about heating metal and remo [...]
More jobs face the verdict
After an environmental health officer narrowly earns “hot job” status, more listeners ask for rulings. Richard turns wood into bowls, table legs and spindles, while Kerry fits kitchens and bathrooms and enjoys surprising customers who did not expect a woman to arrive.
Both are approved, but the third caller changes the feature. Sarah runs Twisted Fondant in Winchester, a separate x-rated bakery created so her specialist work would not alarm her ordinary cake customers. [...]