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.
Libby explains why a cardboard monarch has visited local landmarks, while DJ Tim keeps George Michael on his first Birthday Game spin. [...]
Listeners report unusual tributes to King Charles, Lisa ends with All Saints and the Music Police identify Pink’s God Is a DJ. [...]
Sam Ryder reviews the 2023 Eurovision favourites and turns an Indian takeaway receipt into a power ballad. [...]
Niall Horan discusses his One Direction years and friendship with Lewis Capaldi, while Mark rejects Duran Duran for The Beatles. [...]
Vernon Kay celebrates turning 49, previews his new Radio 2 show and risks two excellent songs before landing on Sugababes. [...]
Scott becomes Midwife Mills when a listener gives birth with the programme playing, while Rebecca rejects Dexys and The Bangles for the Bee Gees. [...]
Loreen discusses her comeback with Tattoo, praises Mae Muller and explains the mindset that helped her return to the contest. [...]
Paris Hilton reunites with Scott to discuss her son, her memoir, new music and the character she created during the height of her fame. [...]
Scott compares notes on the national emergency-alert test, celebrates another Eurovision ticket release and gives Nicola the perfect first-spin dance anthem. [...]
Listeners reveal the habits that test their relationships, while community volunteer Zoe gambles her way to LMFAO. [...]