BBC Radio Podcasts from 5 Live News Specials

5 Live News Specials

That Time of the Month: getting pregnant

That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty

Tourette's: Care provision and tackling stigma

5 Live looks at the care provision available to diagnose and treat those with Tourette's

Autism: Girls and boys, why the big difference?

5 Live takes an in depth look at autism, specifically how it presents in girls and women.

Inside MI6

Nihal speaks to staff at the UK's Secret Intelligence Service.

That Time of the Month: Fibroids

Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi join Naga to answer your questions on fibroids.

That Time of the Month: Periods

Naga is joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi to answer your questions.

Westminster’s Toxic Culture

Naga Munchetty investigates allegations of sexual harassment and bullying in Westminster.

Four famous faces from Northern Ireland discuss recent events

James Nesbit, Patrick Kielty & Holly Hamilton discuss Northern Ireland with Colin Murray.

Tasha Ghouri: Why deafness is my superpower

Naga Munchetty introduces Love Island's Tasha Ghouri to three women she's inspired.

Voice of the UK: Accents

We asked ‘Has your accent helped or hindered you?’

Voice of the UK: Greta Thunberg Q&A

Climate activist Greta Thunberg joins Nihal on BBC 5 Live to answer listener questions.

Voice of the UK: Former refugee on migration issues

Dr Waheed Arian arrived alone in the UK aged 15 as an Afghan refugee.

Scott Mitchell: ‘Dementia is a cruel illness’

Scott Mitchell: ‘Dementia is a cruel illness’

Liz Truss’s Economic Plan: Credibility or Liability?

5 Live's Nicky Campbell asks listeners if they can trust the new PM, Liz Truss.

The Queen: Tributes from around the UK

People from around the UK pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Truss and Starmer's first PMQs

Prime Minister Liz Truss faces Labour's Sir Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions.

Sir Keir Starmer: Your Questions Answered with Nicky Campbell

The Labour leader joins Nicky Campbell to answer questions from 5 Live listeners.

TikTok: The Good, The Bad and The Algorithms

As the popularity of TikTok rises, what are the impacts of its popularity?

PMQs - ‘Enough is enough', Javid tells PM in resignation speech

PM Boris Johnson faces fierce questioning from MPs following a flurry of resignations.

The Whyte Review: Abuse in British Gymnastics

The Whyte Review: a report condemning the British Gymnastics governing body

Adele Roberts on her stoma, feeling sexy and finishing cancer treatment

The Radio 1 DJ speaks to 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty after finishing a round of chemotherapy.

Ukrainian mum: ‘I want to be useful for the UK’

Two refugees discuss their experiences of settling in the United Kingdom...

Let's Talk About Children's Mental Health Live

A live panel discuss how parents feel about child & parental mental health in 2022.

Cost of living and shoplifting: Should we be more compassionate?

Should we be understanding of people who are so desperate they resort to shoplifting?

War in Ukraine: Your Questions Answered

5 Live Breakfast and BBC Breakfast answer your questions about the war in Ukraine.

PMQs: Johnson says he won’t resign

Boris Johnson faces an angry Prime Minister's Questions.

PMQs: Tory MP defects as ex-minister tells Johnson to go

Boris Johnson faces a rowdy Commons, a day after he was accused of misleading MPs.

PMQs: PM apologises over attending lockdown party

Boris Johnson admits he attended a drinks party at No 10 during the first lockdown.

Sex and the Pandemic Part 2: Relationships

Naga Munchetty and Amy Irons host part one of the Sex and the Pandemic special.

Sex and the Pandemic Part 1: Sexual Exploration

Naga Munchetty and Amy Irons host part one of the Sex and the Pandemic special.

PMQs: Johnson orders inquiry amid Christmas party fury

MPs question Boris Johnson about an alleged lockdown party at Downing Street in 2020.

Christmas party politics: Does it matter to you?

Callers respond to a video showing Downing Street staff joking about a lockdown 'party'.

COP26 - How optimistic are you?

5 Live listeners tell us how they are feeling as COP26 gets underway in Glasgow.

5 Live follows the stories of people talking about their struggle to read and write

Hear personal stories from those affected by poor literacy.

Children of 9/11: Remembering my brave fire fighter dad

Nihal speaks to Brian Leavey, whose dad died in the September 11 attacks, 20 years ago.

Voices of Afghanistan: Fatima’s story

Fatima, a British-Afghan woman trapped and afraid for her life in Kabul.

Voices of Afghanistan: Obaidullah’s story

Obaidullah, thinks his country must engage with the Taliban and will not leave his home.

Voices of Afghanistan: Arefa’s story

Arefa speaks to Naga Munchetty about leaving her old life in Aghanistan behind.

Voices of Afghanistan: Peymana’s story

Peymana Assad describes her terrifying journey to Kabul airport.

Voices of Afghanistan: Siyar’s story

Afghan journalist Siyar Sirat describes the five day ordeal of escaping Kabul airport.

LGBT+ later in life: Your experiences

Chris, Bernard and Penny talk about getting older within the LGBT+ community.

Naga: ‘IUD fitting was a traumatic experience’

Naga Munchetty opens up about her “traumatic” IUD fitting

Sophie: Duke's death left giant-sized hole in our lives

Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, talks about lockdown life.

5 Live follows the stories of people talking about their struggle to read and write.

To find out more about our project on adult literacy, go to http://bbc.co.uk/wordmatters

An Israeli teen and a young Palestinian talk

An Israeli teen and a young Palestinian talk to each other for the first time.

RAF pilot: 'utterly horrific' drone warfare gave me PTSD

A former military drone pilot says he has PTSD after years of "psychological harm".

How did you spend the last days before lockdown?

5 Live listeners share their stories about their final days of 'normal life'.

How can women feel safer?

