Rachel Burden
@rachelburden.bsky.social
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Morning from 5live breakfast towers... we're getting excited about the start of Celebrity Traitors tonight and want to celebrate your little acts of treachery - whether it's changing sporting allegiances, or moving to a rival employer, or switching ketchup brands. Let's hear them...
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October 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Morning from 5live breakfast towers... we're getting excited about the start of Celebrity Traitors tonight and want to celebrate your little acts of treachery - whether it's changing sporting allegiances, or moving to a rival employer, or switching ketchup brands. Let's hear them...
This is the first time I’ve seen a sign warning about the dangers of meeting a mathematician in the wild.
August 21, 2025 at 7:05 AM
More today on multiple accounts of acute malnutrition in Gaza - @beltrew.bsky.social told us there's 'no question there is mass starvation'.
Also - we're on the Lionesses hype train, and #IMO - people should talk on the phone, not just message (btw you can text us about that on 85058)
Also - we're on the Lionesses hype train, and #IMO - people should talk on the phone, not just message (btw you can text us about that on 85058)
July 24, 2025 at 6:07 AM
More today on multiple accounts of acute malnutrition in Gaza - @beltrew.bsky.social told us there's 'no question there is mass starvation'.
Also - we're on the Lionesses hype train, and #IMO - people should talk on the phone, not just message (btw you can text us about that on 85058)
Also - we're on the Lionesses hype train, and #IMO - people should talk on the phone, not just message (btw you can text us about that on 85058)
Once again, put through the ringer by the Lionesses - but Sarina now through to her 5th consecutive international final - incredible achievement. Loads of reaction to that, and the passing of Ozzy Osbourne this morning @bbc5live.bsky.social
Plus #IMO - can we/should we persuade people to fly less?
Plus #IMO - can we/should we persuade people to fly less?
July 23, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Once again, put through the ringer by the Lionesses - but Sarina now through to her 5th consecutive international final - incredible achievement. Loads of reaction to that, and the passing of Ozzy Osbourne this morning @bbc5live.bsky.social
Plus #IMO - can we/should we persuade people to fly less?
Plus #IMO - can we/should we persuade people to fly less?
The cost of all inclusive holidays is going up... and people are changing their travel plans to adapt for climate change. Meanwhile - should we ALL be doing more in our own communities to manage climate change - from solar panels to allotments? Join in the conversation @bbc5live.bsky.social
July 10, 2025 at 5:48 AM
The cost of all inclusive holidays is going up... and people are changing their travel plans to adapt for climate change. Meanwhile - should we ALL be doing more in our own communities to manage climate change - from solar panels to allotments? Join in the conversation @bbc5live.bsky.social
Some Bayeaux tapestry excitement on the programme this morning - plus we're trying to work out what makes a curd a curd. Our In My Opinion is about whether we should ditch PMQs - and we're building up to crunch time for England and Wales at the Women's Euros...
@bbc5live.bsky.social
@bbc5live.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Some Bayeaux tapestry excitement on the programme this morning - plus we're trying to work out what makes a curd a curd. Our In My Opinion is about whether we should ditch PMQs - and we're building up to crunch time for England and Wales at the Women's Euros...
@bbc5live.bsky.social
@bbc5live.bsky.social
Back on the wireless today with @rickedwards1.bsky.social - looking ahead to Macron's state visit, the Post Office inquiry report, Cam Norrie up against Alcaraz at Wimbledon..
...and two mums tell us about the devastating impact ketamine has had on their sons.
Listen @bbc5live.bsky.social
...and two mums tell us about the devastating impact ketamine has had on their sons.
Listen @bbc5live.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Back on the wireless today with @rickedwards1.bsky.social - looking ahead to Macron's state visit, the Post Office inquiry report, Cam Norrie up against Alcaraz at Wimbledon..
...and two mums tell us about the devastating impact ketamine has had on their sons.
Listen @bbc5live.bsky.social
...and two mums tell us about the devastating impact ketamine has had on their sons.
Listen @bbc5live.bsky.social
Frustrating day for Lioness and Wales fans yesterday. But both fans upbeat their teams will improve.
Here’s the stadium in Zurich yesterday before and during the game. The England fans around us were booed for not doing the Mexican wave - were they right to stand firm? 👋
Here’s the stadium in Zurich yesterday before and during the game. The England fans around us were booed for not doing the Mexican wave - were they right to stand firm? 👋
July 6, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Frustrating day for Lioness and Wales fans yesterday. But both fans upbeat their teams will improve.
Here’s the stadium in Zurich yesterday before and during the game. The England fans around us were booed for not doing the Mexican wave - were they right to stand firm? 👋
Here’s the stadium in Zurich yesterday before and during the game. The England fans around us were booed for not doing the Mexican wave - were they right to stand firm? 👋
Here we are - all set to go from Zurich - one day to go before England and Wales’ women start their Euro 2025 campaigns. Live on @bbc5live from 6am
July 4, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Here we are - all set to go from Zurich - one day to go before England and Wales’ women start their Euro 2025 campaigns. Live on @bbc5live from 6am
It's a good day! We're talking Women's Euros! We've got a new high quality mountain-based quiz! And Rick's back!
