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Bill Bailey and a host of other celebrities have joined the ‘Men United’ team to talk about and educate us on prostate cancer, Hal Stewart spoke to the comedian about why this was such an important issue for him.

Cpl Si Longworth speaks to BFBS's Chris Sturgess on what it takes to become an Army photographer and how he made this his forces trade recently after 18 years in the military.

British paratroopers have been training on air, land and sea with their counterparts from the French Foreign Legion as the two units build a closer working relationship. Colchester-based B Company, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment has been working alongside 2e Regiment Etranger de Parachutistes at their base on the rugged island of Corsica. For more photos click here - http://on.fb.me/1kU5OIg Picture: Crown Copyright 2014 / British Army / Corporal Andy Reddy RLC

Hal Stewart caught up with British Rock/Pop group 'The Vamps' and you can hear about their meteoric rise to stardom, filming in LA and working with some massive music names.

Tam O'Shanter read by C/Sgt Stu Gammie 1SCOTS for BFBS Radio Scotland

The CO talks to Chris about future plans for the Battalion now that operations for them in Afghanistan is complete, as well as his soldiers taking up the challenge of adventurous training.

James Hirst from British Forces News explained the specifics of the latest round of redundancies.

Twin brothers who both serve in the RAF, Corporal Ross Phillips and Corporal Richard Phillips Force have been selected to form 2/3rds of the Masters Men category of the Great Britain Wakeboarding Boat Squad 2014, Hal Stewart caught up with Ross."

There are some challenging times ahead as many units in the Army prepare for big changes as part of the Armed Forces 2020 plan. Among those affected is Tidworth and Chester based 2nd and 1st Battalion The Royal Welsh as they prepare to officially merge to become one this April. The two Battalions were formed nine years ago after the amalgamation of The Royal Regiment of Wales and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, but despite more change with one of the battalions disappearing, its Commander says the future remains exciting for the new formation. So far a total of 270 soldiers have now moved in to Tidworth Garrison from Chester. BFBS Reporter Shirley Swain has been in conversation with 2 Royal Welsh’s Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Christopher Barry who speaks positively about the future.

Hal Stewart chatted with comedian Patrick Monahan about his upcoming appearance on the ITV show 'Splash!' this Saturday at 7pm UK time

Hal Stewart caught up with professional English chef, author and TV talent Tom Kerridge to chat about his love of all things food.

On New Year's Eve Andy recorded a session with some of the Corps of Army music musicians who were in theatre.

BFBS asked their audience for the strangest sandwiches they loved eating. Richard Hutchinson pitched some of the weirdest to celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal.

For the second weekend running Hal Stewart compiled the best listener submitted 'Fake Football Facts' and asked our BFBS resident impression expert 'The Secret Sergeant' to read them out in the style of Hollywood actor Christopher Walken. To submit your 'Fake Football Fact' email hal@bfbs.com

On New Year's Eve Hal Stewart brings you his New Year's Eve Malarkey from 1-4pm UK time on BFBS. His special guest is Major Laurence Roche from 3rd UK Division in Bulford he'll be sharing his thoughts on 2013, the big year coming for the British Army and working with the French. You can hear a short clip of Major Roche talking about one of his favourite postings in Hohne, Germany.

Larry Conroy was a young man serving with the British Army before he decided to embark on an epic adventure that originally sought to take him to Australia, instead he landed in Hollywood and in a relatively short time the former 16th/5th Queens Royal Lancer was a star of both stage and screen. He spoke to Hal Stewart about this incredible journey.

Hal Stewart hosts the Saturday Show from 2pm UK time where he'll be joined by an expert at impressions who's being dubbed 'The Secret Sergeant'. Hal wants you to submit your Fake Football Facts (for example Kevin Campbell is a real soup manufacturer or AC Milan need a special adapter to play in Europe) and the Secret Sergeant will then read some of the best in the style of Christopher Walken. Here's an example...

Tracy Rodgers follows her nose and catches up with Army Welfare's Amanda Ford

Want to find out where Robbie Savage was happiest playing football? Listen to this clip of him speaking to BFBS Presenter Hal Stewart

Will Inglis from British Forces News explains the crisis in Syria in five minutes to BFBS Radio's Charlene Guy.