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In a ground-breaking social experiment for the BBC's Crossing Divides series, 5 Live invited 40 people to break out of their bubble and have a face-to-face conversation with a person whose views were ...

6 Mar 202021min

What’s the latest health advice? What should you do if you are planning a trip abroad? Will there be an impact on businesses? A panel of experts and BBC reporters around the world answer questions on ...

3 Mar 202030min

Choreographer and dancer Todrick Hall, who is currently a judge on The Greatest Dancer, speaks to 5 Live Breakfast about his passion for dance, and how he got into the industry.Hall, who has choreogra...

21 Feb 202011min

Consultant virologist Dr Chris Smith and clinical lecturer Dr Nathalie McDermott answer concerns and questions from listeners about coronavirus, in a special Your Call hosted by Nicky Campbell. Plus, ...

10 Feb 202043min

News of the EU referendum result gripped the nation and split opinion - but how did the first moments after the announcement actually sound?At 4.40am on 24th June 2016, with some results yet to call, ...

31 Jan 20201h

A rescue deal for the airline Flybe has been agreed with the government, by deferring air passenger duty payments.But should we be saving airlines when we need to tackle climate change?5 Live’s Nicky ...

15 Jan 202041min

At 10 Downing Street, BBC Breakfast presenter Dan Walker asks the prime minister about Iran, Brexit and Harry and Meghan.

14 Jan 202024min

After hearing coverage of the British teenager found guilty of lying about being raped by a group of young Israelis in Cyprus, one listener, ‘Rachel’ got in touch and wanted to share her story.20 year...

10 Jan 202020min