Bbc Radio 5 Live Podcasts

Sean Farrington hears the business case for a new independence referendum in Scotland plus does the UK have a skills shortage, holding companies here back?By BBC Radio 5 live

On day two of Wimbledon 2022, Jonathan Overend is back roaming the grounds of the All England Lawn Tennis Club to give you access all areas, reviewing today's major tennis talking points alongside 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli, sports broadcaster Lee McKenzie, BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller and six-time Wimbledon Doubles champion …

Ben Haines returns in the company of former Everton and Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell and The Daily Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Newcastle United have rarely been out of the back page headlines since their Saudi takeover - and it isn’t just today’s £30 million signing of Sven Botman that has got people talking. The Magpies unveiled their new third ki…

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Moeen Ali and Michael Vaughan to pay tribute to Eoin Morgan, who has announced his retirement from international cricket. We also hear from Morgan, who explains the reasoning behind his decision.By BBC Radio 5 live

Troy Grant, the Chairman of International Rugby League talks to Dave Woods about the future of the international game. The World Cup is just over three months away, but there is no international calendar in place following that tournament. So when will forthcoming tours be announced; is there an appetite in Australia for test match rugby league; ho…

Henry Moeran speaks to two of the all time greats of women's cricket. Anya Shrubsole and Katherine Brunt discuss their retirement from International Test cricket and their careers throughout the years.By BBC Radio 5 live

Sean Farrington hears from businesses affected by the strike of postal workers, plus to mark Pride Day he asks how far has the world of business come in accepting LGBTQ+ people?By BBC Radio 5 live

Steve is joined by WBC, IBF and WBO junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor to look back at his controversial win over Jack Catterall back in February. Following a BBC documentary about the fight, Josh talks about why he felt his performance fell short, the abuse he and his family received in the aftermath and how a rematch is all he is thinking a…

Expert answers to your questions in World FootballBy BBC Radio 5 live

Join Jonathan Overend as he reflects on all the best bits from the opening day of Wimbledon 2022! The rain couldn’t stop the best of the Brits delighting home crowds at SW19, and Jonathan is joined by former British tennis players Laura Robson and Annabel Croft to review wins for US Open champion Emma Raducanu, No. 1 British male Cameron Norrie and…

Ugo and Chris are joined by two special guests on the pod this week as we get ready for the first super Saturday of the summer. Our newly crowned Aussie correspondent Drew Mitchell joins the pod in the green and gold to give us the lowdown on Dave Rennie's Wallabies. Ugo and Chris chat about the England captaincy and who will lead the team in the f…

Ben Haines is joined by Reading striker Natasha Dowie and former Premier League defender Stephen Kelly to discuss the latest Premier League transfers.On the agenda is Gareth Bale's move to the MLS - is this the perfect World Cup preparation? Harry Symeou from the podcast Simply Serie A joins to discuss the warning dealt by Inter Milan fans to Romel…

Jonathan Agnew, Daniel Norcross, Michael Vaughan, Jeremy Coney and Moeen Ali look back at a stunning day at Headingley in which Joe Root and Johnny Bairstow took just 65 minutes to score the 113 runs needed for England to seal a 3-0 series whitewash over New Zealand.By BBC Radio 5 live

From Keith Richards to Madonna and Michael Stipe. The music industry publicist on dealing with artists and “spilling the beans”.By BBC Radio 5 live

Felicity Hannah hears from the Criminal Bar Association about why they are going on strike. Plus the businesses looking forward to the start of Wimbledon.By BBC Radio 5 live

Award-winning Miss Jethmalani recruits Greg and Bella to her vampire slaying research team! What's the best way to kill a vampire - with a string of garlic, or with a GCSE Science textbook?Outstanding New Teacher of the Year 2021, Miss Jethmalani is perfectly placed to put the nail in the coffin of the vampire myth. With new recruits Greg and Bella…

Jonthan Agnew, Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney look back at an enthralling day of Test cricket at Headingley, which saw Joe Root and Ollie Pope combine to leave England needing just 113 runs to win on the final day.By BBC Radio 5 live

Your football calls Aaron Paul and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.By BBC Radio 5 live

Steve Crossman is joined by triple Ballon d'Or winner Marco van Basten for a Euro Leagues special. He won six league titles, two European Cups and the Euros but Marco van Basten wishes he had retired earlier. He discusses meeting his idol Johan Cruyff as a teenager and scoring his most famous goal in the Euro 88 final. But he missed two seasons try…

