5 live Sport Specials

5 live Sport Specials

Showcasing 5 live Sport’s one-off specials, featuring in-depth interviews and coverage with the biggest names from the world of sport.

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  • 5 Live Rugby

    Thu, 23 May 13

    Duration:
    46 mins

    Matt Dawson is joined by Martyn Williams, James Haskell and Alastair Eykyn for 5 Live rugby. Among their guests, Toulon's Nick Kennedy on last weekend's famous Heineken Cup win and Ireland's most capped player of all time, Ronan O'Gara. Alongside that there's the latest from the Lions and a preview of the weekends Aviva Premiership final.

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  • 5 live Boxing - Froch v Kessler Preview

    Wed, 22 May 13

    Duration:
    45 mins

    Ian Payne, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce preview the Froch v Kessler bout this weekend. They are joined in the studio by Froch's trainer Rob McCracken. Plus both Froch and Kessler discuss the last time they met in the ring.

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  • German Football Special

    Wed, 22 May 13

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Ian Payne presents a look at the success of German football with the thoughts of Michael Ballack, and Christian Ziege. Plus a preview to the all-German Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

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  • 5 Live Tennis - French Open 2013 preview

    Tue, 21 May 13

    Duration:
    65 mins

    Jonathan Overend is joined by former French Open semi-finalist Jo Durie, journalist Neil Harman & British doubles player Ross Hutchins - currently on an extended break from tennis having been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma - to discuss British hopes and contenders for the titles at Roland Garros.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 20 May 13

    Duration:
    49 mins

    Will Perry is joined by Phil Tuffnell and Michael Vaughan to reflect on the 1st Test between England and New Zealand. They examine England's batting and Matthew Hoggard joins them to discuss the new King of Swing, James Anderson, after he took his 300th Test wicket.

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  • The Joy of Becks

    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.

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  • 5 Live Rugby with Stuart Lancaster

    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.

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  • Marco Pantani: The End of a Troubled Road

    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.

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  • Giro D'Italia Preview

    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.

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  • What's Eating Luis Suarez?

    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.

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  • 5 Live Rugby, Lions Special

    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.

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  • Peddlers: Cycling's Dirty Truth

    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.

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  • NFL- Draft Preview

    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.

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  • The Record Fakers

    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.

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  • Sachin at 40

    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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  • 5 Live Boxing

    Fri, 19 Apr 13

    Duration:
    25 mins

    Boxing Commentator Mike Costello and pundit Steve Bunce join Eleanor Oldroyd for 5 Live Boxing. Hear from heavyweight Tyson Fury live from New York, Amir Khan as he looks ahead to his first fight in the UK in 2 years and Nathan Cleverly on comparisons between himself and Joe Calzaghe.

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  • Ronnie's Return

    Thu, 18 Apr 13

    Duration:
    69 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by John Parrott and Rob Walker as we look ahead to Ronnie O'Sullivan's defence of his World Championship title. There are in-depth interviews with O'Sullivan himself, Neil Robertson and Judd Trump. Artist Damien Hirst tells us about his close friendship with Ronnie and Chris Edwards of Kasabian speaks to us live.

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  • US Masters Preview

    Wed, 10 Apr 13

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Mark Chapman and the 5 live golf team preview the upcoming 77th US Masters. Hear from those competing including Tiger Woods, Padraig Harrington, Justin Rose and Ben Crenshaw. Coverage of the Masters begins Thursday at 7pm on 5 live sport.

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  • 100 Years of the Yankees - A Bronx Tale

    Wed, 10 Apr 13

    Duration:
    106 mins

    In a 5 live Sport Special, Colin Murray goes on a journey to discover the real story behind a century of the most famous name in sport, the New York Yankees. From the Bronx speakeasies and Babe Ruth, to the billion-dollar brand it is today, Colin finds out the fire that has fuelled the unprecedented success of the Yankees, breaking bread with everyone from Bald Vinny to Henry Kissinger.

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  • Thatcher and Sport

    Tue, 9 Apr 13

    Duration:
    35 mins

    A special programme examining Baroness Thatcher's relationship with sport, and in particular football, during the 1980's. Featuring interviews with Richard Tracey, Sports Minister under Thatcher between 1985 and 1987, and current Sports Minister Hugh Robertson.

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  • Grand National 2013 preview

    Wed, 3 Apr 13

    Duration:
    24 mins

    Mark Pougatch previews the John Smiths Grand National 2013 at Aintree, alongside 5 Live racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght.

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  • The National That Never Was

    Wed, 3 Apr 13

    Duration:
    79 mins

    Twenty years on from the 1993 Grand National, declared void due to a false start, Mark Pougatch looks back at 'The National That Never Was'. Mark is joined in the studio by 5 Live racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght & Seamus O'Neil, who led the field in the race made void and is now an official racecourse starter.

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  • Glenn Hoddle's Top 10 Number 10s

    Sun, 31 Mar 13

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Glenn Hoddle counts down his top 10 players to grace the role of 'the number 10'. He's joined by Harry Harris and Mike Ingham. Who's your ultimate number 10?

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  • The Scrum

    Thu, 28 Mar 13

    Duration:
    75 mins

    Brian Moore wrote on the BBC Sport website - "something has gone very wrong with the scrum". He and the former England prop and captain Phil Vickery join Eleanor Oldroyd to find out what that is. Hear from the world's greatest authorities on the scrum - players, coaches, administrators and scrum gurus, as we launch an extensive investigation into what needs to change.

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  • 5 Live Golf

    Wed, 27 Mar 13

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Mark Pougatch is joined by our golf correspondent Iain Carter and journalist Doug Ferguson to discuss the week's big stories. As Tiger returns to the top of the world rankings, we hear from the man who has helped him do so, Steve Stricker. Former world number one Rory McIlroy talks ahead of his final tournament before the Masters about his own form and we get the latest on the belly putter debate.

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  • The Real Boat Race 27 Mar 12

    Wed, 27 Mar 13

    Duration:
    77 mins

    With just days to go until the 159th Boat Race, Mark Pougatch is joined by double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell, former Cambridge blue Tom James and former Oxford blue and coach Dan Topolski to investigate the sacrifices, commitment and history that make the race as popular as ever. As well as participants from this year's race, we hear from the man who collapsed at the end of probably the most dramatic boat race ever. Also, last year's umpire Sir Matthew Pinsent talks of his nerves ahead of reprising the role this year.

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  • Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 25 Mar 13

    Duration:
    45 mins

    Tuffers is away this week, so Dan Walker and Michael Vaughan are joined by former New Zealand bowler Iain O'Brien. As England's test series in New Zealand draws to a close, they discuss England's performance including Alastair Cook's captaincy. Looking ahead to the Ashes, they also take a look at Australia's tour of India.

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  • Michael Owen: My Career

    Sat, 23 Mar 13

    Duration:
    29 mins

    In his first interview since announcing his retirement, Michael Owen speaks to Dan Walker about the successes and the disappointments of his career. He discusses his difficult relationship with Liverpool, why he thinks his career has been blighted by injury, and how he was able to score THAT goal against Argentina at the 1998 World Cup. Plus Danny Mills, Robbie Savage and Darren Fletcher reflect on his career.

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  • 210313: Mixed Martial Arts

    Thu, 21 Mar 13

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd talks mixed martial art with UFC fighters Michael Bisbing and Andy Ogle. They explore the best and the worst sides of a sport that describes itself as "the fastest-growing sport in the world."

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  • Rugby League Special

    Wed, 20 Mar 13

    Duration:
    47 mins

    Mark Pougatch is joined by Brian Noble, Warrington Wolves' Adrian Morley and Salford City Reds owner Dr Marwan Koukash to discuss the latest rugby league news. Plus, hear from Bradford Bulls' Adrian Purtell on his return to rugby league after suffering a heart attack, and former player Andy Johnson, the founder of the charity - Joining Jack.

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  • The Fear Factor

    Wed, 20 Mar 13

    Duration:
    89 mins

    Since the tragic death of Reeva Steenkamp, the girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, attention has focused on the crime rate in South Africa. In a special programme 5 live Sport examines the lifestyle of top athletes in South Africa and the constant fear of crime that is part of their everyday lives. Featuring a harrowing interview with former Springbok rugby player Rudi Visagie who shot dead his own daughter after he mistook her for a car thief - his first media interview. We also speak to former South African cricketer Andrew Hall who has left his native country, after being attacked twice, to set up home in England. Other contributors include John Smit, Sean Bartlett and John Mitchell.

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  • 5 live Boxing show

    Tue, 19 Mar 13

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Mark Pougatch is joined by Steve Bunce and Mike Costello to talk boxing. They focus on the fierce rivarly between promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn. Mike Costello speaks with both men. Plus interviews with Bernard Hopkins and Dereck Chisora.

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  • Inside Lancaster's England

    Tue, 19 Mar 13

    Duration:
    60 mins

    Alastair Eykyn gets up close and personal with the England rugby team. He spends the week with Lancaster's England in the run up to a big 6 Nations match.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 18 Mar 13

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and former England wicketkeeper Paul Nixon. No Vaughan in the studio but he does send his thoughts from New Zealand. They discuss England's performance out there so far, hear from Nick Compton and look at the story that's been dominating world cricket over the past week... the Aussie Homework Four.

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  • Cheltenham Day 4 Review

    Fri, 15 Mar 13

    Duration:
    19 mins

    Rob Nothman is joined by Cornelius Lysaght and the 5 live racing team to reflect on Day 4 of Cheltenham. Plus they share their highlights from the festival.

