The chancellor has tonight urged Labour MPs not to rebel against the government in tomorrow's crunch vote to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners. Diane Abbott, who's critical of the government, joins us live - and we hear from an aggrieved Labour-voting pensioner. Also tonight: More than 1,700 prisoners are getting ready to be re…

Buncey travels to the Hertfordshire countryside to catch up with Daniel Dubois' trainer, Don Charles. With the world title fight against Anthony Joshua at Wembley fast approaching, he tells us how camp has gone and what it means to be part of such a massive event. He also reflects on his early life in the former Republic of Biafra during a four-yea…

Ashley Williams, Nathan Blake and Katie Owen are in the Wales dressing room at Cardiff City Stadium to take stock after witnessing an impressive start under new manager Craig Bellamy in the goalless draw with Turkey in the Nations League. They look ahead with great anticipation to Monday's game in Montenegro, and catch up with Joe Ledley, who has b…

Carl and Iwan dissect Wales' 0-0 draw with Turkey and Craig Bellamy's style of play in his first match as Wales manager, with former internationals Gwennan Harries and Kath Morgan.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

The number of inmates held in English and Welsh prisons has reached a new record for the second week running. It now stands at 88,521. The BBC spent time inside HMP Pentonville this week, witnessing the effects of overcrowding. The Prime Minister says he has no choice but to begin releasing prisoners early on Tuesday. Is a rebellion brewing against…

Thousands of prisoners will be released early from Tuesday to relieve over-crowding in Britain's prisons. Sima Kotecha gained access to HMP Pentonville to witness the toll the over-crowding is taking on prison guards and the prisoners themselves. A former prison officer who now helps inmates to find employment says he fears the early releases could…

The final Grenfell Tower Inquiry has blamed a chain of failures by governments and private companies for the fire that claimed 72 lives. We speak to the Grenfell resident whose warnings were ignored - and ask whether the survivors will now get the justice they want. Also tonight: A first round defeat for Priti Patel in the Tory leadership contest -…

Feast of Football is back inside the Wales camp with former captain Ashley Williams, Joe Ledley and superfan Katie Owen as the Craig Bellamy era begins. The new manager shares his thoughts on Friday's Nations League opener with Turkey in Cardiff, and we also hear from captain Aaron Ramsey and goalkeeper Danny Ward.…

A pregnant woman and six children are among the dead after a small boat capsized in the Channel in the worst tragedy of its kind this year. We're live on the French coast - and ask whether the new government's plan to "smash the gangs" will help to prevent future tragedies. Also tonight: The final report into the Grenfell Tower fire is published to…

Buncey sits down for an open and candid conversation with Chris Eubank Jr. They explore his journey from stepping out of his father's shadow to taking control of his career, covering everything from his early days as a young professional boxer to his desire to avenge the loss to Billy Joe Saunders, the possibility of a fight with Conor Benn, and a …

Dafydd Pritchard is joined by our football correspondent Rob Phillips, and football writers Megan Feringa and Tom Collomosse to discuss Craig Bellamy's first Wales squad.We also hear from the man himself ahead of his opening Nations League games against Turkey and Montenegro.Read more and see the squad in full on the BBC Sport website: https://www.…

Buncey heads to Liverpool to chat with Nick Ball as he prepares to defend his world title in October. We also hear from his opponent Ronny Rios and his stablemate Andrew Cain, who fights on the undercard. And promoter Frank Warren talks about the recently released undercard for the October 12th event in Riyadh and says we can expect more big cards …

Carl and Iwan react to a 1-1 draw in the south Wales derby with Swansea defender Josh Key and former Cardiff defender Jason Perry. We're also joined by reporters Dafydd Pritchard and Rob Phillips.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

It's still August, but there's already a south Wales derby for Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to discuss with presenter Carl Roberts. Can the Bluebirds bounce back from a 5-0 mauling at Burnley and upset the odds? Or does Swansea's 3-0 win over Preston show they are finding their feet under Luke Williams? Sam was surprised to hear Wrexham goalkeeper Ar…

Andy Clarke joins Buncey to talk about one of sports’ most decisive moments. How does it feel to land that ultimate blow? How does it feel to suffer it? They explore the many facets of the knockout punch and recall some of the ones that stick long in the memory.Oleh BBC Radio 5 Live

: Barry Jones and Buncey take a deep dive into the boxing action from Paris. They chat with Lewis Richardson, Team GB’s sole medalist, about his experience and what the bronze means for his career. They also share their standout moments from the ring, discuss the gender controversy that has dominated the headlines, and ponder whether boxing will be…

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes review the opening EFL games of the season and look ahead to a potentially historic win for The New Saints in Europe.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Carl, Iwan and new FoF signing Sam Vokes look ahead to the beginning of the EFL season for Swansea City, Cardiff City Wrexham and Newport County - with predictions! Sam will be part of the Wycombe Wanderers squad who face Wrexham at the Racecourse on Saturday evening - and part of the podcast team for season 2024/25. He also tells Iwan and Carl tha…

