The Scott Mills Weekly

BBC Radio 2

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All the best, and sometimes more questionable, bits from Scott's weekday afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. Including the Music Police, Birthday Game and anything else that makes the cut.

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539 episodes

Mystery shoppers, Natasha Bedingfield and Scott's got his tapes out...

Scott will show you his old cassette tapes if you show him yours... what's he found in the loft now?! Natasha Bedingfield completes the Bedingfield duo on afternoons, or does she?! And she takes the 'Same Interview' challenge with questions from 20 years ago. Plus, your stories of mystery shopping and an annoying earworm goes rogue for the Music Police... DCI Mills is up against it with this one! Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

40m
Feb 23, 2024
Rita's Rack and bonus Ella Henderson!

Scott finds out if his CD has made it onto Rita's Rack in The Kabin. He's been trying to get on Coronation Street for ages! Radio 2's Jo Whiley's turned all Del Boy, but did she mean to post that?! And Ella Henderson takes Scott's vocal challenge, singing her lyrics to another song. Plus, some bonus bits that didn't make it on the radio! And Scott pays tribute to Steve Wright MBE, who passed away this week. Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

36m
Feb 16, 2024
Watch out, the Potato Warden's about! Plus, Steps are here!

Scott's on a mission to get some of SpudMan's world-famous jacket potatoes delivered to Broadcasting House... but you wouldn't believe the faff to get a spud into the BBC! Claire, Lisa, Faye, Lee and H are in the studio for an exclusive chat with Scott about the Steps musical. Baroness Karen Brady and Tim Campbell MBE from The Apprentice are in the studio with Scott to review your top life improving tips. But are there any that they'd hire? And Scott's learning to play the triangle with the BBC Concert Orchestra's Principal Percussionist, Alasdair Malloy. It's harder than it looks, you know! Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

48m
Feb 09, 2024
Calum Scott, historic haircuts and Scott's fat fingers!

There's birthday drama with Bobbie, Radio 2's regrettable haircuts of the past and Scott's had a wedding ring debacle. Singer-songwriter Calum Scott is in the studio with new music, almost 10 years after he shot to fame on Britain's Got Talent. Plus, Scott's chatting to man who's got the UK's first masters in pantomime! Oh no he hasn't... etc. Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

34m
Feb 02, 2024
Daniel Bedingfield is back and plenty of horsing around!

After 20 years, Daniel Bedingfield pops in to see Scott! But where's he been? And what's this about recording all his songs naked?! This week has been dedicated to all our horsey listeners. Scott's got plenty of equine entertainment, so why the long face? Baking champion Candice Brown is on the phone after a tragic accident being dubbed The Great British Break Off! Plus, the first ever Antiques Roadshow game and DCI Mills cracks another annoying earworm with the help of the Music Police. Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

40m
Jan 26, 2024
Layton Williams, Teddy Swims and what is Jeremy Vine up to now?!

Scott's chatting to Strictly finalist and actor Layton Williams. Plus he's trying to convince soccer loving singer Teddy Swims that he knows loads about football. It's been another big week of TV and Scott's found some fans of Gladiators and The Traitors. Including the fan who's watch thought they'd had a fall... they were just watching Claudia in her gloves. There's more Jeremy Vine fun and Scott's getting some help with his singing after the panto! And the Music Police have been tracking down a suspect song from the early-00s for Rob in Plymouth... but have we cracked another case? Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

37m
Jan 19, 2024
Scott's panto song and bonus Jonathan Bailey!

He's back from treading the boards, so it's only right that the nation hears Scott's solo song... thanks to Fairy Godmother Sam Bailey for turning evil and sending it in. Who knew there was an original cast recording?! Actor and heart-throb Jonathan Bailey talks Bridgerton and Bond, as well as real bum or stunt bum? Plus there's some bonus bits that you didn't hear on the radio... find out which superstar singer Jonathan embarrassed himself in front of. Also Sophie Ellis-Bextor on the return of 'Murder on the Dancefloor', theme tunes with words and turns out loads of people are scared of UK landmarks! Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

44m
Jan 12, 2024
Rylan's in for Scott with Cher, Olly Alexander, Michelle McManus and more!