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  • Cheltenham Day 4 Preview

    Thu, 14 Mar 13

    Duration:
    17 mins

    John Inverdale, Cornelius Lysaght and the 5 live racing team review Thursday's action and look ahead to the final day, including the Cheltenham Gold Cup.

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  • Cheltenham Day 3 Preview

    Wed, 13 Mar 13

    Duration:
    16 mins

    John Inverdale, Cornelius Lysaght and the 5 live racing team reflect on Wednesday's action at Cheltenham and preview Thursday's runners and riders.

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  • Ask Adlington

    Sat, 9 Mar 13

    Duration:
    36 mins

    Double Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington joins Colin Murray & Perry Groves to discuss her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 23. Rebecca also takes questions from listeners asking for advice on dealing with nerves and improving times & techniques in the pool.

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  • Cheltenham Festival preview

    Thu, 28 Feb 13

    Duration:
    80 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined in the studio by 5 live Sport Racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght and Cheltenham Gold Cup winning jockey Andrew Thornton, for a special preview ahead of the National Hunt festival. And with the words horsemeat everywhere at the moment, and with increasing questions being asked about what is going into our food, we look at whether racehorses are likely to end up in the food chain.

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  • 5 live Formula One - season preview

    Thu, 28 Feb 13

    Duration:
    77 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Graeme Loudon - the sporting director of the Marushia team, BBC Sport's technical analyst Gary Anderson and 5 live Sport's pit lane reporter Jennie Gow to preview the start of the new F1 season. In this podcast you can hear about how the preparations for the season have been going, who are the early pace setters and who's being lapped. You can hear a behind the scenes tour of McLaren and interviews with Lewis Hamilton and the original Stig.

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  • 5 Live Rugby

    Thu, 21 Feb 13

    Duration:
    72 mins

    Shane Williams, Keith Wood and Matt Stevens join Alastair Eykyn to look ahead to the weekend's Six Nations fixtures. Serge Betsen joins us to look ahead to England vs. France. Scott 'The Riddler' Johnson has some choice words and Lee Mears talks to us about life after his unexpected retirement.

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  • 5 Live Boxing Show

    Thu, 21 Feb 13

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Darren Fletcher is joined by Steve Bunce and Mike Costello to take a look at the world of Boxing. There's a powerful interview with Jonjo Finnegan, who had to undergo emergency surgery on his brain - after being knocked out in the ring last July. Plus interviews with Mikkel Kessler and James DeGale. We also look at the future of Adrien Broner.

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  • A Night at Bradford City FC

    Wed, 20 Feb 13

    Duration:
    73 mins

    Ahead of Bradford City's trip to Wembley to face Swansea in the Capital One Cup Final, Mark Pougatch is at Valley Parade for an evening with fans and guests. Joining him are Bradford manager Phil Parkinson, joint Chairman Mark Lawn, Paul Jewell, Jamie Lawrence and Ian Ormondroyd.

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  • Gemili and the Next Generation

    Wed, 20 Feb 13

    Duration:
    71 mins

    After the successes of London 2012, Mark Chapman looks ahead to those who will be competing for medals in Rio. Hear insight into what young athletes must learn and how they can avoid pitfalls along the way. With him are former British sprinter Darren Campbell and Kelly Sotherton, an Olympic and World medalist in the Heptathlon.

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  • Frankel - Starstudded

    Thu, 14 Feb 13

    Duration:
    81 mins

    A 5 live Sport special on how champion racehorse Frankel is being turned into a thoroughbred stallion, with an examination of the science and strategy behind equine breeding. Mark Chapman & racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght are joined by Bloodstock writer/historian Tony Morris and Emma Berry, Bloodstock editor for 'Thoroughbred Owner and Breeder' magazine. Please do not text or tweet as lines are now closed.

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  • Six Nations Preview

    Thu, 7 Feb 13

    Duration:
    52 mins

    A Six Nations preview presented by Matt Dawson, alongside the most capped Welsh player of all time and current Wasps number 10 Stephen Jones, and the former Northampton and England fly half Paul Grayson.

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  • The Future of School Sport

    Thu, 7 Feb 13

    Duration:
    77 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd presents a special debate from the Youth Sport Trust conference. She's joined by a panel of Olympians, head teachers, sports teachers and pupils as well as a live audience to discuss the impact of the Olympics 6 months on and the future of funding on schools sports.

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  • Black Armband - The Full Story

    Thu, 7 Feb 13

    Duration:
    53 mins

    Ten years on from the black armband protest involving two leading Zimbabwe cricketers, Eleanor Oldroyd hears from those involved. Including exclusive interviews with England cricket coach Andy Flower and former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga - who wore those armbands, a look at what has changed in the intervening years, and the current state of cricket in Zimbabwe.

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  • A Tribute to Bobby Moore

    Tue, 5 Feb 13

    Duration:
    49 mins

    This month marks 20 years since the death of Bobby Moore, England's only World Cup winning captain. Mark Pougatch is joined by the BBC's Jonathan Pearce, who commentated alongside Moore for many years, and his biographer Jeff Powell. We hear stories from the West Ham man's life and discuss the legacy he has left behind both on and off the pitch.

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  • A Different Breed - The life of a jump jockey

    Tue, 5 Feb 13

    Duration:
    102 mins

    Mark Pougatch takes a look inside the fascinating wold of the jump jockey. Hear from 17 time champion jockey AP McCoy as we follow him on a typical day in his life. Jockeys both young and old speak candidly about victory, money, sacrifice and dieting. We also hear stories from two people who nearly lost their lives partcipating in the sport they love.

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  • Ajax; The Jewish Club

    Mon, 4 Feb 13

    Duration:
    56 mins

    Dan Walker id joined by Jonathan Legard, who's been to Amsterdam to examine the relationship football club Ajax has with it's Jewish heritage. We are also joined by Anthony Clavane, author of 'Does your Rabbi know your here?' We speak to Ajax Team Manager David Endt and former chairman Uri Coronel. We hear from sections of the Ajax support as well as Daniel Wynn of the Spurs Supporters' Trust and Donald Speelman founder of 'BAN'; a group fighting anti-semitic chanting.

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  • 5 live Rugby - 6 Nations Preview

    Thu, 24 Jan 13

    Duration:
    69 mins

    Matt Dawson is joined by Brian Moore, Ben Kay and Gavin Hastings as they preview the upcoming 6 Nations tournament. Plus, nearly 40 years to the day since THAT Gareth Edwards try, the team reflect on whether it was the greatest ever scored.

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  • London 2012 - Six Months On

    Thu, 24 Jan 13

    Duration:
    72 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by James Cracknell, Steve Parry and Katharine Merry to find out how life has changed for a number of sportsmen and women since London 2012. Among the guests are heptathlete Katrina Johnson-Thompson, 400m hurdler Dai Greene, rower Tom James, and paralympic archer Danielle Brown.

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  • Peddlers: Cycling's Dirty Truth

    Tue, 15 Jan 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.

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  • What will Lance say to Oprah?

    Mon, 14 Jan 13

    Duration:
    26 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by The Times' cycling correspondent Jeremy Whittle as they discuss Lance Armstrong's upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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  • 5 Live NFL: Play-Off Preview

    Thu, 10 Jan 13

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Superbowl 47 is less than a month away and it's the divisional play-offs this weekend. Former Washington Redskins and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell and Jeff Reinebold join Eleanor Oldroyd on 5Live Sport as we're just two games away from seeing who'll go head-to-head at the New Orleans Superdome on February 3rd. We'll hear what hosting America's biggest sporting day out means to the city of New Orleans, 7 years on from Hurricane Katrina and cricketer Jonathan Trott will be telling us what the San Francisco 49ers mean to him.

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  • 5 Live Tennis: An Australian Open Preview

    Thu, 10 Jan 13

    Duration:
    53 mins

    Ahead of the Australian Open, hear from the likes of Tim Henman and Richard Krajicek as they assess the contenders for the title. Joining Eleanor Oldroyd in the studio are world famous coach Nick Bollettieri and the Evening Standard's tennis correspondent Chris Jones.

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  • Wasted

    Wed, 9 Jan 13

    Duration:
    37 mins

    An examination of why some footballers waste their natural talent. Mark Pougatch hears from some who have, including former Dutch international Andy Van der Meyde and ex Liverpool player Michael Kinsella. The former Hull manager Phil Brown talks about players he's managed who have thrown away a lucrative career. Plus Graeme Le Saux, PFA chairman Clark Carlisle and Geoff Scott the chief executive of Xpro, the charity who look after ex professional players, discuss the causes and effects.

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  • Sports Personality of the Year

    Fri, 28 Dec 12

    Duration:
    37 mins

    Highlights from this year's Sports Personality of the Year, including interviews after the event with the stars of 2012.

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  • Andy Murray - History Boy

    Thu, 27 Dec 12

    Duration:
    49 mins

    A look back at Andy Murray's Grand Slam and Olympic Gold medal-winning year, presented by the legendary American tennis coach Nick Bollettieri.

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  • Cricket without Boundaries

    Tue, 25 Dec 12

    Duration:
    26 mins

    Phil Mackie looks at an innovative scheme that combines HIV Aids awareness with cricket coaching in sub Saharan Africa.

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  • Not Just Cricket

    Tue, 25 Dec 12

    Duration:
    98 mins

    Greg James plus England cricketers Jimmy Anderson and Graeme Swann return for a Christmas edition of Not Just Cricket. Expect guests, quizzes and music. Oh and some cricket!

