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BFBS Daily Dits

BFBS Daily Dits

BFBS Radio 11 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

Daily stories from the British Armed Forces community at home and around the world. Join Lauren Mitchell and the BFBS Radio team as they link up with soldiers, sailors, aircrew and military families across the globe, sharing stories about the issues and real life experiences that matter to you. From life on deployment to life back home, BFBS Daily Dits brings you British military voices, culture and conversation in one place. With over 80 years of serving the forces community, BFBS continues to inform, connect and entertain wherever you are in the world.

Episodes

New homes for forces families in Cyprus
New homes for forces families in Cyprus Aug 21, 2026 668 New homes are being built for service families in Cyprus as part of the apollo project. Lydia Tester speaks to BFBS Cyprus reporter Will Hollis to find out what the new homes are like. 🏠 In this episode A look into the brand-new homes in DhekeliaHow the homes are being future proofed with seismic complianceWhat’s next for the Apollo Programme🎮 LISTEN to The LobbySir Pigasus cleared
Laughter's the Best Medicine: Former Army Medic Takes to Edinburgh Fringe
Laughter's the Best Medicine: Former Army Medic Takes to Edinburgh Fringe Aug 20, 2026 743 Former soldier Rich Bunn is an award-winning stand-up comedian returning to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year. A semi-finalist of the event’s prestigious ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ competition last year, his military-themed show features storytelling about his time in the British Army. Kam Kelly caught up with the stand-up star and shares his story with Lydia Tester. 🎤In this episode:&
Meet ‘The Nauti Girls’ Taking on the RNRMC Race Across the UK
Meet ‘The Nauti Girls’ Taking on the RNRMC Race Across the UK Aug 19, 2026 749 Meet ‘The Nauti Girls’ Taking on the RNRMC Race Across the UK The Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) has launched its ‘Race Across the UK’ fundraising challenge. The mission? Travel from Dartmouth to Inverness in Scotland in just four days, without using a car, flying, or relying on map apps, all while raising vital funds for the Naval community. Lydia Tester is joined by George Wed
Military child competes in the Commonwealth Games
Military child competes in the Commonwealth Games Aug 18, 2026 772 At just 14 years old, Katie Maddocks has represented Gibraltar in this year’s Commonwealth Games. Lydia caught up with Greg Burnet to hear about Katie’s experience competing in Glasgow.🏊In this episode:What it was like for Katie to make her Commonwealth Games DebutHow growing up as a military child has helped with resilienceAnd how to balance school with training📻Want to discover new music?Wi
The RAF take on the British Superbike Championship
The RAF take on the British Superbike Championship Aug 17, 2026 672 The British Superbike Championship roared into Thruxton, but alongside the high-speed action was a team using motorsports to change lives of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans. Lydia Tester is joined by Richard Wyeth to hear about his visit to the track 🏍️ In this episode What the British Superbike Championship is Balancing military life with competitive r
Taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks for the BFBS Big Salute
Taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks for the BFBS Big Salute Aug 14, 2026 945 Taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks for the BFBS Big Salute Want to help us raise money for forces charities? Get involved with the BFBS Big Salute Op Summit challenge! BFBS’s Richard Hatch will be tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of six small charities supporting the military community.   Rich tells Lauren about his plans and the favours he’s pulling from some famous faces
Bringing the Community together at the Leuchars Families Day
Bringing the Community together at the Leuchars Families Day Aug 13, 2026 726 Leuchars Station opened its doors for a day of fairground rides, music, food and activities for it’s annual Families and community day.Lauren Michell is joined by BFBS Scotland’s Jim Gellatly to find out more about the event...🎡 In this episodeThe history of Leuchars stationFairground rides, ice cream, and a Harrier cockpit!Royal Scots Dragoon Guards talk about their history and life at LeucharsA
The Female RAF Officer who Swam the Channel
The Female RAF Officer who Swam the Channel Aug 12, 2026 753 The Female RAF Officer who Swam the ChannelSquadron Leader Nic MacKay from RAF Honington, Suffolk, has achieved one of the toughest challenges in sport - completing a solo swim of the English Channel in just over 10 hours. Lydia Tester shares this amazing story with Lauren Mitchell.🏊In this episode:Find out what motivated Squadron Leader Nic MacKay to take on this epic open water swim.How she bala
Sun, Sand and Serious Fitness at The Flamingo Throwdown in Cyprus
Sun, Sand and Serious Fitness at The Flamingo Throwdown in Cyprus Aug 11, 2026 615 Sun, Sand and Serious Fitness at The Flamingo Throwdown in CyprusRyan Galpin joins Lauren Mitchell to talk about taking on The Flamingo Throwdown beachside workout at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus.🦩In this episode:The Flamingo Throwdown competitors face a tough mix of strength, endurance and CrossFit-style beach-based physical challenges.Captain Janet Poon puts Ryan through his paces in the mixed pairs cat
Putting the Royal in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Putting the Royal in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Aug 10, 2026 829 Hundreds of performers from around the world have gathered at the Castle Esplanade for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.Lauren Mitchell speaks to Mark McKenzie to find out what goes on behind the scenes for one of the biggest events in the military calendar...🎺 In this episodeWhat happens during the frantic final days of rehearsalsWe hear from the Tattoo’s Chief Executive, creative team and RAF
Talk to Me, Valley
Talk to Me, Valley Aug 7, 2026 784 RAF Valley’s Families Day is the biggest behind-the-scenes look at the people, aircraft and community that keep one of the RAF’s busiest training stations flying. It’s an opportunity for loved ones to explore the UK’s equivalent of Top Gun. Lauren chats to Jess Bracey whilst she’s on the ground in Anglesey soaking up the atmosphere and finding out why Families Day means so much to those at RA
Training Beyond The Trade
Training Beyond The Trade Aug 6, 2026 847 RAF Reservists have been swapping their usual roles for urban warfare training alongside the Army at Ballykinler Training Area in Northern Ireland. Personnel have stepped out of their comfort zones to build the skills and teamwork needed for future operations. Lauren chats to Rachael Price to hear why training together across the services is becoming more important than ever. 🎖️ In this

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