Vic Marks, Phil Tufnell, Moeen Ali and Alex Hartley talk the art and craft of spin bowling.By BBC Radio 5 live

In this first episode, Jonathan Overend takes you to the heart of SW-19 before the first serve takes place & the competition begins. Take a stroll through Centre Court and find out what preparations go on behind the scenes before the Championships begin.By BBC Radio 5 live

Dr Chris Smith and the Naked Scientists with science news stories and analysis. In today’s programme: Scientists discover the world’s biggest bacterium, evidence that we pick our friends based on how they smell, and do brain training apps really work?Plus... we tackle a thorny issue - if we rely too heavily on solar and wind power, and the sun does…

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Michael Vaughan and Jeremy Coney to discuss a fascinating third day of the final Test between England and New Zealand. A flurry of late wickets for the hosts put England in a commanding position ahead of day 4.By BBC Radio 5 live

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson broke over thirty world records and won eleven Paralympic gold medals in a glittering athletics career. She speaks to Aggers about travelling to India with Kapil Dev, accompanying Ian Botham on charity walks and her new role on the board at Yorkshire cricket club.By BBC Radio 5 live

Former England international Alex Scott looks at the explosion in popularity of women’s football and asks what the future holds for the game she loves. Women’s football is the fastest growing female sport in the world. With wages on the rise and multi-million pound broadcasting deals being agreed, this summer’s European Championships in England are…

Scott and Chris set-up your weekend with big laughs and great guests. Today they chat to Mika, actress Kate Phillips plays the Upside Down Quiz and they also meet Ricky Lightfoot, the man that can out-run a horse. Plus, a classic Kid Review as Josh listens to his grandparents' Simply Red CD.By BBC Radio 5 live

Join Kelly Somers for reaction to England’s 5-1 friendly win over the Netherlands alongside Reading striker Natasha Dowie, ex-Scotland winger Pat Nevin, the Telegraph’s Luke Edwards and commentator Vicki Sparks. Hear from England boss Sarina Wiegman and super-sub Beth Mead. Also hear from Scotland manager Pedro Martinez Losa after his side thumped …

Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Sir Alistair Cook and Andy Zaltzman pick over a thrilling day which saw Johnny Bairstow and debutant Jamie Overton put on an unbroken 209 for the seventh wicket to claw England back in to the third Test against New Zealand.By BBC Radio 5 live

They say that if you give a man a fish you can feed him for a day, but teach a man to fish and you can feed him for a lifetime. But what happens if you give two radio presenters 11 different screens in a single studio? I’ll tell you what happens: they'll produce radio that’s exciting and groundbreaking in equal measure, and that’s something you jus…

John Holder with answers to your unusual umpiring conundrums.By BBC Radio 5 live

Connor is a bright, mixed race Newport teenager, but his life is in danger of spiralling out of control, fuelled by his confusion and despair over who he is and why his father is largely absent from his life. Autobiographical drama about second chances, written and performed by Welsh Children's Laureate, Connor Allen.CASTAdult Connor.....Connor All…

Felicity brings you the latest from the by-election counts in Wakefield and Tiverton. What will the result mean for Boris Johnson and his government? She also asks how listeners have managed during this week's rail strikes. And as Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone celebrates 25 years in print, Felicity chats to the publisher that made it hap…

With Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly acting as the club’s Sporting Director on a temporary basis are we in for an unpredictable summer at Stamford Bridge? Are transfers between the Premier League’s ‘Big 6’ going to become the norm? And how many managers are beginning the new season under more pressure than Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa? They’r…

Jonathan Agnew is joined by Alistair Cook and Jeremy Coney to discuss an intriguing start to the third Test at Headingley which saw Daryl Mitchell and Tom Blundell put on an unbeaten 102 for the sixth wicket after the tourists were reduced to 123-5 at tea.By BBC Radio 5 live

News and insight from the business world. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.By BBC Radio 5 live

Katherine Downes and BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter discuss the rise, and more recently fall, of Open champion Phil Mickelson. They’re joined by Sports Illustrated journalist Bob Harig to celebrate his playing career, to look back on his memorable Open victory in 2013 at Muirfield and to analyse his rivalry with Tiger Woods. Biographer Alan Shi…