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  • A week with the Cheeseheads

    Sun, 23 Dec 12

    Duration:
    61 mins

    Darren Fletcher goes behind the scenes with one of Amercica's most famous teams, the NFL's Green Bay Packers.

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  • From Olympia: The London International Horse Show

    Thu, 20 Dec 12

    Duration:
    67 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is your host for an evening of all things horsey. Joined by three day eventer Pippa Funnell and Lizzie Greenwood Hughes she hears from double dressage gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin, Mary King and Lee Pearson. Also Martin Clunes talks about his role as President of the British Horse Society and there is a look ahead to a packed Christmas racing schedule.

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  • An Audience with Jessica Ennis

    Thu, 20 Dec 12

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Returning to her home town of Sheffield, golden girl Jessica Ennis chats with Dan Walker and takes questions for the studio audience. Also appearing, Antonio "Toni" Minichiello - recently named by Sports Coach UK as Coach of the Year.

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  • Poulter-heist: How Europe Won the Ryder Cup

    Tue, 18 Dec 12

    Duration:
    44 mins

    A special interview with British golfer Ian Poulter as he reflects on a remarkable year that saw him play a key role in helping Europe to lift the Ryder Cup and also win the second World Golf Championship of his career. Mark Pougatch presents, with contributions from 5live golf correspondent Iain Carter & journalist Oliver Holt.

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  • 5live Track & Field- US 'Super Coaches'

    Tue, 18 Dec 12

    Duration:
    70 mins

    Mark Pougatch is joined by Mike Costello and Jessica Ennis' coach Tony Minichiello to look at the work of the US 'Super Coaches' who help Olympic and Paralympic athletes strike gold. Including Dan Pfaff who worked with Greg Rutherford and Jonnie Peacock; and Alberto Salazar who coaches Mo Farah.

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  • 5live Boxing - The Big Fights of 2013

    Thu, 13 Dec 12

    Duration:
    46 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined in the studio by Steve Bunce and Mike Costello as they take a close look at the state of boxing on the domestic front and the big fights ahead in 2013. You can hear from boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, British world champion Nathan Cleverly and rising heavyweight star David Price.

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  • LifeCycle - cycling safety special

    Thu, 13 Dec 12

    Duration:
    107 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by James Cracknell and Kaya Burgess the Times journalist responsible for starting a national campaign in the newspaper called "Cities Fit for Cycling", for this cycling safety special - LifeCycle. Other guests also include Chris Boardman, Sir Chris Hoy and Martin Gibbs - head of cycling safety policy for British Cycling. Cycling has never had a higher profile in the UK - Bradley Wiggins, Chris Hoy, Laura Trott and Sarah Storey are national heroes, and 40 per cent of people in this country own a bicycle. But last year, more than 3 thousand people were killed or seriously injured on our roads. In this programme you can hear from those who've experienced first hand the dangers of taking to two wheels - and from a doctor who treats on a regular basis the victims of bike collisions. You can also hear from those in government who have the power to make policy.

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  • Keeping the Paralympic Flame Burning

    Thu, 29 Nov 12

    Duration:
    73 mins

    The London 2012 Paralympics made an impact like never before - but how have things changed for Britain's Paralympians - and for disabled people in this country generally? Hear from Ellie Simmonds, the man in charge of the Paralympic movement; Sir Philip Craven, and in the studio, gold medallist Richard Whitehead and Kate Grey, who was part of our 5 live team in London.

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  • 5live Boxing - Preview of Ricky's Return

    Thu, 22 Nov 12

    Duration:
    47 mins

    The main topic of conversation in this 5live Boxing podcast was Ricky Hatton's comeback fight; The Hitman due to get in the ring with Vyacheslav Senchenko on Saturday November 24th. Eleanor Oldroyd had the company of 5live's Boxing commentator Mike Costelloo, Steve Bunce, and WBA welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi.

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  • The Q School

    Thu, 22 Nov 12

    Duration:
    54 mins

    While the climax to the European Tour season gets under way in Dubai - in Spain an arguably bigger tournament takes place - the European Tour's Qualifying School. In this 5 live Sport Special, hear from some of the people who are laying it all on the line at Q School and from others who just can't face it. Elly Oldroyd is joined by our golf correspondent Iain Carter and BBC summariser Paul Eales, a winner on the European Tour but, more significantly for this programme, a Q School graduate.

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  • Rugby Internationals Preview - Weekend 2

    Thu, 15 Nov 12

    Duration:
    52 mins

    Matt Dawson is joined by Nick Easter to look ahead to this weekend's Autumn International fixtures. Australia flanker David Pocock joins us to look ahead to their game with England. Wales and Lions hero Phil Bennett joins us to see if Wales can bounce back from defeat as they take on Samoa and Sir Ian McGeechan helps us look at Scotland's prospects against South Africa.

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  • Body Beautiful

    Thu, 15 Nov 12

    Duration:
    102 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Denise Lewis and psychologist Linda Papadopoulos to look at the pressure and abuse female athletes face because of their body shape. You can hear from Jessica Ennis and Zoe Smith and a number of personal stories on how the negative connotations of females in sport have affected our athletes.

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  • Lord Coe

    Tue, 13 Nov 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Colin Murray speaks to the man responsible for overseeing one of the greatest sporting spectacles of our generation. New BOA chairman Lord Sebastian Coe talks about his early career, his involvement in the 2012 games and how he managed to become involved in a fight with a clown!

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  • Ian Thorpe

    Tue, 13 Nov 12

    Duration:
    55 mins

    5 time Olympic gold medalist Ian Thorpe joins Mark Pougatch to talk about his career and life after retirement. The Australian swimming legend talks candidly about his battle with depression, his successes in the pool and his experience of being in New York during the September 11th terrorist attacks.

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  • Rugby Union Autumn International Preview

    Thu, 8 Nov 12

    Duration:
    63 mins

    Alastair Eykyn is joined by Brian Moore and Keith Wood to look ahaead to the upcoming Autumn Internationals. We hear from Sam Warbuton and Stuart Lancaster. Jonathan Davies and John Beattie complete the cast list as we put the series in the context of the end of season British and Irish Lions' tour.

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  • Sportswomen of the Year Awards 2012

    Thu, 8 Nov 12

    Duration:
    99 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Sue Mott and Karen Pickering as they speak to some of women's sports greatest achievers over the last 12 months at the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards. We hear from Victoria Pendleton, Sarah Storey, Heather Watson, Laura Robson, Anna Watkins and Kath Grainger and many more and the sparkling 2012 ceremony.

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  • Jason Roberts meets Fabrice Muamba

    Sun, 4 Nov 12

    Duration:
    25 mins

    In an exclusive interview Reading striker and 5 live 606 presenter Jason Roberts speaks to ex-Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba about the moment he collapsed on the pitch and how his life has been since waking up from the coma. Hear Fabrice's reaction after he witnesses for the first time how the day was covered.

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  • 5 Live Sport: BeSpoke

    Fri, 2 Nov 12

    Duration:
    55 mins

    Colin Murray hosts a brand new cycling magazine show, talking to the key names in cycling about their careers and the lifestyle behind their sport. In this episode Colin was joined by double Olympic champion Ed Clancy, and Joanna Rowsell who won gold in the team pursuit at London 2012.

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  • A Very Sticky Wicket

    Thu, 1 Nov 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    4 years to the day since England's cricketers were battling it out with the Stanford Superstars in the twenty20 match for $20 million in the Carribbean, Mark Chapman is joined by former England fast bowler Steve Harmison, West Indian cricket commentator Tony Cozier and the Daily Telegraph's Nick Hoult.

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  • Football : A Game Divided?

    Thu, 25 Oct 12

    Duration:
    71 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Frank Sinclair, Leroy Rosenior and Richard Langley as they take a special look at the ongoing row about racism in football, following the decision by some players not to wear "Kick It Out" t-shirts last weekend. Plus they get the thoughts of Les Ferdinand, Clarke Carlisle and Clarence Seedorf. Note: Due to the nature of this subject there may be some language that listeners may find offensive.

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  • Peddlers - Cycling's Dirty Truth : The Follow Up

    Thu, 25 Oct 12

    Duration:
    63 mins

    Mark Chapman presents a follow up to "Peddlers - Cycling's Dirty Truth" with further discussion and interviews on the issue of drugs and doping in cycling. With guests Andy Parkinson, chief executive of UK Anti-Doping and journalist Jeremy Whittle. Plus an in-depth interview with Team Sky's General Manager Dave Brailsford on his team's zero tolerance approach to doping.

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  • 20 Years of Fever Pitch

    Thu, 18 Oct 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the editor of the New Statesman and author Jason Cowley and actor, journalist and broadcaster Tom Watt to look back at the book Fever Pitch, and the author Nick Hornby's relationship with Arsenal Football Club.

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  • The Greatest Flat Horse of All Time

    Thu, 18 Oct 12

    Duration:
    94 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Cornelius Lysaght, Brough Scott and Walter Swinburn for a special live debate as they attempt to discover the Greatest Flat Racing Horse of All Time. In this special podcast you can hear from Sir Henry Cecil, Tom Queally, Frankie Dettori and many more.

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  • London 2012....What Now?

    Wed, 17 Oct 12

    Duration:
    101 mins

    James Cracknell joins Mark Pougatch for a 5 Live Sport Special looking at how Olympians and Paralympians cope post Olympics. Sharing their thoughts are Greg Rutherford, Alistair Brownlee, Jody Cundy and Dame Kelly Holmes.

