What strategies might we see in the 2019 election?
The election is looming - and already we're seeing polished films on social media, snappy campaign slogans and fiery exchanges between politicians.Behind the scenes are groups of specialists - all coming up with what they think is *THE* strategy to secure their party's place in Number 10. So what might we see over the next six weeks? 5 Live's Anna Foster and Tony Livesey put the question to four people who know exactly what those conversations are like. Christian Guy is former special advisor to David Cameron, James Mills is former senior strategic advisor to Jeremy Corbyn, Polly Mackenzie is former chief policy advisor to Nick Clegg and Andy Collier is a former SNP speechwriter.
1 Nov 201921min
Fertility treatment: Is there enough workplace support?
Fertility issues affect an estimated 3.5 million people in the UK.IVF is an option for some couples, but attending many medical appointments - alongside dealing with the physical and mental effects of treatment - can be difficult at work.5 Live's Nicky Campbell speaks to callers about their experience.This programme was part of #BBCFertilityDay - a joint production for Radio 5 Live and Radio 2.
29 Okt 201944min
Northern Ireland abortion law change: Two opposing views
In Northern Ireland, the laws on abortion and same-sex marriage are due to change at midnight on 21st October.Abortion will be decriminalised while, under the same act, same-sex marriage will become legal. To find out what the impact of legalising abortion will be, Emma Barnett talks to pro-choice campaigner Ashleigh Topley, who was not able to have a termination despite her baby having a fatal foetal abnormality, and Naomi Marsden from charity CARE who is anti-abortion.All information correct as of 16:40 GMT on 21 October.
21 Okt 201933min
Killer in the Congregation
On the surface, he was the charming, caring young man who gave sermons in his father's Baptist church. But Ben Field had a sinister project: to seduce vulnerable individuals and get them to change their wills.5 Live’s Jo Black takes an in-depth look behind the murder investigation that shook one street in the picturesque village of Maids Moreton.Includes excerpts of Ben Field’s sermon recorded by the Olney Baptist Church.Reporter: Jo Black Producer: Victoria Farncombe
18 Okt 201955min
The UK villages feeling the impact of climate change
Fairbourne is a small village on the west coast of Wales. In the shadow of Snowdonia, the village, thanks to rising sea levels, is expected to be the UK’s first community to be decommissioned as a result of climate change.Sea defences will stop being maintained in the 2050s, but Gwynedd Council said it may begin "decommissioning" the village before then and start moving residents out. People living there are angry – public consultations on the plans are ongoing. Meanwhile in the village of Happisburgh in Norfolk, climate change is said to be speeding up the impact of coastal erosion. 40 metres of land has been lost this year.5 Live reporters Rory Carson and Stephen Chittenden have been speaking to people in both villages.
11 Okt 201914min
Emma Barnett meets John Humphrys
After 32 years presenting the Today programme on BBC Radio 4, last month John Humphrys hung up his headphones and stepped away from the microphone for the final time. He's interviewed every British prime minister from Alec Douglas-Home to Theresa May, but it’s time for Humphreys’ role as interviewer to be reversed, as he speaks to Emma Barnett.
8 Okt 201924min
Why was MP Stella Creasy targeted by anti-abortion ads?
An anti-abortion billboard campaign targeted at pregnant MP Stella Creasy is being pulled down amid claims the posters were a form of harassment.Clear Chanel, which owned the billboards, apologised and said it was taking immediate action to remove them.Ms Creasy tabled a recent amendment to decriminalise abortion in Northern Ireland, which was passed by a majority in the Commons in July.Emma Barnett talked to Ms Creasy about her experience, and asked Aisling Goodison from anti-abortion campaign group CBR why they ran the campaign.
1 Okt 201921min
Should vaccinations be compulsory for schoolchildren?
The health secretary Matt Hancock has said he is "looking very seriously" at making vaccinations compulsory for all children going to school in England. Some experts have suggested it may be necessary to address falling rates of immunisation and a surge in diseases like measles. 5 Live's Rachel Burden speaks to experts to answer questions about vaccinations and hear views from callers.
30 Sep 201945min
