5 Live News Specials

Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.

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NFL legend Osi Umenyiora on race, football and the pitfalls of showboating
Osi Umenyiora speaks to Adrian Chiles about his life and career.
05 Feb 2021,20 mins
Hollyoaks suicide storyline ‘saved my life’
John tells actor Ashley Taylor Dawson how Hollyoaks stopped them from taking their life.
01 Feb 2021,28 mins,
Former FBI Boss on Life after Trump
James Comey lifts the lid on his time working with President Trump.
15 Jan 2021,26 mins
Prof Chris Whitty: Your Coronavirus Questions Answered
England’s chief medical officer answers callers’ questions on the Covid-19 pandemic.
11 Jan 2021,27 mins
Father Christmas answers kids' questions
Father Christmas answers the big Christmas questions from children on 5 live Breakfast.
17 Dec 2020,18 mins
Covid vaccine: Professor Van-Tam answers your questions
England's deputy chief medical officer answers your questions on the new Covid vaccines.
03 Dec 2020,34 mins
London Bridge stabbing: Former prisoner remembers ‘brother’ Jack
Former prisoner Rosca talks about Jack’s legacy and why he now calls Jack’s father ‘Dad’.
27 Nov 2020,44 mins,
Your Call: Do you care about Christmas and Covid?
5 Live listeners give their views on Covid restrictions over the Christmas period.
18 Nov 2020,47 mins
Black and British: Your stories and experiences
An audio collection of real life stories broadcast on 5 Live during Black History Month.
16 Nov 2020,38 mins
'My mum was murdered by Yorkshire Ripper, Peter Sutcliffe'
Richard McCann was five years old when his mum, Wilma, was murdered by Peter Sutcliffe.
13 Nov 2020,16 mins,
Racism in football: FA chairman Greg Clarke resigns
Colin Murray and guests discuss racism and diversity in football.
11 Nov 2020,30 mins,
Your Call: Is society still disabling you?
Nicky Campbell asked people what they think has changed since the DDA was passed.
09 Nov 2020,48 mins
PM announces four-week England lockdown
Covid-19: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announces a month-long lockdown for England.
31 Oct 2020,46 mins
Covid-19: Will people stick to the rules at Christmas?
Victoria Derbyshire has apologised for saying she would break the rule of 6 at Christmas.
27 Oct 2020,48 mins
Marcus Rashford: does it take a footballer to feed a family?
Should it take a footballer to feed a family? 5 Live asked listeners what they thought.
23 Oct 2020,38 mins
Final US Presidential Debate 2020: Trump v Biden
The final 2020 US Presidential debate with Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden.
23 Oct 2020,91 mins
PM leads coronavirus briefing
PM Boris Johnson leads the latest response to the coronavirus pandemic.
20 Oct 2020,44 mins
Joshua Virasami on Black Lives Matter and Activism
Artist and author Joshua Virasami speaks to Emma Barnett about what he believes in.
16 Oct 2020,19 mins
MeToo founder Tarana Burke: ‘#MeToo gave me a deeper sense of duty'
MeToo founder Tarana Burke on what led to the movement and where it is today.
15 Oct 2020,54 mins
PM press conference on Covid alert tiers
PM Boris Johnson holds a Downing Street press conference on coronavirus alert measures.
12 Oct 2020,42 mins
Q&A: How do I find a job during the pandemic?
Recruitment experts and a benefits advisor to offer listeners’ employment advice.
01 Oct 2020,49 mins
US Presidential debate: Trump v Biden
The first 2020 US Presidential debate with Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden.
30 Sep 2020,95 mins
Coronavirus briefing and analysis
The government’s briefing with Sir Patrick Vallance and Prof Chris Whitty.
21 Sep 2020,31 mins
Covid-19: WHO chief scientist answers your questions
World Health Organization chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan answers listeners' calls.
11 Sep 2020,50 mins
Social gatherings: Will you follow the new rules?
5 Live's Nicky Campbell asks listeners: Is it your civic duty to get behind the rules?
10 Sep 2020,49 mins
Care homes during Covid-19: Your experiences
We hear listener experiences of care homes during lockdown.
03 Sep 2020,48 mins
Back to School: Your Questions Answered
Experts answer questions from listeners as schools in England re-open.
02 Sep 2020,47 mins
How is the pandemic affecting cancer care?
The terrible effect of the pandemic on cancer care.
22 Aug 2020,29 mins
Schools Minister on exam algorithm problems
Nick Gibb MP speaks about the issues surrounding the government’s exam algorithm.
20 Aug 2020,16 mins
What does the grades U-turn mean for universities?
Will there be enough places for everyone? Students, university staff and teachers react.
18 Aug 2020,46 mins