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  • Lancaster, Farrell, Rowntree and Catt talk rugby

    Wed, 17 Oct 12

    Duration:
    72 mins

    Mark Pougatch presents a special focus on rugby union coaching with four England coaches: Stuart Lancaster, Andy Farrell, Mike Catt and Graham Rowntree. Up for discussion are the upcoming Autumn internationals, player development and grass roots rugby.

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  • Peddlers: Cycling's Dirty Truth

    Mon, 15 Oct 12

    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.

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  • Not just Cricket

    Thu, 11 Oct 12

    Duration:
    76 mins

    Greg James, Jimmy Anderson and Graeme Swann return for a special Octoberfest edition from Sheffield. Guests include former England bowler Matthew Hoggard, England Women's Jenny Gunn & Catherine Brunt and Supergrass lead vocalist Gaz Coombes.

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  • Kicking Off with Colin Murray

    Thu, 11 Oct 12

    Duration:
    95 mins

    Colin Murray hosts a 5 live special live from the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield as part of Octoberfest, featuring some of the city's leading sports stars and special guests including Nicola Wilson, Peter Ebdon, Mick Fitzgerald, Brian Deane, James Toseland and the Sheffield Roller Girls.

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  • USADA report on Lance Armstrong

    Thu, 11 Oct 12

    Duration:
    45 mins

    As a new report by the United States Anti-Doping Agency states that Lance Armstrong was involved in "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme the sport has ever seen" Mark Pougatch is joined by Matt Slater, Simon Brotherton, cycling journalist Jeremy Whittle and British Cycling's performance director Dave Brailsford to discuss the latest revelations. Former teammate Tyler Hamilton shares his experiences on both Lance Armstrong and his own drug use. You can hear much more from Tyler Hamilton in a special 5 live sport programme at 7 o clock on October 15th. "Peddlers - Cycling's Dirty Truth' focuses on drugs in cycling through the Armstrong era.

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  • Big Jock

    Tue, 9 Oct 12

    Duration:
    106 mins

    In 1985 Scotland drew a tense match with Wales to qualify for the 1986 World Cup. Minutes after the final whistle Scotland football manager Jock Stein was dead. He suffered a heart attack. As the two teams prepare once more to meet in a World Cup qualifier, former Scottish international Pat Nevin, Sunday Times columnist and close friend of Stein, Hugh McIlvanney and Mark Pougatch recall the tragic evening in Cardiff. He looks back on the incredible career of Stein and the legacy he left after his death. In this special podcast you can hear from Sir Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Gordon Strachan and Graeme Souness amongst others.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 8 Oct 12

    Duration:
    47 mins

    Ian Payne, Phil Tuffnell and Michael Vaughan round up the latest cricket news. They look at the latest twist in the Kevin Pietersen text saga, reflect on the West Indies' World T20 win and critique Michael's Waltz.

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  • Five Live Sport at St George's Park

    Mon, 8 Oct 12

    Duration:
    107 mins

    Mark Chapman presents a special programme from the FA's new headquarters at St George's Park in Staffordshire. He is joined by an array of FA coaching talent plus England head coach Roy Hodgson and his assistant Gary Neville.

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  • GB swimming review

    Thu, 4 Oct 12

    Duration:
    99 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd brings you this 5 live sport swimming review and is joined by Keri-Anne Payne, James Goddard and Karen Pickering to discuss Britain's performance in the pool during the Olympics. During this special podcast you can also hear interviews with Rebecca Adlington, the chief executive of British Swimming, David Sparkes, and Runa Meilutyte, the 15-year-old Lithuanian gold medallist who trains at Plymouth college.

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  • 2012 Ryder Cup: The Preview

    Thu, 27 Sep 12

    Duration:
    50 mins

    On the eve on the 39th Ryder Cup, John Inverdale previews the battle between Europe and the United States of America. He is joined at the Medinah Country Club, near Chicago by members of each team - including Rory McIlroy, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Steve Stricker, and Keegan Bradley.

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  • The Amazing Alex Zanardi

    Thu, 27 Sep 12

    Duration:
    55 mins

    Eleven years after losing both his legs in one of motor racing's most horrific accidents, Alex Zanardi talks to Jonathan Legard about his long road to recovery, winning two gold medals at the London 2012 Paralympics, and his hopes of returning to the track in the Indy 500.

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  • Tuffers and Vaughan - with Jason Gillespie

    Mon, 24 Sep 12

    Duration:
    46 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan and Jason Gillespie to review all things cricket. Up for discussion this week is the world T20 as Craig Kieswetter discusses England's recent defeat, Friend's Life T20 winner Dimitri Mascarenhas shares his view on the competition and Anya Shrubsole looks ahead to the start of England Ladies' campaign. The team also hear from Nick Compton and Joe Root who have been called up to the England Test Squad to face India.

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  • The PCA Awards

    Thu, 20 Sep 12

    Duration:
    72 mins

    Mark Chapman presents from the Professional Cricketers Association Awards in London. Among the guests are James Anderson, Phil Tuffnell, Ashley Giles, Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Alec Stewart and Mike Gatting as they reflect on the past year in cricket.

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  • 5 Live Boxing

    Thu, 20 Sep 12

    Duration:
    43 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Steve Bunce to take a look at the latest boxing news. They are joined by 2 Olympic Champions - Nicola Adams and Anthony Joshua discuss how their lives have changed since winning gold, and David Price looks ahead to his fight with Audley Harrison.

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  • Seve and Ollie - a Ryder Cup relationship

    Thu, 13 Sep 12

    Duration:
    76 mins

    In this 5 live Sport special podcast Eleanor Oldroyd continues our build up to this years Ryder Cup. Tonight it's the turn of the sorcerer and his apprentice - Seve and Ollie. Listen to this look ahead to the 39th Ryder Cup featuring three former Ryder Cup captains - Bernard Gallacher, Tony Jacklin and Colin Montgomerie.

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  • The St Leger - 2 days to go

    Thu, 13 Sep 12

    Duration:
    49 mins

    Join Eleanor Oldroyd, 5 live racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght and former national hunt jockey Mick Fitzgerald as they preview this weekend's St Leger, and look back at a vintage flat racing season, the dominance of Frankel and reflect on the recent passing of Lord Oaksey. In this special podcast you can also hear from Willie Carson, Aidan O'Brien, Mick Kinane, David Lanigan, Richard Hughes plus many more.

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  • We Need To Talk About Kevin

    Wed, 12 Sep 12

    Duration:
    97 mins

    Just who is Kevin Pietersen? What makes him tick? Arrogance or insecurity? In a 5 live cricket special Jonathan Legard goes in search of the answers.

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  • Davis Love on the Ryder Cup

    Tue, 4 Sep 12

    Duration:
    21 mins

    On the day that US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love names his four wildcard picks for the US Team, he speaks to 5 Live and discusses his choices. As the two Ryder Cup teams have now been unveiled Mark Pougatch is joined by 5 Live golf correspondent Iain Carter and PGA Tour player Andrew Magee to look ahead to the tournament.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 3 Sep 12

    Duration:
    43 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tuffnell and Michael Vaughan as they discuss all things cricket. Once again talk of Kevin Pietersen is high on the agenda after his meeting with England coach Andy Flower. There's also chat about recently retired Andrew Strauss and his successor Alastair Cook, plus a look at England's run of good form in the ODI series.

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  • The Future of British Basketball

    Thu, 30 Aug 12

    Duration:
    37 mins

    Darren Fletcher is joined by Mark Woods, Assistant Editor of MVP Magazine and BBC Sport's Chris Mitchell to look at the long-term future of Basketball in the United Kingdom. We hear from Paul Blake, Chairman of the British Basketball League and Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls.

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  • NFL Preview - Road to Superbowl 47

    Thu, 30 Aug 12

    Duration:
    55 mins

    Darren Fletcher is joined by Greg Brady and Superbowl winner Rocky Boiman to look at the prospects for the season. NFL legend Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens speaks to us at length about what he's learnt during his sparkling career as he goes into his 17th season. We hear from Steven Jackson of the St Louis Rams, Mark Lamping, the President of the Jacksonville Jagua

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  • Andrew Strauss quits professional cricket

    Thu, 30 Aug 12

    Duration:
    61 mins

    On the day England cricket captain Andrew Strauss retires from all forms of cricket, Mark Chapman celebrates the career of Andrew Strauss and asks where next for English cricket after he hands over the Test captaincy to Alastair Cook. Andrew Strauss, Alastair Cook, Jonathan Agnew, Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell, Alec Stewart, Angus Fraser, Jason Gillespie, Geoffrey Boycott and Richard Midgley are among the people you will hear from in this special podcast.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 27 Aug 12

    Duration:
    47 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tuffnell and Michael Vaughan to discuss all things cricket. Matthew Maynard talks to the BBC about the Tom Maynard Trust, set up to commemorate the life of his son. There's also chat with Dimitri Mascarenhas on Hampshire's T20 finals win and Rahul Tandon talks disruption in the India team.

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  • US Open Tennis Prevew

    Thu, 23 Aug 12

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Ahead of the US Open tennis at Flushing Meadow, Colin Murray is joined by Jonathan Overend, Jeff Tarango and Chris Jones from the Evening Standard to preview the tournament.

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  • Spoony meets Mourinho

    Mon, 20 Aug 12

    Duration:
    34 mins

    Spoony gets to interview all the big names - in February he got Sir Alex Ferguson and now, in another 5 live exclusive, he went to meet the man who could one day succeed him... Jose Mourinho....we'd just love to have him back, wouldn't we?

