5 Live News Specials Podcast
Showcasing ѿý Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Episodes to download
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Voices of Afghanistan: Arefa’s story
Fri 3 Sep 2021
Arefa speaks to Naga Munchetty about leaving her old life in Aghanistan behind.
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LGBT+ later in life: Your experiences
Tue 22 Jun 2021
Chris, Bernard and Penny talk about getting older within the LGBT+ community.
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Naga: ‘IUD fitting was a traumatic experience’
Mon 21 Jun 2021
Naga Munchetty opens up about her “traumatic” IUD fitting
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Sophie: Duke's death left giant-sized hole in our lives
Thu 17 Jun 2021
Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, talks about lockdown life.
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5 Live follows the stories of people talking about their struggle to read and write.
Tue 15 Jun 2021
To find out more about our project on adult literacy, go to http://bbc.co.uk/wordmatters
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An Israeli teen and a young Palestinian talk
Tue 18 May 2021
An Israeli teen and a young Palestinian talk to each other for the first time.
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RAF pilot: 'utterly horrific' drone warfare gave me PTSD
Thu 29 Apr 2021
A former military drone pilot says he has PTSD after years of "psychological harm".
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How did you spend the last days before lockdown?
Thu 18 Mar 2021
5 Live listeners share their stories about their final days of 'normal life'.
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How can women feel safer?
Mon 15 Mar 2021
We take a look at the issue of the safety of women after the death of Sarah Everard.
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Do you feel safe going about your business?
Thu 11 Mar 2021
Nicky Campbell asks whether you feel safe?
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British ambassador on royals, negotiations and chocolates
Wed 10 Mar 2021
Naga Munchetty speaks to Barbara Woodward, Britain's representative to the United Nations
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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.