It's a Christmas cracker of a podcast this week, with Rylan in for Scott and a feast of festive guests. Olly Alexander pops in, as he's announced as the UK representative at Eurovision 2024 in Sweden. There's more from Rylan's chat with Cher and she has a a couple of huge revelations. Plus, Michelle McManus is celebrating 20 years since she won Pop Idol and there's a Christmas KaRYoke with singing sensations The Overtones. Oh and there's a surprise call for Rylan... from someone close to his and Scott's hearts! Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

53m
Dec 22, 2023
David Guetta tries his first mince pie and how well do know your Christmas carols?

Scott's feeling festive with superstar DJ David Guetta trying his first mince pie and reviewing classic Christmas hits. Plus, do you know the words to some carols? Or are you just making them up? Singer and Broadway sensation Billy Porter gives Scott an acting lesson, as he's about to take to the stage for the first time! And Radio 2's King of the 80s, Gary Davies, plays the Birthday Game. But it turns out that there's one disgruntled listener who shares Gary's big day. Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

50m
Dec 15, 2023
Sam Ryder sings Christmas... after a big night out!

Getting baubles deep in Christmas with singing sensations Sam Ryder and Leona Lewis. Can Sam smash out a vocal even after a big night out? And Leona's celebrating a big anniversary! Bobbie's got a festive blockage and there's news from The GC on her Christmas tree. Plus, Scott's hearing about your kids that are a bit old before their time... whether they love Elvis, wear a waistcoat or do their homework on a typewriter. Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

37m
Dec 08, 2023
Anneka Rice gets melted down and Natalie Cassidy's on!

What happens when celebrity waxworks get melted down? Anneka Rice has got a pretty solid idea of where hers has gone to. Loads of chat about proposals and partners. Scott's found a new test to see how well your partner knows you, it's called 'The Orange Peel Theory'. Plus, Natalie Cassidy is in the studio as we kick off Christmas. Hear what happened when she interviewed the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race UK season 5 and she's celebrating 30 years of Sonia in EastEnders! Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

35m
Dec 01, 2023
Alesha Dixon raps in her sleep!?

Alesha Dixon is in the studio as she takes the Same Interview challenge. Scott shares an alarm clock hack that will change your life and has a few ideas for who might be this year’s Christmas Number 1. Plus, someone gets shushed by Her Majesty, Madonna. Hit subscribe to get Scott’s latest podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

38m
Nov 24, 2023
Well done Vernon Kay!

Vernon has completed his incredible Ultra Ultramarathon Challenge for BBC Children in Need. Powered only by his own two feet, Vernon Kay travelled 116 miles all the way from Victoria Park in Leicester - the site of Radio 2 In The Park – to the home of his beloved Bolton Wanderers, between Tuesday 14 and Friday 17 November. Visit bbc.co.uk/vernon to follow his journey and to find out how to donate. And for more behind the scenes action head to Radio 2’s Instagram & TikTok. Normal service resumes on the podcast next week, with Alesha Dixon!

2m
Nov 17, 2023
Take That, Sam Ryder and a singing dog!

Gary, Mark and Howard are in the studio, as we find out how well Take That know the work of Take That with the help of Gary Barlow... not that one. Scott turns on Christmas with the help of Sam Ryder and meets a singing dog called Jessie who loves ABBA. Will we see Jessie in the Radio 2 Piano Room anytime soon? Plus, grab your white slimline telephone with last number redial as superfans of Keeping Up Appearances William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith are in the studio to celebrate the hit 90s sitcom. Hit subscribe to get the Scott's new podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

44m
Nov 10, 2023
Our naughtiest national treasure, Miriam Margolyes!

The Scott Mills Weekly is back with more Miriam Margolyes than we could handle on the radio! She's got advice on life and love, reveals her guiltiest pleasures and talks trumps and radishes. Plus, Scott and Bobbie learn how to speak proper Norfolkian, thanks to listener Paul. What are the worst songs to have at your wedding? Scott needs your help to work out what he should avoid at his! Oh and the show gets rudely interrupted by the cast of 'Back To The Future: The Musical', ahead of their gala performance for BBC Children in Need. Hit subscribe to get the Scott's new podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

41m
Nov 03, 2023
Rylan bought Britney a snake?!

