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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  • 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.

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  • 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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Sport and the British

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Clare Balding charts the role sport has played in Britain. This 30 part series will be broadcast Monday –Friday beginning on Monday 30th January at 13.45. The episodes are 15 minutes in duration and

Fri, 9 Mar 12

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