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I would definitely listen. It’s hard to imagine what it might be like but I would be in support of it

Could it be Trevor? I was just listening to Greg James Breakfast podcast from Friday, and as they were wrapping up Trevor was passing and popped in to say hello. He said to Greg "I need to talk to you - off air".

It does feel like they are clutching at straws to find things to publish about him at this point, which can sort of be taken as a positive I think? That there is nothing more to add, no sordid stories, no gossip.

Based on more recent interviews with Scott, I’m sure he said that the press were ready to out him and so people at R1 said his best option was to choose a paper to get ahead of the story. It was a very different time back then, but I’m not sure it would have felt like genuine support from his colleagues if they were adding to the pressure.

The Charlie Sloth crossovers were hilarious chaos! I have only encountered those from old podcasts, but always made me laugh out loud! Music Police is one I really hoped would make it onto the Breakfast Show too! Such a great feature with listener engagement. I wonder if they had too many celeb guests to manage something like that, but it was such a giggle

I don't know about you guys, but I have felt a sense of relief today for the first time this week. No new 'sensational' headlines. It seems that what came out through the week was all there is to know. The next chapter feels like it will be painfully silent. Scott is hopefully doing all he can to regroup and look after himself. He is not reacting defensively, which just shows his strength, in my opinion. I can't imagne what the last week or so has felt like for him and those close to him. But, hopefully the worst is over. From what I've seen (and I know you can't escape the algorithm these days), people are supportive of him. People are questioning why his career has been ended. People are understanding of the timeframe we are looking at. Myself and my own family included. Tonight to me feels like time to take a deep breath. And have faith that our Scott is going to handle this in the best way he can. We'll just have to deal with not having him on our Radio and not hearing what's going on, which is a difficult place to be as a supporter.

Ahh Tap End was one of my absolute faves. And the Lolathons were great too. I totally forgot to mention Superfan Steve!

Such a great thread, there is so much to choose from! From the earlier years, Flirt Divert was must-listen radio. Laura's Diary. One Night with Laura. The pranks where they used to call two takeaway shops and make them both think they were ordering from each other. Later on, I loved Beccy Raps, especially when she did Gangnam Style for her final show. Trapped in the Closet had me in stitches. Of course Innuendo Bingo, which was how I rediscovered the show after a long gap of it falling off my radar when I started working full time. Bamboleo was a weekly highlight for me and Producer Will sent me my very own copy of the 'Margaret Covid' mix of Duck Sauce when I got a shout out one week. Last going off on R1, Granny Tinder was phenomenal. Loved the Who Game! The Don't Look it Up Quiz had so many hysterical rounds and I loved it when they would all completely lose it laughing - again mainly with Producer Will. And in the R2 days, the show has been a big adjustment but it has come to such a lovely vibe. Elder Vs Millennial in particular is a feature that stands out for me. There are so, so many more. I still rewatch the musical on YT. And still will. What an epic catalogue of memories to look back on.

Old features/clips/pods of Scott have been my go-to for many years when I am in need of a pick-me up. It's strange that now the reason I need cheering up is due to Scott being in the news, but nonetheless there is a huge amount of fun to look back on. Only on Sunday just gone - before any of us knew - I listened back to all of the old clips of Barryoke on here, because myself and a friend had been to see a comedian called Barry and I wanted to share the joy of Barryoke with her. The Unofficial Mills YT channel has loads of amazing old clips on there which I just pick at random when I need a giggle.

It has been a very difficult week to week to digest. It has made me really appreciate this forum and what a respectful community there is here. It's been a big help to have this corner of the internet for sharing and hearing how other people are feeling about it all. Like others, I have been listening to Scott since I was a teenager, the Flirt Divert days. I agree that having Greg back next week will bring some real feeling of stability back to a very strange week on the radio. Dean did a fantastic job last week I thought, whenever I tuned in to him there was warmth and laughter. Others sounded like they were struggling themselves, which is totally understandable. This evening I have been listening back to podcasts from the Radio 1 days and genuinely laughing out loud at Scott and Chris. Remembering the good times.

Although according to the person in the Mirror who broke the story, he found out about it on the Sunday from a source who told him that Scott had been sacked. So seemingly the BBC had acted on whatever information they had before the press even knew about it.

I have heard people say there would be more to come in the Sunday papers, but I have sincerely hoped that it was nothing more than had already been announced this week.

It doesn't feel to me like they have a tonne of options that will match Scott's show, without moving other presenters and causing problems elsewhere in the schedule. I'm not a full time R2 listener, I listen to Scott, some of Vernon, and then tune back in for Sara. If they move Sara, they have got just as big a gap to fill at tea time. If they move Vernon, they risk the show with currently the most listeners, if I am understanding that right. Greg is hopefully having too much fun at R1, and long may that continue (I will be back listening there next week). Grimmy, I have to hold my hands up and say I have not listened to his 6Music show, because it's too alternative and cool for me. But, based on what I have heard of him elsewhere and on podcasts, I think I could get on board with him on r2 Breakfast (or drive maybe). A soft Northern voice, he is great with listener engagement and celebrity guests, I think it could work. Not sure if R2 is too pop for him now though. It's really hard to think of someone with that extra something, the thing that makes a show not only effortless but also entertaining and engaging. There are only a handful of people I have listened to who have really made me feel like I am listening to something special. The first one in my lifetime was Moyles, but there is no way that could happen on R2 and it obviously wouldn't be the right fit. But point being that there aren't many to choose from. And then you need to find someone who is willing to get up at 4am and turn their current life upside down.

It's an interesting point, though. I found this forum just as a fan-girl of Scott Mills. I'm not involved in radio at all, but through being here have seen the discussions about things that I never would have known about. All of the intricacies that go into putting a radio show together. There will be someone in a job at R2 having to consider exactly the point you are making as we speak.

Legally of course, it doesn't matter either way. But morally, I think it matters a lot. As @Mercede5 says, a lot of people, myself included, have either lied about their age and/or done things they knew they legally were too young to do, relationships included.