Schedule
Early
01:00
Joel Mitchell 28/08/2026
Joel Mitchell with your calls and features through the night.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—28/08/2026
News and insight from the business world.
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Morning
06:00
5 Live Breakfast—28/08/2026
Rima Ahmed and Steffan Powell with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
09:00
Nicky Campbell—With Emma Vardy
Emma Vardy takes your calls on the day's talking points.
11:00
Chiles on Friday—With Gordon Smart
Gordon Smart gets you set for the weekend, with news, sport and entertainment.
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Afternoon
13:00
Elis James and John Robins—#569 - The London Custard Co. and 100 Cymru Connections
Elis tries to Cymru Connect for the 100th time.
14:00
Matt Chorley—with Nick Watt
Nick Watt sits in with political guests, news, and your views.
16:00
5 Live Drive—28/08/2026
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chetan Pathak.
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Evening
19:00
5 Live Sport—Premier League Kick-Off with Darren Fletcher, 28/08/2026
Darren Fletcher and guests preview the weekend's football.
21:00
Rugby League—Super League, St Helens v Leeds Rhinos
Live rugby league commentary of St Helens v Leeds Rhinos in the Super League.
22:00
Stephen Nolan—with Connor Phillips
Connor Phillips sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews.
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Late
01:00
Frances Finn 29/08/2026
Frances Finn with your calls and features through the night.
05:00
5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce—24/08/2026
Discussion, analysis and the latest news from big fight nights and the world of boxing.
05:30
Football Daily—The Commentators' View
John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball lift the lid on life as 5 Live commentators.













