Birthday Game
The Birthday Game is a music-based feature from Scott Mills's BBC Radio 2 shows, where listeners celebrating their birthdays face a choice: stick with their selected song or gamble on a different track. The archive follows the game's memorable decisions, unexpected swaps and on-air reactions.
Scott tests whether a parrot can command a smart speaker, while Highlands listener Katrina keeps *Metal Guru* on spin two. [...]
Dr Ranj discusses his stage debut in *& Juliet*, while dog owner Nick rejects Geri Halliwell and Wizzard for Tammy Wynette. [...]
Scott investigates Regency-inspired wedding trends, while Disney fan Lorise plays the Birthday Game after a family trip to Florida. [...]
Joe Lycett fulfils his aunties’ challenge at the BAFTAs, while David rejects Duran Duran and Johnny Logan for Olive. [...]
Scott and Rylan prepare for the Eurovision final, while former bluecoat Ginny rejects Spandau Ballet and Louis Armstrong for KWS. [...]
Scott celebrates an ARIA win from backstage at Eurovision, speaks to Czechia’s Aiko and UK entrant Olly Alexander, and Emily gambles her way to Akon. [...]
Scott rules out dozens of famous Eurovision spokespeople, while Alison keeps *The Real Thing* before a weekend with Gary Davies and Take That. [...]
Joe Lycett’s aunties chase 100,000 followers, while trainee boxing coach Nathan rejects Deniece Williams and Lil Nas X for Westlife. [...]
Scott starts Radio 2’s Eurovision sweepstake, while Louise rejects Norman Greenbaum and Sugababes for Dexys Midnight Runners. [...]
Scott gives Paul a special Birthday Game after exposing his secret zoo trip, while the Music Police investigate Daniel’s saxophone clue. [...]