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Tom Dean and his five-medal plan from 2023-11-30T20:00

Double Olympic gold-medal winning swimmer Tom Dean discusses in depth with Elly Oldroyd his plans to win five medals at the Paris Olympics. No GB athlete has ever won five medals at a single Gam...

The Hannah Cockcroft one from 2023-11-02T18:25

Wheelchair racer Hannah Cockcroft speaks to Eleanor Oldroyd about her brilliant career. The winner of seven Paralympic golds and the holder of five world records in the T34 classification, Hanna...

The Pat Cummins and climate change in sport one from 2023-10-12T17:44

Kelly Cates speaks to winners and nominees of the BBC's Green Sports Awards, discussing some of the key issues in how sport can help to tackle climate change.

She's joined by former Olympi...

The KSI and the boxing misfits one from 2023-10-09T20:16

Manvir Rai explores the new form of boxing which has emerged in recent years, where the lines between true sports and entertainment have been blurred since the rise of crossover and celebrity fi...

The Ange Postecoglou one from 2023-09-22T00:05

Gary Lineker speaks to the Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou.

They discuss his upbringing in Greece and how that led to his love of the sport.

Postecoglou also reveals how his e...

The Michael Johnson one from 2023-08-25T00:25

Sprint legend Michael Johnson joins Katharine Merry and Allison Curbishley on the podcast to discuss his many career highlights that have included winning eight world titles and four Olympic gol...

The Steve Backley one from 2023-08-24T00:05

In this episode Steve Backley reflects on the greatest moments of his career as a javelin thrower. He talks about being a world record breaker on three occasions and winning Silver at the Sydney...

The Colin Jackson One from 2023-08-23T00:05

Former World Champion, World Record holder, and Olympic silver medallist Colin Jackson is the latest legend to join the pod and sit down with Katharine Merry and Allison Curbishley. Colin remini...

The Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill One from 2023-08-22T00:15

Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill is the latest athlete to discuss the most memorable moments from her career and she looks at some of the highlights in the sport that stand out for her.

She reminis...

The Paula Radcliffe One from 2023-08-21T16:02

In the next episode, Paula Radcliffe relives some of the greatest moments in her career on the track, on the road and cross country.

She looks back on the moment that Ingrid Kristiansen s...

The Dame Denise Lewis one from 2023-08-20T00:05

In this latest episode the spotlight falls on Dame Denise Lewis as she shares her experience of claiming Gold in 2000 Sydney Olympics, seeing the Commonwealth games come home to Birmingham and h...

The Steve Cram one from 2023-08-19T00:05

On the first episode of the All About: Athletics podcast, Steve Cram takes centre stage to talk about his medal laden career in the 800 and 1500 metres.

Hear the former World, European and...

The Invictus Games from 2022-04-14T19:00

JJ Chalmers and Gigi Salmon explore the importance of the Invictus Games ahead of the 2022 edition, which starts in the Hague this weekend. They are joined by the captain of the UK team Rachel Wil...

Bend It Like Beckham – 20 years on from 2022-04-12T00:05

Gurinder Chadha's 'Bend it Like Beckham' is the highest-grossing sports film to focus on football, telling the story of a British-Indian teenager who falls in love with the game, while exploring th...

Pregnancy and Parenthood in Sport from 2022-03-31T17:09

Eleanor Oldroyd and Denise Lewis hear from athletes both past and present on how they’ve balanced pregnancy and parenthood alongside their careers. It’s as UK Sport has recently brought in its fi...

Remembering Shane Warne from 2022-03-04T21:33

As cricket comes to terms with the death of Australian cricket legend Shane Warne at the age of 52, Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and former England spinner ...

Beijing 2022 from 2022-02-24T22:29

Eleanor Oldroyd and Aimee Fuller look back on the Winter Olympics and speak to some of the athletes who took part in the games for Team GB, including our gold and silver medal winners in the curlin...

The Winter Olympics from 2022-02-03T20:18

Gigi Salmon and Katherine Downes speak to some of the men and women competing for Team GB at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Flag bearers Eve Muirhead and Dave Ryding reveal how they found out the...

Rafael Nadal: The 21-time Grand Slam champion from 2022-01-31T20:28

Jonathan Overend is joined by the former British player and tennis coach Dan Kiernan, former world number five Tommy Robredo, writer and journalist John Carlin plus the six-time Grand Slam champion...

Going big in 2022 from 2022-01-27T21:39

With major championships and the Commonwealth Games coming up this year, Jeanette Kwakye and Steve Parry look ahead to how big 2022 is for the world of sport. They catch up with a range of athlet...

British Swimming's amazing 2021 from 2021-12-23T20:00

Steve Parry and Karen Pickering head to Great Britain’s World Class Swimming Programme centre at Loughborough University to chat to swimmers, coaches, a nutritionist and a lifeguard as they reflect...

Emma Raducanu's Fairytale of New York from 2021-12-23T20:00

A 499/1 shot for the US Open title at the start of the tournament, Emma Raducanu is now the BBC Sports Personality of the Year. So what happened during those three weeks in New York? This hour allo...

Agüero from 2021-12-15T11:23

As Sergio Agüero announces his retirement we look back at the legacy Manchester City’s all-time leading goal scorer has left at the club. Originally released on 20th May 2021, Jermaine Jenas is j...

Retirement from 2021-12-09T21:35

Jeanette Kwakye and Mark Hunter speak to Olympians, Paralympians and athletes across sport about how retirement affects them, and how things are changing to make sure athletes are protected.

The state of British Athletics from 2021-11-25T23:05

Steve Crossman is joined by Jeanette Kwakye and Martyn Rooney to explore the issues facing UK athletics after Tokyo 2020. They speak to current athletes and coaches following this year's Olympic Ga...

All About: Golf and sustainability from 2021-11-19T16:59

With the final event of the European Tour season being held in Dubai, Iain Carter asks whether golf is part of the solution or problem when it comes to climate change. Rory McIlroy and Suzann Pette...

The Winter Paralympics from 2021-11-18T21:15

Katherine Downes and Andy Stevenson look ahead to the Winter Paralympics.

Guests include Menna Fiztpatrick and Millie Knight who won all 7 of Great Britain’s medals in Pyeongchang.
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Medals in the military from 2021-11-11T21:53

Gigi Salmon and JJ Chalmers examine the relationship between the Olympics and armed forces. Guests include Heather Stanning and Kriss Akabusi talking about the transition from the army to being an...

Sport and climate change from 2021-11-10T22:50

Steve Crossman is joined by a plethora of guests to discuss how sport can play a part in helping to save the planet. 16 times Paralympic medallist Lady Tanni Grey-Thompson, and Dr Madeline Orr fo...

When Micah met Carlos from 2021-11-10T22:30

Mark Chapman finds out more about West Indies T20 World Cup winner Carlos Brathwaite and former Premier League defender Micah Richards. The pair met briefly on the Monday Night Club, but here they...

Curling and The 2022 Winter Olympics from 2021-10-28T21:04

Eleanor Oldroyd looks ahead to the Winter Olympics with Aimee Fuller who is at the National Curling Centre in Stirling. They chat to Eve Muirhead, Jen Dodds, Vicky Wright&Mili Smith from the women...

Making cycling more diverse from 2021-10-21T20:45

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by a plethora of guests to look at the lack of diversity in one of the traditional Olympic sports – cycling. Dr Marlon Moncrieffe, who has written extensively on the subj...

Elaine Thompson-Herah from 2021-10-20T06:00

The fastest woman alive. Three Olympic golds. An Olympic record. What a 2021 for Elaine Thompson-Herah. She chats to Jeanette Kwakye and Darren Campbell about the past twelve months, chasing down t...

