Bbc Radio 5 Live Podcasts

This episode includes lots of chat about shark related films (for some reason) and Celine Buckens drops by to chat to Nihal, Hayley and Scott about Showtrial on BBC One. Plus, reviews of The Long Call on ITV and The Madame Blanc Mysteries on Channel 5.By BBC Radio 5 live

Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte joins the podcast after he was forced to pull out of his scheduled fight with Otto Wallin with a shoulder injury. Whyte explains what happened and what his plans are now, including whether the path could be clear for a fight against Tyson Fury in 2022. George Groves joins Steve to break down the heavyweight divis…

Manjula Pradeep was born in Western India to a Dalit family, a community considered to be on the lowest rung of the caste ladder. Growing up she experienced discrimination and indignity because of her background, but she excelled at school, and managed to defy expectations to become a lawyer and high-profile activist. Now she's helping Dalit rape s…

Jennie and the team reflect on the US Grand Prix where Max Verstappen took victory to extend his championship lead. Hear from Verstappen as well as title rival Lewis Hamilton.By BBC Radio 5 live

Can Rishi Sunak balance the books amid soaring living costs, shortages on supermarket shelves and a health emergency that has cost us a lot?By BBC Radio 5 live

Ben Haines is joined by the former Manchester United defender Danny Higginbotham, former Leyton Orient midfielder Jobi McAnuff and Luke Edwards from the Telegraph to react to Manchester United’s extraordinary 5-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League. The team discuss Manchester United’s tactical approach to the match, how damaging the defeat i…

Manchester United & Liverpool fans instant reaction after Liverpool hit 5 at Old Trafford. We hear from fans who left early and their thoughts on the future of the United manager. We also hear from Jürgen Klopp, Virgil van Dijk and Ole Gunnar Solskjær.By BBC Radio 5 live

Harry Lewis and the panel tackle the science questions you've been sending in, including whether William Shatner is strictly now an astronaut?By BBC Radio 5 live

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls and Jolyon Palmer review a dramatic qualifying session in Austin, and build-up to the 2021 US Grand Prix. Hear from championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, as well as Sergio Perez who qualified in the top three.By BBC Radio 5 live

Ben Haines, former England international Anita Asante and the Daily Telegraph's Jim White look back on Watford's thrilling 5-2 win at Everton, as Josh King scored a hat-trick against his old club to give Claudio Ranieri his first win as Watford boss.There's also analysis of where Norwich are going wrong after their 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Pre…

We heard from delighted Chelsea supporters following their emphatic win at home to Norwich. Everton fans were in dismay after a big loss to Watford. Norwich fans remained hopeful, Arsenal fans grew with confidence, and Charlton fans reacted to the sacking of their manager. There was a look ahead to Manchester United vs Liverpool in Gone in 60 Sutto…

England get their World Cup campaign off to a perfect start after bowling the West Indies out for just 55 in Dubai. Carlos Brathwaite and Paul Farbrace join Jonathan Agnew to look where it went so right for England, including Adil Rashid’s four wickets for just two runs… and the West Indies’ approach of blocking and hitting boundaries is questioned…

Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, football presenter Natalie Pike, sports broadcaster and journalist Lynsey Hooper and comedian Ivo Graham join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction.In …

Alice Levine joins Scott Mills to set up your weekend with big laughs and great guests. They’re joined by unlikely double-act Beverley Callard and Jordan North, singer and actress Jade Ewen plays the Upside Down Quiz and another child reviews their parents’ taste in music.By BBC Radio 5 live

Growing up in the city of Jos in central Nigeria, Panshak Zamani better known as Ice Prince, never set out to become a musician. But through personal loss and the violent crisis he saw unfolding on the streets, he found solace in singing and rap. Panshak tells Anu Anand how he overcame his struggles to write a hit song that became one of the most r…

Arsenal’s win against Aston Villa takes them into the top half of the Premier League, so what’s working for Mikel Arteta? He says abuse is putting managers off the job – Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp chip in with their advice after Steve Bruce opened up on the strain it put on him at Newcastle. The pick of the weekend for Darren Fletcher? Manchest…

