50 Best BBC Radio 5 Podcasts

1. Football Daily

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Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Steve Crossman, Darren Fletcher and the rest of the BBC Radio 5 Live Football Daily team bring you the latest news, insight, analysis and big name guests from the Premier League, WSL and the Football League, plus Scottish, International and European football.Get in touch with us @5liveSport on social media and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews.MORE Hosts Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates, Steve Crossman, Darren Fletcher, Emma Sanders
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2. F1: Chequered Flag

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Formula 1 interviews, reaction and reports. 5 Live presents a round-up of the race weekend.
Hosts Harry Benjamin, Jennie Gow, Andrew Benson
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3. Rugby Union Weekly

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Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game.
Hosts Danny Care, Chris Jones, Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton
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4. Elis James and John Robins

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Join terrestrial radio's most unproduceable presenters Elis James and John Robins for big laughs and quality #content. Hilarious, warm, and unashamedly ashamed, let their award-winning chemistry get you over the finish line of the working week.MORE Hosts Elis James, John Robins
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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5. Test Match Special

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The TMS team bring you daily insight & reaction throughout the Cricket World Cup PLUS Mark Wood & Chris Woakes take you inside the England camp with our 'Good Pace for Radio' episodes, AND Alex Hartley Kate Cross swing by with 'No Balls' during the competition as well.MORE Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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6. Wake Up to Money

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News and views on business and the world of personal finance. Plus the very latest from the financial markets around the globe
Host Sean Farrington
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 460.9KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 99.2K Since Jan 2018 Get Email Contact

7. Fighting Talk

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A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport where guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Informed comments are rewarded but witless outbursts are penalised.
Host Rick Edwards
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8. Tailenders

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Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Felix White take an alternative (and sometimes musical) look at cricket...Tailenders is now on Discord! If you've not used Discord before, it's like our own member's enclosure - a community space where fans of the show can hang out together online. Mattchin's a regular, propping up the bar. Come and join in the conversation here: https://discord.gg/NnzE3vdnnqMORE Hosts Greg James, James Anderson, Felix White
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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9. The Martin Lewis Podcast

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Martin Lewis answers your financial questions, offering valuable money-saving tips.
Host Martin Lewis
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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10. Headliners

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BBC 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake brings you in-depth interviews each week with the biggest names in entertainment, culture and the arts. Remember to subscribe and leave a review!
Host Nihal Arthanayake
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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11. 606 Podcast

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Have your say on the latest football action
Hosts Chris Sutton, Robbie Savage
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12. Must Watch

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TV critic Scott Bryan, critic and journalist Hayley Campbell and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter and national treasure* Nihal Arthanayake with your weekly guide to the best (and worst) in new TV and streaming shows. With previews of the most talked about new shows on UK TV and interviews with the stars behind them, Must Watch is available every Monday afternoon from BBC Radio 5 Live. Have your say on the Must Watch blog (http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/5live), or email MustWatch@bbc.co.uk. (*Note: 'National Treasure' status currently pending)MORE Hosts Scott Bryan, Hayley Campbell, Naga Munchetty
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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13. 5 Live's World Football Phone-in

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Expert answers to your questions in World Football: The Phone-in from BBC Radio 5 Live's Up All Night programme.
Hosts Dotun Adebayo, Tim Vickery
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14. Sport's Strangest Crimes

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When sport collides with true crime.
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15. Bad People

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Murderers. Fraudsters. Internet trolls. This is a podcast about people who do terrible things, and the science of humanity's dark side.
Hosts Julia Shaw, Amber Haque
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16. 5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce

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Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing, featuring special guests.New episodes every Monday, get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media and remember to share your ratings and reviews.MORE Host Steve Bunce
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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17. 5 Live Science Podcast

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5 Live's science podcast, featuring Dr Chris and Naked Scientists with the hottest science news stories and analysis.
Hosts Dr Chris Smith, Kat Arney
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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18. Murder They Wrote with Laura Whitmore

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Laura Whitmore and Iain Stirling love true crime in fact, they're a little bit obsessed. And now they want to share that obsession with you. Join Laura and Iain as they dive deep into some of the world's most jaw-dropping crime stories. Expect murder, mayhem, blackmail, betrayal, and more. Each week, the pair choose a new crime and divulge all the details you're dying to know. They unpick the crucial moments and get to the heart of the whodunnit all while making each other laugh along the way.MORE Hosts Laura Whitmore, Iain Stirling
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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19. Good Bad Billionaire

