5 Live News Specials Podcast
Showcasing Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
Episodes to download
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Exam results: have we passed the test?
Fri 14 Aug 2020
With so much anger round about the A-levels situation, we want to focus on the solutions.
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Andy Burnham: Fix test and trace in August, or close pubs
Sat 8 Aug 2020
Andy Burnham says pubs should close if test and trace is not working when term starts.
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Hiroshima bomb remembered 75 years on
Thu 6 Aug 2020
Koko Kondo survived the bomb and speaks to Emma Barnett about her experiences.
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Beirut explosion: Reaction in Lebanon and the UK
Wed 5 Aug 2020
5 Live hears from eyewitnesses, experts and people affected in Beirut and the UK.
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New Covid restrictions: Your questions answered
Fri 31 Jul 2020
Callers ask a virologist questions about new restrictions in northern England.
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Football stars open up about mental health
Thu 30 Jul 2020
Dean Ashton, Gail Emms and Keith Gillespie discuss talking about mental health.
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Wiley anti-Semitic tweets: Emma Barnett and callers react
Mon 27 Jul 2020
5 Live’s Emma Barnett and callers react to the rapper Wiley's anti-Semitic tweets.
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Coronavirus: Your Spain travel questions answered
Mon 27 Jul 2020
Callers put their Spain travel and quarantine questions to money and travel experts.
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Bernice King on racism, not giving up and non-violent action
Wed 22 Jul 2020
The daughter of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. on Black Lives Matter and targeting injustice.
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Lockdown life: Too much screen time?
Thu 16 Jul 2020
Listeners tell Nicky Campbell about their screen time situations during lockdown.
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The woman who inspired a royal to campaign on domestic abuse
Mon 13 Jul 2020
Diana Parkes' daughter was killed by her abusive husband in 2010.
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The hunt for Raoul Moat: 10 years on
Wed 8 Jul 2020
Former chief constable Sue Sim, who led the manhunt, says the gunman is not a "hero".
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Seven days at Wigan football club
Wed 8 Jul 2020
Administrator Gerald Krasner and fans on Wigan Athletic’s sudden collapse.
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall reflects on lockdown
Mon 6 Jul 2020
The Duchess of Cornwall guest edits - sharing her interests and reflecting on lockdown.
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Colin Jackson: How can we learn to look after our bodies better?
Thu 25 Jun 2020
Former world champion hurdler Colin Jackson asks how we can look after our bodies better.
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Windrush special with Benjamin Zephaniah and Sonia Winifred
Wed 24 Jun 2020
Poet Benjamin Zephaniah and councillor Sonia Winifred mark Windrush Day.
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Rethink: How should we care for older people in future?
Tue 23 Jun 2020
Experts and callers tell 5 Live what changes they would make to the care system.
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Sean Penn: From Hollywood actor to Covid-19 tester
Wed 17 Jun 2020
Hollywood actor Sean Penn on his role in getting Americans tested for coronavirus.
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AndrΓ© Leon Talley on Vogue, race and Anna Wintour
Thu 11 Jun 2020
The former editor-at-large of Vogue talks about his career and working for Anna Wintour.
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'How can any human kill another human like that?'
Mon 8 Jun 2020
Dotun Adebayo shares his thoughts and feelings following the death of George Floyd.
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Michael Johnson on George Floyd protests
Fri 5 Jun 2020
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson on the impact of the death of George Floyd.
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Anthony Walker murder: Mum's plea to end racism after George Floyd
Thu 4 Jun 2020
Gee Walker, whose son was murdered in a racist attack, reacts to George Floyd's death.
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Your Call: What change is needed for the UK’s black and ethnic minority groups?
Wed 3 Jun 2020
Nicky Campbell speaks to listeners as protests continue over the death of George Floyd.
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George Floyd death: Your reaction to US protests
Tue 2 Jun 2020
Nicky Campbell speaks to 5 Live listeners about protests over the death of George Floyd.
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George Floyd death: Reaction from the UK
Mon 1 Jun 2020
How three black British people have been affected by the African-American's death.
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Goldie Hawn on helping children cope with the impact of coronavirus
Fri 22 May 2020
Actor Goldie Hawn discusses her work to help children with their mental health.
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Universities and coronavirus: How is it affecting you?
Thu 21 May 2020
Students, staff members, parents and landlords call in to share their experiences.
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Your Questions Answered: Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick
Thu 14 May 2020
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick answers listener questions.
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UK PM Boris Johnson's plan to modify coronavirus lockdown
Sun 10 May 2020
The entire speech by UK PM Boris Johnson from 19:00, 10th May 2020.
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VE Day 75th Anniversary: Your Memories
Fri 8 May 2020
5 Live listeners tell their personal stories about the end of war in Europe.