We take a look at the issue of the safety of women after the death of Sarah Everard.

Do you feel safe going about your business?

Nicky Campbell asks whether you feel safe?

British ambassador on royals, negotiations and chocolates

Naga Munchetty speaks to Barbara Woodward, Britain's representative to the United Nations

Is it time to talk about our mental health?

Nicky Campbell asks if it's time to have a proper conversation about our mental health?

Having children in care 'doesn't make you a bad person'

Naga Munchetty speaks to three mothers who have 12 children in the care system.

The families torn apart by Uighur detention camps

A former detainee describes what it's like in China's 're-education' camps.

"No one should have to see their daughter like that"

Emily Jones: Killed child's father- “No one should have to see their daughter like that”

NFL legend Osi Umenyiora on race, football and the pitfalls of showboating

Osi Umenyiora speaks to Adrian Chiles about his life and career.

Hollyoaks suicide storyline ‘saved my life’

John tells actor Ashley Taylor Dawson how Hollyoaks stopped them from taking their life.

Former FBI Boss on Life after Trump

James Comey lifts the lid on his time working with President Trump.

Prof Chris Whitty: Your Coronavirus Questions Answered

England’s chief medical officer answers callers’ questions on the Covid-19 pandemic.

Father Christmas answers kids' questions

Father Christmas answers the big Christmas questions from children on 5 live Breakfast.

Covid vaccine: Professor Van-Tam answers your questions

England's deputy chief medical officer answers your questions on the new Covid vaccines.

London Bridge stabbing: Former prisoner remembers ‘brother’ Jack

Former prisoner Rosca talks about Jack’s legacy and why he now calls Jack’s father ‘Dad’.

Your Call: Do you care about Christmas and Covid?

5 Live listeners give their views on Covid restrictions over the Christmas period.

'My mum was murdered by Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe'

Richard McCann was five years old when his mum, Wilma, was murdered by Peter Sutcliffe.

Black and British: Your stories and experiences

An audio collection of real life stories broadcast on 5 Live during Black History Month.

Racism in football: FA chairman Greg Clarke resigns

Colin Murray and guests discuss racism and diversity in football.

Your Call: Is society still disabling you?

Nicky Campbell asked people what they think has changed since the DDA was passed.

PM announces four-week England lockdown

Covid-19: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a month-long lockdown for England.

Covid-19: Will people stick to the rules at Christmas?

Victoria Derbyshire has apologised for saying she would break the rule of 6 at Christmas.

Marcus Rashford: does it take a footballer to feed a family?

Should it take a footballer to feed a family? 5 Live asked listeners what they thought.

Final US Presidential Debate 2020: Trump v Biden

The final 2020 US Presidential debate with Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden.

PM leads coronavirus briefing

PM Boris Johnson leads the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Joshua Virasami on Black Lives Matter and Activism

Artist and author Joshua Virasami speaks to Emma Barnett about what he believes in.

MeToo founder Tarana Burke: ‘#MeToo gave me a deeper sense of duty'

MeToo founder Tarana Burke on what led to the movement and where it is today.

PM press conference on Covid alert tiers

PM Boris Johnson holds a Downing Street press conference on coronavirus alert measures.

Q&A: How do I find a job during the pandemic?

Recruitment experts and a benefits advisor to offer listeners’ employment advice.

US Presidential debate: Trump v Biden

The first 2020 US Presidential debate with Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden.

Coronavirus briefing and analysis

The government’s briefing with Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty.

Covid-19: WHO chief scientist answers your questions

World Health Organization chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan answers listeners' calls.

Social gatherings: Will you follow the new rules?

5 Live's Nicky Campbell asks listeners: Is it your civic duty to get behind the rules?

Care homes during Covid-19: Your experiences

We hear listener experiences of care homes during lockdown.

Back to School: Your Questions Answered

Experts answer questions from listeners as schools in England re-open.

How is the pandemic affecting cancer care?

The terrible effect of the pandemic on cancer care.

Schools Minister on exam algorithm problems

Nick Gibb MP speaks about the issues surrounding the government’s exam algorithm.

What does the grades U-turn mean for universities?

Will there be enough places for everyone? Students, university staff and teachers react.

Exam results: have we passed the test?

With so much anger round about the A-levels situation, we want to focus on the solutions.

Andy Burnham: Fix test and trace in August, or close pubs

Andy Burnham says pubs should close if test and trace is not working when term starts.

Hiroshima bomb remembered 75 years on

Koko Kondo survived the bomb and speaks to Emma Barnett about her experiences.

Beirut explosion: Reaction in Lebanon and the UK

5 Live hears from eyewitnesses, experts and people affected in Beirut and the UK.

New Covid restrictions: Your questions answered

Callers ask a virologist questions about new restrictions in northern England.

Football stars open up about mental health

Dean Ashton, Gail Emms and Keith Gillespie discuss talking about mental health.

Wiley anti-Semitic tweets: Emma Barnett and callers react

5 Live’s Emma Barnett and callers react to the rapper Wiley's anti-Semitic tweets.

Coronavirus: Your Spain travel questions answered

Callers put their Spain travel and quarantine questions to money and travel experts.

Bernice King on racism, not giving up and non-violent action

The daughter of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. on Black Lives Matter and targeting injustice.

Lockdown life: Too much screen time?

Listeners tell Nicky Campbell about their screen time situations during lockdown.

The woman who inspired a royal to campaign on domestic abuse

Diana Parkes' daughter was killed by her abusive husband in 2010.

The hunt for Raoul Moat: 10 years on

Former chief constable Sue Sim, who led the manhunt, says the gunman is not a "hero".

