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 admits exposing Paul’s secret birthday outing, while Claire rejects Room 5 and chooses *The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore*. [...]
Scott uncovers ABBA’s Spanish-language recording, while Brett keeps McFly and refuses to hear what he missed. [...]
Scott addresses the Pitbull filing mistake, while Vicky rejects Nilsson and Estelle before receiving *It’s Like That*. [...]
George and Daniel name their wedding tables after Radio 2 presenters, while Amy rejects Westlife and the Rolling Stones for Jennifer Lopez and Pitbull. [...]
Nemo explains the meaning and reaction behind Switzerland’s Eurovision entry, while engineer Sam gambles his way to Snap’s *The Power*. [...]
Charity Shop Sue confronts Scott over his absence, Sheridan Smith discusses her latest drama and scientist Matt plays the Birthday Game. [...]
The Music Police examine Katy’s limited evidence, while former mystery shoppers reveal more undercover assignments. [...]
Scott protects the identities of former mystery shoppers as they describe elaborate cover stories, free meals and unusual inspections. [...]
Natasha Bedingfield compares her modern answers with an interview from the beginning of her career. [...]
Ella Henderson performs familiar lyrics to completely different melodies, while Lisa prepares for an extravagant Great Gatsby birthday party. [...]