Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live online
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What is BBC Radio 5 Live?
BBC Radio 5 Live is the BBC's live news and sport station: breaking news, big interviews, phone-ins and live commentary. It has been on air since 1994 and broadcasts from Salford.
Weekdays start with 5 Live Breakfast from 6 to 9am, followed by Nicky Campbell. On Saturday you can hear Fighting Talk, and 606 follows the live football at the weekend.
BBC Radio 5 Live schedule and shows
| Show | When |
|---|---|
| 5 Live Breakfast | Mon–Fri, 6–9am |
| Nicky Campbell | Mon–Fri, 9–11am |
| Naga Munchetty | Mon–Thu, 11am–1pm |
| Chiles on Friday | Fri, 11am–1pm |
| Matt Chorley | Mon–Fri, 2–4pm |
| 5 Live Drive | Mon–Fri, 4–7pm |
| Fighting Talk | Sat, 11am–12pm |
| 606 | Sat and Sun evenings after live football |
Updated in October 2026. Times and presenters may change; UK time.
BBC Radio 5 Live frequency: AM and DAB
| Area | Frequency |
|---|---|
| London / South East (Brookmans Park) | 909 AM |
| Midlands (Droitwich) | 693 AM |
| Central Scotland (Westerglen) | 909 AM |
| South West (Start Point) | 693 AM |
You can also listen to BBC Radio 5 Live on DAB digital radio (BBC National DAB (12B)).
How to listen to BBC Radio 5 Live online
Open the page, press play and listen: the stream works in the usual browsers, such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge. This way you can hear your favourite station on holiday or abroad, too.
Frequently asked questions
What is on 5 Live Breakfast?
News, sport and interviews, Monday to Friday from 6 to 9am.
Is 5 Live on medium wave?
Yes, on 693 and 909 MW in many areas, but the BBC is gradually closing its AM transmitters. 5 Live is also on DAB and online.
Contact BBC Radio 5 Live
- Phone / Listener line: 08085 909693
- Text: 85058
- Address: BBC Radio 5 Live, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2LH
- Website: bbc.co.uk
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