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Dr Al is an A&E consultant in Manchester. He’s been speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Stephen Nolan on a regular basis through the coronavirus pandemic. He spoke to Stephen on the evening of Monday 6 April, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved into intensive care at St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

Rachael Burden and The Naked Scientists' Dr Chris Smith speak to listeners about their experiences of critical care, whether as a medical professional, a patient or family member.

Susan Michie - a professor of health psychology at University College London - joins 5 Live’s Rachel Burden to discuss whether lockdown is working in the UK with 5 Live callers.

Bootstrap cook Jack Monroe joins 5 live’s Nihal Arthanayake to help make your food go further when we’re staying at home and shopping less. This week’s calls include what can you do with banana blossom and how to make bread without yeast. Jack rose to prominence for the recipes she created as a single parent with a young child, aiming to provide family meals for less than £10 per week. Jack will be joining Nihal Arthanayake on Wednesdays at 3pm. You can get involved on Twitter using the hashtag #JackMonroesLockdownLarder, including @bbc5live. You can also text the show on 85058. Picture: Andrew Testa

5 Live's Nicky Campbell is joined by Doctor Ellie, BBC Medical Correspondent Fergus Walsh and financial expert Martin Lewis. They answer your coronavirus questions on whether you can go for a walk outside if you are a shielded person, hotel refunds and whether you can be put on furlough if you work for an umbrella company.