Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Dr Al is an A&E consultant in Manchester. He’s been speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Stephen Nolan on a regular basis through the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke to Stephen on the evening of Monday 6 April, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved into intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital in London.
Rachael Burden and The Naked Scientists' Dr Chris Smith speak to listeners about their experiences of critical care, whether as a medical professional, a patient or family member.
Susan Michie - a professor of health psychology at University College London - joins 5 Live’s Rachel Burden to discuss whether lockdown is working in the UK with 5 Live callers.
Bootstrap cook Jack Monroe joins 5 live’s Nihal Arthanayake to help make your food go further when we’re staying at home and shopping less. This week’s calls include what can you do with banana blossom and how to make bread without yeast. Jack rose to prominence for the recipes she created as a single parent with a young child, aiming to provide family meals for less than £10 per week. Jack will be joining Nihal Arthanayake on Wednesdays at 3pm. You can get involved on Twitter using the hashtag ...
Emma is an A&E nurse in the north of England. She contacted BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Emma Barnett to share her experience of treating patients with coronavirus. Emma’s children are staying with her parents so that the risk of spreading the virus is minimised. She said she feels healthcare workers are "in a different universe to the general public".
5 Live's Nicky Campbell puts your questions to the GP Dr Aisha Awan, employment expert Andy Chamberlain and assistant chief constable for Cumbria Police Andrew Slattery. They discuss what to do if you are suffering with other urgent health issues, self-employment rights and policing during the outbreak.
Staying at home and shopping less means we must make our food go further. If you've got odd tins knocking around in the cupboard, 'The Bootstrap Chef' Jack Monroe explains how to make use of them. Jack rose to prominence for the recipes she created as a single parent with a young child, aiming to provide family meals for less than £10 per week. Jack will be joining Nihal Arthanayake on Wednesdays at 3pm. You can get involved on Twitter using the hashtag #JackMonroesLockdownLarder, including @bbc...
After a 14 hour shift treating coronavirus patients, A&E consultant Dr Al called 5 Live's Stephen Nolan to describe the situation as hospitals struggle to cope. He provided a stark insight into the choices doctors are having to make - as they try to save as many lives as possible - and told us his concerns for the future.
In a ground-breaking social experiment for the BBC's Crossing Divides series, 5 Live invited 40 people to break out of their bubble and have a face-to-face conversation with a person whose views were fundamentally different to their own. Did they find common ground? The results might surprise you… (Pictured: Matthew advises police on knife crime. Support worker Lindsay describes herself as a 'fat activist'. On the day, they discussed whether obese people should pay more tax to fund the NHS)....
What’s the latest health advice? What should you do if you are planning a trip abroad? Will there be an impact on businesses? A panel of experts and BBC reporters around the world answer questions on the coronavirus outbreak. This BBC News Special was broadcast on BBC One at 7:30pm on 2 March 2020.
Choreographer and dancer Todrick Hall, who is currently a judge on The Greatest Dancer, speaks to 5 Live Breakfast about his passion for dance, and how he got into the industry. Hall, who has choreographed for Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, said that when he was younger it was “unheard of” for a “young, black boy to be dancing” – and he said he’s been really pleased to see so many boys taking part in the show.
Consultant virologist Dr Chris Smith and clinical lecturer Dr Nathalie McDermott answer concerns and questions from listeners about coronavirus, in a special Your Call hosted by Nicky Campbell. Plus, travel expert Simon Calder discusses potential disruption to holidays.
News of the EU referendum result gripped the nation and split opinion - but how did the first moments after the announcement actually sound? At 4.40am on 24th June 2016, with some results yet to call, the BBC announced that the Leave campaign was projected to win the most votes. Shortly afterwards at 5am, 5 Live's Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden heard reaction from reporters, politicians and voters across the UK. As Britain enters the transition period before leaving the EU, listen back to 5 Li...
A rescue deal for the airline Flybe has been agreed with the government, by deferring air passenger duty payments. But should we be saving airlines when we need to tackle climate change? 5 Live’s Nicky Campbell puts the question to callers.
At 10 Downing Street, BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker asks the prime minister about Iran, Brexit and Harry and Meghan.