Breakthrough Olympic sports from 2021-10-14T21:21

Eleanor Oldroyd is at City Bloc Climbing Wall Leeds to look in depth at the new Olympic sports from climbing to surfing to skateboarding. British snowboarder Amie Fuller tries to climb the wall al...

Michael Johnson from 2021-10-13T06:00

With twelve gold medals across the Olympic Games and World Championships, two decade long world records and a running style as familiar as his name, Michael Johnson has now turned his attention to ...

Inside The Games: Taekwondo from 2021-10-07T21:46

Eleanor Oldroyd and Jonathan Overend visit Bianca Walkden’s pizza restaurant in Liverpool and explore life after the Games as an Olympic medallist. Hear from Bianca and her fiancé Aaron Cook, doub...

Michael Holding from 2021-10-05T21:20

Join Mark Chapman for a riveting conversation with one of the world’s most feared fast bowlers who became one of cricket’s most authoritative voices in a commentary career that spanned three decade...

Tom Brady from 2021-10-04T21:48

Mark Chapman tells the story of the most successful player in NFL history – Tom Brady. Hear from Brady himself, journalists who followed his career and his former teammate Sebastian Vollmer.Brady ...

The Ryder Cup: What can we expect? from 2021-09-23T20:32

Katherine Downes is joined by correspondent Iain Carter, Andrew Magee – 4 time winner on the PGA Tour are at the Whistling Straits to give us an live insight on the atmosphere.

We also ar...

Ryder Cup: The Build Up Begins from 2021-09-20T22:18

Mark Chapman joined by correspondent Iain Carter, 2014 winner Jamie Donaldson and seven-time Ryder Cup caddie Craig Connelly to begin the countdown to the 43rd edition of the event.

Iain i...

Inside the Games - After the Olympics are over from 2021-09-16T20:22

Jeanette Kwakye and Helen Richardson-Walsh discuss what happens when the Olympic flame is put out and the games are over.

Beth Shriever, Liam Heath and chef de mission Mark England all fea...

Ryder Cup: The captains’ picks from 2021-09-13T22:02

Mark Chapman is joined by Iain Carter and Paul Waring to discuss the captains’ team selections for the 43rd Ryder Cup.

Hear from Europe captain Padraig Harrington and two of his wildcard p...

Raducanu's Fairytale of New York from 2021-09-12T00:25

Gigi Salmon presents reaction as Britain's Emma Raducanu completes a historic success, winning the US Open women's singles final aged just 18.

She beat Leylah Fernandez in straight sets to...

Usain Bolt: Music, World Records & Ronaldo from 2021-09-10T11:00

Usain Bolt sits down with BBC Sport’s Ade Adedoyin and talks about his eternal “itch” to make a comeback to the track, the admiration he has for Cristiano Ronaldo as an elite athlete still competin...

Inside the Games – Paralympics Guest List from 2021-09-09T21:57

Elly Oldroyd and Andy Stevenson speak to the stars of GB's Paralympic team as they discuss a memorable Games in Tokyo.

Judo’s Chris Skelley, equestrian’s Natasha Baker, swimmer Maisie Sum...

5 Live Paralympics from 2021-09-03T14:20

After another successful day for ParalympicsGB, Andy Stevenson is joined by 5-time Paralympic gold medallist Noel Thatcher.

Every single member of Great Britain’s Paralympic cycling team w...

5 Live Paralympics: Race, Gender and Sexuality from 2021-08-31T19:35

Andy Stevenson and Tanni Grey-Thompson round up the days action in Tokyo and hear from Sarah Storey who has become Great Britain's joint most successful Paralympian of all time by winning her 16th ...

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics from 2021-08-26T15:24

Andy Stevenson and Tanni Grey-Thompson celebrate the first 2 days of the Paralympics.

Lee Pearson won his 12th Paralympic title as Great Britain took five golds across four sports on day t...

The Olympic Guest List: Tokyo 2020 Wrap from 2021-08-12T22:06

Steve Crossman, Steve Parry & Allison Curbishley look back on Tokyo 2020

We hear from New Zealand women’s rugby sevens player - Ruby Tui, on sport's attitude to mental health

Plus...

Lowry’s Masterpiece from 2021-07-12T15:57

In 2019 the Open Championship returned to Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland, the first time it had been back to those shores since 1951.
Ireland’s Shane Lowry came away as Champion and en rout...

UFC 264: Conor McGregor's Last Dance? from 2021-07-08T10:14

The final chapter in the trilogy between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor will be written in the early hours of Sunday morning as the lightweight superstars settle the score in the main event of U...

6-love-6 with John McEnroe from 2021-07-01T22:52

John McEnroe, Tim Henman and Marion Bartoli take your calls and questions during the first week of Wimbledon 2021. Plus Boris Becker drops by.

All About Djokovic from 2021-05-27T13:11

Novak Djokovic has been the number one tennis player for 322 weeks….and counting. That’s more than any other male player. Ever. Nine Australian Opens, five Wimbledons, three US Opens and one French...

UFC 261: Last chance for Masvidal? from 2021-04-21T22:10

Is this the last chance for Jorge Masvidal to capture UFC gold? Will Zhang Weili and Rose Namajunas be a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender? And what makes Valentina Shevchenko so special? Petesy Carrol...

The Inside Track – Surprise Olympians, boxing dynasties, and feeling ‘hangry’ from 2021-04-08T23:53

Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell take a look at the biggest sporting issues of the week.

British long-distance runner Chris Thompson tells of his trials and tribulations in qualifying f...

All about Bryson DeChambeau from 2021-04-02T20:08

Mark Chapman is joined by the BBC’s Golf Correspondent Iain Carter to speak to the man known as ‘The Scientist. Determined to defy convention, the US Open Champion discusses everything from his ext...

Reliving THAT goal by Sergio Aguero from 2021-03-31T13:42

BBC Radio 5 Live’s Naga Munchetty relives THAT goal by Sergio Aguero after the striker announced he would leave Manchester City at the end of the 2020/21 season.

Helping Naga reminisce are...

Murray Walker – ‘the voice of Formula One’ from 2021-03-13T21:25

Remembering the life of legendary Formula One commentator Murray Walker who has died aged 97.

Mark Chapman is joined by Jack Nicholls & former F1 commentator James Allen to look back on t...

UFC 259: ‘A Night of Champions’ from 2021-03-03T17:43

Does history await Israel Adesanya? Could we see the biggest shock in UFC history? And what’s the most intriguing fight of the night?

Petesy Carroll and Nick Peet are joined by UFC British...

The Inside Track: Celebrating LGBT+ History Month from 2021-02-18T21:37

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by Radio 1’s Adele Roberts to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.

They speak to former Swimming World Champion Mark Foster and Aston Villa’s former England internation...

Sir Nick Faldo previews the 2020 Masters from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

30 years on since the defence of his first green jacket, Sir Nick Faldo joins BBC Golf Correspondent Iain Carter to discuss what it will be like holding the tournament in November, seven months lat...

The Inside Track: Sporting comebacks and fighting for social justice from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Delyth Lloyd and Darren Campbell chat to Judy Murray about Andy Murray's comeback in the first round of the US Open as well as her take on the latest contestants to brave the Strictly dance floor. ...

Dawson meets McGeechan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the day the British and Irish Lions fly to New Zealand, Matt Dawson sits down with legendary coach Sir Ian McGeechan for an in-depth interview.

The Lisbon Lions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fifty years after Celtic became the first British team to lift the European Cup, Hazel Irvine hears the stories of the men who won it - including Jim Craig and Bobby Lennox.

