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Radio 5 live from Hull

BBC Radio 5 will be live from Hull later this month as the station broadcasts its very own Octoberfest from 22 - 24 October.
Amongst those broadcasting from the city will be Nicky Campbell and Shelagh Fogarty, while Simon Mayo, Mark Kermode, Richard Bacon and Colin Murray will all be broadcasting to live audiences in Hull city centre.
The station will showcase key programmes and offer listeners the chance to be part of a live studio audience for a series of special events, many of which will come from the Ferens Art Gallery.
On 5 live breakfast Nicky Campbell will celebrate Hull's Premier League success with a special broadcast from Hull City featuring Tigers manager Phil Brown. Mark Pougatch will present 5 live sport from Hull City v Portsmouth on Saturday 24 October.
Meanwhile, Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode will broadcast their weekly film review in front of a live audience at Hull's Vue Cinema, and Richard Bacon will join Hull's student community with a live broadcast from Hull University.
Throughout the summer presenter Victoria Derbyshire led a search for the most friendly street in Hull. On Friday 23 October, 5 live's morning programme will go to the winning neighbourhood to host a street party for lresidents.
Radio 5 live controller Adrian Van Klaveren said: "Octoberfest is a brilliant opportunity for 5 live to connect with the people of Hull. We will listen to what people have to say and bring something different and special to 5 live listeners nationwide."

Full details of events – including children's activities – and how to get audience tickets are at www.bbc.co.uk/5live/octoberfest

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