Daily Bacon

Daily Bacon

The best interviews and chat from Richard Bacon's afternoon programme on BBC Radio 5 live. Featuring a broad variety of guests from the fields of news, sport and entertainment. You can also watch Richard's show live from the studio at the 5 live website, Monday to Thursday, 2pm to 4pm. Head online to bbc.co.uk/5live

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Recent episodes (10)

  • Ray Mears & The Moan-In 19 Oct 11

    Wed, 19 Oct 11

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Available:
    29 days remaining

    Survival expert Ray Mears pops in to chat to Richard about his new TV series 'Wild Britain'. Plus The Moan-In with Carol McGiffin.

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  • 18 Oct 11: Rob Brydon

    Tue, 18 Oct 11

    Duration:
    30 mins

    Available:
    28 days remaining

    Phil Williams stands in for Richard and chats to Rob Brydon who popped in to talk about his new book "Small Man in a Book".

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  • Rafe Spall, Margaret Cho & The TV Review. 17 Oct 11.

    Mon, 17 Oct 11

    Duration:
    49 mins

    Available:
    27 days remaining

    Rafe Spall talks to Richard about the new series of his TV comedy Pete Versus Life. And controversial US comedian Margaret Cho talks about her awkward relationship with Sarah Palin and her daughter Bristol after appearing on Dancing With The Stars. Plus TV news and reviews with Boyd Hilton and Tom Latchem.

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  • Kirstie Allsopp & Chart the Week, 13 Oct 11

    Thu, 13 Oct 11

    Duration:
    52 mins

    Available:
    23 days remaining

    Kirstie Allsopp explains her passion for craft and looks ahead to her new TV series 'Kirstie's Handmade Britain'. Plus Fraser Nelson and Simon Kelner count down the most talked about news stories of the last seven days in Chart the Week.

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  • Birds of a Feather & The Moan In 12 Oct 11

    Wed, 12 Oct 11

    Duration:
    44 mins

    Available:
    22 days remaining

    Birds of a Feather Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke & Lesley Joseph join Richard in the studio with news of an upcoming live UK tour. Plus the Moan-In with Charlie Baker

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  • Clarissa Dixon Wright & TV Reviews, 11 Oct 11

    Tue, 11 Oct 11

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Available:
    21 days remaining

    Clarissa Dixon Wright talks to Richard about her new book - A History of English Food. She describes the difference between an English and Scottish rarebit, how Tony Blair might have sabotaged her TV career and why she supports fox-hunting. Plus TV news and reviews with Boyd Hilton and Tom Latchem.

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  • Jeremy Paxman & HELP! 10 Oct 11

    Mon, 10 Oct 11

    Duration:
    45 mins

    Available:
    20 days remaining

    Richard talks to Newsnight's Jeremy Paxman about his new book and there's practical advice in Help!

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  • Alan Partridge & Chart the Week, 06 Oct 11

    Thu, 6 Oct 11

    Duration:
    57 mins

    Available:
    16 days remaining

    Alan Partridge has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in broadcasting, most recently at North Norfolk Digital. He shares his experience and offers advice to his up and coming young rival Richard Bacon. Plus Chart the Week counts down the big news stories of the last seven days.

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  • Eamonn Holmes & Ruth Langsford, plus TV reviews, 04 Oct 11

    Tue, 4 Oct 11

    Duration:
    59 mins

    Available:
    14 days remaining

    Eamonn & Ruth of This Morning fame chat to Phil Williams about sharing the presenters sofa, healthy living and a new lottery. Plus TV reviews including Strictly Come Dancing, Terra Nova, Merlin and Doctor Who.

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  • James Corden & Help! 03 Oct 11

    Mon, 3 Oct 11

    Duration:
    67 mins

    Available:
    13 days remaining

    James Corden joins Richard in the studio to discuss the nature of fame, going from screen to stage and his memoir "May I Have Your Attention Please". Plus experts Kelly Hoppen, Phil Vickery & Emma Milne offer advice to practical problems in Help!

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