5live Racing with Cornelius Lysaght from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Cornelius Lysaght and John Hunt with the latest horse racing news, views and interviews, featuring a round up of the big meeting at York and a memorable interview with 86 year old trainer Mick East...

The Tuffers and Vaughan Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Join Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for the latest cricket news and debate, including whether there will be an Australian team for the Ashes and if Jonny Bairstow should be playing one-day cricke...

US Open Preview : Martina says there won’t be an asterisk for the winner from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Martina Navratilova joins Gigi Salmon, Russell Fuller and Naomi Cavaday to preview the US Open. The tennis legend says there won’t be an asterisk next to this year's winner despite some big name wi...

Out of the superyacht, back into the octagon - Conor McGregor's back from 2021-01-21T12:40

Conor McGregor will make his return to the cage in the early hours of Sunday morning, facing Dustin Poirier for only his second fight since being well beaten by Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2018. Nick Pe...

The Inside Track: Long Covid and the long road Tokyo from 2021-01-07T22:49

Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell bring you the first Inside Track of 2021.

As we enter another Olympic year, how will coronavirus impact the sporting events of this year?

We he...

Peter Alliss - ‘the voice of golf’ from 2020-12-06T18:44

Remembering the life of legendary BBC golf commentator Peter Alliss who has died aged 89

Steve Crossman is joined by Iain Carter, Bernard Gallacher, Padraig Harrington & John Murray to loo...

‘Amateur boxing clubs will close without government help’ from 2020-11-26T18:11

In a special programme, BBC Radio 5 Live looks at the impact that the pandemic is having on amateur boxing clubs.

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has written an open letter calling for help af...

The 2020 Masters – A new era? from 2020-11-11T22:34

On the eve of Round one, we look at what the 2020 Masters will bring over the next four days.

All eyes are on Bryson DeChambeau after his US Open win, but will he out muscle the famous Au...

The Inside Track: Testing Times from 2020-11-05T21:13

Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell are joined by Sonja McLaughlan and Steve Parry to discuss the issues facing UK Sport around drug testing athletes during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

5000m Br...

Black History Month: Heroes from 2020-10-15T22:14

In a special programme for Black History Month, hear stories of inspiration, affirmation and joy in celebration of our Black sporting heroes. You’ll hear Anthony Yarde on being a “real model” – no...

The Inside Track: "I'll never forget Denise Lewis calling me a disgrace." from 2020-09-10T20:29

Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell try and get in the mind-set of young sports people on tour after England footballers Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood were sent home after inviting two girls to th...

Tour de France Preview from 2020-08-27T22:01

Joining Gareth on the podcast are Eurosport cycling presenter Orla Chennaoui and the Guardian's Tour de France correspondent Jeremy Whittle and former Team Sky rider Peter Kennaugh, as they discus...

Golf and race from 2020-08-20T05:00

Iain Carter presents a 5 Live Sport Special investigating the uncomfortable relationship golf has historically with race.

You’ll hear from Damon Hack, presenter of the Golf Channel’s Morn...

Mental health and horse racing from 2020-07-29T22:19

Kelly Cates and BBC News reporter Charlotte Gallagher explore the issues surrounding mental health in horse racing, looking at the pressures that are placed on those working in the industry, and th...

Archive from 2017: On Bended Knee - NFL Protest Special from 2020-06-18T17:07

Originally released in October 2017....

Mark Chapman examines the controversy surrounding NFL players kneeling for the national anthem and how it has spread to the rest of American sport. ...

The Guest List - Carl Froch, Brian O’Driscoll, Colin Montgomerie and more from 2020-06-13T14:26

We are joined by four-time super-middleweight champion boxer Carl Froch, who has worries for Anthony Joshua before his recently announced fight with Tyson Fury.

Irish rugby legend Brian O...

The Inside Track: How can sport tackle racism? from 2020-06-11T19:21

Chris Grant from Sport England - one of the most senior black administrators in British Sport – debates how to tackle racism and inequality in sport. We also hear from Rugby World Cup winner Maggi...

The Guest List: Shaka Hislop, Jack Laugher, Tom Marquand and more from 2020-06-06T13:15

After the death of George Floyd, we speak to former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop, who is now the honorary president of the anti-racism campaign Show Racism The Red Card. Jockey Tom Marqua...

Matt Dawson’s Rugby Show – What next for rugby? from 2020-06-04T20:15

Sonja McLaughlan and Matt Dawson are joined by Chris Jones, Paul Grayson and Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond as rugby considers a major shake-up amid the coronavirus pandemic. There is also th...

The Inside Track: How sport is responding to the death of George Floyd from 2020-06-04T19:44

Jeanette Kwakye and Darren Campbell discuss the role sportsmen and sportswomen are playing in the global protests following the death of George Floyd. We hear from 16-year-old tennis star Coco Gauf...

The Guest List: Jamie Murray, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, David Coulthard and more from 2020-05-30T13:17

In this episode Jamie Murray tells us more about the UK's first behind closed doors’ tennis tournament he is organising, which will raise money for NHS Charities Together. Plus we hear about his ev...

The Guest List: Petr Cech, Bryan Robson, Heather Knight and more from 2020-05-23T13:18

On what would have been the FA Cup final, former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech, Manchester United legend Bryan Robson and referee Mark Clattenburg give us their memories of the day and c...

The Inside Track: Managing mental health and Olympic optimism from 2020-05-21T20:28

5 Live’s senior football reporter Ian Dennis joins the podcast to give the latest EFL news on whether to continue the League One season, and BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones brings breakin...

The Guest List: Biffy Clyro, Lee Westwood, Steph Houghton and more from 2020-05-16T13:57

On the 10th anniversary of England's victory at the T20 World Cup - the first time England’s men had won an ICC world competition - then head coach Andy Flower joins us to relive the win. The lead ...

The Inside Track: How boxing saved Whyte and life back on the green from 2020-05-14T20:17

Dillian Whyte joins the podcast to talk about his upcoming behind-closed-doors fight with Alexander Povetkin and his new series which documents how boxing steered him away from gang violence.
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The Guest List: Roberto Martinez, Adam Hills, Daniel Ricciardo and more from 2020-05-09T13:35

Former Everton boss, now manager of the Belgian National team, Roberto Martinez reflects on coaching a side dubbed “Belgium’s golden generation.”

Australian comedian and presenter Adam Hi...

The Inside Track: Binge-worthy TV and swapping fairway for factory from 2020-05-07T20:18

Naomi Broady joins the podcast to talk about how tennis' governing bodies have created a programme to support players affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Olympic medal-winning swimmer Steve Parry...

The Inside Track: The Hundred, sporting memories and the virtual Open from 2020-04-30T21:24

Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell are back with The Inside Track.

Ebony Rainford-Brent joins the team to talk about the cancellation of The Hundred and the virtual Madrid Open tournament...

Cornelius Lysaght's Top 10 Races from 2020-04-26T14:00

Cornelius Lysaght is joined by John Hunt and Steve Crossman to look back on the top 10 horse races that he has covered in his career.

The Guest List: Laura Robson, Jofra Archer, Denise Lewis and more from 2020-04-25T14:17

Mark Chapman returns with The Guest List – a chance to catch up with some of the biggest names in world sport. This week Laura Robson reveals that like most of us, she’s been filling her time in lo...

The Guest List: Chris Wilder, Ellie Simmonds, Sir Bill Beaumont and more from 2020-04-18T18:06

Mark Chapman is joined by some of the biggest names in sport on this week's edition of The Guest List.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder talks about life as a Premier League manager durin...