Baroness Hallett finds 'fatal strategic flaws'Oleh BBC Radio 4

Buncey is joined on stage by Natasha Jonas and Callum Smith as the tour lands in Liverpool. They discuss the highs and lows of their career, how they both have more to achieve in the ring and take questions from the audience.Oleh BBC Radio 5 Live

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in the Wales camp in Brisbane ahead of the fixture against Queensland Reds there on Friday.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook dissect Wales' 36-28 defeat to Australia in Melbourne which means Warren Gatland's side have now lost their last nine test matches.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked to face Australia in Melbourne on Saturday.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Former Wales internationals Iwan Roberts and Dave Edwards saw at first hand the relentless will to win and unwavering professionalism Craig Bellamy demonstrated as a player for club and country. It is those exact attributes, in their opinion, that make him a perfect appointment as Wales manager. More importantly, they believe his journey as a coach…

Lauren Jenkins and Gareth Griffiths are in Melbourne ahead of Wales' test against Australia there on Saturday and catch up with second row partners Dafydd Jenkins and Christ Tshiunza.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

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Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-half James Hook review Wales' 25-16 defeat to Australia in Sydney and assess their hopes of turning things around before the second test in Melbourne next Saturday.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths run the rule over the Wales side picked for the first test against Australia in Sydney.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Scrum V's Lauren Jenkins and BBC Sport Wales rugby writer Gareth Griffiths meet up with the Wales squad in Sydney and speak with hooker Evan Lloyd ahead of the first test on Saturday. They also get the lowdown on the Wallabies with rugby writer Christy Doran.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen sits down with Welsh Rugby Union chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood following the announcement of the WRU's five-year plan for the future of the game in Wales.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Own, Lauren Jenkins and Philippa Tuttiett head into camp with Wales women ahead of their WXV play-off match against Spain. They also reflect further on Wales men's defeat to South Africa at Twickenham and assess their hopes ahead of the upcoming tour in Australia.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Richie Rees react to Wales' defeat to South AfricaOleh BBC Radio Wales

Former Wales striker Rob Earnshaw reacts to Wales' decision to sack manager Rob Page, while BBC Wales football reporter Dafydd Pritchard shares his insight into how the decision was made and what happens next. Carl Roberts sits in for Elis James.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Wales wing Alex Cuthbert meet at the Wales team HQ to run the rule over the side named to take on World Champions South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss whether Wales manager Rob Page will survive a fans' revolt after the two poor friendly results against Gibraltar and Slovakia.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and BBC Sport Wales' rugby writer Gareth Griffiths to look back at the season for the Welsh regions. They pick their standout moments and select their key players as the 2023-24 season draws to a close for the Welsh sides.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Elis James, Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward dissect Wales men's goalless draw with Gibraltar and the two Euro qualifying draws for the women against Ukraine.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and former Wales centre Tom Shanklin look at Wales' squad for their summer Tests against South Africa and Australia and discuss just how Ospreys qualified against the odds for the United Rugby Championship playoffs.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Former Wales captain Ken Owens joins Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert on the pod to discuss his retirement and his upcoming documentary, 'Ken Owens: Y Sheriff'.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Carl Roberts is joined by former Wales strikers Iwan Roberts and Helen Ward to look ahead to Wales women's Euro qualifiers against Ukraine and Wales men's friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert head to Cardiff City Stadium ahead of Judgement Day there and catch up with the head coaches of all four regions before the season proper finale.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Former Wales scrum-half and current Cardiff Rugby backs coach Richie Rees joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins to discuss victories over the weekend for Cardiff, Ospreys and Scarlets. They also run the rule over Nigel Walker's comments after the WRU CEO said cutting the number of regions from four to three is still a possibility.…

In its final week of hearings in Belfast, the Covid Inquiry hears from First Minister Michelle O'Neill, former First Minister Baroness Foster, and former civil servant Sue Gray.Oleh BBC Radio 4

Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe joins Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins to talk about his return from injury and his hopes of playing for Wales again ahead of joining Gloucester in the summer. Got a question for the podcast? Send them in to scrumv@bbc.co.uk.Oleh BBC Radio Wales

Stacey Copeland sits in for Buncey as Lauren Price becomes a world champion. She is joined by Barry Jones to reflect on an historic night of boxing in the Welsh capital. We hear from Lauren, as well as her promoter Ben Shalom and her partner Karriss Artingstall.Oleh BBC Radio 5 Live

The Inquiry hears from politicians who worked in Stormont during the pandemic, and how one event led to deeply fractured relationships. Jennifer O’Leary reports.Oleh BBC Radio 4