The Saturday Five

Take part in a provocative panel that tackles the week’s most pointed and sharp stories. The lively discussion and heated debate will focus on the craziest controversies currently making headlines, offering a spirited exchange of perspectives and insight for listeners in real time.

The series presents a provocative panel format, bringing together a range of voices to tackle current affairs. Each episode is built around a lively discussion, with the panelists engaging directly with one another and the audience. The programme’s tone is deliberately challenging, encouraging participants to push boundaries and question prevailing narratives. In every instalment the focus turns to the most sensational stories and the most heated controversies that have emerged over the past week. The panel debates these topics, weighing up differing perspectives and teasing out the nuances that make each issue “spiky” or “crazy”. By concentrating on the week’s most talked‑about events, the show ensures its content remains fresh and relevant. The structure of the show is designed to foster open debate, with each contributor given the chance to voice their opinion and respond to others. This back‑and‑forth creates a dynamic atmosphere where ideas clash and new insights can surface. Listeners can expect a brisk pace, with the conversation moving quickly from one headline to the next, keeping the energy high throughout the episode.