Schedule
Early
01:00
Dotun Adebayo—18/12/2025
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—Santa tightens his belt
Sean Farrington looks ahead to the Bank of England's latest interest rate decision.
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Morning
06:00
5 Live Breakfast—18/12/2025
Rachel Burden and Rick Edwards with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
09:00
Nicky Campbell—Misogyny lessons in schools: will it help end violence against women and girls?
Will misogyny lessons in schools help end violence against women and girls?
11:00
Adrian Chiles—18/12/2025
Adrian Chiles with original journalism and surprising news stories.
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Afternoon
14:00
Matt Chorley—A Broadcasting Legend
Matt remembers the life and epic career of Richard Dimbleby with his son Jonathan.
16:00
5 Live Drive—18/12/2025
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
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Evening
19:00
5 Live Sport—18/12/2025
Steve Crossman presents the day's sports news.
20:00
5 Live Sport—Euro Leagues, 18/12/2025
Steve Crossman and guests discuss all things European Football.
21:00
The Ashes—18/12/2025
Eleanor Oldroyd is live from Adelaide ahead of day 2 of the third Test of the Ashes.
22:00
Tony Livesey—18/12/2025
Tony Livesey with late night conversation and in-depth interviews.
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Late
01:00
Laura McGhie—19/12/2025
Laura McGhie with your calls and features through the night.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—Better Rate Than Never?
Inflation appears to be easing, and the Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%.