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  • A look ahead to the Paralympics

    Sun, 19 Aug 12

    Duration:
    37 mins

    Ian Payne looks ahead to the London Paralympic Games which start on Wednesday August 29th. Along with finding out more about the Games he hears from competitors, members of the 5 live team and performance directors about Great Britain's medal chances.

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  • The New Liverpool

    Thu, 16 Aug 12

    Duration:
    45 mins

    Ian Payne presents a special look at Liverpool FC, including interviews with the club owners, new manager Brendan Rodgers and the players. He is joined in the studio by Gary Gillespie, who won three league titles and a European Cup at Anfield and the BBC's Ben Smith.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Tue, 14 Aug 12

    Duration:
    74 mins

    Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan join Mark Chapman to discuss the Kevin Pietersen text message affair, after he is dropped for England's third Test against South Africa.

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  • London Calling's farewell 27 Jul 12

    Wed, 25 Jul 12

    Duration:
    101 mins

    After 3 years, our Olympic preview show London Calling reaches it's final destination. For this farewell programme, Eleanor Oldroyd and regulars Kath Merry and Steve Parry were at Mansion House, the Lord Mayor of London's residence, which hosted a special dinner for 500 GB Olympians. The team catch up with Iwan Thomas, Jonny Searle and Gail Emms amongst others.

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  • An evening with Michael Johnson

    Tue, 24 Jul 12

    Duration:
    104 mins

    Mark Pougatch is joined by 4-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson to talk about his career on the track and answer questions from listeners. The 400m world record holder tells us who his toughest competitor was, why he didn't take up the 800m and who he is tipping for Olympic gold in the 100m at the London games.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show 23 Jul 12

    Mon, 23 Jul 12

    Duration:
    49 mins

    Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan join Mark Chapman to discuss England's defeat to South Africa in the first Test. Hear from captains Andrew Strauss and Graeme Smith, whilst Test Match Special's Neil Manthorpe gives us his opinion on how the Test was won and lost.

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  • Freddie Flintoff's Big Olympic Questions 23 Jun 12

    Mon, 23 Jul 12

    Duration:
    108 mins

    Mark Chapman and Freddie Flintoff are joined by Olympians Karen Pickering, Kris Akabusi and James Cracknell to answer some of Freddie's burning questions about the Olympic games. Are there tickets still available? What are the do's and dont's within the Olympic Park? What is the Modern Pentathlon all about? Find answers to these queries and more.

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  • The Lord Coe Interview

    Sat, 21 Jul 12

    Duration:
    47 mins

    In a Colin Murray's Gold Run special Colin meets Seb Coe, who discusses his battles for gold with Steve Ovett at Moscow 1980, as well as his role as chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.

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  • Bradley Wiggins profile; 19 Jul 12

    Thu, 19 Jul 12

    Duration:
    48 mins

    As cyclist Bradley Wiggins races closer to making history as the first British winner of the Tour de France, Eleanor Oldroyd looks at his upbringing and the road to Yellow Jersey glory. Guests include the Guardian's cycling correspondent William Fotheringham and Tour de France stage winner and UK Youth Cycling Team rider Magnus Backstedt.

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  • London Calling - 9 days to go

    Wed, 18 Jul 12

    Duration:
    77 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd brings you all the latest Olympic news and interviews ahead of the 2012 Games. So with just 9 days to go, Eleanor is joined by Steve Parry, James Cracknell and Katherine Merry to dissect, debate and discuss all the latest news. Guests include Kevin Tyler - head of Coaching and Development at UK Athletics, cyclist Rachel Morris, Ashley McKenzie who'll compete for GB in the Judo competition and Olympic gold medalist Duncan Goodhew.

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  • The Open - preview

    Wed, 18 Jul 12

    Duration:
    95 mins

    Clare Balding presents a special Open golf preview from Lytham St Annes on the eve of the tournament. You can hear from the names on everyone's lips, including Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. Plus, a special question and answer phone-in with Colin Montgomerie.

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  • The Original Dream Team

    Tue, 17 Jul 12

    Duration:
    75 mins

    We speak to Chris Mullin and Christian Laettner, members of the original Dream Team; the USA Basketball Team that went to the Olympics in 1992. In Barcelona they were credited with revolutionising the international game. We hear their story and the thoughts of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson on their selection and experience. Isiah Thomas also speaks about his controversial non-selection. We also look forward to the 2012 tournament with Newcastle Falcons coach Fabulous Flournay and our own Chris Mitchell.

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  • An Audience with Jack Nicklaus

    Tue, 17 Jul 12

    Duration:
    54 mins

    50 years on from his first appearance at the Open Championship, Jack Nicklaus joins Mark Chapman to look back at his tremendous career in front of a captive audience at the National Museum of Scotland.

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  • Olympic International Preview

    Thu, 12 Jul 12

    Duration:
    102 mins

    With exactly two weeks to go before the Olympics, Eleanor Oldroyd, Katherine Merry and BBC Sport's Ollie Williams are joined by a host of international Olympic and World champions as they look ahead to the 2012 games. Hear from the likes of triple jump world champion Christian Taylor, world champion hurdler Sally Pearson and two of the fastest women ever, Carmelita Jeter and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price.

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  • The Olympic Glossary

    Wed, 11 Jul 12

    Duration:
    75 mins

    Russell Fuller and Steve Bunce present a guide to explain all the phrases, rules and terms you will hear at the London Olympics. They speak to experts from archery, cycling, rowing, wrestling and taekwondo to ensure you have the know-how when the Olympics arrive.

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  • Virtual Medal Table

    Tue, 10 Jul 12

    Duration:
    121 mins

    Russel Fuller and Steve Parry bring you 'Virtual Medal Table' - where they and some special guests try to predict how many medals Team GB are going to win this summer. As they take a look at all our medal prospects, on the track, in the pool and at the velodrome, they are helped along by guests including Darren Campbell, Katherine Merry, Rob Walker, Gail Emms, Rob Hayles, Jim Neilly, Karen Pickering, Martin Crosse, Mitch Fenner, Fabulous Flournoy, James Cracknell, Gavin Hamilton, Sue Smith, Pippa Funnell, Sean Kerly and Lisa Knights.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 9 Jul 12

    Duration:
    69 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tuffnell and Michael Vaughan to discuss the latest cricket news including England's latest ODI win over Australia and Mark Ramprakash's retirement. They also look at what can be done to improve T20 cricket in this country with insight from the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash in Australia.

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  • Roger Federer v Andy Murray - preview

    Sat, 7 Jul 12

    Duration:
    44 mins

    Join Jonathan Overend for this preview to the Wimbledon 2012 Men's Singles final and get all the build up to Roger Federer v Andy Murray. You can hear from Kevin Mitchell, Neil Harman, Jeremy Bates, Andy Murray, Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, Jon Lloyd and Miles Maclagan.

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  • F1 - preview to the British Grand Prix

    Thu, 5 Jul 12

    Duration:
    49 mins

    James Allen leads the 5 live Formula One team to bring you this preview to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

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  • London Calling - 22 days to go

    Thu, 5 Jul 12

    Duration:
    105 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd presents this Jamaican Olympics special with Mike Costello and Steve Parry, looking at the Jamaican team trials and the competition to represent the country in the men's sprint team. Guests include Yohan Blake, Kayon Raynor, Garth Garvey, Ricky Simms, Peter Keen, Stevie Morrison, Ben Rhodes and Jonnie Peacock.

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  • Record Makers 04 Jun 12

    Thu, 5 Jul 12

    Duration:
    88 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd presents a programme celebrating some of the great milestones in track and field, in the company of former world record holders David Moorcroft and Colin Jackson, and journalist Matthew Syed. Hear from world record holders past and present, including revealing a interview with the 1st man to run a sub 4 minute mile, Sir Roger Bannister.

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  • 5 Live Rugby

    Tue, 3 Jul 12

    Duration:
    69 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Matt Dawson, former England coach Brian Ashton and former England second row Ben Kay to round up all the latest rugby union news. There's also a review of the home nation's summer tests, with the thoughts of Scotland coach Andy Robinson and Keith Wood.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 2 Jul 12

    Duration:
    48 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for a round-up of all the latest cricket news. The topics on the agenda include England's recent one-day victories over Australia and the current state of spin bowling in this country.

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  • Tour de France 2012 Preview

    Tue, 26 Jun 12

    Duration:
    52 mins

    Colin Murray previews this year's Tour De France in the company of cycling journalist Daniel Friebos and 5 live's cycling commentator Simon Brotherton. Hear the thoughts of one of the favourites for the title - Britain's Bradley Wiggins, as well as Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford, who is also the man in charge of Great Britain's cycling team.

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  • London Calling - 26 June 2012

    Tue, 26 Jun 12

    Duration:
    37 mins

    With a month to go before the Olympic Games get underway, Colin Murray catches up with the British 200m runner who put himself up for auction on eBay in order to get sponsorship money. He also checks in on the preparations of Team GB's women's footballers. Plus, Steve Parry looks at the developing rivalry between American swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 25 Jun 12

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for a round-up of all the latest cricket news. The topics on the agenda include England's upcoming one-day series against Australia, and the lifetime ban handed to Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria. Plus, they look back at the infamous 20 million dollar cricket match between England the Stanford All Stars - after the man behind it, Allen Stanford, is jailed for fraud.

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  • Andre Agassi - How I won Wimbledon

    Wed, 20 Jun 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Twenty years after his ground-breaking Wimbledon win, Jonathan Overend meets Andre Agassi in Las Vegas to relive that 1992 victory and talk about life after retirement. You can hear from long-tern fitness guru and friend Gil Reyes, former coach Nick Bolletieri and Sunday Times tennis correspondent Barry Flatman.

