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BFBS Daily Dits

Lauren Mitchell, Lydia Tester, James Wharton, Greg Burnet, Anthony Ballard, Will Hollis

Booking Overview

This is a weekday military-community news and human-interest show focused on British Armed Forces life, service experiences, defence issues, and military families, with external interviews typically featuring serving personnel, commanders, and service-related advocates alongside BFBS reporters. Credible pitches include senior officers, veterans, defence and military-family specialists, and advocates with firsthand experience of service welfare issues; booking difficulty is low to medium because relevant subject-matter credibility matters more than broad public fame, though access and operational sensitivities can limit availability.

Metrics

Episodes: 97

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 15.7k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@bfbs.com

josella.waldron@bfbs.com

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Host

Lauren Mitchell - BFBS Radio presenter and host covering stories and lived experiences from the British Armed Forces community.

Lydia Tester - BFBS UK presenter covering British Armed Forces news, service life, and community issues.

James Wharton - BFBS Forces News reporter covering defence and military affairs.

Greg Burnet - BFBS Gibraltar station manager covering local stories affecting the Forces community.

Anthony Ballard - BFBS Cyprus station manager covering British Forces activity and community life in Cyprus.

Will Hollis - BFBS Cyprus reporter covering developments affecting service personnel and families.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Serving or former military personnel, defence leaders, military-family specialists, or advocates with direct experience of Armed Forces life and credible knowledge of service-related issues.
Required Achievements:  
Senior military command or operational responsibility, Firsthand experience of service life or military-family issues, Advocacy or leadership on Armed Forces welfare and support

Recent Guest Discussions

Maryla Ingham - NATO Maritime Operations In The High North, Russian Naval Activity, And Protection Of Undersea Communications.

Annie Robertson - Endometriosis, Pregnancy Loss, Women’s Health Support, Stigma, And Improving Conditions For Servicewomen.

Recent Topics

Military, Defence, Veterans, Military Families, Armed Forces

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
BFBS Daily Dits
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TED Talks from Chris Ashford at Dorset Garrison

October 13, 2026

Dorset Garrison has hosted its first TED Talk-style event, bringing speakers together to explore leadership, personal identity and how to become a more effective leader. Ryan Galpin catches up with Jason Herbert to hear about the event and the inspiring messages behind it. 🎙️ In this episode: Find out how the event is helping soldiers develop their leadership skills Hear from motivational speaker Chris Ashford about identity, confidence and life beyond the uniform Dis...

Celebrating the LGBTQ+ Defence Awards

October 12, 2026

The LGBTQ+ Defence Awards have brought members of the Armed Forces community and their allies together to celebrate inclusion and recognise those making a difference.  Ryan Galpin caught up with Alex Harrison to hear about the night. 🏳️‍🌈 In this episode: Hear about the atmosphere at this year’s awards Find out about some of the winners, including Lance Corporal Liam Cole Discover why representation and inclusion matter across the Armed Forces 📱See more of t...

Big Salute Day

October 09, 2026

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 Bracey to look back on the highlights, including an incredible £22,744 raised for military charities. 💙 In this episode: Look back at Big Salute Day, and the live broadcasts around the world Hear some of the highlights, including 100,000 steps in the Falkland Islands Find out which military charities are benefiti...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
BFBS Daily Dits
:

How do I get in touch with BFBS Daily Dits?

BFBS Daily Dits is hosted by Lauren Mitchell and Lydia Tester. Its publicly listed emails are info@bfbs.com and josella.waldron@bfbs.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for BFBS Daily Dits?

The publicly listed emails for BFBS Daily Dits: info@bfbs.com and josella.waldron@bfbs.com.

How many listeners does BFBS Daily Dits have?

Podseeker estimates BFBS Daily Dits reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for BFBS Daily Dits?

BFBS Daily Dits typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Serving or former military personnel, defence leaders, military-family specialists, or advocates with direct experience of Armed Forces life and credible knowledge of service-related issues. Common among recent guests: Senior military command or operational responsibility; Firsthand experience of service life or military-family issues; Advocacy or leadership on Armed Forces welfare and support. Recent guests include Maryla Ingham and Annie Robertson.

How hard is it to get booked on BFBS Daily Dits?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does BFBS Daily Dits cover?

Recent episodes cover Military, Defence, Veterans, Military Families, and Armed Forces. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@bfbs.com

josella.waldron@bfbs.com

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