Plus a government minister will tell us how the PM will recover from his 'slow motion humiliation' (c Chris Mason) over welfare reform.
On your radio sets right now 📻
Plus a government minister will tell us how the PM will recover from his 'slow motion humiliation' (c Chris Mason) over welfare reform.
On your radio sets right now 📻
July 2, 2025 at 5:55 AM
It's a good day! We're talking Women's Euros! We've got a new high quality mountain-based quiz! And Rick's back!
Plus a government minister will tell us how the PM will recover from his 'slow motion humiliation' (c Chris Mason) over welfare reform.
On your radio sets right now 📻
Plus a government minister will tell us how the PM will recover from his 'slow motion humiliation' (c Chris Mason) over welfare reform.
On your radio sets right now 📻
Morning. New figures show record numbers arriving in UK on small boats in 1st 6 months of year - reaction to that plus looking ahead to a big rebellion of Labour MPs over benefits reform this evening.
Our IMO - should we ban alcohol advertising?
And cheese really does give you nightmares. 🧀 5live
Our IMO - should we ban alcohol advertising?
And cheese really does give you nightmares. 🧀 5live
July 1, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Morning. New figures show record numbers arriving in UK on small boats in 1st 6 months of year - reaction to that plus looking ahead to a big rebellion of Labour MPs over benefits reform this evening.
Our IMO - should we ban alcohol advertising?
And cheese really does give you nightmares. 🧀 5live
Our IMO - should we ban alcohol advertising?
And cheese really does give you nightmares. 🧀 5live
So the news today - pretty much focussed on the UK heatwave, the ongoing row over reform to benefits, and some Glastonbury fall out.
But the thing that's grabbed my attention - new stats on the decline of entry level jobs since launch of AI, which is all mildly (hugely) terrifying.
📻 BBC 5live
But the thing that's grabbed my attention - new stats on the decline of entry level jobs since launch of AI, which is all mildly (hugely) terrifying.
📻 BBC 5live
June 30, 2025 at 5:11 AM
So the news today - pretty much focussed on the UK heatwave, the ongoing row over reform to benefits, and some Glastonbury fall out.
But the thing that's grabbed my attention - new stats on the decline of entry level jobs since launch of AI, which is all mildly (hugely) terrifying.
📻 BBC 5live
But the thing that's grabbed my attention - new stats on the decline of entry level jobs since launch of AI, which is all mildly (hugely) terrifying.
📻 BBC 5live
This is a genius idea
Glastonbury CBeebies Bedtime Stories Unveiled:
Monday: Loyle Carner
Tuesday: Last Dinner Pary's Abigail Morris (from 2024)
Wednesday: Sampha (2024)
Thursday: Mike Skinner (2024)
Friday: SPECIAL GUESTS
Monday: Loyle Carner
Tuesday: Last Dinner Pary's Abigail Morris (from 2024)
Wednesday: Sampha (2024)
Thursday: Mike Skinner (2024)
Friday: SPECIAL GUESTS
June 23, 2025 at 7:51 AM
This is a genius idea
Hot weather probably front of mind for most people in the UK this morning. But we're also talking about the ramping up of discussions about US military invention in Iran - will they send in the bunker busters?
Plus it's time to end prejudice against short men! #IMO
BBC5live
Plus it's time to end prejudice against short men! #IMO
BBC5live
June 19, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Hot weather probably front of mind for most people in the UK this morning. But we're also talking about the ramping up of discussions about US military invention in Iran - will they send in the bunker busters?
Plus it's time to end prejudice against short men! #IMO
BBC5live
Plus it's time to end prejudice against short men! #IMO
BBC5live
Morning... how have hateful messages on social media become an inevitable part of life for female sports stars?
I've been speaking to England's Lionesses about the abuse they receive online and how they deal with it. Listen now on BBC 5live.
Two weeks to go til the Women's Euros begin...
I've been speaking to England's Lionesses about the abuse they receive online and how they deal with it. Listen now on BBC 5live.
Two weeks to go til the Women's Euros begin...
June 18, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Morning... how have hateful messages on social media become an inevitable part of life for female sports stars?
I've been speaking to England's Lionesses about the abuse they receive online and how they deal with it. Listen now on BBC 5live.
Two weeks to go til the Women's Euros begin...
I've been speaking to England's Lionesses about the abuse they receive online and how they deal with it. Listen now on BBC 5live.
Two weeks to go til the Women's Euros begin...
Hi... Some questions for you to ponder this morning.
* Is there any point in politicians apologising?
* Should patients ask permission before filming medical procedures?
* Should abortion beyond 24 weeks be decriminalised?
* How can we build water supply resilience (and use less water)?
#5live
* Is there any point in politicians apologising?
* Should patients ask permission before filming medical procedures?
* Should abortion beyond 24 weeks be decriminalised?
* How can we build water supply resilience (and use less water)?
#5live
June 17, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Hi... Some questions for you to ponder this morning.
* Is there any point in politicians apologising?
* Should patients ask permission before filming medical procedures?