Simon and Mark’s guest is Denis Villeneuve, who talks about his film Dune, based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 science fiction novel and starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya. Plus we have reviews of The Boss Baby 2: Family Business, in which the grown Templeton brothers have become and drifted away from each other; The Harder They Fal…

It might be hard to believe but Elis and John don’t spend every waking moment of their life creating cutting edge #content; sometimes they have other commitments to attend to, which is why this week’s show was pre-recorded so YOU don’t miss out on your EJJR fix. The guys are joined by James from the Office of National Statistics (easy for you to sa…

Aaron Paul is joined by Nottingham Forest striker Lyle Taylor and Wycombe Wanderers' left back Joe Jacobson to look at the big stories from the EFL.AFC Bournemouth midfielder Ryan Christie tells the podcast about his side's strong start to the campaign.Following Nigel Adkins' departure from Charlton, BBC Radio London's Nick Godwin joins the podcast…

Felicity Hannah talks to a cafe owner in the Scottish highlands about how half term is the last big chance of the season. She hears from a panel of young entrepreneurs about what they want to see from Rishi Sunak's budget next week. And after a disappointing August, did retail pick up last month?With Felicity Hannah Join in the conversation on soci…

Two plays recorded live at HighTide Festival in Aldeburgh, set on the edge of the world, weaving myth and archaeology, telling stories of humanity and sacrifice. Created in tandem and with a playful rapport, the plays were presented with live foley.Silver DarlingsRita ..... Cassie LaytonReggie ..... Simon LuddersSam ..... Joel MacCormackVal ..... A…

Steve Crossman is joined by Guillem Balague, Julien Laurens and Kristof Terreur to look at the biggest stories across European football this week. After Manchester United’s dramatic comeback against Atalanta in the Champions League, the team tell us how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is viewed as a football manager across Europe. We find out more about who P…

Jennie Gow, Jack Nicholls, Jolyon Palmer and Andrew Benson build-up to the 2021 US Grand Prix. With the championship battle finely balanced they hear from both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen ahead of a crucial weekend.By BBC Radio 5 live

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by a plethora of guests to look at the lack of diversity in one of the traditional Olympic sports – cycling.Dr Marlon Moncrieffe, who has written extensively on the subject of black cyclists in Britain, joins Eleanor as they speak to people who are changing the face of the sport.We hear from triple Paralympic cycling gold …

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Chris Sutton and Statman Dave discuss all the latest from the fantasy footballing world including offering alternatives to Lukaku.Former Brighton, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth striker Glenn Murray joins the pod for an update on his team as well as a game of Sutton Death against an undefeated Statman Dave.Plus, find out about …

“I basically became the session musician I was 54 years ago.” Sir Elton and Charlie talk about collaborating for the new album The Lockdown Sessions.By BBC Radio 5 live

The podcast is up and running! Tymal and Woody explain what life is like during a World Cup, from what players do to keep cool in the extreme heat, what it’s like planning to bowl to Chris Gayle when your two year old is asking you about cement mixers, and what information players want from the team analyst. Plus the challenge is set – which one of…

For nearly 30 years Bobby and Cheryl Love lived a very ordinary married life together in New York. They raised four children, worked hard, attended church…but Cheryl could never shake the feeling that Bobby was hiding something from her. It was in 2015 that she finally found out the truth, when armed police burst through the door of their apartment…

In the final episode of the season, in what should have been the final days leading up to the start of the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, we turn our attention to international rugby league, as England’s men and women prepare to take on France in a double-header in Perpignan on Saturday. Correspondent Dave Woods is joined by St Helens and England sta…

Felicity Hannah asks, as Covid cases surge again are businesses rethinking its return to the workplace? She also takes a look at why inflation unexpectedly fell and the ongoing impact of port delays.Elsewhere we discuss a huge tax avoidance scandal, the UK's trade deal with New Zealand and hear from the boss of Scottish Power.…