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  • London Calling: The stars of track and field

    Wed, 20 Jun 12

    Duration:
    80 mins

    Ahead of the Olympic trials in Birmingham, Mark Chapman, Kelly Sotherton and Darren Campbell host a special programme in front of an audience at the Alexander Stadium. The show features some of Britain's top athletes as they prepare for a weekend which will decide if they make Team GB's Olympic team.

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  • Jackie's Army

    Sun, 10 Jun 12

    Duration:
    98 mins

    As the Republic of Ireland prepare for their first major tournament in 10 years, Mark Chapman and former Irish internationals John Aldridge, Pat Bonner, and David O'Leary reminisce about their most successful period under Jack Charlton. They also look ahead to Ireland's chances at Euro 2012.

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  • 5lspecials:Olympic Question Time

    Wed, 6 Jun 12

    Duration:
    98 mins

    Mark Chapman presents a special programme from Hackney to discuss all the big Olympic issues with just over 7 weeks to go to the start of London 2012. On the panel; Olympic Gold medallists sprinter Darren Campbell and swimmer Duncan Goodhew, Gail Emms a badminton silver medal winner at the 2004 Athens Games, the Chief Executive of LOCOG, Paul Deighton, Sport Minister Hugh Robertson and DJ Trevor Nelson who is Hackney born and bred and a 2012 ambassador.

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  • The Brain Game

    Wed, 6 Jun 12

    Duration:
    54 mins

    Mark Chapman, joined by Mike Carlson and Jason Cole, looks at the hits changing American Football and how repeated head injuries and concussions across every level of the game are leading to a rare form of brain damage.

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  • The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Mon, 4 Jun 12

    Duration:
    45 mins

    Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan joined Mark Chapman to look over happenings in the world of cricket this week. Jimmy Anderson being rested, Kevin Pietersen, cricketers becoming politicians and what it's like to face a bouncer were all up for discussion.

    Download 21MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • The Queen's Epsom

    Thu, 31 May 12

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Clare Balding looks ahead to the weekend's Epsom Derby and examines the Queen's relationship with the meeting. She is joined by Mick Fitzgerald and Cornelius Lysaght who give their expert opinions on the races.

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  • The Hansie Cronje Story

    Wed, 30 May 12

    Duration:
    109 mins

    Ten years after South Africa's former cricket captain Hansie Cronje was killed in a plane crash Mark Chapman looks back at the extraordinary events which preceded his death. Visiting South Africa for 5 live, Mark looks at how Cronje's involvement in and subsequent life ban for match fixing affected the country and the game of cricket worldwide.

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  • Avram's Journey

    Tue, 29 May 12

    Duration:
    33 mins

    As the European Championships get set to begin in Poland, Dan Walker travels to Auschwitz with the former Chelsea manager Avram Grant as he examines the horrors of the Holocaust in which he lost 15 relatives. Avram learns more about his family's traumas and how, despite everything, his father Meir emerged as an unfailing optimist who loved life. (Given the nature of this subject some listeners may find some of the content distressing)

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  • London Calling

    Thu, 24 May 12

    Duration:
    100 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Katherine Merry, Steve Parry and Steve Bunce to take a look at all things London 2012. We speak to GB Boxing's Performance Director Rob McCracken and one of his bright stars, Nicola Adams. Former British diver Leon Taylor talks to us about mentoring Tom Daley. We also hear from canoeist Ed McKeever on what it's like being the 'fastest man on water', plus James Cracknell on the Rowing world cup and more.

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  • Five Live Rugby League

    Thu, 24 May 12

    Duration:
    73 mins

    Ian Payne previews the 'Magic Weekend' - as all 14 Super League clubs prepare to clash over two pulsating days. His guests include Wigan's Sam Tomkins, Leeds' Jamie Peacock, Saint Helens' Jon Wilkin, Huddersfield prop Eorl Crabtree, and England coach Steve McNamara.

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  • Five Live Rugby with Matt Dawson

    Tue, 22 May 12

    Duration:
    70 mins

    Former England head coach Brian Ashton and Sale winger Mark Cueto join Matt to preview the Aviva Premiership final, as well as England's upcoming trip to South Africa. Their guests include the South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer, and former Welsh international Shane Williams - ahead of his farewell to rugby.

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  • How can boxing clean up it's act?

    Thu, 17 May 12

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Steve Bunce and Mike Costello as they discuss the current state of boxing - asking, how can it clean up it's act? You can hear interviews with Amir Khan, David Price, Victor Conte and Natasha Jones. But first, you hear BBC Sport's Richard Conway, who's been to see Lamont Peterson in Washington DC this week.

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  • Five Live Rugby

    Thu, 10 May 12

    Duration:
    75 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Five Live's rugby commentator Alastair Eykyn, former England defence coach Mike Ford and 2003 World Cup winner Ben Kay. They hear from Mike Catt on his new role as a coach in the England camp, and Dean Richards talks about his return to rugby after the bloodgate scandal.

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  • Euro 2012 Preview

    Wed, 9 May 12

    Duration:
    37 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by a special Euro 2012 panel to discuss England and Ireland's chances at the tournament this summer, as well as all the big talking points. Guests include Martin Keown, David James, Chris Waddle, Jan Molby and Danny Mills.

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  • NFL Draft Preview

    Thu, 26 Apr 12

    Duration:
    24 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Darren Fletcher and Greg Brady as they explain the ins and outs of the NFL Draft. They hear from Mike Mayock - a draft expert, Andrew Luck - one of the first picks in the draft and Roger Goodell - the NFL Comissioner.

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  • Ask Stuart Lancaster

    Thu, 26 Apr 12

    Duration:
    53 mins

    Stuart Lancaster joined Mark Chapman in the studio to answer your questions as he takes up his new position as Head Coach of the England Rugby Team. He told us about how he felt when he got the job, and what his plans are for the future.

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  • Count Yourself Lucky

    Wed, 25 Apr 12

    Duration:
    43 mins

    Does luck exist in sport? Mark Chapman, England and Sale wing Mark Cueto and former England batsman Ed Smith discuss the subject. There's insight from Andrew Strauss and Luke Donald, and Mathematician Rob Eastaway shares his view on statistics and luck.

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  • London Calling: The 10 Olympic Moments That Stopped the World

    Thu, 19 Apr 12

    Duration:
    156 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd takes an in depth look at some of the biggest moments in Olympic history, including the Munich tragedy of 1972, the Black Power Salute at Mexico 68 and Cathy Freeman at her home Olympics in Sydney 2000. Eleanor is joined in the studio by Matthew Syed and Barry Davies. You can hear interviews from Gerald Seymour, Mike Bantom, John Carlos, Calvin Smith and Nadia Comaneci, plus many more.

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  • Grand National Preview

    Thu, 12 Apr 12

    Duration:
    72 mins

    Clare Balding was joined by Mick Fitzgerald and Cornelius Lysaght two days ahead of the 2012 Grand National to preview all the runners and riders. They hear from, amongst others, Donald McCain, AP McCoy and Ted Walsh and commentator John Hunt does his best to pronounce Shakalakaboomboom.

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  • Gary Parkinson's Fight

    Thu, 12 Apr 12

    Duration:
    40 mins

    In September 2010, Blackpool youth coach Gary Parkinson suffered a stroke that left him with locked-in syndrome. Eleanor Oldroyd was joined by Mark Clemmit who had been to meet the player and his family for this 5 Live Sport Special.

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  • Five Live Boxing: Four Kings

    Tue, 3 Apr 12

    Duration:
    71 mins

    To celebrate 25 years this week since Marvellous Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard locked horns at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Mark Chapman presents a look at one of the truly great eras in boxing. He is joined by Five Live's boxing commentator Mike Costello and journalist Steve Bunce as they relive some of the great fights featuring Sugar Ray Leonard, Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler and Tommy Hearns. Features interviews with Sugar Ray Leonard and Hearns' trainer Emanuel Steward.

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  • Every boy's dream

    Wed, 28 Mar 12

    Duration:
    74 mins

    Mark Pougatch and Jonathan Legard bring you this speacial focusing on the lives of young footballers who've been rejected from football academies. There's an in-depth interview with Bryan Jones, the man in charge of one of the more successful academies in the country, Aston Villa. You can also hear from Phil Johnson, formerly of Bolton Wanderers now a sports psychologist who does a lot of work with young footballers, and Ged Roddy the Premier League's Head of Youth.

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  • London Calling: Superhuman athletes

    Thu, 22 Mar 12

    Duration:
    74 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd and James Cracknell meet the men and women who push their bodies to the limit in the name of sport. They chat to triathlon champion Alistair Brownlee, multiple Ironman world champion Chrissie Wellington, and Rebecca Romero - the first Briton to win medals in two different sports at the Olympic Games.

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  • Rangers- What Next?

    Mon, 19 Mar 12

    Duration:
    94 mins

    With the existence of Rangers Football Club in the balance, Mark Chapman presents a special programme from Glasgow to examine what's next for the historic Scottish club. Hear from former players, managers, politicians, journalists and fans on why they think the club has got to this point, and what they feel is the future for Rangers.

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  • Cheltenham Festival - Day 4

    Fri, 16 Mar 12

    Duration:
    14 mins

    Clare Balding and Mick Fitzgerald review all the action from the final day of this season's festival, including Tony McCoy's second Gold Cup win aboard Synchronised.

