Schedule
Early
01:00
Dotun Adebayo—28/10/2026
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—Red box day
Our panel of experts share their thoughts with Sean Farrington ahead of the Budget.
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Morning
06:00
5 Live Breakfast—28/10/2026
Rick Edwards and Rima Ahmed with unique stories, and the biggest news and sport.
09:00
Nicky Campbell—Budget 2026: what do you want to hear?
Budget 2026: what do you want to hear? Nicky takes your calls.
11:00
Naga Munchetty—Budget 2026 preview and Prime Minister's Questions
Naga Munchetty previews Budget 2026 and brings you Prime Minister's Questions.
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Afternoon
12:30
The Budget—2026
Live coverage of Budget 2026, with analysis and reaction.
14:00
Matt Chorley—Budget 2026 Reaction
Matt Chorley and guests analyse Budget 2026 and hear your views.
16:00
5 Live Drive—28/10/2026
The day's top news and sport, including reaction to Budget 2026.
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Evening
19:00
5 Live Sport—Pre-match: Liverpool v Chelsea
Aaron Paul builds up to Liverpool v Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
19:55
EFL Cup Football—2026-27, Liverpool v Chelsea
Live commentary of Liverpool v Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.
22:30
Qasa Alom 28/10/2026
Qasa Alom with late night conversation and in-depth interviews.
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Late
01:00
Dotun Adebayo—29/10/2026
Dotun Adebayo with your calls and discussion through the night.
05:00
Wake Up to Money—All The Small Things
Sean Farrington hears from economists, experts, and businesses for their Budget reaction.