The Inside Track: Tour de France postponed and virtual darts from 2020-04-15T20:07

Another week, another event postponement, this time it's the Tour de France. It will now start on 29 August, following the French government's extension of a ban on mass gatherings to mid-July beca...

The Guest List: AP McCoy, Nick Faldo, Geraint Thomas and more from 2020-04-11T18:13

The Guest List with Mark Chapman is back.

We speak to legendary jockey Sir AP McCoy, ten years on from his iconic Grand National win on another star-studded podcast.

It's been 30 ...

The Guest List: Adam Peaty, Justin Langer, Bernie Ecclestone and more from 2020-04-04T14:19

In this packed podcast, Australian cricket coach Justin Langer talks about the importance of meditation, going barefoot, growing a beard and how his team is reconnecting with the public through the...

The National That Never Was from 2020-04-01T17:03

Twenty years on from the 1993 Grand National, declared void due to a false start, 5 Live Sport looks back at 'The National That Never Was'.
[Originally broadcast on 3 Apr 2013]

Evacuate Aintree: when terrorists targeted the Grand National from 2020-04-01T16:59

In 1997 the 150th Grand National was plunged into chaos by an IRA bomb threat minutes before the big race was about to start.

60,000 people were hurried away from Aintree as TV viewers wi...

The Guest List: Sir Alastair Cook, Frankie Dettori, Daley Thompson and more from 2020-03-28T21:33

Mark Chapman is joined by a series of high-profile sports stars and correspondents on this 5 live Sport Special including:

Sir Alastair Cook, Frankie Dettori, Daley Thompson, Josh Warringt...

The Inside Track: Tokyo 2020 is postponed from 2020-03-24T20:33

As the coronavirus pandemic finally forces the postponement of Tokyo 2020, Elly Oldroyd and Darren Campbell react to the inevitable news. They are joined by BBC sports editor Dan Roan and Olympic m...

The Inside Track: Should Tokyo 2020 be going ahead as planned? from 2020-03-18T22:54

Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell ask if the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Games can really go ahead as planned in the wake of the latest statement from the International Olympic Committee. Darren and Elly...

The Inside Track: The revival of Heather Watson from 2020-03-05T22:01

Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell and Eleanor Oldroyd are joined by former British Number One tennis player Heather Watson. Together they chat about her victory at the Mexican Open, her fourth...

Inside Track: Fears over our summer of sport and the fallout for Farah from 2020-02-27T20:26

With the spread of Coronavirus now reaching Europe - particularly in Northern Italy - could our busy summer of sport be under threat? Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell are joined by BBC Sports Ne...

Archive: Harry Gregg: "I want to remember those happy times" from 2020-02-17T15:26

Former Manchester United and Norther Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg has died aged 87.

In an interview from 2008 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Munich air disaster - which claimed the ...

The Inside Track: Breaking barriers for black swimmers & the state of UK Athletics from 2020-02-13T20:30

Darren and Elly are joined by Alice Dearing who is aiming to be at Tokyo 2020 and become the first ever black female swimmer to represent Great Britain. Plus we hear from CEO of UK Sport Sally Mun...

Israel Folau: Do sport and religion mix? from 2020-01-30T22:57

Darren and Eleanor debate whether sporting personalities should be able to voice their beliefs – no matter how controversial they are.

It comes after Israel Folau – who was sacked by Austr...

The Inside Track: Max Whitlock on his Tokyo title defence from 2020-01-16T21:37

Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell and Eleanor Oldroyd are joined by Double Olympic Champion Max Whitlock. Together they discuss the defence of his two gymnastics titles at the upcoming Tokyo 2...

The Inside Track: A 2020 Preview from 2020-01-09T20:18

Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell joins Eleanor Oldroyd to look ahead to the biggest sporting events in 2020. Who will be the big stars to emerge from the Tokyo Olympics, can Tiger Roll make h...

Has the Championship become ‘a league of gamblers'? from 2019-12-20T16:38

A 5 Live investigation has found that Championship clubs are making huge financial losses, with more than half the clubs in the league spending more on wages than they are bringing in, in revenue. ...

The Inside Track: Sporting Moments of the Decade from 2019-12-19T20:43

Darren, Elly and guests celebrate some of the biggest sporting moments of the past decade including the glorious summer day at Lord’s as England lifted the Cricket World Cup, Andy Murray ending tha...

The Inside Track: Sir Matthew Pinsent meets Pete Reed and what next for athletics? from 2019-11-28T21:02

Darren Campbell and Jeanette Kwayke are joined by Sir Matthew Pinsent, who meets with three-time Olympic rowing champion, Pete Reed, to discuss the spinal stroke he suffered which has left him para...

Andy Murray: Injuries, recovery and return from 2019-11-26T09:42

Andy Murray talks to 5 Live Breakfast about his gruelling and emotional two-year journey back to the tennis court following major hip surgery.

The Inside Track: Tom Smith, Colin Kaepernick & Hannah Cockroft from 2019-11-21T21:17

Elly travels to France to visit former British Lion Tom Smith. He opens up about the shock and panic of his recent Stage 4 cancer diagnosis and how he intends to bring as much certainty as he can t...

Sonny Bill Williams: Rugby and Religion from 2019-11-14T18:15

New Zealand rugby star Sonny Bill Williams speaks to 5 Live's Tony Livesey about signing for Toronto Wolfpack, religion and the Christchurch mosques attack.

The Inside Track: who is the real Tyson Fury? from 2019-11-13T22:21

Darren Campbell meets Tyson Fury and finds out who is the man behind the many masks.

We also look at the row that's rocked British cycling and at the bravery of Britain's Kadeena Cox at th...

The Inside Track: YouTube stars KSI and Logan Paul return to the ring from 2019-11-07T21:23

In the first show of a new series with Darren Campbell and Elly Oldroyd, we're asking what does the fight between YouTube superstars KSI and Logan Paul mean for boxing?

Plus, Caitlyn Jenne...

Juan Mata: My life on and off the pitch from 2019-10-24T08:49

He has won pretty much everything you can win in football - but Juan Mata is also known for the leading role he has been playing off the pitch.

5 Live's Hugh Ferris talks to the Manchester...

Marieke Vervoort: Fight to the finish from 2019-10-22T23:00

Following her death, we take a look back at the story of a remarkable sportswoman.

Belgian para-athlete Marieke Vervoort made headlines at the Rio games after revealing she had signed pap...

Daniel Ricciardo - Danger and Death from 2019-09-05T20:20

In this special podcast, Andrew Benson sits down with Renault driver Daniel Ricciardo following the tragic death of Anthoine Hubert last weekend. Four days on, he delves deep into what it takes for...

VAR: Neil Swarbrick answers your questions from 2019-08-20T13:30

VAR are three letters that have divided footie fans this season.

So is it changing the game for better or worse?

5 Live's Geoff Lloyd and Clare McDonnell put listeners' questions ...

The Matt Dawson Rugby Show – We’re ready for Japan from 2019-08-06T21:45

As the home nations gear up for their first World Cup warm-up matches, Matt Dawson, Sonja McLaughlin, Martyn Williams and Chris Jones try to work out which of the northern hemisphere sides has the ...

Cricket World Cup: Your reaction to England victory from 2019-07-15T12:23

Joe Root's nan, kids react to the Super Over and a fan's desperate search to find a live stream in Cambodia... 5 Live's Rachel Burden hears your reaction to the Cricket World Cup.

Sports Panel #ChangeTheGame Special from 2019-05-24T16:41

Eleanor Oldroyd presents a women in sport special edition of the Sports Panel as part of the BBC's #ChangeTheGame season. She's joined on the top table by athletics legend Dame Kelly Holmes, Para-t...

