Showcasing 5 live Sport’s one-off specials, featuring in-depth interviews and coverage with the biggest names from the world of sport.
Episodes available:
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Thu, 16 May 13
Duration:
85 mins
After David Beckham's announcement that he will retire at the end of the season, Eleanor Oldroyd analyses his career on and off the pitch. We hear from the man who developed his talents at Manchester United, reflect on his record-breaking England career, and ask just how he became such a global icon. You'll hear from Lord Coe, Alan Shearer, Chris Waddle, David Davies, Peter Taylor, and Ramon Calderon - who signed Beckham for Real Madrid.
Thu, 16 May 13
Duration:
51 mins
As we move into a busy period of rugby union Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the England head coach Stuart Lancaster and the former England head coach Brian Ashton. They look ahead to the Heineken Cup final, the Premiership Final and, of course, the small matter of the Lions Tour to Australia.
Wed, 1 May 13
Duration:
27 mins
A look back at the life of cycling's most controversial figures, Marco Pantani. Fifteen years since he won the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France we examine his tragic career, at what he meant to Italy, and how his legacy is viewed now in a sport whose landscape has changed so dramatically since his EPO fuelled achievements.
Wed, 1 May 13
Duration:
46 mins
A full preview of the 2013 Giro D'Italia, which will be covered in full for the first time on 5 live and 5 live sports extra. Guests include our commentary team of Simon Brotherton and Rob Hayles, plus cycling journalist Daniel Friebe. We also hear from Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish.
Wed, 1 May 13
Duration:
75 mins
A special look at the talented yet controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez. Mark Pougatch is joined by Jonathan Legard, who has spoken to four key people in Suarez's story, via a trip to Holland to his two previous clubs in Europe. The sporting director who signed him for Groningen, the Brazilian team-mate who acted as his guide and interpreter at the club initially, his team manager at Ajax who's become a very close friend and the Ghana player who was denied World Cup glory by Suarez's infamous hand ball in the 2010 quarter-final. Also joining Mark, are Jonathan Northcroft of the Sunday Times & South American reporter Joel Richards in Buenos Aires.
Tue, 30 Apr 13
Duration:
103 mins
Mark Chapman presents reaction to the announcement of the Lions Tour party alongside Matt Dawson & rugby correspondent Ian Robertson. With special guests Welsh international Stephen Jones and his Wasps' teammate, England international James Haskell.
Tue, 30 Apr 13
Duration:
112 mins
Mark Chapman lifts the lid on the secret world of drug abuse in cycling. With contributions from former Tour de France cyclists Tyler Hamilton, Matt De Canio, Christophe Basson. Lance Armstrong's former soigner Emma O'Reilly tells us about an abuse that was rife inside his US Postal Service Team during their period of dominance. British cyclist David Millar also outlines how the present and future of the sport are a different proposition.
Wed, 24 Apr 13
Duration:
26 mins
Darren Fletcher and Greg Brady preview the 2013 NFL Draft and speak to British prospects Menelik Watson, Tom Wort and Lawrence Okoye, all of whom hope to be selected.
Wed, 24 Apr 13
Duration:
80 mins
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first World Athletics Championships in Helsinki. It was dominated by the athletes of East Germany - many of whom, it has since emerged, were the product of a state sponsored doping regime. 5 live Track and Field looks back at what was the sport like then, the human and emotional cost of systematic doping, and what lessons the sport must learn as it fights the cheats in 2013.
Tue, 23 Apr 13
Duration:
25 mins
As India's greatest ever cricketer turns 40, 5 live Sport speaks to those who know Sachin Tendulkar best. Featuring interviews with those who played alongside him and some of his biggest fans, to find what he means to more than a billion Indians and to discover how much longer he can keep going at the highest level.
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