5 Live News Specials

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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.

  1. JAN 13

    That Time of the Month: Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR)

    Naga and the doctors are joined by Emma, Lucy, Sarah, Jim and Hayley to talk about terminating a pregnancy for medical reasons (TFMR). That is ending what is often a much-wanted pregnancy due to results from antenatal testing, foetal anomalies or maternal health. If you are affected by issues in this discussion, there is a range of organisations and websites that can offer you advice and support. You can find them listed on the BBC's Actionline website at bbc.co.uk/actionline. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 13 January 2026

    1h 15m

  2. 12/23/2025

    That Time of the Month: Review of 2025

    Naga is joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi to look back on some of the That Time of the Month episodes from 2025. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live 23 December 2025

    50 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    That Time of the Month: HRT your questions

    Naga is joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi to answer your questions about HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 9 December 2025

    49 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    That Time of the Month: Ovarian cancer

    Leila Nathoo sits in for Naga Munchetty. She speaks to Hannah Lane about being diagnosed with ovarian cancer and her life living with the condition. She’s also joined by regular experts Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 18 November 2025

    57 min

  5. 10/16/2025

    That Time of the Month: Pelvic Girdle Pain

    Naga and the doctors are joined by Vicky Roberton to talk about pelvic girdle pain. It’s a condition which affects around 1 in 5 pregnant women. It doesn’t impact the health of their baby but it can affect their own mobility, quality of life and mental health. Naga, Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi speak to 5 Live listeners and answer their questions.”

    40 min

  6. 09/30/2025

    That Time of the Month: Vaginismus

    Naga is joined by singer-songwriter Lucy Wroe to talk about vaginismus. It’s a condition which causes the vagina to suddenly tighten up when you try to insert something into it, for example using a tampon or having sex. It can be extremely painful and upsetting and it can impact your daily life and your mental health. Naga is also joined by Dr Nighat Arif and Dr Christine Ekechi to hear 5 Live listeners stories and answer their questions.

    50 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    That Time of the Month: Teen special

    Naga is joined by Dr Nighat Arif and three young women to talk about topics including periods, hormones and mental health. Tilly, Evie and Ella recorded the special episode of That Time of the Month as part of 5 Live and Bitesize's Teen Summit.

    35 min

  8. 08/05/2025

    That Time of the Month: Dads, Daughters & Periods

    Naga and the team are joined by blogger and father of two girls, John Adams, and Hannah Routledge, who is a mum of two and works for the period poverty group Hey Girls, to chat about how dads can talk to their daughters about periods. That Time of the Month, part of 5 Live’s Me, My Health & I series. Get in touch via @bbc5live on social media.

    50 min
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Showcasing BBC Radio 5 Live's news specials, including in-depth interviews.

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  • Creator
    BBC Radio 5 Live
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2026
  • Episodes
    434
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Show Website
    5 Live News Specials

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