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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 2d

Come on John - get your name in the hat! [email protected] 😉

Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 2d

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...

a peacock ad for the traitors shows a man wearing a kilt

ALT: a peacock ad for the traitors shows a man wearing a kilt

media.tenor.com

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thank you Paul!

Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Aug 21

@rickedwards1.bsky.social

Kit Yates @kityates.bsky.social · Aug 21

This is the first time I’ve seen a sign warning about the dangers of meeting a mathematician in the wild.

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 24

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)

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 23

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?

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 10

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 9

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 8

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 6

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? 👋

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 2

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 📻

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 2

Yes that... and also to let the local radio stations break away from our output

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 23

This is a genius idea

Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 19

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 17

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

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 17

Yes I will, thank you

Tomas @m0byduck.bsky.social · Jun 16

Please enjoy this photo of our new kitten Bobby and our mostly confused dog Ralph

A small grey and white kitten standing up with his paws in the air in front of a beige fluffy medium sized dog with big pointy ears

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 11

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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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 9

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.

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The Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · Jun 5

🗣️ '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

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Genevieve Williams, writer of things @rimrunner.bsky.social · Jun 5

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.

www.bbc.com

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Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

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