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  • Cheltenham Festival Day Three

    Thu, 15 Mar 12

    Duration:
    15 mins

    Clare Balding and Mick Fitzgerald review all the action from day three of the Cheltenham Festival including Big Buck's record breaking fourth World Hurdle win.

    Download 7MB (right click & "save target as / link as")

  • Cheltenham Festival - Day Two

    Wed, 14 Mar 12

    Duration:
    13 mins

    Gold Cup winning jockey Mick Fitzgerald joins Clare Balding to review the second day of the Cheltenham Festival - as Finian's Rainbow wins the Queen Mother Champion Chase. Plus, they look ahead to what is in store for day three.

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  • Cheltenham Festival - Day One

    Tue, 13 Mar 12

    Duration:
    15 mins

    Clare Balding and Mick Fitzgerald review all the action from day one of the centrepiece of the jump racing calendar, as Rock On Ruby wins the Champion Hurdle.

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  • London Calling: The Price of Gold

    Thu, 1 Mar 12

    Duration:
    23 mins

    As part of the night’s London Calling, Eleanor Oldroyd was joined by Kath Merry, Steve Parry and James Cracknell to talk money, and just how much of it an Olympic medal can earn you. Dame Kelly Holmes spoke to the team in the studio.

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  • The Future of Boxing

    Thu, 1 Mar 12

    Duration:
    79 mins

    Mark Chapman was joined by a live studio audience, a plethora of guests and boxing's leading names for a 5 Live Sport Special from York Hall, East London. In light of recent events in the sport, they looked to its future.

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  • 6 months to go to the Paralympics

    Tue, 28 Feb 12

    Duration:
    43 mins

    Mark Pougatch is joined by Paralympic athletes Tanni-Grey Thompson, Danny Crates and Marc Woods as they look ahead to the Paralympics. They hear from 2012 hopefuls from wheelchair rugby, table tennis and swimming as they prepare for the Games.

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  • The Sur-real Balotelli

    Wed, 22 Feb 12

    Duration:
    78 mins

    Mark Pougatch presents a profile of the controversial Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli. Featuring interviews with Rodney Marsh, Paulo Bandini and Gianluca Vialli. We also hear from Pat Nevin who interviewed some of the people who know him best including his sister and his agent Mino Raiola.

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  • An Evening with the Murrays

    Thu, 9 Feb 12

    Duration:
    79 mins

    Jonathan Overend spends an evening with Andy Murray, his mother Judy and brother Jamie at Edinburgh's National Museum of Scotland. The British number one talks in-depth about his career, new coach Ivan Lendl and the London Olympics.

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  • Six Nations: The Preview

    Fri, 3 Feb 12

    Duration:
    108 mins

    Matt Dawson takes his show to Edinburgh to look ahead to the 2012 RBS Six Nations Championship. Brian Moore, Gavin Hastings and Andy Robinson are among his guests.

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  • Born to Run

    Thu, 2 Feb 12

    Duration:
    47 mins

    Some of Britain's best athletes - including Mo Farah and Paula Radcliffe - reveal how they are benefitting from training "the Kenyan way". Plus, Mike Costello travels to Africa to find out why Kenya has such a rich tradition of producing Olympic and World champions over the longer distances.

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  • A look back at England's 2nd Test v Pakistan

    Tue, 31 Jan 12

    Duration:
    50 mins

    Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tuffnell and Jeremy Snape to look back at England’s 2nd test match loss to Pakistan. Michael Vaughan gives us his verdict on the match and we hear from an angry Geoffrey Boycott. We look into Monty Panesar’s bowling ability with the cricket manager of Sussex, Mark Robinson and Matthew Hoggard is on hand to give his expert opinion.

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  • London Calling - The Olympic Fear

    Thu, 26 Jan 12

    Duration:
    80 mins

    Injury or illness is the biggest fear for every Olympian - and with six months to go until the start of the London 2012 games, Katharine Merry, Steve Parry and Dean Macey draw on their experiences to discuss how athletes will combine intensive training with staying fit and healthy.

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  • Culture Club

    Mon, 23 Jan 12

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Culture Club is a 5 Live Sport special on how footballers from all over the world adjust to life in the UK - some to great success others to epic failure. We get the personal experiences of players who've been through it, managers who've gambled with foreign signings and the people behind the scenes who help players from different cultures adapt off the pitch so they deliver on it. Mark Chapman is joined by Wigan boss Roberto Martinez and ex-Leeds United defender Lucas Radebe who talks about adapting to pints of bitter and Yorkshire pudding…

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  • Ali at 70

    Thu, 19 Jan 12

    Duration:
    107 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd reflects on the social and political legacy of former boxing heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali as he turns 70. This 5 Live Sport Special includes an exclusive interview with Bill Clinton. You can also hear from Larry Holmes, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Des Lynam, Larry Holmes and rapper Chuck D.

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  • 5lsp: The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show

    Thu, 12 Jan 12

    Duration:
    75 mins

    Mark Chapman hosted this 5 live Sport special in which they previewed England's upcoming tour against Pakistan in the UAE, talked about the best diets to be on as a cricketer, and discussed how being on tour can affect you as a player.

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  • London Calling - Sport's greatest rivalries

    Thu, 5 Jan 12

    Duration:
    75 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd presents an edition of London Calling which examines great rivalries; past, current and future. She was joined by Pat Butcher, author of "The Perfect Distance: Ovett and Coe: The Record Breaking Rivalry." Featuring interviews with the two men in question, we also heard from the people around them back in 1980, along with sportsmen and women who are competing this year in the London 2012 Olympics.

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  • "Ask the Ref"

    Wed, 4 Jan 12

    Duration:
    42 mins

    Referees Chief Mike Riley joined Mark Chapman to take your questions on football officials and their performances.

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  • Not Just Cricket

    Sun, 25 Dec 11

    Duration:
    76 mins

    BBC Sports Personality of the Year Mark Cavendish he wasn't into sport as a child, and suggests teaming up with Mo Farah and others for a team triathlon.

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  • Sport Review of the Year

    Sat, 24 Dec 11

    Duration:
    99 mins

    Colin Murray looks back on the big sporting moments of the last 12 months.

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  • '35 Years of Rocky'

    Sat, 24 Dec 11

    Duration:
    49 mins

    In this 5 live Sport Special Mark Chapman was joined by Steve Bunce and 5 live boxing commentator Mike Costello who had spoken to former boxer, Chuck Wepner. Chuck was ‘The Real Rocky’ who inspired one of Hollywood's most legendary creations. In a fascinating interview he shares stories of his fights with Muhammad Ali...and a bear.

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  • Ulster’s Major Year

    Fri, 23 Dec 11

    Duration:
    52 mins

    5 live Sport looks back over Northern Ireland's remarkable double golfing success this summer; Rory McIlroy at the US Open and Darren Clarke in the Open Championship at Sandwich. Relive McIlroy and Clarke's first major successes through the eyes of them and those closest to them.

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  • An Audience with Motty, 19 Dec 2011

    Tue, 20 Dec 11

    Duration:
    28 mins

    John Motson answers questions from a studio audience on his life as a football commentator.

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  • 5lspecials 15 DEC 11: Djokovic's 'Outrageous' Year

    Thu, 15 Dec 11

    Duration:
    46 mins

    After an amazing 2011 we look back at Novak Djokovic's year at the top of tennis. We hear from the man himself, his coach, Marian Vajda and greats of the game. In the studio afterwards, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Jonathan Overend, the Evening Standard's tennis correspondent Chris Jones and speaks to Mats Wilander about what 2012 may hold.

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  • Fighting the Fixers, 15 DEC 11

    Thu, 15 Dec 11

    Duration:
    49 mins

    Corruption in cricket is under the spotlight in this 5 Live Sport Special. Alison Mitchell joins Eleanor Oldroyd as we hear from Chris Watts, head of the ECB's anti-corruption unit and current cricketer Robert Croft on the difficulties of knowing when something is suspicious or not. We share with you the PCA's anti-corruption tutorial and hear from the sister of an England player who is concerned about wider family members possibly being targetted. The Chief Executive of the PCA, Angus Porter will also explain why he wants an amnesty on reporting information on corruption.

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  • Urban Legends - Can Football make a difference?

    Wed, 14 Dec 11

    Duration:
    103 mins

    Mark Pougatch is joined by former Liverpool and Chelsea Chief Executive Christian Purslow as he speaks to Didier Drogba, Jermaine Defoe and Jamie Carragher give us their views on the role of football in the community. We also hear from AC Milan captain Clarence Seedorf, Blackburn's Jason Roberts and Simon Morgan of the Premier League.

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  • How can sport tackle depression? 08 Dec 11

    Thu, 8 Dec 11

    Duration:
    50 mins

    The former England captain Michael Vaughan and the chairman of the Professional Footballers Association Clarke Carlisle join Eleanor Oldroyd to examine how sport is dealing with the issue of depression. They hear a frank interview with Celtic manager Neil Lennon on the battles he faced. Plus, the former New Zealand cricketer Iain O'Brien tells us how Michael's 5 Live Sport programme on depression this summer helped him.

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  • Anatomy of the 100 metres, 08 Dec 11

    Thu, 8 Dec 11

    Duration:
    68 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell investigate exactly what it takes to win the most high-profile race at the Olympics. On their blocks, we hear from a stellar line-up including Maurice Greene, Ato Boldon and Donovan Bailey. Plus, hear from the man who fired the gun when Usain Bolt false-started in this year's World Championships in Daegu.

