Schedule
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Early
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01:00
Dotun Adebayo—25/08/2026
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
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05:00
Wake Up to Money—As good as gold?
A jeweller tells us how he is adapting to fluctuating metal prices.
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Morning
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06:00
5 Live Breakfast—25/08/2026
Rachel Burden and Gordon Smart with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
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09:00
Nicky Campbell—With Rima Ahmed
Nicky Campbell takes your calls on the day's talking points.
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11:00
Naga Munchetty—With Emma Vardy
Emma Vardy features news, experiences, and big name interviews from around the UK.
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Afternoon
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14:00
Matt Chorley—with Nick Watt
Nick Watt sits in with political guests, news, and your views.
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16:00
5 Live Drive—25/08/2026
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton.
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Evening
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19:00
5 Live Sport—Pre-match: Birmingham City v Brentford
Eilidh Barbour builds up to this evening's fixtures in the second round of the Carabao Cup
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20:00
EFL Cup Football—2026-27, Birmingham City v Brentford
Live commentary of Birmingham City v Brentford in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
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22:00
Laura McGhie: Remembering Dolly Parton
Laura McGhie with tributes and memories of Dolly Parton, who died today aged 80.
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Late
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01:00
Dotun Adebayo—26/08/2026
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
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05:00
Wake Up to Money—More than just 9 to 5
We pay tribute to the talent and the business acumen of country star Dolly Parton.
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