Seven days at Wigan football club

Administrator Gerald Krasner and fans on Wigan Athletic’s sudden collapse.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall reflects on lockdown

The Duchess of Cornwall guest edits - sharing her interests and reflecting on lockdown.

Colin Jackson: How can we learn to look after our bodies better?

Former world champion hurdler Colin Jackson asks how we can look after our bodies better.

Windrush special with Benjamin Zephaniah and Sonia Winifred

Poet Benjamin Zephaniah and councillor Sonia Winifred mark Windrush Day.

Rethink: How should we care for older people in future?

Experts and callers tell 5 Live what changes they would make to the care system.

Sean Penn: From Hollywood actor to Covid-19 tester

Hollywood actor Sean Penn on his role in getting Americans tested for coronavirus.

André Leon Talley on Vogue, race and Anna Wintour

The former editor-at-large of Vogue talks about his career and working for Anna Wintour.

'How can any human kill another human like that?'

Dotun Adebayo shares his thoughts and feelings following the death of George Floyd.

Michael Johnson on George Floyd protests

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson on the impact of the death of George Floyd.

Anthony Walker murder: Mum's plea to end racism after George Floyd

Gee Walker, whose son was murdered in a racist attack, reacts to George Floyd's death.

Your Call: What change is needed for the UK’s black and ethnic minority groups?

Nicky Campbell speaks to listeners as protests continue over the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd death: Your reaction to US protests

Nicky Campbell speaks to 5 Live listeners about protests over the death of George Floyd.

George Floyd death: Reaction from the UK

How three black British people have been affected by the African-American's death.

Goldie Hawn on helping children cope with the impact of coronavirus

Actor Goldie Hawn discusses her work to help children with their mental health.

Universities and coronavirus: How is it affecting you?

Students, staff members, parents and landlords call in to share their experiences.

Your Questions Answered: Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick

Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick answers listener questions.

UK PM Boris Johnson's plan to modify coronavirus lockdown

The entire speech by UK PM Boris Johnson from 19:00, 10th May 2020.

VE Day 75th Anniversary: Your Memories

5 Live listeners tell their personal stories about the end of war in Europe.

‘My father took me to see the sofa where Hitler died’

Nemone Lethbridge talks about visiting Hitler’s bunker as a child, following his death.

Coronavirus: Are people following lockdown rules?

Nicky Campbell speaks to 5 Live listeners about following the rules of lockdown.

When should we bring football back?

We ask when the Premier League should return. Is the potential date of 25th May too soon?

Coronavirus cures and preventions: Your Questions Answered

How might scientists find a solution to the pandemic? Virologist Dr Chris Smith explains.

Covid-19 and Obesity: “We need to update the public health message”

Why being obese can be a significant risk factor if you contract coronavirus.

Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips – Week 3

Bootstrap cook Jack Monroe takes your lockdown cooking questions.

Former Tory leader, Iain Duncan-Smith on the global response to coronavirus.

Former Tory leader, Iain Duncan-Smith on the global response to coronavirus.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the Coronavirus pandemic

William and Kate urge the nation to look after their mental health while in isolation

Coronavirus: Your Finance Questions Answered

5 Live's Nicky Cambpell puts your questions on money and business to the experts.

Coronavirus: Your care home experiences

Care home residents' relatives describe how the coronavirus crisis is affecting them.

Your Call: The Big NHS Shout Out

5 Live listeners give their tributes to NHS staff and health workers.

A&E consultant Dr Al: The reality of intensive care and ventilation

An A&E consultant in Manchester speaks to 5 Live about treating coronavirus patients.

Intensive Care: Your Stories

Listeners share their stories of critical care.

Coronavirus: Your Call 06/04/20

Professer Susan Michie discusses lockdown in the UK with 5 Live callers.

Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips – Week 2

Bootstrap cook Jack Monroe takes your lockdown cooking questions.

Coronavirus: An A&E nurse's experience

Nurse Emma contacted 5 Live to share her experience of treating COVID-19 patients.

Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered 27/03/20

Experts answer your questions on other urgent health issues, self-employment and policing.

Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips

'The Bootstrap Chef' helps callers make meals with odd bits in their kitchen cupboards.

A&E consultant: The reality of treating coronavirus

An A&E consultant and the reality of fighting coronavirus as hospitals struggle to cope.

Can we learn to listen to people we disagree with?

We invited 40 people to have a conversation with people they fundamentally disagree with.

Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know

In this BBC News special, a panel of experts answer questions on coronavirus.

Todrick Hall: 'It was unheard of for a young, black boy to be dancing'

The Greatest Dancer's Todrick Hall on his passion for dance and getting into the industry

Coronavirus: Your questions answered

Virologists and travel experts answer your questions about the spread of coronavirus.

Brexit: The EU referendum result as it happened

It was an historic hour - here's how 5 Live reacted to the 2016 EU referendum result.

Should we all be flying less?

Should we save Flybe when we need to tackle climate change? 5 Live callers discuss.

PM Boris Johnson: The BBC Breakfast Interview

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker asks the PM about Iran, Brexit and Harry and Meghan.

'I didn't report my rape in Cyprus. Now I know I did the right thing'

Following the Cyprus rape case, "Rachel" called in to share her experience.

Do you back Harry and Meghan?

Callers share their views on whether they back Harry and Meghan’s decision.

PMQs: Boris Johnson faces MPs on Iran

In the first PMQs of the new parliament and decade, the PM answers questions on Iran.

Reynhard Sinaga reaction: Your calls on male rape

We hear reaction from male rape survivors and the prosecutor who led the Sinaga case.

What's happening in Iran? Your questions answered

US and Iranian tensions are running high, but why? We put your questions to the experts.

What does Star Wars mean to you?

In a galaxy not so far away, we discuss how the films became part of our shared culture.

