BBC Radio 5 Live Schedule Friday 28 August 2026

Schedule

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Early
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Late

Early
1. 01:00
  Joel Mitchell 28/08/2026
  Joel Mitchell with your calls and features through the night.
2. 05:00
  Wake Up to Money—28/08/2026
  News and insight from the business world.
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Morning
1. 06:00
  5 Live Breakfast—28/08/2026
  Rima Ahmed and Johnny I'Anson with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
2. 09:00
  Nicky Campbell—With Emma Vardy
  Emma Vardy takes your calls on the day's talking points.
3. 11:00
  Chiles on Friday—With Gordon Smart
  Gordon Smart gets you set for the weekend, with news, sport and entertainment.
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Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Elis James and John Robins—25/08/2026
  Join Elis James and John Robins for big laughs and top quality #content.
2. 14:00
  Matt Chorley—With Nick Watt
  Nick Watt with political guests, news, and your views on the issues that matter to you.
3. 16:00
  5 Live Drive—28/08/2026
  A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chetan Pathak.
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Evening
1. 19:00
  Off air
  Programmes will resume at 22:00
2. 22:00
  Stephen Nolan—28/08/2026
  The day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
1. 01:00
  Laura McGhie—29/08/2026
  Your calls and features through the night.
2. 05:00
  5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce—24/08/2026
  Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing.

Saturday 29 August 2026