Schedule
Early
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?
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Morning
06:00
5 Live Breakfast—Rising temperatures in the UK and an investigation into players drinking at the Ashes
Kylie Pentelow and Qasa Alom with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
09:00
Nicky Campbell—with Tony Livesey. England & the Ashes: is drinking ok? And is your pet's Christmas out of control?
with Tony Livesey. England & the Ashes: is drinking ok?
11:00
Naga Munchetty—23/12/2025
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—23/12/2025
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—Pre-match: Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Kelly Cates builds up to Arsenal v Crystal Palace in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.
20:00
EFL Cup Football—Arsenal v Crystal Palace
Live commentary of Arsenal v Crystal Palace in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.
22:30
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—24/12/2025
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—Tax relief and Christmas peak
We gauge reaction to the u-turn on the inheritance tax hike on farms & business assets.