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  • Fists of Fury 01 Dec 11

    Thu, 1 Dec 11

    Duration:
    52 mins

    In this 5 Live Sport special, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Steve Bunce and 5live's Boxing Commentator Mike Costello, as they look at the rich tradition of pugilism in the Traveller, Roma and Gipsy communities in the UK. Guests included English Traveller and former Olympic boxer Billy Joe Saunders, Romany journalist Jake Bowers and the most high profile traveller boxer at the moment Tyson Fury. Fists of Fury examined why so few Gipsy and Traveller boxers go on to reach the highest levels.

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  • Robert Enke, A Life Too Short, 10 Nov 11

    Tue, 29 Nov 11

    Duration:
    28 mins

    Eleanor Olyroyd re-visits the story of Germany goalkeeper Robert Enke, two years after his suicide. Eleanor heads to Germany to learn more about Robert's state of mind from those closest to him and reads diary extracts written as part of his treatment for depression. This 5 live Sport special has recently won the Mind Media Award 2011 for Best Speech Radio.

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  • Moneyball 24 Nov 11

    Thu, 24 Nov 11

    Duration:
    73 mins

    On the eve of the UK release of the film Moneyball, based on the influential book, 5 live Sport takes a special look at the growing influence of statistics in sport. In the United States, The Oakland As' general manager Billy Beane, through the unsentimental use of statistics, exploited inefficiencies in the market for baseball talent and built a low-budget team that triumphed over lavishly-funded opposition. Colin Murray is joined by reporter Jonathan Legard, Phil Clarke director at the Sports Office, Gavin Fleig performance analyst at Manchester City and Professor Bill Gerard, performance consultant at Saracens to discuss whether the methods of Beane can be as effective within UK sport.

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  • Martin Johnson resigns: 16 Nov 2011

    Thu, 17 Nov 11

    Duration:
    65 mins

    Mark Pougatch reacts to Martin Johnson's departure as England Rugby Union head coach, featuring Nick Easter, Ben Kay, Matt Dawson and Brian Moore.

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  • The End Game; 10 Nov 2011

    Thu, 10 Nov 11

    Duration:
    75 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd introduces 'The End Game', a 5 Live Sport special examining the issue of death in sport. Eleanor is joined by Mick Fitzgerald and Matthew Syed to look at the dangers faced in the pursuit of glory. Look out for thoughts from the likes of motor-racing great Sir Jackie Stewart.

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  • Colin Murray meets Chris Ashton, 04 Nov 11

    Fri, 4 Nov 11

    Duration:
    26 mins

    England rugby union winger Chris Ashton joins Colin Murray for a special in-depth interview. They talk Martin Johnson, chambermaids, walkie talkies, drinking and of course dwarves.

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  • The pressure of sport; 27 Oct 2011

    Thu, 27 Oct 11

    Duration:
    78 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Michael Vaughan in a programme looking into the pressures of being a top sports star. Andrew Strauss, Chris Waddle and Jessica Ennis are among those giving their thoughts on just what makes one athlete succeed ahead of another at a psychological level.

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  • David Haye phone-in; 27 Oct 2011

    Thu, 27 Oct 11

    Duration:
    47 mins

    Former WBA Heavyweight champion David Haye joins Eleanor Oldroyd to answer listeners questions as part of Thursday's 5 Live Sport. Look out for David's thoughts on the Klitschkos, the Valuev fight and his plans to enter the world of acting.

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  • Rugby World Cup Semi-finals, 13 Oct 11

    Thu, 13 Oct 11

    Duration:
    75 mins

    As Wales prepare for their Rugby World Cup semi-final showdown against France this weekend, Matt Dawson gets an extended insight into the Wales camp as he's joined by Wales assistant coach Shaun Edwards. We hear his views on facing France, on squad discipline and extreme fitness training, and why their build-up to the tournament helped them reach the semis. Gareth Thomas, Martin Bayfield and Eddie Butler also join in to preview the other semi-final between New Zealand and Australia.

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  • Will tennis players go on strike? 13 Oct 11

    Thu, 13 Oct 11

    Duration:
    26 mins

    With players' concerns over scheduling and prize money dominating conversation behind the scenes at the Shanghai Masters, the increasing unrest in the game as a whole means a strike can't be ruled out. So why is tennis in such a state? What's the issue? How serious are the players and how can a solution be found? Jonathan Overend examines the issues for 5 Live Sport.

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  • Americans - Dream Owners? 12 Oct 11

    Wed, 12 Oct 11

    Duration:
    73 mins

    Are the American owners in football's Premier League doing a good job? With a focus on Manchester United, is the club's recent success on the pitch directly linked to the Glazers' running of the club off the pitch? Will John W Henry bring success and stability to Liverpool? Will the owners of Aston Villa and Sunderland enable their clubs to reach the next level? Mark Pougatch is joined by Andy Green, financial analyst and adviser to the Manchester United Supporters' Trust; Dave Chatterway, head of sports brand valuation for Brand Finance; and BBC sport reporter Jonathan Legard.

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  • 5 Live Rugby 09 Oct

    Sun, 9 Oct 11

    Duration:
    86 mins

    Another chance to hear the first 90 mins of Sunday's show for reflection & analysis on the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in New Zealand. Joining Ian Payne are, Simon Halliday who played in a world cup final for England, former Wales captain Rob Jones & Thinus Delport who played in the 2003 world cup for South Africa.

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  • RWC quarter-final preview 06 Oct 11

    Thu, 6 Oct 11

    Duration:
    56 mins

    John Inverdale hosts rugby union discussion on the eve of the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand. Guests include columnist and former Wales International Eddie Butler, England World Cup winner Phil Vickery & Alan Quinlan, capped 27 times by Ireland.

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  • Christchurch Revisited

    Thu, 22 Sep 11

    Duration:
    24 mins

    On February 22nd this year a devastating earthquake hit the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. Our rugby correspondent Ian Robertson visited the largest city on the south island to see how it is coping in the aftermath of the disaster.

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  • Paula Radcliffe; Past, Present and Future.

    Thu, 22 Sep 11

    Duration:
    51 mins

    Paula Radcliffe runs her first marathon for nearly two years in Berlin this weekend. Mara Yamauchi and Mike Costello joined Eleanor Oldroyd to ask whether at 37 years of age, she could still be a contender at next year's London Olympics.

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  • How sport defied the September 11 attacks, 09 Sept 11

    Fri, 9 Sep 11

    Duration:
    25 mins

    Sport was one of the tools that the people of New York used to proudly demonstrate their defiance and rebuild their sense of civic identity, after the September 11 attacks. Eleanor Oldroyd takes a look at the impact the attacks had on the city's sporting culture, including an interview with one of the city's most famous sons, tennis star John McEnroe.

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  • Pat Tillman Documentary, 09 Sept 11

    Fri, 9 Sep 11

    Duration:
    29 mins

    5 live sport take a look back at the impact the 9/11 terrorist attacks had on New York's sporting culture with a special documentary charting the remarkable journey of Pat Tillman, a sportsman whose life was forever changed by the events on that September morning ten years ago.

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  • Reliving the 2007 Rugby World Cup, 01 Sept 11

    Fri, 2 Sep 11

    Duration:
    52 mins

    With New Zealand a few days away from hosting the Rugby World Cup, 5 live Sport looks back to the last World Cup in Paris featuring Brian Ashton, Mike Catt and Phil Vickery.

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  • The Perfect 10, 30 Aug 11

    Wed, 31 Aug 11

    Duration:
    72 mins

    Why isn't there a British version of Zidane or Messi? Pat Nevin talks to people like Trevor Brooking and Ossie Ardiles to try and find out why we're struggling to produce players of a similar creative calibre.

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  • World Athletics Championships preview, 26 Aug 11

    Fri, 26 Aug 11

    Duration:
    25 mins

    Mark Pougatch previews the World Athletics Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

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  • Scouting for Goals, 03 Aug 11

    Wed, 3 Aug 11

    Duration:
    83 mins

    Mark Chapman and Jonathan Legard hear from Tony Pulis, Sam Allardyce and Roberto Martinez as they examine the role of the scout in professional football. Also joining Mark is David Pleat and football scout Les Padfield.

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  • Olympic moments that stopped the nation, 28 Jul 11

    Thu, 28 Jul 11

    Duration:
    93 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd looks back at the moments from past Olympics that have caused the nation to collectively hold its breath. Athletes, teammates and journalists look back at their highlights, from Mary Peters in Munich to Rebecca Adlington in Beijing.

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  • Greatest Test - The Verdict, 21 Jul 11

    Fri, 22 Jul 11

    Duration:
    26 mins

    The Test Match Special team deliver their verdict on the greatest cricket match of all time.

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  • The Greatest Test, 20 Jul 11

    Thu, 21 Jul 11

    Duration:
    80 mins

    On the eve of the 2,000th Test match, Russell Fuller is joined by Jonathan Agnew, Simon Hughes and Chris Broad to discuss what should make the shortlist for the greatest cricket match of all time. You can hear the TMS team deliver their verdict at 9pm on 21 July on 5 live, or in the next episode of this podcast.

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  • Olympic Flame Debate, 12 Jul 11

    Wed, 13 Jul 11

    Duration:
    75 mins

    Eleanor Oldroyd and guests Barry Davies, Matthew Syed, Boyd Hilton and Trevor Nelson debate who should light the Olympic Flame in 2012.

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  • Welcome

    Mon, 11 Jul 11

    Duration:
    1 min

    Welcome to this new BBC podcast. If you subscribe to the podcast feed, you should receive the first episode of this series automatically within the next seven days. To find other podcasts from the BBC, visit www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts.

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