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Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out how the richest people on the planet made their billions, and then they judge them. Are they good, bad, or just another billionaire? Good Bad Billionaire is here to lift the curtain on the minds, motives, and money of some of the world's wealthiest individuals. Hosted by Simon Jack, Business Editor for BBC News, and journalist, author, and podcaster Zing Tsjeng, this ground-breaking new series examines the rise of a different billionaire each week to answer the question: Are they good, bad, or just another billionaire?MORE Hosts Simon Jack, Zing Tsjeng
Producer/Network BBC Podcasts
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20. Kammy & Ben's Proper Football Podcast

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Chris Kamara is back alongside Ben Shephard in this new podcast. Expect laughs, insight and plenty of stories from some of the biggest names in football and entertainment.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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21. 5 Live News Specials

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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.
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22. The Players Channel

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Real football talk from Michail Antonio x Callum Wilson & Jermain Defoe x Troy Deeney - The home of Defoe & Deeney Football Firsts and The Footballer's Football Podcast. With multiple episodes every week The Players Channel will provide unfiltered access to some of the biggest names in the game. Hosted by Newcastle United's Callum Wilson, West Ham's Michail Antonio and Radio 1's Ricky Haywood-Williams, the Footballer's Football Podcast brings you exclusive insight into the lives of two Premier League strikers at the top of their game.MORE Hosts Jermain Defoe, Troy Deeney
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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23. 5 Live Sport: All About

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From rugby legends to Premier League managers & beyond the biggest names in sport tell us their stories.
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24. How To Buy A Football Club

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A podcast following the sale of Manchester United with Sally Nugent, Faisal Islam and Simon Stone.
Hosts Faisal Islam, Simon Stone, Sally Nugent
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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25. Gangster

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A brand new series of Gangster tells the story of Birmingham's notorious Burger Bar Boys a gang born out of the Handsworth riots in 1985.
Host Livvy Haydock
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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26. You, Me and the Big C: Putting the can in cancer

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The coolest club you never want to be a part of…The team on the You, Me & the Big C podcast are your BFF's, your sisters, brothers, fathers and mothers. A candid look at cancer, with Steve Bland, Deborah James and Lauren Mahon.MORE Hosts Steve Bland, Deborah James, Lauren Mahon
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 460.9KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 99.2K Get Email Contact

27. How Do You Cope? …with Elis and John

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Elis James and John Robins talk to a range of guests about the challenges and hurdles they've faced in their own lives, whilst asking the question... How Do You Cope?
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 460.9KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 99.2K Get Email Contact

28. Midnight Meets With Colin Murray

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Colin talks to interesting people with fascinating life stories. No rules, no soundbites, just in-depth conversations with some incredible people.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 460.9KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 99.2K Get Email Contact

29. Tony Bellew Is Angry

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Tony Bellew is the world champion boxer who beat David Haye twice in front of an audience of millions. He's known to a generation of film fans as Ricky Conlan, the villain in the Rocky reboot Creed. In this podcast, Tony gets together with different guests to talk about times in their lives when they've been really angry. They could be life-changing pivotal moments or the day-to-day stuff that gets us all riled. Tony finds out how they have dealt with it, and what they've learned and see if along the way he can get some tips on dealing with his own anger.MORE Host Tony Bellew
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 460.9KTwitter 656.1KInstagram 99.2K Get Email Contact

30. The Missing Cryptoqueen

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Dr Ruja Ignatova persuaded millions to join her financial revolution. Then she disappeared. Why? Jamie Bartlett presents a story of greed, deceit and herd madness.
Host Jamie Bartlett
Producer/Network BBC Podcasts
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31. Bugzy Malone's Grandest Game

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It's the game that shocked and thrilled the world: Grand Theft Auto. Its rise to domination is an incredible story. Rapper Bugzy Malone played it through his hardest times. And he's going deep.MORE Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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32. Jermain Defoe: Outside The Box

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As a player Jermain Defoe scored over three hundred goals for club and country. In this fly-on-the wall series, Outside the Box details the next step of his journey in football
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33. Wheel of Misfortune

