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George Ryland, from BFBS, is joined in the studio from Australian country music star James Johnston.

He talks about his career to date, his inspiration, the country music scene, future tour dates and more!

British actor Leo Gregory chats with George Wedlake and George Ryland, from BFBS Radio.

Listen as reflects on his career to date, his memories from Green Street, winning an award, what he has coming up in 2026, what props he took from films PLUS… will there be a new Green Street movie?

Kam is joined by British actor Danny Mays for a BFBS Christmas Special.

Listen as he talks his acting career, working with Michael Bay, what he has coming up in 2026 and STAR WARS!

Richard Hatch is joined by Hollywood actor Geoff Bell to discuss everything from Christmas traditions, the evolution of his career and more!

Harry Clark joins Joe Carden in the studio to talk about his time serving in the military, competing on The Traitors, Christmas in the Clark family household and his new book 'Staying Faithful'.

Along the way, he names his favourite songs which take him back to different times in his life.

For the first time, commanders, soldiers and pilots who served on Op Herrick in Afghanistan tell their story of the gruelling assault on Jugroom Fort - this mission is retold on the BBC Sounds series ‘The Fort’.

Joe Carden spoke with Kev Core, the producer and Former Royal Engineer Captain Dave Rig about the series.

Find out more about it https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/m002j5qx

Kam and Danni were joined in the BFBS studio by former Cardiff Blues and Newport Gwent Dragons rugby player Tom Brown.

Listen as he reflects on his playing career, his military background, his involvement with Rugbytots PLUS he takes part in the mental bleep test!

Military historian and former War reporter, Damien Lewis chats to Natasha Reneaux about how his experiences of reporting on the front line has helped to bring his stories to life as well as shares advice for anyone in the military who wants to become an author!

Check out some of the highlights from BFBS at the Brit Awards. Listen again as Tim Humphries is joined LIVE from the red carpet by Danni G and Joe Carden!

As part of her FAB 15 challenge Major Karen Tait, the CEO of Families' Activity Breaks (FAB )became a radio presenter for the day, hosting the 1500 hour of Mark McKenzie's Scotland Afternoon Show on Monday 10th Feb.  

Some of the families who have benefited from the charity shared their stories during the live show with others being interviewed by Karen for later in the week. 

Find out more about the incredible charity and how to support at https://fabcamps.org.uk/

Listen again as Richard Hatch chats with comedy legend Sir David Jason OBE about his new book ‘This time next Year – A life of positive thinking’.

In this 1-hour special, Sir David talks about how he’ll be spending Xmas, his upbringing, his comedy mentor Ronnie Barker PLUS discovering he has a new daughter!

Listen again to the best bits from Fright Night Live 2024 as Tom Paine and Mike Howarth take you on a spooky journey to Mill Street Barracks in Merseyside - previously listed as one of the most haunted places in the UK.

The Lady Haig Poppy Factory is staffed entirely by injured veterans who between them produce every Scottish poppy plus wreaths for remembrance events around the world. On Wednesday 30th October Mark McKenzie joined the staff to present the BFBS Scotland Breakfast Show live from the factory, hearing many of the stories from the staff and the importance of the Scottish Poppy Appeal.

Former RAF Regiment Gunner, Corporal Stuart Robinson MBE is representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Paralympics Wheelchair Rugby.

Stu found wheelchair rugby after sustaining life changing injuries, when his vehicle hit an IED on a routine patrol near Camp Bastion with 15 Squadron, RAF Regiment.

His team won Gold at the Tokyo Paralympics 2020, and now he is Vice Captain of the team for this Paralympics.

George Ryland had a chat to him before he headed to Paris, about his journey and how much the RAF Benevolent Fund, of which he is now an Ambassador, has supported him.

Kam and Danni chat to Joe Thomas, star of the Inbetweeners, about his experiences with the forces, his stag and hen do helpline PLUS find out what happened to him when he was on Simon Bird's, Will from the Inbetweeners, stag do!

SAS Rock star Chris Ryan’s is a No1 Bestselling author and he’s got a new book out called Traitor.

For those who don’t know story ….. Chris became an SAS legend after taking part in the infamous Bravo 2 Zero mission during the Gulf War in 1991.

He was the only member of that unit to escape from Iraq the rest were all either captured or killed. For his part - he was awarded the military medal and a place forever in the regiments Hall of Fame…..

Mark McKenzie caught up with England rugby legend Jonny Wilkinson in depth about his mental health struggles plus he gives advice for those looking to start a career in rugby and touches on how he feels about that World Cup winning moment!
If you or anyone you know is suffering with mental health then help is available, check out bfbs.com/mentalhealth

Wing Commander Jacqui Wilkinson is a survivor of sexual abuse and has written a book called ‘Turning the Tables on Trauma' which is about how she overcame the trauma in an attempt to help others who have been through a similar situation.

She is also a part of the Defence Mental Health Wellbeing Network and chats to Natasha Reneaux about how it helps the military and also about her new book.

If you’ve been affected by this story you can visit our website bfbs.com/audience-support  

Richard Hatch speaks to Mark 'Billy' Billingham MBE, ex SAS Sergeant Major, and DS of Channel 4's SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Find out about his time in the Forces together with his experience as a personal bodyguard to some high rated celebrities and of course making the must watched TV show.

Billy chooses the tunes that have meant something to him over his career, and you'll find out what makes him tick. 

George Ryland chats to Andy McNab about the new online community we-served.com and also his career as a bestselling author.