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BFBS Daily Dits
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…
Episodes
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London Poppy Day
The Royal British Legion has gone all out to mark 20 years of London Poppy Day. More than 2000 volunteers have been selling poppies across the city's transport…
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Army Cadets practice their skills in Northern Ireland
1st Battalion C Company Army Cadets have been put through their paces at a training event. BFBS Northern Ireland’s Rachel Cochrane was there and tells Lauren…
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Exercise Rhino Titan
It's been a busy week in Germany as Curtis Taylor headed out to Exercise Rhino Titan to see 2000 troops put their skills to the test. Lauren asked Curtis all…
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Exercise Sailfish: Inside the Belizean Jungle!
Swap the UK autumn weather for the tropical heat of Belize to discover what's happening on Exercise Sailfish. Lauren Mitchell catches up with Toby Pickard as…
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Celebrating RAF Sporting Excellence
From Olympic athletes to glider aerobatic displays, the RAF Sport Awards shine a spotlight on the talent, dedication and determination of service personnel…
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The PARAS 10 Challenge
Think you could tackle a ten-mile endurance race carrying a 45lb backpack? Ryan Galpin chat to Chris Kaye to hear about the RAF medic who took on the gruelling…
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Gibraltar’s Military History: Inside the Rock
Gibraltar is full of military history, and for the Royal Engineers, it has a particularly special place in their story. Ryan Galpin talks to Greg Burnet to…
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Celebrating the BRAVOS: RAF Brize Norton’s Award Winners
The Brize Recognition Awards for Value and Outstanding Service (BRAVOS) celebrate the people making a real difference at RAF Brize Norton. Ryan Galpin caught…
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Soldiers take part in the Highland Games in Cyprus
Daily Dits reaches a milestone with its 100th episode! Ryan Galpin catches up with BFBS Cyprus Breakfast presenter Alice Vickery to look back at this year’s…
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A Space to Work: The Military Coworking Network
Working from home can make it difficult to stay focused, especially when you’re juggling family life and a career. Ryan Galpin chats to Jim Gellatly to find…
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Football, Friendships and the Dhekelia Sevens
The Dhekelia Sevens women’s football tournament has grown massively since it first began four years ago, bringing together teams from across the Forces…
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DJs Rickie & Melvin Bring the Party to RAF Akrotiri
Ain’t no party like a BFBS Live Events party! The team threw a series of gigs across British Forces Cyprus to say a big thank you to military families, after a…
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TED Talks from Chris Ashford at Blandford Garrison
Blandford Garrison has hosted its first TED Talk-style event, bringing speakers together to explore leadership, personal identity and how to become a more…
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Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Defence Awards
The LGBTQ+ Defence Awards have brought members of the Armed Forces community and their allies together to celebrate inclusion and recognise those making a…
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Big Salute Day
Big Salute Day brought the Forces community together for a day of fundraising, challenges and stories from across the world. Ryan Galpin catches up with Jess…
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A Coffee Truck with a Purpose
Every year military charities across the UK receive grants from the BFBS Big Salute. One of the beneficiaries are Forward Assist who support veterans across…
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Seven Hills of Edinburgh
Mark McKenzie from BFBS Scotland has taken on his very own Big Salute challenge, walking all seven hills of Edinburgh to raise money for military charities…
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Celebrating the Royal Irish Regiment Cadets
The cadets from the Royal Irish Regiment have been making the most of their opportunities, from taking part in the Veterans Day Parade to competing as part of…
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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Role Models in Defence
The LGBTQ+ Defence Awards take place this Thursday, celebrating role models and allies across the Armed Forces and recognising those helping to create a more…
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Operation Summit: Raising a Mountain of Cash
With BFBS Big Salute Day just around the corner, Lauren talk to Jess Bracey about all things Operation Summit and the huge fundraising challenges taking place…
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Climbing Everest in the Netherlands
BFBS Germany headed to the Netherlands to see teams take on the Mount Everest Challenge, raising money for the Armed Force Para Snowsports Team. Jess Bracey…
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Army Adventure Training in Harz Mountains Germany
Lauren Mitchell takes Daily Dits on the road and dons a hard hat to join the Army Adventure Training Wing in Germany's Harz Mountains. Swapping the studio for…
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The Royal Gibraltar Regiment: A New Chapter
The Royal Gibraltar Regiment is preparing for a busy year of operational commitments. Jess Bracey spoke to Gini Carlin about what's ahead for the regiment and…
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The BFBS Pro League Grand Final
Hear highlights from The BFBS Pro League Grand Final at the RAF Museum in London. Lauren Mitchell gets the esports lowdown from Richard Wyeth after the three…
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From RAF Leeming to the Big Screen
Senior Met Officer Bill Shielddods from RAF Leeming has gone from forecasting the weather to appearing in the new World War II drama Pressure. Chris Kaye spoke…
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Airtanker: Supporting the Forces at RAF Brize Norton
Airtanker has been recognised with a Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award for its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. Gemma-Leigh James told…
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Invictus Games Birmingham 2027: Inspiring the Next Generation
The countdown to the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 is on! As part of the launch, Invictus Foundation and The Education Exchange West Midlands have teamed up…
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HMS Queen Elizabeth on Parade
More than 250 sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth have marched through Edinburgh as the ship's company exercised its Freedom of the City. Mark McKenzie tells…
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Judo, Teamwork and a Few Pretzel Moves
Judo might be an individual sport, but at the UK Armed Forces Judo Championships, teamwork and inter-service spirit are just as important. George Wedlake…
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The 2026 Armed Forces Community Awards
Serving personnel, veterans, families and supporters were brought together to celebrate some of the incredible people and organisations making a difference…
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RAF Benson's Spitfire
RAF Benson has given its iconic gate guardian a new lease of life. The Spitfire has been refurbished and was rededicated on the 86th anniversary of the Battle…
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Touchdowns & Teamwork: Army American Football
American football is making its mark in the Armed Forces, with flag football offering a fun, non-contact way to get into the sport. Lauren spoke to BFBS…
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Posted to JFC Brunssum?
