The Children of the Troubles
It’s been 50 years since the start of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, when serious violence broke out in 1969. Over 30 years, more than 3,500 people died, communities became divided and there was mu...
16 Aug 201927min
UK hit by major power cut: Your stories
Stephen Nolan investigates after homes, businesses, hospitals and travel networks were hit by a massive power cut across large areas of England and Wales.He also hears from an energy analyst about wha...
9 Aug 201929min
Homeless World Cup: Cardiff 2019
Nihal Arthanayake spoke to the players and organisers of the annual Homeless World Cup. The 2019 event is the 17th time the football tournament, which aims to improve the lives of rough sleepers and t...
30 Jul 201949min
A scorching week in politics
Adrian Chiles welcomes journalist and political activist Ash Sarkar and comedian Geoff Norcott to chew over one of the most dramatic and significant political weeks in recent memory as Boris Johnson b...
26 Jul 201947min
Boris Johnson: First Commons address and MP reaction
Listen back to the moment Boris Johnson made his first speech as prime minister in the House of Commons.You will also hear the response from MPs, including Leader of the Opposition Jeremy Corbyn and n...
25 Jul 20191h 2min
A tale of two speeches: May out, Johnson in
Relive the moment Theresa May gave her last speech as prime minister and Boris Johnson gave his first. 5 Live's Anna Foster was outside Downing Street with political correspondent Nick Eardley.
24 Jul 201924min
Boris Barometer: Your views on the UK's new PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson: How does that make you feel?Are you energised? Are the guy ropes off? Is he the man to get the job done?5 Live's Nicky Campbell hears from callers.
24 Jul 201942min
Boris Johnson wins race to be next PM
As the country sizzled on one of the hottest days of the year – the heat was turned up on Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt.The pair had been battling it out to win the Conservative leadership contest, an...
23 Jul 201951min