BBC Prime Ministerial Debate

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn face each other in the BBC's Prime Ministerial debate.

Thomas Gray, London Bridge Hero

Thomas Gray, London Bridge Hero

BBC Election Debate

Nick Robinson chairs a debate with the seven major political parties of Great Britain.

Election 2019: Question Time Leaders Special

A special edition of Question Time with four of the political party leaders.

Prince Andrew & the Epstein Scandal: The Newsnight Interview

The Duke of York speaks for the first time about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Modern Slavery: Sanu’s Story

A victim of modern slavery explains how he was forced to work 7 days a week for years.

What strategies might we see in the 2019 election?

We ask four strategists for their predictions on what we might see on the campaign trail.

Fertility treatment: Is there enough workplace support?

Juggling work and fertility treatment can be difficult - callers share their experiences.

Northern Ireland abortion law change: Two opposing views

As abortion becomes legal, we hear from a pro-choice and an anti-abortion campaigner.

Killer in the Congregation

Ben Field seemed kind to the villagers of Maids Moreton. The truth was far more sinister.

The UK villages feeling the impact of climate change

Fairbourne and Happisburgh, the UK villages feeling the impact of climate change.

Emma Barnett meets John Humphrys

After 32 years at Today, John Humphrys stepped away from the microphone

Why was MP Stella Creasy targeted by anti-abortion ads?

MP Stella Creasy talks about being the target of an anti-abortion advertising campaign.

Should vaccinations be compulsory for schoolchildren?

Should no jabs equal no school? Rachel Burden hears from experts and callers.

Where did Brexit go wrong?

Theresa May’s former Chief of Staff Gavin Barwell on why she failed to deliver Brexit.

Thomas Cook: Your questions answered

Travel expert Simon Calder and personal finance expert Martin Lewis answer your questions

Gareth Thomas: ‘A journalist told my parents I was HIV positive’

Former rugby player Gareth Thomas reveals how his parents found out he was HIV positive.

Behind the Supreme Court - with Baroness Hale

What happens in the Supreme Court? Emma Barnett met its president, Baroness Hale.

Stories of Love and Separation

What is it like to be apart from someone you love? We hear three very different stories.

Boris Johnson's first PMQs

Boris Johnson clashes with Jeremy Corbyn over Brexit and the possibility of an election.

Parliament suspension: Are you outraged or ecstatic?

PM Boris Johnson has asked the Queen to suspend Parliament. 5 Live listeners react.

Bury expelled from EFL: Your reaction

Sarah Brett hears immediate reaction from fans and local MPs.

The Children of the Troubles

5 Live's Tony Livesey speaks to people who lived through the violence as children.

UK hit by major power cut: Your stories

Stephen Nolan talks to some of those affected by a major power cut.

Homeless World Cup: Cardiff 2019

Nihal Arthanayake speaks to the players and organisers, including actor Michael Sheen.

A scorching week in politics

Adrian Chiles and guests chew over a dramatic week in politics.

Boris Johnson: First Commons address and MP reaction

Boris Johnson makes his first speech as prime minister in the Commons and MPs respond.

A tale of two speeches: May out, Johnson in

Theresa May gives her last speech as prime minister before Boris Johnson gives his first.

Boris Barometer: Your views on the UK's new PM

5 Live callers react to Boris Johnson becoming the next prime minister.

Boris Johnson wins race to be next PM

From a hot tent in Westminster, Emma Barnett hears reaction to Boris Johnson’s victory.

An audience with Melinda Gates: Empowerment, careers and society

She's one of the world’s most powerful women. We invited inspiring women to speak to her.

Ed Dwight Jr: The first black astronaut who never flew

JFK's administration chose him to be the first black US astronaut. But it wasn't to be...

Andy Woodward: I was abused by football coach Barry Bennell

Andy Woodward, who was abused by football coach Barry Bennell, shares his story.

D-Day: The Home Front Heroes

5 Live honours the people who made the invasion possible without being on the front line.

Inside Porton Down

Nihal Arthanayake gets rare access to one of the most secretive establishments in the UK.

Knife Crime: one family’s story

We follow one family’s story of losing their son to knife crime.

Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir

Actress Vicky McClure talks to Nihal about how music can help people with dementia

Sri Lanka Easter Attacks

The latest after more than 200 people were killed and 450 injured in attacks in Sri Lanka

Mental Health: The Importance of Talking

Every 90 minutes a life is lost to suicide. So across one day, 5 Live heard your stories.

Under the Weather Live: The weird weather of 2018

The podcasters review 2018, including the 'Beast from the East' and our scorching summer.

Apollo 8: Christmas on the Far Side of the Moon

Anna Foster remembers the Apollo 8 mission on its 50th anniversary.

Laura Whitmore: Losing My Religion

Laura Whitmore explores her own beliefs and how others discover their own spirituality.

2018: The Year in Spoken Word

5 Live shines a light on young Spoken Word talent and how they viewed 2018's big stories.

Lemn Sissay: ‘Why do we Hate Kids in Care?’

Lemn Sissay looks into attitudes to children in the care system.

Theresa May answers your calls on her Brexit deal

The prime minister sat down with Emma Barnett in a 5 Live News Special.

#sextakeover

Anna Foster hosts the UK’s biggest conversation about the nation’s sex life.

Simon Thomas: I'm 'beginning' to live after wife's death

The former Sky Sports presenter talks about life since losing his wife Gemma a year ago.

The Real Lives of Spies

5 Live’s Nihal Arthanayake meets six spies from MI5, MI6 and GCHQ.

A tribute to Aretha Franklin

A tribute to Aretha Franklin.

How can I stop being addicted to my phone?

The Solutions Project investigates how we can spend less time swiping and scrolling.