* Should abortion beyond 24 weeks be decriminalised?
* How can we build water supply resilience (and use less water)?
#5live
* Is there any point in politicians apologising?
* Should patients ask permission before filming medical procedures?
* Should abortion beyond 24 weeks be decriminalised?
* How can we build water supply resilience (and use less water)?
#5live
Yes I will, thank you
Please enjoy this photo of our new kitten Bobby and our mostly confused dog Ralph
June 17, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Yes I will, thank you
Busy morning on 5live - we'll be talking about how the government will be spending your money over the next 4years ongoing violent protests in Northern Ireland, England men's woeful defeat to Senegal, the decriminalisation of rough sleeping.
Plus some wacky Hollywood wellness from Orlando Bloom
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Plus some wacky Hollywood wellness from Orlando Bloom
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June 11, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Busy morning on 5live - we'll be talking about how the government will be spending your money over the next 4years ongoing violent protests in Northern Ireland, England men's woeful defeat to Senegal, the decriminalisation of rough sleeping.
Plus some wacky Hollywood wellness from Orlando Bloom
📻
Plus some wacky Hollywood wellness from Orlando Bloom
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Morning. We're on BBC 5Live right now talking the government spending review, Greta's Gaza aid boat, LA demos, kids' screen time, French Open, blood donations and spontaneous piercings.
Standard Monday. Come and join us.
Standard Monday. Come and join us.
June 9, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Morning. We're on BBC 5Live right now talking the government spending review, Greta's Gaza aid boat, LA demos, kids' screen time, French Open, blood donations and spontaneous piercings.
Standard Monday. Come and join us.
Standard Monday. Come and join us.
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🗣️ 'This is a really big day for children and families up and down the country!'
Our Executive Director Anna Taylor reacts to government plans extend #FreeSchoolMeals on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning.
Listen in full: bit.ly/3ZFd6rl
@rachelburden.bsky.social @rickedwards1.bsky.social
Our Executive Director Anna Taylor reacts to government plans extend #FreeSchoolMeals on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning.
Listen in full: bit.ly/3ZFd6rl
@rachelburden.bsky.social @rickedwards1.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🗣️ 'This is a really big day for children and families up and down the country!'
Our Executive Director Anna Taylor reacts to government plans extend #FreeSchoolMeals on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning.
Listen in full: bit.ly/3ZFd6rl
@rachelburden.bsky.social @rickedwards1.bsky.social
Our Executive Director Anna Taylor reacts to government plans extend #FreeSchoolMeals on @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning.
Listen in full: bit.ly/3ZFd6rl
@rachelburden.bsky.social @rickedwards1.bsky.social
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Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Scientists at Loughborough University create 'world's smallest violin'
The violin is smaller than a human hair and has "laid the groundwork" for future research.
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June 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...
Morning - lots going on today - we're talking about free school meals, Lionesses squad announcement, pensions for police dogs, year 6 whats app groups, and the extreme measures to get your kids to sleep.
Also are women's midlife challenges too readily dismissed as perimenopause?
On air now 📻 5live
Also are women's midlife challenges too readily dismissed as perimenopause?
On air now 📻 5live
June 5, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Morning - lots going on today - we're talking about free school meals, Lionesses squad announcement, pensions for police dogs, year 6 whats app groups, and the extreme measures to get your kids to sleep.
Also are women's midlife challenges too readily dismissed as perimenopause?
On air now 📻 5live
Also are women's midlife challenges too readily dismissed as perimenopause?
On air now 📻 5live
Have dog dinners gone TOO far? Roast dinners? Three course meals at restaurants? Afternoon teas? We're talking to a dog cafe owner this morning @bbc5live.bsky.social breakfast
@rachelburden.bsky.social just water….…. But you gotta love a pub gimmick, essentially this is saying ‘all dogs welcome’ and Coco and I are here for that 🐶
June 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Have dog dinners gone TOO far? Roast dinners? Three course meals at restaurants? Afternoon teas? We're talking to a dog cafe owner this morning @bbc5live.bsky.social breakfast
Bangers across EU borders - how much does this new EU/UK deal benefit business here? Will it boost growth? Enhance security? Encourage closer ties and freedoms for young people? Or is it a sell out?
We're trying to bring the balanced view this morning on @bbc5live.bsky.social
We're trying to bring the balanced view this morning on @bbc5live.bsky.social
May 20, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Bangers across EU borders - how much does this new EU/UK deal benefit business here? Will it boost growth? Enhance security? Encourage closer ties and freedoms for young people? Or is it a sell out?
We're trying to bring the balanced view this morning on @bbc5live.bsky.social
We're trying to bring the balanced view this morning on @bbc5live.bsky.social
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Woke up this morning & tried to play Austria’s winning Eurovision song Wasted Love. Congratulations to JJ for a top performance. @eurovision.tv #Eurovision #EurovisionSongContest
Wasted Love - Piano solo - Eurovision 2025 winner
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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May 18, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Woke up this morning & tried to play Austria’s winning Eurovision song Wasted Love. Congratulations to JJ for a top performance. @eurovision.tv #Eurovision #EurovisionSongContest