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Radio 5 Live Schedule

Early

21:00
Stephen Nolan
with Qasa Alom
Qasa Alom sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
00:00
Not available
The Ashes
Test Match Special
Australia v England - 3rd Test, Day 5
Joins coverage of the 3rd Ashes Test, Day 5. Full commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra.
Programme Website
01:00
Laura McGhie
21/12/2025
Laura McGhie with your calls and features through the night.
05:00
Not available
Newscast
This week's highlights: Interest rates cut and 2025 in politics
Bank of England cuts interest rates. Plus Chris Mason wraps up the political year of 2025.
Programme Website
05:00
Not available
The Ashes
Test Match Special
Australia v England - 3rd Test, Day 5
Joins coverage of the 3rd Ashes Test, Day 5. Full commentary continues on 5 Sports Extra.
Programme Website
06:00
The Martin Lewis Podcast
It’s Love Actuarially! Base interest rate cut help. And will you get £150 off energy bills?
Plus, should you open Christmas presents early?

Morning

Afternoon

Evening