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I had Covid back in September took me best part of a week to be able to do things again this flu that’s going round is bad so radio 1 might have told him to stay off -
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By UnofficialStark · Posted
Sam and Danni now in for Greg this Friday with Lauren and Conor in for them. Dean must not be feeling better yet. -
I have a feeling that Vick Hope will leave next year and Emil will present Going Home with Katie & Jamie whenever he turns up -
“I have to speak my truth… I’ve never watched Love Actually.” “Mary Berry says you should get up and get dressed.” “If you don’t feel festive after this, you have a cold heart.” Tuesday Energy, Festive Voices and the Walking in the Air Takeover Scott Mills leaned fully into Tuesday morning with warmth, mischief and maximum Christmas spirit. Still dealing with the fallout from his Love Actually confession, Scott opened by sharing listener reactions as the mailbag continued to “bulge”, with emails ranging from polite disappointment to outright disbelief. Ellie Brennan and Stefan Powell were firmly in the mix, keeping the show grounded with travel, news and gentle teasing, while Scott embraced his role as festive chaos conductor. The tone was set early when Scott encouraged listeners to send in their attempts at Walking in the Air, insisting he “wasn’t asking” but absolutely loving that everyone did anyway. What followed was a surprisingly emotional and hilarious parade of voice notes. From warm-ups involving “minimal animal” to unexpectedly operatic performances, Scott treated each effort like a West End audition. One listener’s vibrato stopped him in his tracks, while another was invited to “warm up properly and try again later”. It was a classic Scott Mills segment — inclusive, silly, and joyful — with the added bonus that it paved the way for one of the day’s biggest guests later on. Pause for Thought: Solitude, Christmas and Being Fully Yourself Tuesday’s Pause for Thought came from Governor B and landed with real emotional weight. Reflecting on Christmas, identity and the idea of “two halves of life”, he spoke honestly about shedding old masks and learning to live more authentically. He shared that this Christmas morning he’ll go for a solo run before picking up his children, explaining that being alone doesn’t always mean being lonely — sometimes it means peace. Scott listened intently, clearly moved, and thanked him warmly afterwards, while listeners texted in to say the words had made them cry and rethink their own festive routines. Strictly Finalists: George and Alexis George Clarke and Alexis Charleston joined Scott live in the studio ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing final, and the excitement was unmistakable. Scott began by locking eyes with George and saying the words out loud: “You’re in the Strictly final.” George laughed in disbelief, admitting it still didn’t feel real and joking they must have “got the wrong George.” With no prior dance or performance experience, George reflected on how surreal the journey has been, especially learning not just the steps but how to command a stage — something Scott was keen to praise repeatedly. Alexis spoke with pride about George’s transformation, describing the early hesitancy and overthinking that gradually gave way to confidence and trust. She pinpointed a turning point when George stopped analysing every move and started fully committing emotionally. Scott related deeply, sharing his own memories of learning to dance and how vulnerable it feels when performance isn’t your natural comfort zone. The partnership between the two felt genuine, affectionate and supportive — exactly the sort of dynamic Strictly fans love to root for. Family came up often, with George sharing how meaningful it’s been for his grandparents and parents to watch him on a show they truly understand. Scott joked that radio success never quite impresses grandparents, but Strictly absolutely does. Listener messages poured in calling George “what Strictly is all about”, leaving him visibly touched and slightly embarrassed. Alexis added that what audiences see is exactly who George is off-camera — kind, genuine and thoughtful — a comment Scott wholeheartedly agreed with. The conversation moved on to the final itself, with three dances looming and hopes of a perfect 40 still alive. Alexis admitted she’s “manifesting it” and jokingly suggested twerking again if that’s what it takes to win Craig over. Scott loved the optimism, teasing that anything is possible on final week. Talk of the Strictly tour followed, with Scott reminiscing about his own experience and warning George that tears at the end are mandatory, no matter how tough the rehearsals get. Before they left, Scott read out one final listener message praising George’s confidence growth and kindness. Alexis looked like a proud sister, and George quietly absorbed the love, saying how strange — and lovely — it feels to be supported by people who didn’t know him a few months ago. Scott sent them off with genuine warmth, reminding listeners they could watch the final on Saturday night, and promising more Strictly finalists all week. Aled Jones and Carrie Hope Fletcher: Elf, Legends and Walking in the Air The festive atmosphere ramped up even further when Aled Jones and Carrie Hope Fletcher arrived to talk about Elf the Musical. Scott immediately addressed the elephant in the room — Walking in the Air — and Aled took it all in good humour, admitting he used to mind the constant references when he was younger but now just thinks about “the money”. Carrie laughed along, clearly loving the energy of the studio and the affection everyone still has for Aled’s iconic voice. Carrie spoke passionately about playing Jovie, describing her as jaded, anti-Christmas and very New York — until Buddy