Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Morning all. Another sporadic update from me on what we're covering today on 5live breakfast Nowak protests and how police should respond Doomscrolling First World Cups Animal themed banknotes And none of us saving enough for our pension 16141
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 26/05/2026I spoke to Gisele Pelicot - on life after that trial, her mission to shift shame, and the controversial sentencing of teenage rapists in the UK. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukGisèle Pelicot 'deeply shocked' by decision not to jail boys in rape caseIn an interview with BBC Breakfast, the French rape survivor praises the bravery of a young girl for coming forward following the incidents in Fordingbridge. 0232
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Pep leaving Manchester City after this weekend Channel 4 removing MAFS from it's website after BBC investigation And the Head of counter terrorism telling us they are overwhelmed by the number of referrals they're getting All on @bbc5live.bsky.social breakfast this morning 2150
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 12/05/2026The future of the PM Keir Starmer hangs in the balance. What will happen at cabinet today? Here we go again?... all the latest on 5live breakfast this morning 12181
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Morning. We have the PM Keir Starmer on 5Live breakfast this morning. We'll be talking about the war in Iran, cost of living pressures, local elections in England and his own leadership. Find us on BBC Sounds 9231
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 19/03/2026How is this all going to end? If you have any ideas, feel free to share. On 5Live this morning - attacks on oil/gas facilities in the Gulf, the latest on the meningitis outbreak, English clubs out of the Champions league, and Sir Chris Hoy's next challenge 4150
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 12/03/2026Morning - my posting activity on here a bit inconsistent, but I'm always keeping an eye on things, so thanks for the messages. On the show today - Iran oil prices, GPs and the rise of fit notes, and it's OK to admit playing with your kids is boring. We're up and running on BBC 5live. 6451
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Morning all - can relationships survive - even thrive - after infidelity? This is after the Norwegian bronze medal winning biathlete tearfully admitted to having an affair after he stepped off the podium. Let us know your thoughts/experiences. Thanks @bbc5live.bsky.social 66728
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 05/02/2026Morning all.. just want to test public opinion on this one - ITV will be showing IN PLAY ads during 6 Nations this year - is that a reflection of pressure on commercial broadcasters these days? Will it inevitably move to other events eg World Cup/Champions League... Let us know what you think. 35153
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Hello... Flu season is hitting hard this year - is it only polite to wear a face mask - esp if you have symptoms? Also talking about Gerry McCann's calls for more press regulation, champions league, why TODAY at 9am is the best time to do your Xmas shopping, and saying NO to festive invitations. 2101
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 08/12/2025Morning folks... how was your weekend? We're looking for your moments of comfort and joy this morning after the misery of the Ashes. We're also talking about Ukraine talks in Downing St, a new British F1 champion, potholes, and flu. On your wireless now @bbc5live.bsky.social 1180
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Morning all... lots of different stories to get our heads round this morning. * The head of the OBR resigning * The scrapping of jury trials in some cases * More VAR for the WC * Women and body hair * Going Old School to win the Ashes We're live on BBC5live @bbc5live.bsky.social 1110
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 27/11/2025Hello We're digesting the budget this morning on 5live breakfast. How's it settling on your stomach this morning? We'll get reaction from across the political spectrum. Also - has everyone gone really early with their Christmas tree this year????? 12182
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Morning - question for you - is Ben Stokes England cricket's greatest ever captain? Surely he will be if he comes home with that tiny little urn from Australia... Whatever happens, right now we have hope, and we are excited. All the build up right now on 5live. #TheAshes 461294
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Morning... we're celebrating an unbelievable night with Scotland's men making it through to the World Cup finals. Our #InMyOpinion this morning - is Elon Musk worth his $1 trillion pay packet? (our guest this morning will argue he is) Come and join us @bbc5live.bsky.social 85410
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Morning - haven't logged into here for a while. How's it going? 19390
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 08/10/2025Morning 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...media.tenor.coma peacock ad for the traitors shows a man wearing a kiltALT: a peacock ad for the traitors shows a man wearing a kilt 480
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 24/07/2025More 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) 160
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Once 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? 2181
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 10/07/2025The 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 390
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 09/07/2025Some 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 360
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Back 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 190
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 06/07/2025Frustrating 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? 👋 3251
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 04/07/2025Here 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 2300
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 02/07/2025It'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 📻 391
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Morning. 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 071
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 30/06/2025So 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 7242
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Hot 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 160
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 18/06/2025Morning... 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... 182
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Hi... 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 240
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Busy 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 📻 3100
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Morning. 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. 1120
Reposted by Rachel BurdenThe Food Foundation @foodfoundation.bsky.social · 05/06/2025🗣️ '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 084
Reposted by Rachel BurdenGenevieve Williams - Shakespeare Adjacent out now @rimrunner.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Well this couldn’t have come at a better time www.bbc.com/news/article...bbc.comScientists at Loughborough University create 'world's smallest violin'The violin is smaller than a human hair and has "laid the groundwork" for future research. 122107643126
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 05/06/2025Morning - 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 390
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Have 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 591
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 20/05/2025Bangers 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 660
Reposted by Rachel BurdenSteve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Woke up this morning & tried to play Austria’s winning Eurovision song Wasted Love. Congratulations to JJ for a top performance. @eurovision.tv #Eurovision #EurovisionSongContestyoutu.beWasted Love - Piano solo - Eurovision 2025 winnerYouTube video by Steve Rosenberg 1323527
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 14/05/2025So, what do I need to know about #Eurovision last night? 220
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 12/05/2025Morning - we're talking about the government's plans to tighten up rules around migration this morning. The PM spakes at 8,30 - listen live on 5live. We'll talk to Reform UK dep leader Richard Tice after 8. Also new research into weight loss drugs and plenty of premier league action to catch up on. 470
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 08/05/2025Is some kind of trade deal between the UK and US on the cards? Seems that way - we'll try to get some details. Also marking 80 years since VE Day, while conflict continues across Kashmir and in Ukraine. And I'm personally very excited about the 🦁s announcement. Hear it all on 5live... 090
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 07/05/2025Breaking news overnight: air strikes by India on Pakistan and Pakistan administered Kashmir. We'll have the latest for you. Also reaction to the India trade deal, the conclave to elect a new Pope begins, and another classic Champions League game. Plus is it time for an Up/Down fightback? 0160
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 01/05/2025A minerals deal has been done. How much does this boost Ukraine's position? And is it a genuine step forward on a pathway to peace? Also talking about the King's cancer message, hot hot hot weather, and why it CAN be healthy to argue with your partner. @bbc5live.bsky.social 370
Rachel Burden @rachelburden.bsky.social · 29/04/2025Morning - we're catching up with the fall-out from the power outage across the Iberian peninsula yesterday. Also looking at government plans to extend the sugar tax to milkshakes. Also sunscreen on pets - do you do it? @bbc5live.bsky.social 380
