Podcasts & Specials

Richard Hatch shares memories with BFBS presenters who lived and worked alongside those at Camp Bastion.

We reflect on what a privilege it was to be there and discuss the highs and lows of Op Herrick.

Marking the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, through the voices of the people who made it happen, telling the story of the largest naval, air and land operation in history.

This Pride, BFBS is celebrating how far our Armed Forces have come from accepting, to welcoming, to championing their LGBTQ+ service personnel.

Adam Powney has been finding out more from Commander Mandy McBain MBE, Brigadier Clare Phillips CBE, Flight Lieutenant Louise Tagg, Able Rate Nicole Scahill and Wing Commander Mark Abrahams.

This Pride, BFBS is celebrating how far our Armed Forces have come from accepting, to welcoming, to championing their LGBTQ+ service personnel.

Adam Powney has been finding out more from Commander Mandy McBain MBE, Brigadier Clare Phillips CBE, Flight Lieutenant Louise Tagg, Able Rate Nicole Scahill and Wing Commander Mark Abrahams.

After discovering a story on Ops last year about the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), Forces Radio's Amy Casey set out to learn more and in doing so, was fortunate enough to spend time with one of the few remaining “Spitfire Girls”.

Amy went to meet national treasure Joy Lofthouse at her home in Cirencester. Joy's stories of her days with the ATA were incredible.

To mark the Battle of Britain on BFBS, we aired unique stories of the heroines of the Second World War whose contributions to the war effort were nothing short of exceptional.

After discovering a story on Ops last year about the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), Forces Radio's Amy Casey set out to learn more and in doing so, was fortunate enough to spend time with one of the few remaining “Spitfire Girls”.

Amy went to meet national treasure Joy Lofthouse at her home in Cirencester. Joy's stories of her days with the ATA were incredible.

To mark the Battle of Britain on BFBS, we aired unique stories of the heroines of the Second World War whose contributions to the war effort were nothing short of exceptional.

In August 2021, Kabul was in chaos as coalition troops were withdrawing from Afghanistan.

The city's airport was under attack from terrorists. Meanwhile, in the air, a Royal Air Force pilot received a call from the German Ops centre.

His mission... to rescue two German soldiers who had been left behind.

Warning - contains strong language

Listen again as BFBS chats with Polar Preet about her adventure to the South Pole - we find out about the highs and lows, her future plans PLUS find out if she broke the world record!

Photo: Credit Preet Chandi

The British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), is one of the most ‘exotic’ postings available in the British Army.

BATUK’s main training hub is at Niyati Barracks in the town of Nanyuki, 2,000m above sea level and on the equator.

Mario Chrisostomou’s been finding out what life (and work) is like for the service personnel and their families there.

As we look ahead to Remembrance this weekend we are reflecting on different monuments and memorials across the forces world to reflect on the sacrifices and stories of service men, women and communities.

From Aldershot to Bahrain, Benson, Cyprus and a statue you'd see on your daily commute in London, they all hold a special meaning to remember those before us.

Series produced and presented by: Jess Bracey, Hayley Hammond, Natasha Reneaux, Tamsin Robson and Joe Carden.

Jess Bracey goes behind the scenes with Thames Valley Police as we hear from military veterans about what life has been like since leaving service and putting on a different uniform.

From front-line action dealing with crime and mental health, this is an operation with a difference and no two days are the same.

As BFBS reflects on 75 years of the NHS, we wanted to explore the close relationship between medical units in the Armed Forces and the NHS.

Amy Casey caught up with some members of a highly skilled minority: healthcare professionals who give up their spare time as RAF Medical Services Reservists. Somehow, she managed to fit into the hectic schedules of the following selfless individuals:

Sgt Diane Allebone, Intensive Care Unit Nurse / HRR CCAST

Sgt Jayne Lum Kin, Emergency Medicine Nurse

Cpl Mash Banks, Primary Healthcare Nurse

Flt Lt Suki Sira, Pharmacist

FS 'Wilf’ Williams, MERT Paramedic

They let us know where these adjacent worlds of work overlap and shared lessons they've taken from the front line to the NHS.

To mark world tattoo day, Anthony Ballard from BFBS has been speaking to people about the stories behind their military ink.

Have you been tracking Exercise Joint Viking? It's the huge exercise in arctic operations base in Norway which has seen the UK join with 20,000 Norwegian and allied troops.

Amy Casey from BFBS has been finding out more about it with Sgt Mat Sidders - Media Ops with 30 Commando - Royal Marines who talks what they've been up to in Norway!

Wing Commander (Reverend) Weir & Squadron Leader (Imam) Omar, deployed on operations, spoke to Amy Casey on BFBS Radio about their role in supporting personnel in the UK & deployed.

Mario and Jess from BFBS were out in Estonia to spread festive cheer amongst the Enhanced Forward Presence - the main Battlegroup in the Baltic's at the moment being King's Royal Hussars.

Listen as they meet with the chefs, PTI, Commander of the EFP, Tank Commanders, Ambassador to Estonia, and take a wonder round the Christmas markets with the troops.

With the retirement of the Bell 212, BFBS looks back at memorable moments from the people who have worked with her and as part of the Army Air Corps detachment in Brunei.

With 28 years of flying across Southeast Asia, 36,000 plus flying hours and over 2,000 lives saved in Brunei alone thanks to this helicopter, it really is the end of an era.

With the retirement of the Bell 212, BFBS looks back at memorable moments from the people who have worked with her and as part of the Army Air Corps detachment in Brunei.

With 28 years of flying across Southeast Asia, 36,000 plus flying hours and over 2,000 lives saved in Brunei alone thanks to this helicopter, it really is the end of an era.

As part of the RAF Fylingdales 30th anniversary, Natasha Reneaux speaks with Fight Lieutenant Richie Weeks about their long standing history, their space surveillance, what the future holds and more!

As part of the RAF Fylingdales 30th anniversary, Natasha Reneaux speaks with Fight Lieutenant Richie Weeks about their long standing history, their space surveillance, what the future holds and more!