Cipriani triumphs, but who will enjoy Premiership success? from 2019-05-23T21:27

Sonja McLaughlan is joined by James Haskell and Chris Jones at the Premiership rugby awards as we sit down with player of the season Danny Cipriani to discuss his sensational form, his England ambi...

The redemptive story of Tiger Woods from 2019-04-15T20:31

The greatest golf story of all time? The greatest story of redemption in all of sport? Mark Chapman is joined by correspondent Iain Carter, commentator John Murray, Kevin Garside of The i, Woods' b...

Women Drivers: The W Series from 2019-03-20T22:01

Will the new women-only W Series encourage females into top level motor racing or just segregate them?

When David Coulthard and his team announced a new racing series, just for women, it ...

Cheltenham Festival: Al Boum Photo wins the Gold Cup from 2019-03-15T22:15

Our team of Gina Bryce, correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, commentator John Hunt, and Gold Cup winning jockey Andrew Thornton and summariser Charlie Poste look back on the 2019 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Listen

Who will take the 6 Nations title? from 2019-03-15T22:01

On the eve of the final weekend, Sonja McLaughlan is joined by ex-Wales flanker Martyn William, Rugby Union correspondent Chris Jones and commentator Conor McNamara.

The stage is set for a...

Matt Dawson's Rugby Show - Wales 80 minutes from glory from 2019-03-14T20:35

Matt Dawson, Sonja McLaughlan, Paul Grayson and Shane Horgan have their say on the destination of the Six Nations title, the battle of bruising defences in Cardiff and chat Eddie Jones' decision to...

A history-making day at Cheltenham from 2019-03-14T19:34

John Inverdale and the 5 live racing team recap an extraordinary Thursday at the Festival with Bryony Frost, Lizzie Kelly and Paisley Park all hitting the headlines. Plus, Tommo catches up with his...

Cheltenham Festival: Gold Cup Preview from 2019-03-14T19:31

Our team of John Inverdale, correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, commentator John Hunt, retired jockey Andrew Thornton and reporter Gina Bryce look ahead to the 2019 Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Full ...

Cheltenham Festival: Day 2 preview from 2019-03-12T19:55

John Inverdale, correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, commentator John Hunt, retired jockey and pundit Andrew Thornton and current jockey Lizzie Kelly look ahead Wednesday's races. Can the favourite Alt...

Pitch invasions and player safety from 2019-03-11T20:02

Mark Chapman brings you an in-depth debate about how football could tackle fan disorder, following several incidents over the weekend. Chappers is joined by Chris Sutton, Ian Wright, Rory Smith fro...

The Cheltenham Preview Pod from 2019-03-09T06:00

Ahead of the Cheltenham Festival 2019 correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, commentator John Hunt and top jockey Lizzie Kelly, who rode her first festival winner 12 months ago, look ahead to the week an...

Tuffers and Vaughan - England: from the sublime to the ridiculous? from 2019-03-05T00:00

Mark Chapman, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan pick the bones out of England's defeat in the 5th ODI in Saint Lucia.

They discuss what England have learnt from this series and how many po...

Lahore 2009: Cricket’s terror attack 10 years on from 2019-03-04T18:52

Trevor Bayliss and Paul Farbrace explain what it was like to be in the Sri Lanka team bus that was attacked 10 years ago in Lahore, Pakistan.

Islamist militants fired rockets and machine g...

5 Live Boxing: When Bruno met Tyson from 2019-02-25T00:01

Garry Richardson presents a special look back at Frank Bruno's world heavyweight title fight against Mike Tyson in 1989, speaking to Bruno about his recollections of the bout and the impact it had ...

5 live Rugby League - World Club Challenge preview from 2019-02-14T21:42

Tanya Arnold is joined by Sydney Roosters' star Cooper Cronk, Australian captain Boyd Cordner, Wigan skipper Sean O'Loughlin, Warriors second-row Liam Farrell and Toronto Wolfpack's director of rug...

Matt Dawson’s Rugby Show from 2019-01-17T20:12

Matt is joined by Sonja McLaughlan, ex-Ireland centre Shane Horgan, former Wales flanker Martyn Williams and BBC Rugby Union correspondent Chris Jones to dissect squads for the opening Six Nations ...

Friday sports panel from 2019-01-11T16:33

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by European Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington, double Olympic champion rower Heather Stanning and England netball star Geva Mentor to discuss the sporting issues of the...

2019: A Sporting Preview from 2019-01-10T20:13

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by the BBC's Chief Sports Writer Tom Fordyce to look ahead to 2019, with the help of 5 live's sports correspondents, pundits and reporters.

5 Live Boxing: British boxing’s biggest night of 2018? from 2018-12-20T20:41

Mike Costello and Steve Bunce join Elly Oldroyd to preview Saturday’s double-header of big British boxing bouts. The team assess whether Josh Warrington can continue his remarkable rise when he fac...

Matt Dawson Rugby Show – Did England miss a trick with Andy Farrell? from 2018-12-06T22:03

With Andy Farrell set to succeed Joe Schmidt as Ireland head coach after the 2019 World Cup, Matt Dawson is joined by Alex Goode and Will Fraser to debate whether Farrell would have been the ideal ...

Matt Dawson’s Rugby Show - Can Ireland win the World Cup? from 2018-11-22T21:39

After their win over the All Blacks, are Ireland favourites for next year’s World Cup? That’s just one of the questions put to Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson and Paul O'Connell as they look ahead to fin...

The Friday Sport Panel from 2018-11-16T14:16

Triple short-track speed skating world champion Elise Christie, former England spinner Zafar Ansari and the man who produced that remarkable sprint finish to win the modern pentathlon world title, ...

Matt Dawson’s Rugby Show – when do you take 3 points? from 2018-11-13T21:57

Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson and Shane Horgan try to work out why England turned down points in their defeat by the All Blacks on Saturday. We discuss ‘the game of the autumns’ as Ireland prepare to t...

Matt Dawson’s Rugby Show: How do you beat the All Blacks? from 2018-11-08T20:56

How do England beat the All Blacks? That’s just one of the questions put to World Cup winners Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson as they look ahead to England against New Zealand. You’ll hear from Eddie ...

Tunics For Goalposts from 2018-11-08T06:00

In a 5 live Sport Special originally recorded in 2014, Mike Ingham looks back at the World War One Christmas Truce and the reality behind the stories of British and German soldiers playing football...

Matt Dawson’s Rugby Show – the autumn starts here from 2018-11-02T17:31

Matt Dawson heads up a team of rugby stars including Sam Warburton as we preview the start of the autumn internationals. We discuss what represents success for England and Eddie Jones, the new face...

Darren Campbell meets Dina Asher-Smith from 2018-10-18T20:47

Darren Campbell sits down with Dina Asher-Smith to reflect on her incredible summer where she won three gold medals at the European Championships. Asher-Smith also discusses the injury that nearly ...

Grand Final Preview and goodbye to Shaun Wane from 2018-10-10T22:01

If Saturday’s Super League Final between Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves wasn’t big enough, the game will also be the farewell for Wigan head coach Shaun Wane, bringing to an end a 30-year ass...

Vaughany meets Warney from 2018-10-10T20:23

The art of spinning, love/hate relationships with team-mates, and sandpaper gate are all up for discussion as Michael Vaughan sits down with cricket's 'King of Spin' Shane Warne to discuss his life...

Tuffers & Vaughan (Jimmy Anderson subs in) from 2018-10-08T21:30

Tuffers is away so England’s record-breaking fast bowler James Anderson is in off the substitutes’ bench to join Michael Vaughan and Mark Chapman. Jimmy talks in depth about his career, what he sti...