Welcome to the all new Scott Mills Weekly podcast! All the best (and some of the more questionable) bits of Scott's afternoon show on BBC Radio 2. This week, Rylan plays the Birthday Game after his Eurovision husband forgot that it was his birthday. Oops! And Ry reveals why he bought Britney actual Spears a snake?! Plus your parents' group chat drama, yellow pillow confessions and Dame Jo Whiley celebrates her 30th 'on the radio' birthday. Hit subscribe to get the Scott's new podcast every Friday, or listen live weekdays 2-4pm on BBC Radio 2.

29m
Oct 27, 2023
The all new Scott Mills Weekly is coming!

Scott's back with all the best, and more questionable, bits from weekday afternoons on BBC Radio 2... but now in a handy podcast dropping every Friday. It's the appropriately titled... Scott Mills Weekly! Coming soon to BBC Sounds and wherever you get your podcasts. Love you, hi x

1m
Oct 26, 2023
Love You Bye!

Live from 82 Mills, after more than 24 years, the world’s greatest radio show ever draws to a close.

1h 5m
Aug 25, 2022
The Last Ever…Bamboleo Wednesday

Timmy Trendy, A.K.A. show legend Beccy is back! Also, the presenters taking over from Scott & Chris, Dean & Vicky grill the boys on Ask Me Anything and the longest but last Bamboleo Wednesday gets us over the hump.

53m
Aug 24, 2022
The Last Ever…Innuendo Bingo!

Scott and Chris take to the wet seat for the first time ever for the last Innuendo Bingo ever and the legend that is Mark “Chappers” Chapman returns to say farewell to his “little orange friend”.

46m
Aug 23, 2022
The Last Ever…Whoo Game

As we head in to the last week of Scott and Chris on Radio 1 we celebrate with some of the classic games from the past. Today, The Whoo Game, Oh! What’s Occurring and can Scott still pull off It’s Only Bley Friday? – Find out in this podcast.

38m
Aug 22, 2022
The Last Ever Quiz

James The P.I. is back one last time and he’s stalking badgers, we ask Zofia if she’ll go on a date with Granny T’s choice and producer Amy treats us to one last quiz.

37m
Aug 18, 2022
The Last Ever Granny Tinder

Granny T is here for the last time judging some LIVE contenders, it's Bamboleo day and Scott and Chris have finally decided what the last song they'll ever play on Radio 1 will be...but they keep it to themselves of course.

40m
Aug 17, 2022
The Last Ever Brother Or Lover

Pete teases us one last time as to whether he’s Sarah’s Brother or Lover, another round of Pitbull or philosopher in the quiz and the boys try to decide what the last song they ever play on Radio 1 should be.

39m
Aug 16, 2022
It Bites!

Rylan gives us an update on the creature lurking in his house, we listen back to Davina McCall’s classic Innuendo Bingo and Jordan’s here for the quiz.

35m
Aug 15, 2022
Newquay – The Final Day

It’s the last day at Newquay and Chris tries to trick the seagulls, Dean McCullough goes on the zip wire and Vicky Hawkesworth does her first ever Radio 1 DJ set.

37m
Aug 11, 2022
Scott and Chris' Sunset Chat

Scott and Chris' honest, no-filter love letter to Radio 1 and each other as co-hosts and friends. Recorded on Fistral Beach, Newquay, as the sun was setting, this special episode of the Scott Mills Daily contains strong language and adult themes. This is Scott & Chris speaking as we've never heard before.

36m
Aug 11, 2022
Feet and Pasties

Feet, pasties, waves, matching tattoo's and more as the fun continues in Newquay...

38m
Aug 10, 2022
Brother or Lover - Cornwall Edition...

It's last day of term vibes on day 2 of the summer holiday. Scott & Chris have lined up Vicky Hawkesworth's first DJ gig in Newquay, and are ready to gift her the golden USB... Plus, the lads take on Cornwall with a round of Brother or Lover.

34m
Aug 09, 2022
Life's A Beach!

Live from Newquay, The Who Game returns and it's Band or Sand in the Quiz.

38m
Aug 08, 2022