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BBC starts closing BBC Radio 5 Live AM transmitters
BBC Radio 5 Live will lose two medium wave transmitters next month in Redruth and FolkestonePublication date: 17.06.2026
New plans unveiled for the Elis James and John Robins show
The Elis James and John Robins show is adding paid content and video features across multiple platforms.Publication date: 07.04.2026
Permanent shows for Steffan Powell and Rima Ahmed at 5 Live
BBC Radio 5 Live has appointed Steffan Powell as permanent Breakfast co-host on Fridays and Sundays, and Rima Ahmed joins from BBC Radio Leeds to co-host Fridays.Publication date: 26.01.2026
Richard Maddock appointed to new role as Head of BBC 5 Live
Richard Maddock has been named Head of 5 Live, taking responsibility for 5 Live, 5 Sports Extra, the new Sounds sports streams, and Sports Extra 2 and 3.Publication date: 28.11.2025
BBC seeks to drop Radio 5 Live commentary reporting rule
The BBC has asked Ofcom to remove the requirement to report how many hours of live commentary are provided for each sport on BBC Radio 5 Live.Publication date: 15.10.2025
Matt Chorley interviews Ed Davey on Bournemouth Pier zip line
BBC 5 Live’s Matt Chorley has interviewed Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey while riding the zip line from Bournemouth Pier during his party’s conference in the town.Publication date: 22.09.2025
VJ Day 80th anniversary to be marked across the BBC including radio
The BBC will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a range of programming including radio highlighting stories from the Far East during the Second World War.Publication date: 29.07.2025
Final decision: BBC Radio 2 and Radio 5 Live spin offs rejected
Ofcom has rejected proposals for a Radio 2 spin-off and changes to 5 Sports Extra, whilst approving plans for three new digital radio stations from the BBC.Publication date: 02.07.2025
Radio 5 Live brings women’s sport into focus with special live show
BBC Radio 5 Live will broadcast a special live programme this month celebrating women in sport, hosted by Naga Munchetty and Jeanette Kwakye.Publication date: 17.06.2025
Westminster programming suspended on 5 Live during fire alarm
BBC Radio 5 Live went to backup this afternoon at 2.13pm due to a fire alarm in Westminster.Publication date: 04.06.2025