Camilla Thurlow investigates online radicalisation

The bomb disposal expert and former Love Island star investigates online radicalisation.

Richard Bacon on Surviving Life-Threatening Infection

Richard Bacon talks to Colin Paterson about the illness that saw him placed in a coma.

Aimen Dean: Jihadi Turned Spy

Former Al Qaeda jihadi-turned-Mi6 spy Aimen Dean talks to Nihal Arthanayake.

The City Remembers

One year on from the attack, 5 live asks how life in Manchester has changed

The #dadtakeover podcast

Comedians Russell Kane and Sam Avery join Phil Williams for honest fatherhood discussion.

The Women of Nasa

Anna Foster speaks to the female space scientists leading the way in space exploration.

Amber Davies – Has sex become too casual?

Love Island winner Amber explores young people’s changing attitudes to sex.

Why do we still know so little about ME/CFS?

Gary Burgess takes over 5 live to ask about treatment, diagnosis and attitudes.

Excluded: Inside a Pupil Referral Unit

Nihal meets pupils excluded from mainstream education at Newhaven School in Greenwich

#mumtakeover podcast

Four key online influencers from the world of motherhood share their ups, downs and tips.

Grenfell: After The Fire

Those affected by the Grenfell Tower fire on how they're trying to rebuild their lives.

Stories from a women-only rehabilitation centre

Exclusive access to the UK's newest women-only drug and alcohol rehab centre

15 minutes from South Sudan

Anna Foster reports from South Sudan, on the famine gripping parts of eastern Africa.

5 live Daily: David Miliband

Former Foreign Secretary David Miliband on foreign aid and why he grieves for labour.

How you will remember Martin McGuinness? Peacemaker or paramilitary?

Stephen Nolan asks how will you remember Martin McGuinness?

15 minutes from Europe

Chris Warburton explores the European view of Brexit

15 minutes from Sousse...

Nick Garnett returns to Sousse: scene of a terror attack in 2015 leaving 38 dead.

15 minutes from the White House

Anna Foster attends the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States

Your Call: Why don't we talk about mental health?

Your calls and views on mental health, following government's promise to improve support.

Looking for Life

Lucy Grey reports from a rescue ship, as it rescued 400 people crossing the Mediterranean

I Was There: The 1963 Lakonia Cruise Ship Disaster

5 live Daily's Adrian Chiles reunites the survivors and rescuers of a forgotten tragedy.

15 minutes from Mosul

Anna Foster hears the stories of people who have escaped a life of violence under I.S.

Prostate Cancer

Errol McKellar takes over Afternoon Edition to talk about Prostate Cancer & men's health.

5 live Daily: What does your hair mean to you?

From ditching the dye to going bald, three women tell Adrian Chiles their hair stories.

How I cycled, ran & swam 4200 miles in 85 days

Extreme adventurer Sean Conway chats about his 4200 mile ultra-triathlon around Britain.

Life as a millennial woman turning 30

Four women discuss the ups and downs of turning 30 in 2016.

Salem's homeless talk about the future of the USA

Rhod Sharp visits a homeless shelter in Salem, USA, in search of political opinions

Why aren’t there more women in manual trades?

The Pink Plasterer guest edits and asks why aren’t there more women in manual trades?

Having it all: Motherhood and career success

5 live survey says it's more difficult for women to have a career & raise a family.

Your Call: Planet Earth 2 - how does it make you feel?

Your calls and views on the wildlife documentary everyone's talking about...

France: One Year On From The Paris Attacks

5 live broadcasts a news special, marking one year since the terror attacks in Paris.

US Election: How significant is the Supreme Court?

Experts explain why the Supreme Court is so significant during this election race.

US 2016: West Wing's 'Toby Ziegler' - The Campaign

Actor Richard Schiff discusses the US Election with Calum Macdonald.

US 2016: Influencing the Result - Black Lives Matter

Samuel Singyangwe, Dr Harry Edwards, Nomiki Konst and Harlan Hill on Black Lives Matter.

Star Trek actor George Takei on his life and career

Star Trek actor George Takei joins Dotun Adebayo and Peter Bowes.

Small Town Angst

In Marblehead, Massachusetts, a bitterly fought election causes dismay.

US Election: American talk radio hosts

A look at the part talk radio plays in the American presidential debate.

US Election: Satirists holding politicians to account

Dotun Adebayo looks at the role of comedians in the US political conversation.

US Election: Influencing the Result - The Alt Right

Milo Yiannopoulos, Ben Shapiro, Nomiki Konst and Harlan Hill join Calum Macdonald.

Drive in El Paso on US election trail

Iliana Holguin, Adolpho R Telles & Bob Moore join Drive’s Anna Foster.

5 live Drive: Key moments as the UK votes to leave the EU and David Cameron quits.

Anna Foster and Tony Livesy bring you the key moments as the UK votes to leave the EU

5 live Daily EU Debate from Dover

Peter Allen hosts a special EU referendum audience debate from Dover

Your Call: Muhammad Ali Tribute

Callers pay tribute to Muhammad Ali who has died at the age of 74.

Your Call: Shakespeare - the bard of bards' or much ado about nothing?

Ahead of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, we take your calls on the bard.

Nick Yarris

Rhod speaks to Nick Yarris, who spent 22 years on death row for a murder he didn't commit

Meningitis: Matt Dawson's 'two weeks of hell'

Matt Dawson talks in-depth about his two-year-old son's battle with meningitis W.

Do you suffer with social anxiety?

Nicky Campbell hears from listeners who suffer with feelings of social anxiety.

5 live Radio Moments 2015

Celebrating the best of 5 live over the past 12 months, as part of BBC Radio Moments 2015

RAF Akrotiri

Tony Livesey speaks to RAF pilots about their role in air strikes against so-called IS.

