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5 Live News Specials

BBC Radio 5 Livewww.bbc.co.uk

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

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5lnews: John Pienaar's Referendum Round-up

It's been the last big push in the Scottish Referendum campaign. 5 live's chief political correspondent, John Pienaar presents his final round-up from the campaign trail. Today's guests include The Herald's Westminster correspondent Kate Devlin, the Daily Mail's political editor James Chapman and President of YouGov, Peter Kellner.

Sep 17, 201422 min

John Pienaar's Referendum Round-up

With the Scottish independence referendum just two days away, 5 live's political correspondent John Pienaar presents a daily round-up from the campaign trail. Today's guests include The Herald's Westminster correspondent Kate Devlin and James Chapman, political editor of the Daily Mail.

Sep 16, 201424 min

John Pienaar's Referendum Round-up

On the last Monday before Scotland's historic vote on independence 5 live's political correspondent John Pienaar presents a daily round up of the 'YES' and 'NO' camps as polling day approaches. Guests include The Herald's Westminster correspondent Kate Devlin and Kevin Schofield chief political correspondent from The Sun.

Sep 15, 201424 min

Scottish Referendum & Sport

Mark Pougatch is joined by BBC Sport reporter Chris McLaughlin, Commonwealth & European 800m silver medallist Lynsey Sharp and Former Hearts and Hibs footballer Michael Stewart to discuss the potential implications the independence referendum will have on Sport. We'll also hear from former Scottish First Minister Henry Mcleish and Stephen Morrow, a senior lecturer in the Stirling University School of Sport.

Sep 10, 201424 min

In Short 31 August

The week's news stories reviewed including the report in to child abuse in Rotherham and Andy Murray in the US Open.

Sep 02, 201449 min

Coming out to family

After a video of a gay man being attacked by his family went viral, Victoria Derbyshire speaks to gay men about their experiences of coming out, and asks parents how they dealt with it.

Sep 01, 201427 min

In Short 24 August

The week's news stories reviewed including the death of James Foley, teenagers in Formula 1 and how to make better shopping decisions.

Aug 24, 201425 min

In Short 17 August

The week In Short including reaction to the death of Robin Williams. Rapper Ja Rule gives his view on US policing.

Aug 17, 201445 min

Your Call: In conversation about transgender

5 live Breakfast got reaction to Kellie Maloney's story. The former boxing promoter, known then as Frank Maloney, is preparing to undergo sex change surgery and Heather Ashton from TG Pals, - who's working with her - says trans-gender people are the 'last to get equality and be socially accepted'.

Aug 11, 201444 min

In Short

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

Aug 04, 201449 min

The Girl Summit

Shelagh Fogarty tackles the issues of Female Genital Mutilation and forced marriage as David Cameron and the UK government host a major international summit in London. Shelagh presents from the Girl Summit, and speaks to survivors of FGM, the Secretary of State for International Development Justine Greening and the actress and Plan International ambassador Freida Pinto, among others.

Jul 22, 20141 hr 10 min

In Short

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

Jul 20, 201449 min

In Short

The bets of 5 live from this week including heartache for Brazil at the World Cup, city drunk tanks and public sector strikes.

Jul 13, 201450 min

Donal's Story

Donal Walsh died of cancer when he was just 16. But his campaign against suicide struck a chord, and since his death in 2013, suicide rates in some parts of Ireland have dropped considerably. His father Fionnbar Walsh told Adrian Goldberg about Donal's inspirational life.

Jun 27, 201423 min

5 live In Short

The best of 5 live from the past seven days including the start of the World Cup, the death of Rik Mayall and the issue of debt.

Jun 15, 201447 min

5 live In Short

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

Jun 08, 201449 min

5 live In Short

The best of 5 live from the past seven days featuring the biggest news and sport stories of the week, with Charissa Chadderton.

Jun 02, 201450 min

Mini Strokes

Shelagh Fogarty talks to people who have been through mini-strokes, otherwise known as TIAs, as the Stroke Association warns that more than half of people who suffer the condition are never diagnosed.

May 16, 201430 min

What did your family do during WW1?

5 live Breakfast is in the village of Wadhurst, East Sussex. Wadhurst lost 149 men during World War One, a story of loss that is repeated in towns, villages and cities across the UK. Nicky Campbell takes your calls about your memories of loved ones from World War One.

May 02, 201433 min

Special educational needs

5 live Breakfast asked 'Do children with special educational needs get a fair deal?' In September, the system for helping children with special needs in England will change. The government says it's the biggest change in thirty years and will give more power to parents. A special programme was broadcast from Bromstone Primary School in Broadstairs, Kent.

Apr 29, 201438 min

Life After The Forces

5 live Breakfast asked 'What's life like after the forces?' A special programme was broadcast from the Poppy Scotland Welfare Centre in Inverness, an advice centre on the city's high street. More than a hundred thousand people who used to be in the British armed forces now live in Inverness, Rachel Burden heard problems ex-service people face when they leave - and about the help that's there for them too.

Apr 28, 201433 min

I was abused by Cyril Smith

Eddy Shorrock was 17 and living at a hostel in Rochdale called Cambridge House when Cyril Smith came to visit. He described what happened to Victoria Derbyshire – and his anger as the MP rose to become a national figure. The assault he believes scarred him for the rest of his life.

Apr 28, 201412 min

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 raising funds for the treatment of his 5 year old stepdaughter Kelli, who is battling the rare childhood cancer neuroblastoma. He has also written Kelli a heartfelt letter she can read after he has passed away. Tom told Stephen Nolan his story....

Apr 04, 201437 min

Teenage Cancer Trust Gig at The Albert Hall

Richard Bacon speaks to doctors, campaigners and teenage cancer survivors at the Royal Albert Hall - as it hosts a week of special concerts for the Teenage Cancer Trust. He also speaks to Kris and Maren Hallenga, stars of a TV documentary about living with terminal breast cancer - and to comedian John Bishop.

Mar 25, 201450 min

Torture survivors share their stories

With rare access to the Freedom from Torture centre in London, Dominic Laurie and Shelagh Fogarty speak to survivors of torture and find out how hard it is to rebuild the lives of people who have suffered at the hands of brutal regimes.

Mar 21, 201429 min

Stephen Nolan speaks to Tony Benn

Another chance to hear Stephen speaking to Tony Benn just before Christmas 2013, not long after he released the eighth and final volume of his diaries, A Blaze of Autumn Sunshine. He started by talking about his feelings on approaching the end of his life.

Mar 14, 201419 min
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