From June 2013: Jimmy Anderson, Anatomy of a Fast Bowler from 2018-09-12T15:28

After Jimmy Anderson became the world’s highest wicket-taking fast bowler, another chance to hear a programme from 2013 where he talks about the art and craft of fast bowling. If you want to know h...

Tuffers & Vaughan: “There’s zero chance Cook will come back after that” from 2018-09-10T23:31

After an incredible, emotional day at The Oval, Michael Vaughan and Phil Tufnell discuss what next for both Cook and for England, whether Keaton Jennings deserves to go to Sri Lanka, what marks the...

Serena’s US Open Final “meltdown”: The Verdict from 2018-09-09T14:45

Reaction to Serena Williams controversial US Open Final defeat from her coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Chris Evert, Marion Bartoli and the former Head of Men’s Umpires Richard Ings. Naomi Osaka also gi...

Human Endeavour: When Billy Monger met Alex Zanardi from 2018-09-04T15:26

This is an inspirational meeting of two racing drivers who face adversity head on as Billy Monger travels to Rome to meet his inspiration and Italian legend Alex Zanardi. Both men have lost their l...

Alastair Cook retires from 2018-09-03T23:26

Mentor Graham Gooch and former coach Andy Flower join Tuffers and Vaughan to discuss the retiring Alastair Cook's record breaking England career.

Friday Sports Panel Aug 24th from 2018-08-24T13:37

European 100 metres champion Zharnel Hughes, Olympic cycling gold medallist Callum Skinner and triple European gold medal winning swimmer Alice Tai join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issu...

5 live Boxing: Frampton and Fury preview from 2018-08-16T20:09

Carl Frampton is ready to achieve a lifelong dream and fight in front of a huge home crowd at Windsor Park. He’ll do so with childhood friend Paddy Barnes also on the card. Mike Costello and Steve ...

What next for Danny Cipriani? from 2018-08-16T18:43

Is Danny Cipriani’s international career over after pleading guilty to common assault and resisting arrest? Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson have their say, and you’ll hear from Cipriani’s former Direc...

Buttler innings biggest positive from England win – Trescothick from 2018-06-04T21:15

What was behind England’s dramatic improvement at Headingley, has Dom Bess shown he belongs at Test level, who should Sam Curran try and emulate, and who would make the greatest County Championship...

Aidan O'Brien - The Horse Whisperer from 2018-05-30T21:28

What's the secret of Aidan O'Brien's success?



Ahead of Saturday's Epsom Derby, Mark Chapman, alongside BBC Horse Racing Correspondent Cornelius Lysaght and the racing writer for...

I considered quitting red ball cricket – Buttler from 2018-05-21T21:20

Jos Buttler joins Tuffers and Vaughan to talk his surprise return to the Test fold and the England team’s new emphasis on fitness. What threat will Pakistan pose in the upcoming series and are the ...

5 live Boxing: Selby v Warrington preview from 2018-05-17T22:57

Jacqui Oatley, Mike Costello and Steve Bunce are looking ahead to a big domestic showdown in one of the hottest divisions in boxing.



They also discuss Nicola Adams latest step ...

The art of goalkeeping from 2018-05-17T22:44

Jacqui Oatley is joined by three former goalkeepers, Mark Schwarzer, Rachel Brown-Finnis, and David Preece, to discuss England's options in goal at this summer's World Cup in Russia. They ask who i...

The Matt Dawson Rugby Show: Cipriani is back! from 2018-05-10T21:34

Matt Dawson, Sonja McLaughlan, Paul Grayson and Shane Horgan debate England’s latest squad under Eddie Jones, which includes Danny Cipriani and Brad Shields. Plus there’s a preview of the Champions...

'ECB want to fix their disconnect with South Asian communities' from 2018-05-10T21:30

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by England World Cup winner Isa Guha, the ECB’s head of strategy Vikram Banerjee and BBC Asian Network's Ankur Desai to discuss the news all future coaching jobs for natio...

Tuffers & Vaughan cricket show from 2018-05-07T21:23

Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan discuss Ed Smith’s new role as national selector, impressive performers in the early weeks of the County season, the new 100-ball competition, and why Justin Langer...

Commonwealth Games 2018 from 2018-04-12T19:47

Steve Parry brings you up to speed with events at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Queensland, Australia. He's joined by Olympic greats Michael Johnson, Sir Chris Hoy and Ian Thorpe to debate just ho...

How to commentate on the Grand National from 2018-04-11T16:04

With 40 runners negotiating 30 fences over more than four miles, what is it like to commentate on the Grand National? Three BBC commentators - Jim McGrath, John Hunt and Matt Hill - recall some of ...

Tributes to Ray Wilkins from 2018-04-04T18:57

Tributes have been paid to former England midfielder Ray Wilkins who has died in hospital at the age of 61. You'll hear archive audio from the man himself reflecting on his career, plus memories fr...

Australian cricket scandal: Warner had it coming - Swann from 2018-03-29T21:41

Graeme Swann, James Taylor, Simon Hughes and others react to another extraordinary day of fallout for Australian cricket as tearful players' press conferences lead to Darren Lehmann announcing his ...

5 live Boxing: Joshua v Parker preview from 2018-03-29T20:11

Mike Costello and Steve Bunce discuss Anthony Joshua's evolution as a fighter, how long he can keep selling out the UK's biggest arenas and learn about Joseph Parker's Samoan heritage.

5 live Tennis: Can you create a champion? from 2018-03-28T21:41

Russell Fuller follows up on the story of Ray Wood, father of Liv and Paloma, who he believes could become tennis stars to rival the Williams sisters. You'll hear from Judy Murray, Martina Navratil...

Darren Campbell's Get Inspired for Sport Relief from 2018-03-22T23:11

Darren Campbell and Radio 1's Adele Roberts are joined by a range of special guests to talk about Sport Relief 2018.



They reflect on how presenter Greg James overcame near Artic ...

Pietersen's been at the heart of many great English moments - Vaughan from 2018-03-21T21:25

Tuffers and Vaughan are back for first time since January and there is a lot they want to get off their chests. The pair are joined by England Director of Cricket Andrew Strauss to discuss the reti...

Cheltenham Day 3 – Ireland dominate ahead of Gold Cup from 2018-03-15T18:35

John Inverdale and the team react to Willie Mullins becoming the most successful trainer in Cheltenham history as Ireland only just miss out on an unprecedented clean sweep on day 3 of the festival...

John Motson: Why it's my final live commentary from 2018-03-09T23:36

Legendary football commentator John Motson chats to Darren Fletcher and Jermaine ahead of the final live broadcast of his illustrious career.



The 72-year-old will continue to wor...

Ian Robertson: 50 years of the Calcutta Cup from 2018-02-22T16:11

50 years after he made his international debut for Scotland against England, BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson talks to Matt Dawson about his favourite Calcutta Cup moments.

Pyeongchang positives & Pyeongchang negatives from 2018-02-15T18:37

Elise Christies fall, superhero skeleton suits and just when will Team GB in a medal at the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics are all up for debate with Eleanor Oldroyd, Rob Hatch and Ollie Williams.

Matt Dawson's Rugby Show from 2018-02-08T22:00

Matt Dawson is joined by Paul Grayson and Martyn Williams to preview England's game with Wales at Twickenham. They debate whether Eddie Jones overstepped the mark with his comments about Wales fly-...

Welcome to Pyeongchang where it's too cold for snow from 2018-02-08T21:25

Elly Oldroyd and Rob Hatch with Jenny Jones, Elise Christie & Lizzy Yarnold look ahead to the Winter games in South Korea. We assess British medal hopes and stars to look out for.