Ebola: Winning the Battle in Sierra Leone

Anna Foster reports from Sierra Leone on the aftermath of Ebola.

Nick Garnett: Reporting Inside the Story

Nick Garnett looks back at some of the stories he’s covered in 2015 as a 5 live reporter.

'I can't even look at you after you knowingly gave me HIV'

Becky Mitchell's ex-boyfriend was jailed for knowingly infecting her with HIV.

Wake Up To Money – Spending Review

Adam Parsons speaks to big names from the world of business, politics and economics.

Your Call - How do you deal with your stammer?

We discuss how people's lives have been affected by stammering

'Til It Happens To You'

Showcasing BBC Radio 5 live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.

Wake Up to Money: Sir Michael Moritz

Wake Up to Money: Sir Michael Moritz

Lamont Dozier

Rhod Sharpe interviews the legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier

Mum, I'm transgender. I want to be a boy

An 11 year old, born a girl, chooses to live life as a boy

Simon Mayo speaks to Cilla Black in 2003

Simon Mayo speaks to Cilla Black in September 2003

Labour Leadership Debate, 25 Jul 15

Showcasing BBC Radio 5 live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.

Grexit: Why the IMF thinks Greece deal won't work

Former IMF senior manager explains why the IMF thinks latest deal won't work.

Up All Night: Saved from the Nazis 09 Jul 15

Survivors of WW2 Genocide tell Rhod Sharp their story

Your Call: Ten years on 7/7 London bombings 07 Jul 15

Memories,stories and reflections on the anniversary of the 7 July London bombings in 2005

Greek Referendum 06 Jul 15

Adrian Goldberg dissects what the vote means for Greece and the rest of the EU.

Victoria Milligan was enjoying a trip on a speedboat with her husband and their four children in Cornwall when disaster struck.

Showcasing BBC Radio 5 live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.

Your Call: Living with autism, what works for your child? 10 Jun 15

Nicky Campbell takes listener's calls on what works for their autistic child.

Heart Transplant Day

5 live's Chris Warburton was recently given access to one patient's heart transplant...

FIFA Crisis

Sepp Blatter says FIFA faces a "difficult time" as it's surrounded by corruption...

Colonel Gerry Berry

Just over forty years ago, the US role in the Vietnam War ended. With the North army...

Election Report

5 live's Chief political correspondent John Pienaar, alongside Anna Foster and Tony of...

Election Report

5live's chief political correspondent John Pienaar rounds up the penultimate day from...

Your Call with Andy Burnham

5live's Friday Takeover.... Your Vote Your Call - Labour's Andy Burnham takes from and...

Election Report

5 live's political correspondent John Pienaar, alongside Anna Foster and Tony Livesey,...

Election Report

Anna Foster and Tony Livesey are joined by John Pienaar on day 30 of the election with...

Do newspapers still influence voters?

The famous 'It was The Sun wot won it' headline followed the 1992 general election, of...

Election Report

Our political correspondent Chris Mason rounds up day 29 of the general election to on...

You Call with Nick Clegg

It's the third of our big election Your Calls where you get to question the party and...

Election report

Our political correspondent Chris Mason gives us a round-up from day 24 of the general...

Election Report

On Day 24 of the election campaign Ed Miliband tells Drive he'll form a Labour which...

Election Report

5live's chief political correspondent John Pienaar gives us a round-up from day 22 of...

Mary Wilson

Mary Wilson was one of the founding members of the Supremes. Now 71, she's touring the...

Clive James

The writer and broadcaster Clive James was diagnosed with leukemia in 2010.

Election Report 17th April

Day 19: The leaders are back on the campaign trail after last night's debate and the...

Your Call with Nigel Farage

It's the second of our big election Your Calls where you get to question the party and...

Election Report

On Day 18 on the election campaign 5live Drive looks ahead to the latest televised of...

Election Report

Tony Livesey and Anna Foster review day 17 of the general election campaign as the Lib...

Election Report

Anna Foster and Tony Livesey review day 16 of the election campaign trail with 5 chief...

Election report

5live's chief political correspondent John Pienaar gives us a round-up from day 15 of...

The parents of April Jones

The parents of April Jones, who was just five years old when she was abducted and have...

Election Report

Tony Livesey and Anna Foster review day 12 on the general election campaign: Ed makes...

Your Call with Jeremy Hunt

5 live listeners put questions to Jeremy Hunt about Conservative party policy the the...

Election Report

5 live's round-up of day 11 of the General Election campaign, including a row over the...

Election Report

5 live's round-up from day 10 of the general election campaign trail including to the...

Election Report

5live's chief political correspondent John Pienaar gives us a round-up from day 9 of...

Election Report

5 live's chief political correspondent John Pienaar gives us a round-up of day 4 of a...

Election Report

5 live’s chief political correspondent John Pienaar reviews the last 24 hours of the...

Former Chief Prosecutor talks about grooming, celebratory convictions and radicalisation

Peter Allen spoke to Nazir Afzal. He's just stood down as one of the country's chief...

Election Report

Tony Livesey and Anna Foster with a review of day two of the election trail, alongside...

Election Report

Tony Livesey and Anna Foster review day one of the General Election campaign along our...

Dee Kelly

Just over a year ago, Dee Kelly shot to fame as the 'star' of the Channel Four Street...

System of a Down

In a wide-ranging interview, two members of multi-million-selling and metal band of a...

Afghanistan memorial

Doug Beattie, who completed three tours of duty in Afghanistan, talks to Stephen Nolan...

Your NHS: Your Call

Listeners put questions to a panel of health experts and ministers from the five main...

5 Live Daily: The Explainer

Today is the start of a new Thursday feature - where we delve into an interesting but...

