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3. The Land of Milk and Honey
What price freedom? And why should you never wear crocodile shoes when you’re on the run?!While the rest of the Great Train Robbery gang are serving thirty-year sentences, the runaways are enjoying the delights of mid-sixties Paris and Las Vegas. But the life of an outlaw is not all about cabaret clubs, Frank Sinatra residencies, and sweet freedom … painful plastic surgery and familial misery is part of the package too. Credits:Presenter - Daniel MaysProducers - Phoebe McIndoe & Jude ShapiroExecutive Producer - Jack HowsonAssociate Exec - Chris PickardMix Engineering - Will FitzpatrickAdditional Production Support - Ashley CliveryCommissioning Producer - Sam ProffittCommissioning Executive - Louise KattenhornCommissioning Editor - Richard MaddockContributors include:Ian Dowding, nephew of BiggsDoctor Sharonna Pearl, historian and face theoristNick Reynolds, sculptor and son of the Great Train Robbery gang leaderNoel ‘Razor’ Smith, writer and former armed robberBrian Stone, cellmate of BiggsA Peanut & Crumb production for Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds
Great Xpectations
SpaceX officially files to go public in what is likely to be the biggest IPO ever, Nvidia reports another big set of results, and the UK government signs a first-of-its-kind trade deal with a group of Gulf countries. Elsewhere, the cinema industry benefits from some bumper releases and adventure holidays grow in popularity.
The Debrief: Aston Villa win the Europa League
Mark Chapman is joined by Ian Dennis in the stadium in Istanbul, along with Marc Albrighton and Ashley Young, as Aston Villa defeat Freiburg 3-0 to win the Europa League final - their first major European trophy since 1982. Unai Emery delivers another European masterclass to bring silverware back to Villa Park after 44 years.Plus, we bring you the latest on the Spygate scandal as Southampton’s appeal is rejected and they are officially expelled from the Championship play-off final.Timecodes:02:44 - Villa players lift Unai Emery in air05:51 - Reaction from Unai Emery11:29 - Villa lift the Europa League25:41 - Latest on Spygate
72+ EFL Pod: Southampton no saints as Boro back in
Aaron Paul, Jobi McAnuff & FA Cup top scorer Lyle Taylor chat Spygate. BBC football issues correspondent Dale Johnson drops in to break down what it means for Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull City. Hear from Hull assistant Dean Holden in their disrupted week of preparation. Lyle reflects on picking up the FA Cup Golden Ball Award. And the guys look ahead to the play-off finals for League One and League Two. Messages and voicenotes always welcome on WhatsApp to 08000 289 369.00:20 Southampton kicked out of the play-offs,04:10 Dale Johnson joins the pod,08:45 What happens next?12:15 What could this mean for Eckert?17:20 Should Middlesbrough be rewarded?24:20 How do Hull City prepare?31:40 Lyle scoops up the FA Cup Golden Ball Award,34:10 Bolton take on Stockport,39:30 Notts County face Salford.5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:Wed 2000 Freiburg v Aston Villa in UEFA Europa League Final.
Bonus: Borthwick on Janse van Rensburg, RFU review & summer schedule
Ashy and Chris are back with a bonus pod after Steve Borthwick spoke to the media for the first time since England's disappointing Six Nations campaign. Chris went inside the camp to see the England head coach who explained why he's selected Benhard Janse van Rensburg selection for the three-day training camp and what he expects the South African-born centre to bring. But what does his selection mean for Ollie Lawrence and Max Ojomoh after they were omitted from the squad? We find out how Borthwick is planning to navigate a summer schedule that incudes matches on three different continents and if captain Maro Itoje could be rested. Borthwick also touches on the RFU review into England finishing fifth in the Six Nations.
Premier prices?
UK supermarkets are being urged by the government to cap food prices. Elsewhere, British beer Old Speckled Hen has been sold to Barcelona-based S.A. Damm. And Arsenal secure Premier League victory for the first time in 22 years - we hear about the boost to pubs.
The Debrief: Champions Arsenal & Saints expelled from Final
Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent John Murray and former Arsenal defender Matt Upson from the Vitality as Manchester City drop points, crowning Arsenal Premier League champions! On the other side of North London, Spurs' troubles continue as they lose to Chelsea, taking the relegation battle to the final day. Jonathan Pearce and former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson reflect on another loss for Tottenham. And finally, Southampton have been expelled from the EFL playoff final for spying on Middlesbrough. BBC Radio Solent Sports Editor Adam Blackmore reacts to the news.Timecodes:0:44 On-the-whistle reaction to Arsenal becoming champions16:13 Pep Guardiola reflects on the result19:46 Spurs' troubles continue25:15 Roberto De Zerbi post-match interview26:47 Southampton expelled from EFL Playoff Final
County Championship: Joe Root talks Yorkshire's rout of Surrey
Kevin Howells presents the best of the conversations around this week's County Championship results.He talks to England's record run-scorer Joe Root following Yorkshire's huge win over Surrey, and Liam Dawson looks back at his red-ball career. Kevin also speaks to Nottinghamshire's Director of Cricket Mick Newell, Yorkshire Head Coach Anthony McGrath, and Mail on Sunday's Richard Gibson.
That Time of the Month: Adenomyosis
Three years ago Naga shared her own experience with Adenomyosis - a condition where the lining of the uterus starts growing into the muscle in the wall of the womb. It causes debilitating symptoms such as heavy periods and severe pain that stops you from doing your usual activities. Naga and the team speak to ultra-marathon runner Cadi Lambert and Lance Bombadier Annie Robertson, as well as 5 Live listeners, about their experiences of the condition. First broadcast on BBC 5 Live on 19 May 2026
Preparing for promotion, relegation & the World Cup
Kathryn Stanczyszyn hosts alongside Tim Vickery in Rio and Jonny Bentley, freelance football journalist & Burnley fan.
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