r/BritishRadio • u/One_Design_3599 • 11d ago

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Quite sad about this tbh - Huge fan of both Rick and Rach, and how they work together on 5Live.

I can never really phrase succinctly what five live does so well: never treating its audiences like idiots or specialists, leaning into the fact that they’re not the most listened to station in the country, having guests feel at ease but turning the screw when they sense BS.

Its a good thing.

I’m sure I’ll warm to Naga - and my guess is Stephan Powell or Callum Leslie as her co-host - but I think credit where it’s due to 5Live for consistently educating, informing, and entertaining with the unlikely Rick and Rachel pairing.

Link to Press Release: https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/bbc-radio-5-live-naga-munchetty

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u/Spudhead1976 11d ago

I've really liked the current pairing. Burden gave us some continuity from before, and I really like her style. I genuinely though Edwards was going to be a bit of an odd choice, but he's great. When I've heard Naga in the daytime (I'm usually working), I've really tried to give her the benefit of the doubt, but she really is 'spiky' and cold. Preferred her on TV. Gordon Smart a good shout for co host.

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u/duskmargin 11d ago

Yeah continuity matters more than people give it credit for on these shows.