5 Live News Specials Podcast
Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Episodes to download
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Is it time to talk about our mental health?
Wed 10 Mar 2021
Nicky Campbell asks if it's time to have a proper conversation about our mental health?
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Having children in care 'doesn't make you a bad person'
Tue 23 Feb 2021
Naga Munchetty speaks to three mothers who have 12 children in the care system.
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The families torn apart by Uighur detention camps
Fri 19 Feb 2021
A former detainee describes what it's like in China's 're-education' camps.
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"No one should have to see their daughter like that"
Wed 17 Feb 2021
Emily Jones: Killed child's father- “No one should have to see their daughter like that”
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NFL legend Osi Umenyiora on race, football and the pitfalls of showboating
Fri 5 Feb 2021
Osi Umenyiora speaks to Adrian Chiles about his life and career.
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Hollyoaks suicide storyline ‘saved my life’
Mon 1 Feb 2021
John tells actor Ashley Taylor Dawson how Hollyoaks stopped them from taking their life.
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Former FBI Boss on Life after Trump
Fri 15 Jan 2021
James Comey lifts the lid on his time working with President Trump.
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Prof Chris Whitty: Your Coronavirus Questions Answered
Mon 11 Jan 2021
England’s chief medical officer answers callers’ questions on the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Father Christmas answers kids' questions
Thu 17 Dec 2020
Father Christmas answers the big Christmas questions from children on 5 live Breakfast.
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Covid vaccine: Professor Van-Tam answers your questions
Thu 3 Dec 2020
England's deputy chief medical officer answers your questions on the new Covid vaccines.
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London Bridge stabbing: Former prisoner remembers ‘brother’ Jack
Fri 27 Nov 2020
Former prisoner Rosca talks about Jack’s legacy and why he now calls Jack’s father ‘Dad’.
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Your Call: Do you care about Christmas and Covid?
Wed 18 Nov 2020
5 Live listeners give their views on Covid restrictions over the Christmas period.
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Black and British: Your stories and experiences
Mon 16 Nov 2020
An audio collection of real life stories broadcast on 5 Live during Black History Month.
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'My mum was murdered by Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe'
Fri 13 Nov 2020
Richard McCann was five years old when his mum, Wilma, was murdered by Peter Sutcliffe.
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Racism in football: FA chairman Greg Clarke resigns
Wed 11 Nov 2020
Colin Murray and guests discuss racism and diversity in football.
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Your Call: Is society still disabling you?
Mon 9 Nov 2020
Nicky Campbell asked people what they think has changed since the DDA was passed.
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PM announces four-week England lockdown
Sat 31 Oct 2020
Covid-19: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a month-long lockdown for England.
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Covid-19: Will people stick to the rules at Christmas?
Tue 27 Oct 2020
Victoria Derbyshire has apologised for saying she would break the rule of 6 at Christmas.
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Marcus Rashford: does it take a footballer to feed a family?
Fri 23 Oct 2020
Should it take a footballer to feed a family? 5 Live asked listeners what they thought.
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Final US Presidential Debate 2020: Trump v Biden
Fri 23 Oct 2020
The final 2020 US Presidential debate with Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden.
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PM leads coronavirus briefing
Tue 20 Oct 2020
PM Boris Johnson leads the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Joshua Virasami on Black Lives Matter and Activism
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Artist and author Joshua Virasami speaks to Emma Barnett about what he believes in.
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MeToo founder Tarana Burke: ‘#MeToo gave me a deeper sense of duty'
Thu 15 Oct 2020
MeToo founder Tarana Burke on what led to the movement and where it is today.
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PM press conference on Covid alert tiers
Mon 12 Oct 2020
PM Boris Johnson holds a Downing Street press conference on coronavirus alert measures.
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Q&A: How do I find a job during the pandemic?
Thu 1 Oct 2020
Recruitment experts and a benefits advisor to offer listeners’ employment advice.
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US Presidential debate: Trump v Biden
Wed 30 Sep 2020
The first 2020 US Presidential debate with Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden.
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Coronavirus briefing and analysis
Mon 21 Sep 2020
The government’s briefing with Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty.
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Covid-19: WHO chief scientist answers your questions
Fri 11 Sep 2020
World Health Organization chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan answers listeners' calls.
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Social gatherings: Will you follow the new rules?
Thu 10 Sep 2020
5 Live's Nicky Campbell asks listeners: Is it your civic duty to get behind the rules?
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Care homes during Covid-19: Your experiences
Thu 3 Sep 2020
We hear listener experiences of care homes during lockdown.
