Coronavirus: Your Questions Answered 27/03/20
5 Live's Nicky Campbell puts your questions to the GP Dr Aisha Awan, employment expert Andy Chamberlain and assistant chief constable for Cumbria Police Andrew Slattery.They discuss what to do if you are suffering with other urgent health issues, self-employment rights and policing during the outbreak.
27 Mars 202049min
Jack Monroe's lockdown cooking tips
Staying at home and shopping less means we must make our food go further. If you've got odd tins knocking around in the cupboard, 'The Bootstrap Chef' Jack Monroe explains how to make use of them.Jack rose to prominence for the recipes she created as a single parent with a young child, aiming to provide family meals for less than £10 per week.Jack will be joining Nihal Arthanayake on Wednesdays at 3pm. You can get involved on Twitter using the hashtag #JackMonroesLockdownLarder, including @bbc5live. You can also text the show on 85058.Picture: Andrew Testa
26 Mars 202025min
A&E consultant: The reality of treating coronavirus
After a 14 hour shift treating coronavirus patients, A&E consultant Dr Al called 5 Live's Stephen Nolan to describe the situation as hospitals struggle to cope. He provided a stark insight into the choices doctors are having to make - as they try to save as many lives as possible - and told us his concerns for the future.
21 Mars 202034min
Can we learn to listen to people we disagree with?
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 fundamentally different to their own.Did they find common ground? The results might surprise you…(Pictured: Matthew advises police on knife crime. Support worker Lindsay describes herself as a 'fat activist'. On the day, they discussed whether obese people should pay more tax to fund the NHS).
6 Mars 202021min
Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know
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 the coronavirus outbreak. This BBC News Special was broadcast on BBC One at 7:30pm on 2 March 2020.
3 Mars 202030min
Todrick Hall: 'It was unheard of for a young, black boy to be dancing'
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 choreographed for Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, said that when he was younger it was “unheard of” for a “young, black boy to be dancing” – and he said he’s been really pleased to see so many boys taking part in the show.
21 Feb 202011min
Coronavirus: Your questions answered
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, travel expert Simon Calder discusses potential disruption to holidays.
10 Feb 202043min
Brexit: The EU referendum result as it happened
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, the BBC announced that the Leave campaign was projected to win the most votes. Shortly afterwards at 5am, 5 Live's Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden heard reaction from reporters, politicians and voters across the UK.As Britain enters the transition period before leaving the EU, listen back to 5 Live Breakfast's first hour of coverage following the referendum result.
31 Jan 20201h
