Schedule
Early
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%.
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Morning
06:00
5 Live Breakfast—19/12/2025
Rachel Burden and Qasa Alom with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
09:00
Nicky Campbell—Does contactless mean the end of cash? Plus Bohemian Rhapsody at 50: what does it mean to you?
Does contactless mean the end of cash? Plus your stories of Bohemian Rhapsody at 50.
11:00
Chiles on Friday—19/12/2025
Adrian Chiles gets you set for the weekend, with news, sport and entertainment.
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Afternoon
13:00
Elis James and John Robins—#498 - Chilli Rice, Grieving Upside Down and Thames!
Elis has had a taste of power. All hail the new Elis James.
14:00
Matt Chorley—Xmas Ding Dong
Matt hosts his hilarious Christmas quiz & Dermot O'Leary reviews your Christmas jingles.
16:00
5 Live Drive—19/12/2025
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—Premier League Kick-Off with Darren Fletcher, 19/12/2025
Darren Fletcher and guests preview this weekend's Premier League action.
21:00
The Ashes—19/12/2025
Henry Moeran is live from Adelaide ahead of day four of the third Test.
22:00
Stephen Nolan—with Felicity Hannah
Felicity Hannah sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
01:00
Laura McGhie—20/12/2025
Laura McGhie with your calls and features through the night.
05:00
The Ashes—Test Match Special, Australia v England - 3rd Test, Day 4
Joins coverage of the 3rd Ashes Test, Day 4. Full commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra.