Mark Chapman is joined by BBC senior football reporter Ian Dennis, former Celtic manager Neil Lennon, ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden and Italian football journalist Mina Rzouki to reflect on Manchester United's remarkable Champions League comeback. From 2-0 down, to 3-2 winners over Atalanta, just what did Ole Gunnar Solskjaer say at half time? You …

Singer-songwriter and Lightning Seeds frontman Ian Broudie talks to Colin about his early days as a reluctant producer for the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen and The Fall, stealing milk crates to watch Liverpool from the Kop, writing bittersweet songs and how Three Lions took on a life of its own. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio …

Five years ago, Carlos Brathwaite finished off one of the most remarkable ends to any final in any sport. The West Indies all-rounder hit four consecutive sixes off Ben Stokes’ bowling to win the World T20. As England prepare to take on the West Indies again for this year’s tournament, Carlos Brathwaite looks back on the West Indies’ remarkable tri…

With insurance rules changing soon to get rid of the “loyalty premium” can you still save yourself money? Martin has the details, plus some uplifting and informative stories on getting out of debt.By BBC Radio 5 live

Erik Ramsey was seriously injured in a car crash when he was 16 years old. He became locked-in and lost all voluntary muscle function except for the ability to move his eyes up and down. His father Eddie, desperate to help his son communicate, reached out to neurologist and neuroscientist Dr Phil Kennedy. Phil was known for his pioneering work help…

The fastest woman alive. Three Olympic golds. An Olympic record. What a 2021 for Elaine Thompson-Herah. She chats to Jeanette Kwakye and Darren Campbell about the past twelve months, chasing down the women's 100m world record that's lasted for 33 years, what it felt like on that start line in Tokyo and why Jamaicans are so dominant in sprinting.…

After more green announcements, we ask whether the Government can hit its net-zero targets. And ahead of inflation figures later, we ask what price increases businesses are seeing.Elsewhere, we take a look at one supermarket's plans to recruit 15,000 seasonal staff, why competition watchdogs are delving into the music streaming sector and why a bre…

Kelly Cates and guests reflect on Liverpool’s dramatic 3-2 win away to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League after Manchester City beat Club Bruges 5-1 in Belgium. John Murray and Mark Lawrenson recap a frantic night at the Wanda Metropolitano before John Gibbons from the Anfield Wrap joins the podcast to give his thoughts. After Jurgen Klopp exp…

“This story will be told amongst my family as a funny story - but whenever I’ve told middle class people they find it horrifying.” The stand-up on class, comedy and whether Mango chutney is jam.By BBC Radio 5 live

After recovering from the rigours of their first ever tour the Tailenders are back to talk T20 World Cup, The Ashes, team WhatsApp groups and what actually happened on the tour bus. Plus plans are set in motion for Tailenders to unite and take over (virtually) on Boxing Day.By BBC Radio 5 live

England bowlers Mark Wood and Tymal Mills introduce a new podcast that will take you behind the scenes of England’s T20 World Cup campaign in the Middle East. In a preview episode, they talk about how Tymal is finding life back in the England camp after four years, the details of ‘scenario-based training’, and why Tymal’s been doing the Hokey Cokey…

Tom Marcus - not his real name - was a spy; an undercover agent for the British security agency, MI5. For several months, he pretended to be a homeless man living on the streets of London. He went to great lengths to blend in, and it was all worth it when he ended up preventing two coaches full of school children from being blown up. He gave this i…

The Government unveils its plans to make households greener by ditching gas boilers for heat pumps - but will the strategy take off? Elsewhere Felicity Hannah asks whether the Leeds arm of HS2 could be axed, and who the big names are at London's Global Investment Summit. She also takes a look at why Tesco is going till-less and why The HUT Group bo…

In this special episode ahead of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Liz Bonnin, puts your questions to the BBC’s environment correspondent, Matt McGrath, science correspondent, Victoria Gill, and energy policy expert, Professor Jim Watson. With contributions from Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Mya-Rose Craig and Chris Packham, questions tackled include how…