What can you expect from a new posting to Joint Force Command, Brunssum - the NATO command headquarters in the Netherlands? The military community came…
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Exercise Greenland Legacy 26
The first ever military team has just completed an epic adventure training expedition to Greenland. Exercise Greenland Legacy 26 saw the tri-service team…
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Commemorating 9/11: Falkland Island Fire Section’s Memorial Climb
To mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in the United States, firefighters in the Falkland Islands took part in a memorial stair climb at Longdon Gym…
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Red, White and Rock Solid: Gibraltar’s National Day
Today is National Day, the biggest day of the year for Gibraltar. On the Rock it’s a national holiday and sees people dress in red and white and throw a party…
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Fit for Battle: The RAF's new Functional Fitness Championships
At RAF Cosford the very first Royal Air Force Functional Fitness Championships were held. The phys activities incorporate strength, mobility, balance, and…
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The Royal Regiment of Scotland Awarded Freedom of Inverclyde
The Royal Regiment of Scotland was honoured with the first-ever Freedom of Inverclyde, marking a significant moment in the regiment's 20th anniversary year…
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SHAPE Fest: NATO's Families Day
At Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe – SHAPE in Belgium, the community of 32 NATO nations came together for SHAPE Fest - one of the year’s biggest…
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Inside the Met Office: Forecasting for Defence
From deciding if aircraft can fly, to helping commanders plan military operations, the meteorological office play a key role across Defence. Lauren Mitchell…
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Tattoo Cymru: A Military Spectacular in Wales
The prestigious Tattoo Cymru is staged at William Aston Hall, Wrexham. The concert tells the story of Royal Marines and seafarers whose service is rooted in…
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Rockets, Robots and Coding at the RAF Brize Norton STEM Camp
Forget screens, homework and being told not to touch things, children at RAF Brize Norton got stuck into an interactive STEM camp. Designed to make science…
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2 Para's Op Pitting Memorial run in the Falklands
2 Para’s B Company have taken on a half marathon in the Falkland Islands to remember those who lost their lives during the attack on Kabul airport attack…
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Edinburgh’s Big August
August has transformed Edinburgh into a city full of music, comedy, theatre and art – and BFBS Scotland has been right in the middle of it. Lauren Mitchell…
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Art on the Rock
Gibraltar’s famous Barbary macaques have inspired a new trail of colourful sculptures across the Rock. One of these monkey statues was created by talented…
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The Woman Commanding NATO’s Task Force in the High North
Commodore Maryla Ingham is one of the Royal Navy’s most senior female leaders. She’s been commanding Standing Nato Maritime Group One, Iceland. The task force…
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Breaking the Silence on Women's Health in Defence
Breaking the Silence on Women's Health in Defence Lance Bombardier Annie Robertson has turned her personal experiences of Endometriosis and pregnancy loss into…
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Infantry Battalion Handover in Cyprus
The Princess Wales’s Royal Regiment is leaving Cyprus after two years on the island, making way for the Welsh Guards to take over as the new infantry battalion…
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New homes for forces families in Cyprus
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…
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Laughter's the Best Medicine: Former Army Medic Takes to Edinburgh Fringe
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…
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Meet ‘The Nauti Girls’ Taking on the RNRMC Race Across the UK
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’…
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Military child competes in the Commonwealth Games
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…
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The RAF take on the British Superbike Championship
The British Superbike Championship roared into Thruxton, but alongside the high-speed action was a team using motorsports to change lives of wounded, injured…
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Taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks for the BFBS Big Salute
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…
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Bringing the Community together at the Leuchars Families Day
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…
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The Female RAF Officer who Swam the Channel
The Female RAF Officer who Swam the Channel Squadron Leader Nic MacKay from RAF Honington, Suffolk, has achieved one of the toughest challenges in sport -…
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Sun, Sand and Serious Fitness at The Flamingo Throwdown in Cyprus
Sun, Sand and Serious Fitness at The Flamingo Throwdown in Cyprus Ryan Galpin joins Lauren Mitchell to talk about taking on The Flamingo Throwdown beachside…
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Putting the Royal in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Hundreds of performers from around the world have gathered at the Castle Esplanade for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Lauren Mitchell speaks to Mark…
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Talk to Me, Valley
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…
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Training Beyond The Trade
RAF Reservists have been swapping their usual roles for urban warfare training alongside the Army at Ballykinler Training Area in Northern Ireland. Personnel…