After Munich: How They Rebuilt United from 2018-02-05T21:00

On the 6th February 1958 disaster struck when a plane carrying Manchester United players crashed on take-off from Munich Airport in Germany. Eight of Matt Busby's Babes were among the 23 who died. ...

'Gifted' Eoin Morgan is England’s best one-day captain - Vaughan from 2018-01-29T22:52

Tuffers and Vaughan join Mark Chapman to reflect on England's comfortable series victory over Australia in the one-day internationals, and ask if they can now go onto win the World Cup. We also deb...

Edmund can challenge for a Grand Slam - Pat Cash from 2018-01-25T22:05

Pat Cash reflects on Kyle Edmund’s exit from the Australian Open at the semi-finals stage, and predicts a very bright future for the 23-year-old Briton. Plus, the 5 live tennis team preview the wom...

Jimmy Armfield: A football gentleman (first broadcast 30/08/17) from 2018-01-23T15:59

5 live's Mark Pougatch speaks to Jimmy Armfield - one of football's most iconic figures. Jimmy sadly passed away on January 22 2018 aged 82.



Jimmy won 43 caps for England includi...

A tribute to Jimmy Armfield from 2018-01-22T21:24

Friends, colleagues and fans pay tribute to Blackpool legend Jimmy Armfield, who has died aged 82. Mark Chapman speaks to former England boss Glenn Hoddle, ex-Blackpool boss Ian Holloway, former B...

Ben Stokes is back from 2018-01-18T20:10

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by cricket analyst Simon Hughes and former England and Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon ahead of England's second ODI in Melboune. The panel discuss the first ODI an...

Carter: "Tiger Woods will win the 2018 Masters" from 2018-01-18T18:04

Iain Carter previews the Abu Dhabi Championships, Dustin Johnson explains why the golf ball doesn’t fly too far and Andrew Cotter misses out Rory McIlroy from his European Ryder Cup team (by accide...

Do England care enough about winning abroad? from 2018-01-11T21:36

Matt Prior, Jonathan Agnew and Simon Mann join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss why England have only won one away series in the last five years and what can be done about it. Plus, after Trevor Bayliss’...

The Friday Sports Panel from 2017-12-22T15:15

Boxing star Anthony Crolla, former England cricketer Zafar Ansari and double Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington join Eleanor Oldroyd to discuss the sporting issues of the week.

Darren Campbell's Get Inspired from 2017-12-21T20:48

Darren Campbell looks back on the year's most inspirational sporting stories and catches up with some of his most memorable guests from 2017.



Featuring Marathon Man Ben Smith, wh...

Grid Girls from 2017-12-14T21:13

As the popularity, participation and coverage of women’s sport continue to grow – Jennie Gow investigates whether the use of grid girls is a sexist, outdated relic in 2017. Hear the thoughts of the...

Concussion in Women’s Boxing from 2017-12-14T20:15

Following Katie Taylor’s world title defence v Jessica McCaskill, Eleanor Oldroyd and Mike Costello look into research that suggests women boxers are at more risk from the effects of concussion tha...

Tuffers and Vaughan: "England wheels in danger of coming off" from 2017-11-27T17:38

Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan react to England’s disappointing start to the Ashes. Was the margin of defeat on a friendly surface even more worrying? What positives are there to take as we look ...

Sport's bullying crisis - where did it go wrong? from 2017-11-23T20:36

It's called sport's bullying crisis. Over the last year, accusations of discrimination, ill treatment and cultures of fear have spread across cycling, women's football, and gymnastics. In tonight's...

5 live Rugby: Life's not fair from 2017-11-23T19:42

Sonja McLaughlan is joined by Rory Lawson, Alex Corbisiero and Martyn Williams to discuss whether England players should get involved in the Samoan Rugby Union bankruptcy and they ask why New Zeala...

Kenny Dalglish - Kop idol from 2017-11-16T21:21

Kenny Dalglish talks to Tom Fordyce about his lifelong relationship with Liverpool, its fans, the city, and Hillsborough.

Greatest Ashes XI from 2017-11-15T21:45

Over the last 135 years, 819 players have taken to the field in an Ashes Test match. Visitors to the BBC Sport website have been voting for their best eleven players from both England and Australia...

Tuffers & Vaughan Ashes Preview: ‘England are down to the bare bones’ from 2017-11-13T22:45

It’s the last show before Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan head to Australia so the pair offer up their predictions for the series. We also go inside the England women’s Ashes camp and speak to bat...

Darren Campbell Meets Frank Bruno from 2017-11-09T12:40

Frank Bruno talks candidly to Eleanor Oldroyd and Darren Campbell about his journey from world heavyweight champion and household name to being sectioned three times. Find out how he's learned to c...

Pomnishambles: The Inside Story of the 2013-14 Ashes Whitewash from 2017-11-09T00:05

"Pathetic", "humiliating", and "An absolute hammering." These are some of the fairer evaluations of England's 2013-14 Ashes tour of Australia. Officially ranked as their worst ever tour down under,...

5 live Rugby: Autumn Internationals Preview from 2017-11-08T23:09

Sonja McLaughlan and Matt Dawson are joined by former England international Paul Grayson and journalist Tom English to preview the Autumn internationals. Scotland flanker John Barclay opens up abou...

How to win in Australia from 2017-11-02T22:16

Simon Mann is joined by Jonathan Trott and Jim Maxwell to look at what it takes to win the Ashes Down Under. We’ll hear from the last three men to lift the urn as captains in Australia, as well as ...

Matt Dawson meets Warren Gatland from 2017-11-02T21:29

What is it like leading the British and Irish Lions? Matt Dawson sits down with Warren Gatland who reflects on the Lions' tour of New Zealand this summer. Gatland reveals how he dealt with criticis...

Women's Ashes Preview from 2017-10-19T21:27

What are the chances of England taking home the Women's Ashes? Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by former England cricketer Ebony Rainford-Brent and journalist Mel Farrell to preview the first game of...

Michael Vaughan meets Jonny Bairstow from 2017-10-19T19:53

Even for an international sportsman, England's record breaking batsman and wicket keeper Jonny Bairstow's story is extraordinary. Jonny's dad David Bairstow was one of the most well-known and well-...

Rugby Union: An Injury Crisis? from 2017-10-12T20:37

Sonja McLaughlan and Tom Fordyce investigate the increasing number of injuries in the sport. They speak to players, coaches and the Lions Head of Medicine Dr Eanna Falvey about the impact of the mo...

Sir Bobby Charlton at 80 from 2017-10-11T21:45

On the day of his 80th birthday, 5 live Sport celebrates the life and legendary career of one of England's most iconic footballers, Sir Bobby Charlton. A man who was a Busby Babe, survived the Muni...

On Bended Knee: NFL Protest Special from 2017-10-11T20:24

Mark Chapman examines the controversy surrounding NFL players kneeling for the national anthem and how it has spread to the rest of American sport. Find out why players do it, the impact they've ha...

'FA needs to be more transparent over Sampson sacking' from 2017-09-21T23:09

Eleanor Oldroyd is joined by former England goalkeeper Pauline Cope and the editor of SheKicks magazine Jen O'Neill to discuss the fallout over Mark Sampson's sacking as England women's head coach....

To Helmand and Back from 2017-09-21T17:10

Lance Corporal JJ Chalmers was left fighting for his life after he was blown up by an explosive device in Afghanistan in 2011. Two of his Royal Marine colleagues were killed and he was left with gr...

