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A tale of two speeches: May out, Johnson in
Theresa May gives her last speech as prime minister before Boris Johnson gives his first.

Boris Barometer: Your views on the UK's new PM
5 Live callers react to Boris Johnson becoming the next prime minister.

Boris Johnson wins race to be next PM
From a hot tent in Westminster, Emma Barnett hears reaction to Boris Johnson’s victory.

An audience with Melinda Gates: Empowerment, careers and society
She's one of the world’s most powerful women. We invited inspiring women to speak to her.

Ed Dwight Jr: The first black astronaut who never flew
JFK's administration chose him to be the first black US astronaut. But it wasn't to be...

Andy Woodward: I was abused by football coach Barry Bennell
Andy Woodward, who was abused by football coach Barry Bennell, shares his story.

D-Day: The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Front Heroes
5 Live honours the people who made the invasion possible without being on the front line.

Inside Porton Down
Nihal Arthanayake gets rare access to one of the most secretive establishments in the UK.

Knife Crime: one family’s story
We follow one family’s story of losing their son to knife crime.

Vicky McClure: Our Dementia Choir
Actress Vicky McClure talks to Nihal about how music can help people with dementia