Children with diabetes, 9th March

Rachel Burden speaks to parents whose children suffer from diabetes and how they cope...

Ex-US Soldier Fighting ISIS

In an exclusive interview, a former US soldier fighting Islamic State in Iraq has told...

Are you worried about the menopause?

Nicky is joined by Dr Dawn Harper from Channel 4's Embarrassing Bodies to answer your...

The Holocaust: My family story

13-year-old Rudolph Goldberg and his brother fled Nazi Germany in 1939, the parents in...

Migraine sufferers: ‘It's an invisible illness’

Rachel Burden speaks to people who suffer with migraines and how the “invisible has...

Why do we need ‘This Girl Can’?

A new advert called This Girl Can shows women ‘wiggling’ and ‘jiggling’ whilst...

The scourge of alcoholism

Peter Allen reports from an alcoholic treatment centre with a difference – it allows...

In Short 4 January

A look back at the week's news including the missing Air Asia flight, the challenge in...

Lizard Squad hackers talk to Stephen Nolan

In their first broadcast interview since they claim to have hacked Xbox and consoles...

Children of the Tsunami

In the early hours of 26th December 2004 the third largest earthquake ever recorded...

Come Rain or Shine - 2014 weather review

From devastating winter floods to the hottest Halloween on record, it's been a year of...

A Life Less Lonely

Sarah Brett with remarkable stories from people talking about their own isolation and...

In Short Review of 2014

Chris Warburton takes a look back at the biggest news and sport stories from 2014, as...

In Short 21 December

Chris Warburton looks back at the week's news and sport including the Sydney coffee on...

Stephen Nolan interviews Kiruna Stamell

Kiruna Stamell successfully sued the Post Office for discrimination because she could...

Stephen Nolan interviews abuse victim Michael

In an extraordinary half hour of radio, Stephen Nolan talks to Michael, who calls in...

Stephen Nolan with Chris Boudreau

The mother of a Muslim convert killed while fighting for Islamic State militants talks...

Stephen Nolan with Mark Serwotka

Stephen Nolan speaks to Mark Serwotka, General Secretary of the UK's largest civil -...

Stephen Nolan with Barry Manilow

Stephen Nolan speaks to music legend Barry Manilow on how he started his music career...

June Steenkamp

June Steenkamp talks to Dan and Sarah about one of the biggest international news of...

Syrian Border special report

5 live's Phil Mackie reports from Bekaa Valley in Lebanon, 12 miles from the Syrian...

5 live In Short - 16 November

Chris Warburton looks back at the week on 5 live including the landing of a probe on a...

5 live In Short - 9 November

The week in review, including the reopening of the World Trade Centre and proposals of...

Democracy in England

What should a devolved England look like? Phil Williams discusses the future of in of...

Simon Warr

Simon Warr was recently acquitted of seven charges of abusing children at two Suffolk...

In Short 26 October

The week on 5 live including the shooting at the Canadian Parliament, the death of and...

Watergate editor Ben Bradlee dies

Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein pay tribute to their former editor at the Washington...

In Short

Highlights from the last seven days on 5 live including the issue of loneliness, the...

Paul Sherridan

A British survivor of a Himalayan storm which killed at least 29 people, says "poor to...

Stephen Nolan interviews Simon Hirst

Radio presenter Simon Hirst has hosted commercial radio's Top 40 chart, he's best as...

Stephen Nolan Mental Health Special

Stephen Nolan presents a special programme to mark World Mental Health Day.

Racism in football

Former basketball star and equality campaigner John Amaechi challenges former football...

Andy Hawthorne, founder of the Message Trust

Andy Hawthorne, the founder of the charity the Message Trust, which helps over 100,000...

5 Live audience debate on the Labour Party Conference

Stephen Nolan presents a live debate from the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, of...

Stephen Nolan's live audience debate on Scotland

Stephen Nolan is in Dundee with an audience of 5 live listeners. Dundee was one of to...

5lnews: John Pienaar's Referendum Round-up

It's been the last big push in the Scottish Referendum campaign. 5 live's chief John...

John Pienaar's Referendum Round-up

With the Scottish independence referendum just two days away, 5 live's political John...

John Pienaar's Referendum Round-up

On the last Monday before Scotland's historic vote on independence 5 live's political...

Scottish independence - Big Big Debate reaction

Callers to Stephen Nolan and John Pienaar react to The Big Big Debate on Scottish...

Scottish Referendum & Sport

Mark Pougatch is joined by BBC Sport reporter Chris McLaughlin, Commonwealth & 800m to...

In Short 31 August

The week's news stories reviewed including the report in to child abuse in Rotherham...

Coming out to family

After a video of a gay man being attacked by his family went viral, Victoria speaks to...

In Short 24 August

The week's news stories reviewed including the death of James Foley, teenagers in 1 to...

In Short 17 August

The week In Short including reaction to the death of Robin Williams. Rapper Ja Rule on...

Your Call: How do you live with extreme pain?

This morning we've been talking about a rare condition called Trigeminal Neuralgia, or...

Your Call: In conversation about transgender

5 live Breakfast got reaction to Kellie Maloney's story. The former boxing promoter, -...

In Short

The week In Short from 5 live including conflict in Gaza and the Commonwealth Games in...

The Girl Summit

Shelagh Fogarty tackles the issues of Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage as...

In Short

Cabinet reshuffle, world cup reaction and Scottish industry. The week In Short from 5...

In Short

The bets of 5 live from this week including heartache for Brazil at the World Cup, and...

6 July: 5 live In Short

The best of 5 live from the past seven days.

Donal's Story

Donal Walsh died of cancer when he was just 16. But his campaign against suicide a and...

5 live In Short

The best of 5 live from the past seven days including the start of the World Cup, the...

