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BFBS Daily Dits

BFBS Daily Dits

BFBS Radio 11 Episodes Jul 17, 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

University Officer Training Corps Cadets Experience the Bundeswehr
University Officer Training Corps Cadets Experience the Bundeswehr Jul 17, 2026 907 University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) cadets from the UK have visited Augustdorf in Germany, for a unique opportunity to learn from the Bundeswehr, the German army.  Lauren Mitchell and Curtis Tyler followed them on their exercise  🫡In this episode WO2 Jans Vander of the Bundeswehr outlines how the trip’s fostered interoperability and international partnership between t
School of Rock with the British Army Band Catterick
School of Rock with the British Army Band Catterick Jul 16, 2026 812 Musicians from British Army Band Catterick have helped children at Sacred Heart Primary School in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, turn their ideas and lyrics into an original recorded song.Chris Kaye headed to a recording session and catches up with Lauren Mitchell.  🎺In this episode What’s life like as a musician in British Army Band Catterick? Discover the unique opportunitie
Netball fun with the AGC Warriors in Gibraltar
Netball fun with the AGC Warriors in Gibraltar Jul 15, 2026 880 The Adjutant General’s Corps Warriors Netball team have been busy training in Gibraltar. Whilst on tour, they also lead a netball  session with military children.   Jacob Dyer met the players and catches up with Lauren Mitchell. 🏀️In this episode: Lieutenant Colonel Lorraine Thomas, Chair of AGC Netball, on developing the next generation of players - blending experienced athlet
On board with the Head of The Royal Navy: An unfiltered conversation
On board with the Head of The Royal Navy: An unfiltered conversation Jul 14, 2026 1004 We take you behind the scenes of an exclusive, access all areas interview with the First Sea Lord, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, aboard HMS Daring at HMNB Portsmouth.   Tim Cooper from Forces News joins Lauren Mitchell to talk through what it was really like to spend time with the man in charge of the Royal Navy.  ⚓In this episode: The First Sea Lord says “morale’s high and th
Shooting Drones out of the Sky with 1 Rifles
Shooting Drones out of the Sky with 1 Rifles Jul 13, 2026 812 Soldiers of 1st Battalion The Rifles have conducted experimental counter drone exercises on Sennybridge Training Area in the Brecon Beacons, Wales.   BFBS's Toby Pickard was there and joins Lauren Mitchell.    🪖 In this episode: Riflemen test identifying, tracking and jamming enemy drone threats in pioneering training  Learn how drone warfare is shaping and
Myth-busting about Life in the Army
Myth-busting about Life in the Army Jul 10, 2026 935 The Army Engagement Team host a “Meet Your Army” showcase in Colchester, giving students, school-leavers and local businesses the chance to find out what it’s really like to be in the armed forces.   Ashley Paul tells Lauren Mitchell all about it. 🪖In this episode: Busting common myths about the military  Young people explore the vast array of careers in the British A
Soldiers in Edinburgh Celebrate Salamanca Day
Soldiers in Edinburgh Celebrate Salamanca Day Jul 9, 2026 887 3 Battalion The Rifles have been commemorating the Duke of Wellington’s 1812 victory at the Battle of Salamanca. Mark McKenzie and Jim Gellatly from BFBS Scotland tell Lauren Mitchell how it was marked at Dreghorn Barracks.  Content Warning: this episode features the sound of gunshots 🫡 In this episode: What is Salamanca Day? Jim gives us a history lesson. How do 3 Rifles
Military Volunteers at Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Military Volunteers at Wimbledon Tennis Championships Jul 8, 2026 880 Tim Humphries joins Lauren Mitchell to explore the tennis tournament’s close connection with the British armed forces.   🎾 In this episode: Volunteers from the British Army and the Royal Navy reflect on the prestige and pride they feel serving as stewards on court this year A bittersweet moment for one sailor serving at SW19 in memory of his brother Hear the fascinati
Sennelager Summer Fete: Tanks, Welly-Wanging and Operation Ice Cream
Sennelager Summer Fete: Tanks, Welly-Wanging and Operation Ice Cream Jul 7, 2026 847 Lauren Mitchell and Curtis Tyler look back on a fun-packed community day in the sunshine at the Garrison Summer Fete.      🍦 In this episode: Why the Fete is such an important thank-you to service personnel and families posted to Germany. Lauren climbs into a Challenger 2 tank and gets up close to the M3 amphibious rig with 23 Amphibious Engineer Squadron. There’s som
Who won the Field Gun Competition at HMS Collingwood?
Who won the Field Gun Competition at HMS Collingwood? Jul 6, 2026 888 The Royal Navy’s biggest training base, HMS Collingwood has held its annual open day and hosted the historic Field Gun competition.  But who won bragging rights?    George Ryland was there and tells Lauren Mitchell all about it. ⚓ In this episode: Behind the scenes at the historic Field Gun competition Find out who won the coveted Brickwoods Trophy  HMS
A Heartwarming Farewell for the CBF Gibraltar
A Heartwarming Farewell for the CBF Gibraltar Jul 3, 2026 875 After a four-year tenure as Commander British Forces Gibraltar, Tom Guy waves goodbye and sets sail for the next chapter. BFBS Gini Carlin tells Lauren Mitchell about the special send-off... ⛵ In this episode: Visitors to the Rock A final farewell for CBF Tom Guy Highlights of Tom’s time in command And who’s the new CBF? 📻 Fancy more to listen to? BFBS SITRE
REME Captain takes on Three Ultra Marathons
REME Captain takes on Three Ultra Marathons Jul 2, 2026 675 Captain James Harris of REME is taking on an extraordinary fundraising challenge: three ultra marathons in four months.  BFBS’s Richard Wyeth gives Lauren Mitchell all the details.  🏃‍♂️ In this episode: A look back at the Jurassic Ultra A summer holiday won’t stop preparations Nearly £3000 raised for Help for Heroes Can he conquer the final and toughest run

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