Names Will Be Made
Join Naga Munchetty and Jeanette Kwakye as they talk to people from women's football, rugby, cricket, netball, athletics, swimming and so much more.In this Names Will Be Made: LIVE news special, some of the biggest names in women's sport get together at Loughborough University to celebrate this summer's upcoming events, and discuss the issues around it.If you've been affected by some of the issues in this discussion, there is a range of organisations and websites that can offer you advice and support.You can find them listed on the BBC's Actionline website at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
26 Jun 56min
That Time of the Month: IBS
Naga and the team are joined this month by IBS sufferer Lena Holder and consultant gastroenterologist Dr Ajay Verma. IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is a condition which causes stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. It’s thought to impact around 13 million people in the UK. That Time of the Month, part of 5 Live’s Me, My Health & I series. Get in touch via @bbc5live on social media.
11 Jun 50min
That Time of the Month: Vulvodynia
Naga and the team are joined by campaigner Philly Baines to talk about vulvodynia. It’s a condition which impacts around 1 in 7 women causing burning, throbbing and soreness around the vulva. It can be constant or come and go and it can impact your sleep, your concentration, your sexual relationships, and your everyday activities. That Time of the Month, originally broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 13th May 2025.
14 Mai 50min
VE Day 80 in Letters
Celebrations and events are being held around the world to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day – the day when fighting against Nazi Germany in Europe came to an end. In this 5 Live News Special, we’re highlighting some of the personal stories from the time through letters written to loved ones, which are read for us by relatives of the authors. The letters have been collected by the Imperial War Museum. You can see the whole collection at https://ve-vjday80.gov.uk/letterstolovedones/
6 Mai 13min
That Time of the Month: Prolapse
Naga and the team are joined by ‘Why Mums Don’t Jump’ author and podcaster Helen Ledwick to talk about prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more of the organs in the pelvis slip from their usual position and bulge into the vagina. It’s thought to affect around 1 in 3 women. That Time of the Month, part of 5 Live’s Me, My Health & I series. Get in touch via @bbc5live on social media.
24 Apr 1h 15min
A Safer UK? – 5 Live’s exploration into violence against women and girls
As part of a special series looking at violence against women and girls in the UK, 5 Live has been speaking to Ofcom, the domestic abuse commissioner for England and Wales and has had access into two separate training programmes for bystanders and perpetrators of abuse.
14 Mar 1h 6min
That Time of the Month: Libido
Naga and the team are joined by psychosexual therapist and author Kate Moyle to talk about libido. They discuss the impact both a low and a high libido can have on a relationship and answer questions from the 5 Live audience. That Time of the Month, part of 5 Live’s Me, My Health & I series. Get in touch via @bbc5live on social media.
6 Mar 1h 5min
That Time of the Month: Lichen Sclerosus
Naga Munchetty is joined by campaigner Clare Baumhauer to talk about the impact the skin condition lichen sclerosus has had on her life. They’re joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi who offer help and advice and answer your questions. That Time of the Month, part of 5 Live’s Me, My Health & I series. Get in touch via @bbc5live on social media.
12 Feb 57min
