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Phil Williams: Dotun Adebayo

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17/05/2016

Dotun Adebayo

BBC Radio 5 Live - Phil Williams, Dotun Adebayo

Ken Hom on the BBC's decision to remove online recipes, and Peggy Mitchell bids farewell.

Dotun Adebayo sits in for Phil Williams, Ken Hom reacts to the BBC's removal of online recipes, the Manchester United fan who nearly missed his dream and Peggy Mitchell's farewell.

How one police force is trialling an innovative approach to tackling domestic abuse, after Home Secretary Theresa May says too many victims are being let down by 'shameful attitudes' from some police officers.

Celebrity chef Ken Hom gives his reaction to the BBC's decision to remove thousands of recipes from its web pages as part of wider cost-cutting plans. 

Manchester United fan Moses from Sierra Leone -- who was left disappointed after Sunday's match v Bournemouth was postponed due to a bomb scare -- finally gets to enjoy his big day at Old Trafford, and looks forward to Saturday's FA Cup Final.

Peggy Mitchell bids farewell to Albert Square as Barbara Windsor's final scenes on EastEnders are screened. 

Author & broadcaster Tim Samuels explores the retreat of masculinity - and what it really means to be a man in the early 21st century.

Bob Dylan's 1966 plugged-in gig which prompted cries of Judas from his hardcore acoustic fans is recreated on stage fifty years on.

Royal historian Kate Williams explains the origin of the traditions behind the State Opening of Parliament, as the Queen prepares to head to Westminster for the historic constitutional ceremony.

Why some missing people found alive and well after several years decide not to be reunited with their family. 

Plans are underway to construct a graveyard-themed film set for Goths flocking to the North Yorkshire town of Whitby's Bram Stoker festival.

Plus why giraffes really have long necks; and animal behaviourist & Midnight Expert Roger Mugford answers listeners' questions about pet behaviour.

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