5 live In Short

The best of 5 live from the past seven days as D-Day is remembered and the warm-up for...

5 live In Short

The best of 5 live from the past seven days featuring the biggest news and sport of...

Rani Abraham on Scudamore email leak

Rani Abraham, the PA to Premier League CEO Richard Scudamore, who leaked his sexist to...

Mini Strokes

Shelagh Fogarty talks to people who have been through mini-strokes, otherwise known as...

What did your family do during WW1?

5 live Breakfast is in the village of Wadhurst, East Sussex. Wadhurst lost 149 men War...

Special educational needs

5 live Breakfast asked 'Do children with special educational needs get a fair deal?'...

Life After The Forces

5 live Breakfast asked 'What's life like after the forces?' A special programme was in...

I was abused by Cyril Smith

Eddy Shorrock was 17 and living at a hostel in Rochdale called Cambridge House when to...

Dying Dad writes a letter to his 5 year old daughter.

Tom Attwater is 30 and has terminal cancer. He's devoting the time he has left to for...

Teenage Cancer Trust Gig at The Albert Hall

Richard Bacon speaks to doctors, campaigners and teenage cancer survivors at the Royal...

Torture survivors share their stories

With rare access to the Freedom from Torture centre in London, Dominic Laurie and to...

Stephen Nolan speaks to Tony Benn

Another chance to hear Stephen speaking to Tony Benn just before Christmas 2013, not A...

Stephen Nolan - Diary of an anorexic

Stephen Nolan hears the very honest perspective of a father who lost his 17 year old...

William Hague on Britain "taking the lead" at wildlife crime talks

The Foreign Secretary William Hague told 5 live Breakfast that Britain is taking the...

From Kabul to Kent

As the UK prepares to withdraw its forces from Afghanistan, this documentary tells the...

NHS changes to personal information

Over the next few weeks, 26 million homes in England are being leafleted about the to...

"Attack left me with 80% burns"

Carmen Blandin Tarleton was left with 80% burns after her ex-husband attacked her with...

Sochi-allegations of corruption

Dominic Laurie hears about allegations of corruption in the run up to the Sochi Winter...

Your Call - Right to die

Following the Coronation Street episode where character Hayley Cropper chooses to take...

Are Christians being persecuted?

Shelagh Fogarty looks at claims that the numbers of Christians being killed around the...

Britain's Most Married Man

RON SHEPPARD has tied the knot 8 times - two times more than Henry the Eighth and the...

Can El Salvador solve its gang problem?

Shelagh Fogarty and the BBC's Central America Correspondent Will Grant look at El gang...

Victoria Derbyshire: The"Dark Web" explained

Everything you ever wanted to know about the "dark web". The head of Europol's centre,...

Stephen Nolan : Fred Done

Fred Done, the founder and boss of the BetFred betting shop chain, tells Stephen Nolan...

Dominic Laurie: Sri Lankan Human Rights

WARNING: this podcast contains some upsetting scenes. As David Cameron attends the of...

Shelagh Fogarty - Stammering

Shelagh looks at the impact that stammering can have on people’s lives – and hears...

Victoria Derbyshire: The Road To Rio - Episode 2

This podcast contains content that may offend. Victoria Derbyshire is Rocinha, one of...

Your Call: Who is your war hero?

On Armistice Day callers tell Nicky Campbell about their personal war heroes.

Victoria Derbyshire: The Road To Rio

This podcast contains content that may offend. Victoria Derbyshire is in Rio to what...

Stephen Nolan : Typhoon Haiyan

5 live news special on the relief effort in the Philippines after the devastation by...

Stephen Nolan: In The Air

Stephen Nolan reports live from the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police Air Unit...

Shelagh Fogarty - Concussion in Rugby

As a major conference gets underway at Twickhenham to look into the dangers of in to -...

Shelagh Fogarty - Loneliness

Shelagh visits the Pear Tree Centre in Milton Keynes. It's a day centre run by Age UK...

Shelagh Fogarty - Immigration Debate

Shelagh Fogarty asks should we worry about eastern European immigrants? 5 live Mihai 7...

Stephen Nolan with Sir Stuart Rose

Stephen talked to the former executive chairman of Marks and Spencer Sir Stuart Rose

Matthew Etherington on his gambling addiction

Stoke City's Matthew Etherington speaks exclusively about the true extent of his habit...

Bob Geldof with Stephen Nolan

In a powerful interview, Bob Geldof talks to Stephen Nolan about the battles he's his...

Ray Davies - one on one with Stephen Nolan

He's the man behind classic hit songs like Lola, You Really Got me, and Waterloo Sunset.

The Abuser's Tale

Victoria Derbyshire hears from men who've been violent towards their partners.

GP healthcare debate

What do you think of your GP? What does your GP think of you? Health care and try to 5...

Leader of EDL Tommy Robinson steps down

Tommy Robinson speaks exclusively to 5 live Breakfast's Nicky Campbell about why he's...

Underage Drinking

Exclusive figures obtained by the Victoria Derbyshire programme on 5 live reveal the...

Energy Day highlights

Anna Foster presents highlights from Energy Day, when 5 live discussed key issues from...

Victoria Derbyshire - Scottish Independence

Victoria Derbyshire is in Glasgow, a year to go before Scotland gets to vote on or not...

Sir David Frost Tribute

A tribute to broadcasting giant, Sir David Frost who has died at the age of 74.

Ed Miliband with John Pienaar

The Labour leader Ed Miliband tells Drive the House of Commons made the right decision...

50th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Listen to the highlights of two special programmes presented from Washington to mark a...

Kenny Sansom

Arsenal left back Kenny Sansom was one of the golden boys of football earning 86 caps...

Simpson in China

In this documentary, the BBC's World Affairs Editor John Simpson reports from China,...