Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Scott's Life

Q. When was Scott born?
Scott was born on the 28th March 1974 and was born in Southampton, England.

Q. Does Scott have a girlfriend?
No, he doesn't. Which leads us on to the next question...

Q. Is Scott gay?
Yes, the rumours you heard are probably true. Scott 'came out' in April 2001 to The Guardian newspaper. In this article he says it was better to manage it than be forced by tabloid hounding. "It's not a secret at all, and I've always felt comfortable with it. But that's all people need to know really," he told the newspaper. Scott's 'comfortable' with his sexuality, and you'll often hear him making jokes about it on the air.

On Air

Q. When is Scott on the air?
Scott Mills broadcasts every weekday from 4pm until 7pm on BBC Radio 1. BBC Radio 1 broadcasts on DAB Digital Radio, digital television and on 97 - 99 FM in the UK. It can also be heard online (click here) and on Sirius Satellite Radio in the US and Canada.

Q. Who else works with Scott and Chappers?
Scott works with Laura and Emlyn. Laura is the assistant producer, whilst Emlyn ('The One That Doesn't Speak') is the producer. You can find more about the team by clicking here.

Q. When else is Chappers on the air?
Chappers often broadcasts with Comedy Dave as a double act - 'Chappers and Dave'. They can be heard on the air filling in for weekend DJs and over the holiday periods. They also gig together at universities and clubs.

Q. Does Scott have a television show?
No. But he has made many television appearances in the past including Most Haunted, Top of the Pops, Reverse-a-word and frequently appeared on the now defunct satellite channel PlayUK. He often appears on backstage reality television shows such as the 'Xtra Factor' and 'Big Brother's Little Brother'. Any television appearance we are aware of is usually published on the message board.

Q. How long has Scott Mills worked at Radio 1?
Scott joined Radio 1 in 1998, hosting the Early Breakfast Show. Before that he had worked at Power FM, GWR FM, Key 103, and Heart FM.

Q. How can I get in touch with Scott?
You can e-mail Scott via scott.mills@bbc.co.uk. From time to time Scott will reply to them, depending what you send, and depending how busy his inbox is! He does read every e-mail. You can also text Scott or call the studio - 81199 and 08700 100 100 when he is on the air.

Q. I want to send Scott something through the post, where do I send it?
You can send mail to Scott and the team through this address - BBC Radio 1, Yalding House, Great Portland Street, London, W1N 4DJ.

Q. I want to go to a Scott Mills gig, where are the dates?
Scott and his management don't publish the gig dates in one particular place. If you want to know when Scott is coming to a large university or club near you the best thing you can do is get in touch with them, or try their website. If that fails, keep listening to the show, he might drop a hint!

Q. Who makes the jingles for the show, and where can I obtain them?
The jingles are created by Music4 (the company that produces the Chris Moyles jingles) and Wise Buddah. They are also created by in-house by Radio 1. Usually they aren't available for download, but from time to time pop up on the Music 4 website.

Q. Does the show have a podcast?
Yes, it does. You can hear the best bits from Scott's show daily on Radio 1 online, and if they don't have what you want to hear again you can request it from us.

Q. Is Laura single?
After the success of One Night With Laura, Laura is no longer single.

Q. Can I have a request please?
Scott doesn't take requests, although you could make a suggestion for the Wonder Years on the forum. The best place to go to get your song played on Radio 1 is Fearne and Reggie's Request Show on a Saturday.

Q. I have a question about Scott that isn't here...
Well you can ask it on our message board, where the team often reads posts.

The Website

Q. Does Scott and the team visit Unofficial Mills?
Yes they do. Scott has regularly talked about threads and posts on Unofficial Mills, and so has some of his team. Other Radio 1 DJs have also mentioned parts of Unofficial Mills too.

Q. What Radio 1 faces are registered on the forum?
Members include Scott Mills, fellow team member Laura, Laura's Sister Mary, BBC Switch's Chris, and One Night With Laura finalist and Laura's boyfriend James.

Q. Is the site owner Scott Mills or one of his team members?
Certainly not. The website is run by Jono Read, and is just a huge fan of the show. Please do not send Jono your messages for Scott, he won't pass them on, but you can send some love to Jono using this links. The reviews and show clips are supplied by regular visitors to Unofficial Mills, and again, are not part of Radio 1.

The best way to find out is by asking on the message board, as Jono isn't able to reply to all the e-mails he receives. He's a lazy student! Sign up and ask away, you'll get your reply quicker.