the Elf softens her. Scott was delighted to learn that Buddy is played by Carrie’s real-life husband, Joel Montague, and that he barely leaves the stage for the entire show. Carrie joked that she spends half the night drinking tea in her dressing room while Joel tap dances relentlessly, before helping him with his tap routine each evening. Aled shared stories from his childhood, including listening to Les Misérables on repeat during long train journeys to London to avoid people staring at “the kid from The Snowman”. Carrie, a huge Les Mis fan herself, was visibly impressed, and Scott immediately suggested a duet. This led — inevitably — to Scott producing his tin whistle and attempting Walking in the Air live on air. Carrie diplomatically praised the effort, while Aled kindly suggested “everyone has to start somewhere”. When Aled finally sang Walking in the Air properly, the studio fell into reverent silence, with Scott calling it “one of the all-time greats”. He reeled off Aled’s career highlights — singing for royalty, the Pope, selling millions of albums — before declaring that being a traffic cone on The Masked Singer might still be the pinnacle. Aled agreed, admitting it was also the hottest he’s ever been on television. Carrie reflected on how joyful it is to perform a Christmas show in December, especially when audiences are craving escapism. She teased the snowy finale that leaves some audience members soaked and laughing, while Ellie Brennan confirmed she’d experienced it firsthand. The pair spoke warmly about working together and their shared theatre history, with Scott finishing by urging listeners to catch Elf the Musical before it closes in early January. The Easiest Quiz: Redemption and the Feast of Stephen The Zero Percent Club redemption continued with Rachel from Cornwall returning to the Easiest Quiz after previously not knowing the colour of the TARDIS. This time, she stormed ahead with confidence, only to be momentarily derailed by a lyric-based curveball involving Good King Wenceslas. Scott gleefully explained “the Feast of Stephen”, while Rachel laughed it off and celebrated a very respectable 16 points. “The redemption tour,” she declared — a phrase Scott immediately adopted. Birthday Game The Birthday Game took Scott to the Tyne Valley to celebrate Rachel’s 50th, complete with romantic Lake District memories, future Amalfi Coast dreams and a teams call her boss didn’t know she was missing. When Green, Green Grass of Home by Tom Jones landed on the spinner, Scott celebrated a Welsh cultural moment with full sincerity — briefly interrupted by his own instinct to move things along, before apologising and letting the emotion land. The post 16 December 2025: Strictly Finalists, Elf Stars and Aled Jones Light Up Radio 2 first appeared on Unofficial Mills.View the full article -
Ellie Brennan in for OJ Borg on overnights Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, Boxing Day, plus the 29th to 31st December. -
By coffeeandgin · Posted
Feels like it'll be the most consistency Going Home has had in a while. -
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Have Jamie Laing & Emil Franchi presented a show together this year?
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By R1 Insider · Posted
Danni has spoken about her boyfriend on Instagram and tagged him in pictures. Jon Wilson, who is a camera operator at ITV News in Wales. -
I remember when he did a whole thing on me never having seen James Bond, at least I've seen Love Actually 😂 -
“I have to speak my truth… I’ve never watched Love Actually.” “It’s part of British culture!” “Christmas is rubbish.” Monday Mood and the Final Week Before Christmas Scott Mills opened Monday’s show acknowledging exactly how it felt for a lot of listeners: the final full week before Christmas, running on fumes, but determined to power through together. With Ellie Brennan and Stefan Powell alongside him, Scott leaned into the shared exhaustion, joking that the team had “a touch of Ian Beale about us this week” and promising to get everyone through with warmth, humour and plenty of festive chaos. He welcomed listeners heading into their last days of work, posties on their rounds, paramedics on shift and parents deep in nativity logistics, setting a familiar, comforting tone for the morning The Love Actually Revelation That Shook the Nation The biggest talking point of the morning arrived early with what Scott described as a “massive festive revelation” from the Breakfast Show WhatsApp group. First, Stefan admitted he hadn’t done any Christmas shopping with just ten days to go. But it was Scott’s confession that truly stopped the show: he has never seen Love Actually. Gasps echoed through the studio as Scott doubled down, admitting he’d been “blagging it for years,” even during interviews with Keira Knightley and Rowan Atkinson. “None of it means anything to me,” he said, as Ellie and Stefan struggled to process the betrayal. Listeners flooded in to either defend or condemn him. Some admitted they’d never seen it either, while others demanded Scott watch it immediately “if you want us to keep listening.” Clips were played back of Scott confidently discussing plot points with the film’s stars, now exposed as pure performance. Eventually, Scott surrendered, promising a Love Actually watch-along for the nation. It was peak Scott Mills: honesty, chaos and the audience firmly part of the moment. Festive Kindness, Pause for Thought and Being There Amid the fun, the show made space for reflection. Rabbi Adam Zagoria Moffat delivered a particularly moving Pause for Thought, reflecting on Hanukkah, miracles, and how “real miracles don’t always look like miracles up close.” Referencing the tragic attack at a Jewish celebration in Sydney, Adam spoke about finding meaning in small, human acts during dark moments. Scott thanked him warmly, acknowledging how poignant