Schedule
Early
00:00
Gangster—Sex, Drugs & Cell Block Parties, 5. “Love You”
One last package of drugs to smuggle into the prison, but this time, someone is watching.
00:30
Gangster—Sex, Drugs & Cell Block Parties, 6. Starcrossed Lovers
Amy and Joe had been planning a future together, outside - but now they’re behind bars.
01:00
Dotun Adebayo—22/12/2025
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—Room at the Inn?
Will Bain finds out how Christmas is shaping up for the hospitality business.
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Morning
06:00
5 Live Breakfast—A strategy for animal welfare, also Strictly winner Karen Carney
Steffan Powell and Kylie Pentelow with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
09:00
Nicky Campbell—with Tony Livesey. Do you back a trail hunting ban? Plus what's stopping us singing?
with Tony Livesey. Do you back a trail hunting ban? Plus what's stopping us singing?
11:00
Naga Munchetty—22/12/2025
Naga Munchetty features news, experiences, and big name interviews from around the UK.
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Afternoon
14:00
Matt Chorley—with Adam Fleming
Adam Fleming sits in with political guests, news, and your views on today's stories.
16:00
5 Live Drive—22/12/2025
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Chris Warburton and Sarah Mulkerrins.
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Evening
19:00
5 Live Sport—The Monday Night Club, 22/12/2025
Chris Sutton, Pat Nevin and Rory Smith join Mark Chapman on the Monday Night Club.
21:00
The Ashes—Third Test review
Mark Chapman reviews the third Ashes Test as Australia win again to retain the Ashes.
22:00
Tony Livesey—with Lisa McCormick
Lisa McCormick sits in with late night conversation and in-depth interviews.
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Late
01:00
Dotun Adebayo—23/12/2025
Dotun Adebayo and guests with your calls on the World Football Phone In.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—Defence delays
Following a delay to the Defence Investment Plan, what does the lack of certainty mean?