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Alison Spittle, co-hosts Kerry Katona and Fern Brady and listeners share their funniest, most embarrassing stories - the bad stuff that makes you feel good.All episodes available now! Featuring burning shame from a whole host of celebrity guests and comedians, and former co-host Fern Brady. Producer: Beth O'DeaArtwork: Sophie Rose BramptonSocial media: Harry RobinsonCommissioning Assistant Producer: Adam ElandCommissioning Producer: Natasha JohanssonCommissioning Executive: Dylan HaskinsWheel of Misfortune is a BBC Audio Bristol Production for BBC Sounds.MORE Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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34. Jill Scott's Coffee Club

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Jill Scott speaks to some of the Lionesses who have made it to the World Cup final. England legend Jill delves into life on and off the field with Ben Haines and guests.
Hosts Jill Scott, Ben Haines
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35. Different with Nicky Campbell

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What does it mean to be different? Is it how we think? Or how we act? In this BBC podcast, Nicky Campbell explores just that with guests who are extraordinarily different.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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36. I'm Not a Monster

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Seeking to separate fact from fiction, the multi-award-winning series returns to investigate the divisive story of Shamima Begum. The new series will take listeners inside Josh's attempts to figure out what really happened, unearthing new information about one of our time's most talked-about stories. He travels from Bethnal Green in East London to the depths of what was ISIS-controlled Syria as he challenges Shamima Begum and investigates if the story she tells is true.MORE Host Josh Baker
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37. Moment of Truth

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You'll get to eavesdrop on how the personal reality of football management is a constant gnaw of sleepless nights, skipping meals, and missing out on family life. You'll hear how the wives and children have to tiptoe around their disillusioned husbands following losses and you'll listen in to how they rarely enjoy those hard-fought victories. Narrated by Jimmy Nesbitt, Moment of Truth is an audio experience unlike any other that will give you an answer as to what it takes to manage a professional football club.MORE Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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38. Burn Wild

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For more than a decade two mugshots of fugitive environmentalists have sat amongst airplane hijackers, bombers and murders on the FBI's Most Wanted Domestic Terrorists list.
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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39. The Big Green Money Show

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Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden talks to some of the world's biggest business names about the biggest problem facing the planet: climate change.
Host Deborah Meaden
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40. The Song of the Right Whale

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Time is running out for the rare Right Whale - but conservationists and the fishing industry are clashing over solutions. Can the species be saved from extinction?
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
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41. Have You Heard George's Podcast?

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The award-winning and critically-acclaimed podcast from George the Poet delivers a fresh take on inner city life through a mix of storytelling, music and fiction.
Host George The Poet
Producer/Network BBC Sounds
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42. Football Gossip Daily

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Comedian and Leeds Utd fan Maisie Adam is joined by some of the country's best football journalists to dissect the day's most tantalising football rumours
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43. Everton: Nothing Will Be The Same

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Mark Chapman tells the inside story of one of Britain's oldest football clubs as it faces its most controversial season and a nail-biting fight against relegation.
Host Mark Chapman
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44. The Weigh Up: Eating Disorder Diaries

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Recovering anorexic Molly guides you through the truths of eating disorders and learns how others have found their way up.
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45. How We Hustle with Yianni

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How We Hustle is all about side-hustling at the highest level. Yianni Charalambous is joined by special guests showing you how they win big in business with their side-hustles.
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46. Eurovisioncast

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Loreen Wins Eurovision!
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47. People Who Knew Me

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Emily Morris uses 9/11 to fake her own death and run away to start a new life in California as Connie Prynne. Fourteen years later, now with a teenage daughter by her side, Connie is diagnosed with breast cancer. She will be forced to confront her past so that her daughter will not be left on her own if she does not survive. She must decide how to explain her lies, her secrets, her selfish decisions - and ultimately her 'widowed' husband. Everything she thought she had fled from when she pretended to die in New York.MORE Hosts Rosamund Pike, Hugh Laurie, Kyle Soller, Isabella Sermon, Alfred Enoch
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48. Blood on the Dance Floor

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The untold story of the murder of a gay police officer in Northern Ireland in 1997. Following Darren's story brings to life the struggle of being gay in The Troubles, how Belfast got its first Pride parade only in 1991 and its very first openly gay club in 1994. The Parliament bar where Darren was tragically shot dead. It's a community surviving as well as thrives against a backdrop of violence and discrimination. He meets the original drag queens, DJs, and club pioneers determined to claim back the city center from the terrorists and create a safe place of their own.MORE Host Jordan Dunbar
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49. Obscene: The Dublin Scandal

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Adrian Dunbar narrates a story about a time in Ireland when nothing was quite what it seemed.
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