it felt on a Monday morning filled with both celebration and heaviness. Later, Scott spoke directly to listeners who struggle with Christmas, reminding them it’s okay not to love the season and that the show would be there for them regardless — a quiet, sincere moment that resonated deeply. Mary Berry: Christmas Wisdom from the Icon Dame Mary Berry arrived just after 8am to huge affection, instantly elevating the studio with calm authority and festive warmth. Scott introduced her as “the sage” of Christmas kitchens, and together they played a game of “Berry Good or Berry Bad,” tackling festive dilemmas faced in homes across the UK. Yorkshire puddings with Christmas dinner? A firm no. “You have them all year round,” Mary explained, suggesting Christmas should be about variety and special touches instead. Mary shared practical wisdom for cooks under pressure, especially those with one oven. She recommended prepping vegetables like celeriac purée ahead of time and even roasting potatoes the day before and reheating them on Christmas Day. Scott listened intently, clearly relieved by the permission to plan ahead. Mary emphasised that Christmas food should be joyful, not stressful, and that organisation is the real secret ingredient. When asked about putting the tree up in November, Mary gently but firmly sided with December. She spoke fondly about family traditions, remembering homemade decorations her children made from egg boxes and foil — keepsakes she still treasures. Cooking Christmas dinner in pyjamas, however, was less encouraged. While early-morning prep might justify it, Mary admitted she prefers getting dressed properly for such a special occasion. “It’s an event,” she said, and Scott concluded that Mary Berry has absolutely never cooked in her pyjamas. The chat turned playful with viral Christmas games, including the online trend of eating a crème caramel without using your hands. Mary was unimpressed, calling it “uncouth” but conceded that Christmas games are essential. Her favourite? The sticker-on-the-forehead guessing game, which she declared perfect for all ages. Scott shared that it’s the only game his mum will play — a detail Mary loved. The segment ended with Mary addressing Rylan’s long-running claim that he doesn’t know what Brussels sprouts are. She firmly called him out, revealing she’d taken him sprout-picking herself, complete with white wellies. Scott promised to pass on her message, and signed off with, “Have yourself a berry little Christmas,” as Mary laughed and wished everyone a joyful festive season. Breakfast with the Beales: EastEnders Royalty Arrives Michelle Collins and Adam Woodyatt — Cindy and Ian Beale — joined Scott for what became a masterclass in soap nostalgia and behind-the-scenes brilliance. Scott greeted them as legends, and the affection was immediate. Adam revealed he listens to the show on his way to set every morning, especially loving the quiz, while Michelle joked about her tendency to forget major plot points — including who’s related to whom. Adam reflected on his extraordinary career, from joining EastEnders in 1985 to becoming its longest-serving cast member. He shared stories of starting out at the National Theatre as a teenager and being signed to Sylvia Young’s agency at just nine years old. Scott marvelled at how Adam has “pretty much always worked,” while Adam admitted there was only one month in his life where he didn’t know what job was next. Michelle spoke about Cindy’s return, admitting she was originally signed for just 11 episodes back in the 80s. “I’m still stuck with her,” she laughed. The pair discussed how viewers briefly rejected Cindy when she returned and behaved nicely. “They don’t want her good,” Michelle said. “They want her bad.” Adam agreed, noting that chaos is part of Cindy’s DNA. Christmas in Albert Square was teased heavily, with both guests carefully avoiding spoilers. They confirmed filming Christmas episodes months in advance, often forgetting details by the time they air. Adam recalled a legendary moment involving Bill Treacher, a turkey and nails — revealing that a turkey leg once had to be nailed back on for reshoots due to a shortage of backup birds. Scott was delighted. They confirmed that Pat Butcher’s return on 23 December will be unmissable, and hinted at further returns, including Barry Evans. Michelle admitted she hadn’t even known about some of these comebacks until after filming, underscoring how tightly guarded the secrets are. The conversation wrapped with talk of the New Year flash-forward storyline, which even the cast don’t fully understand yet. “You’re acting scenes without knowing why,” Michelle explained — a bold move that Scott praised. As Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline played them out, Scott thanked them for being such a huge part of British Christmas culture. “Christmas Day wouldn’t be Christmas without EastEnders,” he said — a sentiment no one argued with. Birthday Game and Zero Percent Club The Birthday Game brought classic tension and laughs, with Sean the postie from the Scottish Highlands celebrating his birthday mid-rounds. Proudly wearing shorts year-round, even in snow, Sean eventually landed on Clean Bandit’s Rockabye, wisely avoiding a potential Vanilla Ice disaster. Elsewhere, the Zero Percent Club continued its festive redemption arc, with Grace from Brighton finally escaping her zero-point past and earning four points — greeted with genuine celebration from Scott. Handover with Vernon Kay As the show wrapped up, Scott handed over to Vernon Kay, sharing festive energy and teasing the packed week ahead — including Strictly finalists, Carrie Hope Fletcher from Elf, Alan Jones and a huge Big Guest Friday lineup. The post 15 December 2025: Scott’s Love Actually confession first appeared on Unofficial Mills.View the full article
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