“I’ve never experienced that in my life… ladies singing my name!”
“You don’t even have to like me to come — it’s about the charities.”
“If you read that out, Scott, no one will ring it!”

News, Nativity Lines & The Missing Carrot

Tina joined the show for a warm catch-up about her daughter’s nativity prep. Tina admitted, “She has one line and she’s somehow managed to remember the entire nativity,” before Scott teased, “She’s ready to step in for any role at any moment.”

But the real early-morning chaos came from Scott’s now-infamous missing carrot storyline. Tina and Ellie were fully invested: “Remember to tell us about that single carrot, mate,” Tina laughed, sounding more like a sitcom character than a newsreader. The carrot still hadn’t appeared, leading Ellie to gently remind Scott of something many listeners probably thought too: “You need to check the fridge. It’d be at the bottom, though, wouldn’t it?”

This everyday domestic saga — the carrot, the door, the frosted glass — kept returning throughout the show and gave Scott’s Breakfast era its signature mix of relatable chaos and soft-focus morning warmth.

The See-Through Toilet Door Saga

Scott provided what might be the single greatest Breakfast Show visual aid ever: a printed photo of himself sitting (fully clothed) behind a semi-see-through frosted loo door. Ellie gasped, “I’m not sure that’s all right… I’m not coming round.” Tina added decisively: “You can still see what position you’re sitting in.”

Interior designers then started texting in with solutions. Becky recommended “mirror frosting” so visitors wouldn’t be confronted with a sauna-like silhouette on arrival. Scott, ever self-aware, told listeners: “Can you spot Scott? It’s breakfast safe, don’t panic.” The fact he immediately put the photo on Instagram tells you everything you need to know about how fully he committed to the bit.

The whole sequence is classic Scott Mills: harmless humiliation mixed with whisper-level domestic chaos, all made funnier by Tina and Ellie’s steady disbelief.

Listeners, Lions & The Quiz Controversy

One of the show’s biggest comedic detours arrived courtesy of the Easiest Quiz on the Radio. After Susie from Jersey stormed her way to 33 points, listeners began piling in with corrections about one question:
“Where might you see a lion?”
Susie answered “in the jungle”. Listeners disagreed. Fiercely.

Scott spent several minutes reading complaints including, “Lions aren’t found in the jungle. They’re plains dwellers,” and “Never seen a lion in a jungle myself.” The quiz team pushed back — citing the lyric “In the jungle, the mighty jungle…” — and Scott declared, “In this song, I’m afraid they do.” The Google trend spike for “Do lions live in the jungle?” was as instant as it was inevitable.

This is the brilliance of the show: turning a tiny disagreement into a national talking point before 8am.

Pause For Thought With Graham Daniels

Graham Daniels delivered one of his most memorable stories — a football fan telling him mid-match, “You are the ugliest man I’ve ever seen on a football pitch.” His retelling was so gentle and self-aware that Scott was left speechless, managing only, “What a rascal… I never know what’s coming next with you.”

The pair then discussed introversion, ego, and kindness in sport. It was quiet, thoughtful radio — the kind that lands differently on a day packed with big comedy energy. Scott ended with genuine affection: “You’ve got so many layers, Graham… I do want to impress all the pause-for-thoughters.”

Peter Kay on the Breakfast Show

1. The Entrance & The Jingle

Peter Kay arrived to the most over-the-top custom jingle Scott has ever commissioned. Peter burst out laughing immediately: “There were ladies singing my name! I’ve never experienced that in my life.” For a man who can sell out multiple arenas in a night, his reaction was almost shy — the perfect opening note.

He and Scott revealed that this was their first ever meeting, despite decades of intertwined radio and comedy history. Peter reminisced about listening to Scott at the Esso garage and confessed he once lifted a “Real Life Story” segment for Car Share. It was affectionate, silly, and deeply nostalgic — and it set the tone for an hour of beautifully unfiltered storytelling.

2. Radio Love, DJ Disasters & Case-Logic Trauma

Peter spoke with real warmth about radio, calling it “comforting… great company.” He described DJing at weddings but refusing to speak on the mic, hiding behind a girlfriend who sat beside him to stop any supposed temptation to “cop off”. The detail was vintage Kay.

He shared the trauma of losing a whole Case Logic folder of CDs during an auntie’s party: “I bought them all back second hand… cost me a fortune.” Scott responded instantly, a DJ to a DJ: losing that folder was “the end of the world.”

The two men bonded over Woolworths singles, Old Gold reissues, and the shared childhood joy of taping songs off the radio and fading out before the presenter spoke. It felt like listening to two boys reliving the same youth in different towns.

3. Two Introverts Talking About Extrovert Lives

The quiet emotional centre of the hour came when both admitted they are introverts. Peter explained, “This isn’t my comfort zone… I’m introverted.” Scott, almost relieved to say it aloud, replied, “My personality would suggest that it’s probably not the job for me as a shy introvert.”

They compared arena shows to parties — and agreed small rooms are scarier. Peter said, “Cut to me at the Anvil in Basingstoke — terrified,” describing the whites of the audience’s eyes. It was unexpectedly intimate and instantly relatable.

4. The Charity Announcement — A Big Hearted Moment

Peter delivered his big news with complete sincerity:
“The last shows I’m doing are all going to cancer charities… You don’t even have to like me to come.”
It landed with impact — a generous gesture spoken in the softest voice.

He explained there would be 12 charities, and all profits from the final run of tour dates would go directly to them. Scott encouraged listeners, “We can do this,” the whole studio leaning into the moment. It was heartfelt, human, and absolutely Peter Kay at his best.

5. Pure Chaos: Rock Me Amadeus, Sound Effects & Phone Numbers

Then came the anarchy. Scott played Rock Me Amadeus, and Peter sang along — perfectly, enthusiastically — noting the “weird echo at the end” and imagining Falco discovering reverb in 1985. It was ridiculous and wonderful.

They shared their mutual love of BBC Sound Effects albums. Peter proudly owned “Disasters”; Scott owned “Horrors.” When Scott played that iconic public-information-film splash, Peter instantly recognised it: “They still use that splash on everything.”

The hour ended with the phone-number bit. Peter encouraged Scott to read out his number (he didn’t), but the callback to Sally Traffic accidentally giving hers out was perfect. Scott summed it up best:
“I feel very fulfilled.”
It was clear the two had discovered they were, bizarrely, built from the same childhood materials.

Aftermath: Texts, Laughter & Listeners Delighted

Listeners flooded in immediately: “I’m laughing my head off,” “Peter Kay was made for Radio 2,” and “Just his voice is enough to give me the giggles.” Scott himself needed a debrief, saying on-air, “I could have done that for hours and hours.”

Birthday Game by the Sea

Later, the Birthday Game became unexpectedly cinematic when Sarah rang in “in her wetsuit” on Tynemouth beach with her Surf Life Saving crew. She chose Christina Aguilera’s “Dirrty”, and Scott sent her off into the waves with it. Possibly the most energetic birthday gift the show has ever given.