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)

  • Greg Davies, Adam Hart Davis & Help! 12 Dec 11

    Mon, 12 Dec 11

    Duration:
    63 mins

    Available:
    30 days remaining

    Comedian Greg Davies on stand-up & Barry Manilow; Adam Hart Davis on the curious concept of time; and expert solutions to practical problems in Help!

    Download 29MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • Ann Widdecombe & Craig Revel Horwood, 08 Dec 11

    Thu, 8 Dec 11

    Duration:
    71 mins

    Available:
    26 days remaining

    Ann Widdecombe & Craig Revel Horwood chat to Richard at pantomime rehearsals at Dartford's Orchard Theatre. Plus Russell Grant, Christopher Biggins & Linda Lusardi explain the joys of panto. And Chart the Week counts down the top stories of the past seven days

    Download 33MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • Daily Bacon: Daniel O'Donnell & The Moan In, 07 Dec 11

    Wed, 7 Dec 11

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Available:
    25 days remaining

    Daniel O'Donnell has sold millions of albums worldwide. He tells Richard about how he's sustained his long career and his committed fan base, and chats about the state of the Irish economy. Plus Joe Lycett joins Richard to judge the quality of listener grumbles in The Moan-In.

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  • Brian Cox, Jeff Forshaw & TV Review; 06 Dec 11

    Tue, 6 Dec 11

    Duration:
    78 mins

    Available:
    24 days remaining

    Quantum physics, newly discovered planets and the speed of light explored with Professors Brian Cox & Jeff Forshaw. Plus the week’s TV highlights reviewed with Boyd Hilton & Tom Latcham.

    Download 36MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • Countess Carnarvon & Help! 05 Dec 11

    Mon, 5 Dec 11

    Duration:
    41 mins

    Available:
    23 days remaining

    Fiona, 8th Countess of Carnarvon, runs the Highclere estate, home to the fictional Downton Abbey. She tells Richard about the life and times of Lady Almina, the 5th holder of that title. Plus experts offer practical solutions to everyday problems in Help!

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  • John Bishop & Chart The Week, 01 Dec 2011

    Thu, 1 Dec 11

    Duration:
    57 mins

    Available:
    19 days remaining

    Richard talks to comedian John Bishop about his big arena tour, supporting Liverpool and the comments which Jeremy Clarkson made about the public sector strikes. There’s also a rundown of the week’s big stories in Chart The Week.

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  • Jimmy Osmond & The Moan-In, 30 Nov

    Wed, 30 Nov 11

    Duration:
    38 mins

    Available:
    18 days remaining

    Jimmy Osmond chats to Richard about Sinatra, family and his Mormon faith ahead of the Osmonds' UK Up Close and Personal tour. Plus Comedy Dave joins Richard for the Moan-In.

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  • Cagney & Lacey + TV Reviews, 29 Nov 11

    Tue, 29 Nov 11

    Duration:
    32 mins

    Available:
    17 days remaining

    Sharon Gless and Tyne Daly chat to Phil Williams as acclaimed US cop drama Cagney & Lacey marks its 30th anniversary. Plus reviews of the week's TV highlights.

    Download 15MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • Mark Watson & Help! 28 Nov 11

    Mon, 28 Nov 11

    Duration:
    33 mins

    Available:
    16 days remaining

    Comedian and author Mark Watson on why he's allowed his fans to dictate his tour schedule. Plus experts offer practical solutions to everyday problems in Help!

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  • Daily Bacon: America Ferrera and Chart the Week, 24 Nov 11

    Thu, 24 Nov 11

    Duration:
    46 mins

    Available:
    12 days remaining

    Ugly Betty star America Ferrera looks forward to playing the role of Roxie Hart in the West End production of Chicago Plus Andrew Pierce and Martin Kelner count down the five big news stories of the past seven days in Chart the Week

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