After hearing coverage of the British teenager found guilty of lying about being raped by a group of young Israelis in Cyprus, one listener, ‘Rachel’ got in touch and wanted to share her story. 20 years ago Rachel (not her real name) says she was raped whilst on holiday in Ayia Napa, but chose to not report it to Cypriot police. She told 5 Live's Emma Barnett that it has played on her mind ever since - but recent events have made her feel she “did the right thing”.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they will step back as "senior" royals and work to become financially independent. BBC Radio 5 Live callers share their views on whether they back Harry and Meghan’s decision.
In the first Prime Minister's Questions of the new parliament, year and decade, Prime Minister Boris Johnson clashes with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn over Iran. Listen back to the first 30 minutes of debate, plus hear analysis and reaction from 5 Live’s Emma Barnett, associate editor of the Daily Mirror Kevin Maguire and Sunday Times deputy political editor Caroline Wheeler. First broadcast 8th January at 12:00 GMT on The Emma Barnett Show, BBC Radio 5 Live.
Following the story of Reynard Sinaga - "the most prolific rapist in British legal history" - 5 Live hears from survivors of male rape and the man who led the prosecution. Sinaga was found guilty of 159 sex offences, including 136 rapes, and sentenced to life in prison. The 36-year-old targeted men leaving nightclubs and bars before leading them to his flat in Manchester city centre, where he drugged and assaulted them - filming the attacks. 5 Live's Nicky Campbell speaks to deputy chief crown p...
Tensions between the US and Iran have been high recently, following the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani by the US in Baghdad. Iran declared it would no longer abide by any of the restrictions imposed by the 2015 nuclear deal, and President Donald Trump threatened that the US could strike back at Iran in the event of retaliation for Soleimani's death "in a disproportionate manner". So what is happening, and why? 5 Live's Nicky Campbell put your questions to a panel of experts: Jonathan...
In a galaxy not so far away, 5 Live's Rachel Burden is joined by callers, real Jedi followers and Star Wars actor Warwick Davies - to discuss how the films became part of our shared culture.
Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn face each other in the BBC's Prime Ministerial debate.
Thomas Gray was one of the heroes who tackled terrorist attacker Usman Khan to the ground on London Bridge. He tells Stephen Nolan about what happened.
Nick Robinson chairs an election debate in Cardiff between leaders and senior figures from the seven major political parties of Great Britain.
Fiona Bruce presents a Leaders Special edition of Question Time. Boris Johnson, Jeremy Corbyn, Jo Swinson and Nicola Sturgeon take questions from an audience in Sheffield.
In a Newsnight special, Emily Maitlis interviews the Duke of York as he speaks for the first time about his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein and allegations which have been made against him over his own conduct. You can watch the interview, filmed at Buckingham Palace, on BBC iPlayer. This interview was broadcast on Up All Night with Dotun Adebayo on BBC Radio 5 Live on Sunday 17 November.
A victim of modern slavery has told BBC Radio 5 Live how he was forced to work seven days a week for seven years. Sanu, not his real name, came to the UK from Bangladesh to study and was befriended by a man who offered him a job in his shop. This man manipulated every aspect of Sanu’s life and forced him to work continuously without a day off. Sanu told Nihal Arthanayake that the man ‘controlled me like you’d play a computer game’. Sanu’s situation only came to the attention of authorities when ...
The election is looming - and already we're seeing polished films on social media, snappy campaign slogans and fiery exchanges between politicians. Behind the scenes are groups of specialists - all coming up with what they think is *THE* strategy to secure their party's place in Number 10. So what might we see over the next six weeks? 5 Live's Anna Foster and Tony Livesey put the question to four people who know exactly what those conversations are like. Christian Guy is former special advisor t...
Fertility issues affect an estimated 3.5 million people in the UK. IVF is an option for some couples, but attending many medical appointments - alongside dealing with the physical and mental effects of treatment - can be difficult at work. 5 Live's Nicky Campbell speaks to callers about their experience. This programme was part of #BBCFertilityDay - a joint production for Radio 5 Live and Radio 2.
In Northern Ireland, the laws on abortion and same-sex marriage are due to change at midnight on 21st October. Abortion will be decriminalised while, under the same act, same-sex marriage will become legal. To find out what the impact of legalising abortion will be, Emma Barnett talks to pro-choice campaigner Ashleigh Topley, who was not able to have a termination despite her baby having a fatal foetal abnormality, and Naomi Marsden from charity CARE who is anti-abortion. All information correct...
