Show Diary - 12 January 2026: Scott Mills returns with Robbie Williams

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“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.

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[Jono]

I remember when he did a whole thing on me never having seen James Bond, at least I've seen Love Actually 😂