Winner of GGG-Alvarez will be 'world’s best pound for pound' from 2017-09-14T20:13

Mike Costello and Steve Bunce look ahead to this weekend’s blockbuster bout in Las Vegas between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez. Plus, we hear from Anthony Joshua and Nicola Adams ahead of the...

Marieke Vervoort: One Year On from 2017-09-07T21:31

Join Eleanor Oldroyd as she visits Belgian wheelchair racer Marieke Vervoort in Brussels for a second time. Eleanor talks to Marieke about her health, finds out what she has been up to, and what ha...

NFL 2017-18 Season Preview from 2017-09-07T18:00

Mark Chapman presents the 5 live Sport NFL Season Preview with Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell and the team look at why nobody wants to sign Colin Kaepernick.

Jimmy Armfield - A Football Gentleman from 2017-08-30T09:20

Ask Jimmy Armfield to describe his career and he will tell you it has been a "chapter of accidents". But there are few, if any, living Englishmen who can boast a football career with the same bread...

The Matt Dawson Rugby Show from 2017-08-30T09:05

Sonja McLaughlan and Matt Dawson preview the first games of this year's Aviva Premiership

Inside the Dressing Room from 2017-08-27T00:00

Michael Vaughan joins Mark Pougatch as we discover what makes the perfect dressing room, and also how to destroy one. Hear from Sean Dyche on how he deals with so-called 'assassins' within the team...

The Black Ball Final from 2017-08-27T00:00

The 1985 Embassy World Snooker Final was one of the greatest moments in British sporting history, pitting ageing underdog Dennis Taylor against the young superstar of the game and defending champio...

Bunce: McGregor will go down swinging from 2017-08-25T21:38

Mike Costello and Steve Bunce discuss the tactics Conor McGregor may adopt as he looks to cause one of the greatest sporting upsets when entering the ring with Floyd Mayweather in less than 24 hour...

Blackwash & Me from 2017-08-20T00:00

Ronald Mcintosh takes you back to the historic 1984 West Indies tour of England, featuring news archive weaved amongst a number of the players, fans, officials and academics who'll be re-collecting...

The Story of Raging Bull from 2017-08-20T00:00

In December 1980, arguably the greatest sports film of all time was released. Thirty years on from the premiere of Raging Bull, 5 live sport celebrated Martin Scorsese's masterpiece. Scorsese tells...

The Making of McGregor from 2017-08-17T19:46

With Mayweather v McGregor little over a week away, OJ Borg visits Ireland to find out how Conor McGregor went from the Dublin suburb of Crumlin to the bright lights of Las Vegas via a spectacular ...

'The Brain Game' from 2017-08-16T21:36

We discuss the shocking results of a Boston University study of former NFL players brains which revealed 99% of subjects suffered from CTE - a rare and degenerative form of brain damage. Mark Chapm...

'I despise players who sledge' - Curtly Ambrose from 2017-08-15T15:57

Sir Curtly Ambrose helps preview England v West Indies and gives tips to current England bowler Mark Wood. Michael Vaughan, Paul Collingwood and Sir Curtly Ambrose join Mark Chapman to preview Engl...

Cantona Kung Fu Kick from 2017-08-13T00:00

Looking back to Eric Cantona’s infamous kung-fu kick on a Crystal Palace fan that shocked the world of football. Palace fan Matthew Simmons ran down 11 rows to abuse Cantona as he walked back to th...

Tiger's Masterclass from 2017-08-13T00:00

A look back to 1997 when a 21 year old Eldrick "Tiger" Woods stunned the golfing world and became the youngest player to win the US Masters, eight months after turning pro. 20 years on, 5 live revi...

Living with Lions (The Inside Story) from 2017-08-07T00:00

Tom Fordyce speaks to the people who made one of the greatest sports documentaries of all time.



It's been twenty years since that Lions tour of South Africa so we've made a spec...

The Record Fakers from 2017-08-07T00:00

A country of just 17 million dominated track and field for a decade. But they did so illegally.



5 live looks back at the East German doping scandal, and the ongoing human and emo...

Bolt and Farah Bid Farewell from 2017-08-02T21:11

Sonja McLaughlan previews 10 days of world-class track and field ahead of the World Athletics Championships in London, which will see Usain Bolt and Mo Farah run their final races. Joining Sonja is...

Usain Bolt - 100 Days That Shook The World from 2017-08-01T20:00

On 16 August 2008, Usain Bolt won Olympic gold in Beijing and set a new world record for the 100 metres of 9.69 seconds - and still had time to celebrate before he crossed the line.


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‘Roland-Jones can be successful in Australia’ from 2017-07-31T19:47

Analysis of England’s impressive 239-run win over South Africa with Michael Vaughan and Simon Hughes. We discuss the impact of debutant Toby Roland-Jones, and whether or not the struggling Keaton J...

Peaty plunders more success for Britain. from 2017-07-30T20:22

John Hunt and Karen Pickering look back on the final day’s action at the World Swimming Championships, where Adam Peaty helped the British 4x100m relay team to a silver medal.

Frankie's Magnificent 7 from 2017-07-30T05:00

Twenty years on Frankie Dettori reflects on the day he rode all seven winners on the card at Ascot in September 1996.

The Day We Won Wimbledon from 2017-07-30T05:00

A look back at Andy Murray's first Wimbledon victory, which ended the 77-year wait for a British men's singles champion.



Narrated by John Hurt, featuring interviews with Andy Mur...

Caeleb Dressel – the new Michael Phelps? from 2017-07-29T19:19

After 20-year old Caeleb Dressel won three gold medals in one evening, John Hunt and four-time world champion Karen Pickering ask whether he will be the next superstar of world swimming, plus we he...

'Animal' James Guy delivers GB gold in 4x200m relay from 2017-07-28T18:40

Reaction to Great Britain's men's 4x200m freestyle team successfully defending their world title with John Hunt and Karen Pickering. Includes an interview with the winning quartet Stephen Milne, Ni...

Three British swimmers miss out on medals from 2017-07-27T19:20

John Hunt and Commonwealth gold medallist Karen Pickering review a disappointing day for Great Britain at the 2017 Swimming World Championships.

Duncan Scott, Max Litchfield and Georgia D...

Our TMS (part II) from 2017-07-25T20:42

Jonathan Agnew, Henry Blofeld and Jim Maxwell recount their favourite memories of the Test Match Special commentary box as we continue our celebration of 60 iconic years of cricket.

Our TMS from 2017-07-25T19:50

To mark Test Match Special's 60th anniversary, we relive the most memorable moments as chosen by listeners, players and commentators. We'll hear your most unusual, heartening and hilarious moments ...

Darren Campbell’s Get Inspired: Relay special from 2017-07-25T19:39

Ahead of the World Athletics Championships in London, Darren Campbell looks at the secrets of successful relay running and asks, after just one medal in nine years, why is it so hard for Great Brit...

Peaty and Proud win world titles in Budapest from 2017-07-24T18:09

John Hunt and former freestyle World and Commonwealth champion Karen Pickering react to the second day of action from the World Swimming Championships in Budapest.



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Peaty: 'I’m pushing the boundaries of the human body' from 2017-07-23T18:26

Adam Peaty’s 'Project 56' continues as he cruises into the men’s 100m breaststroke final. John Hunt and Karen Pickering look back on the first day of action at the World Swimming Championships in B...

Adam Peaty: Project 56 from 2017-07-20T21:17

A unique insight into Olympic champion Adam Peaty as he sets out to be the first swimmer to go under 57 seconds in the 100m breaststroke. George Riley is joined by Olympic bronze medallist Steve Pa...

Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show: 'Root should bat at three' from 2017-07-18T20:33

Ex-England spinner Phil Tufnell, former South Africa captain Graeme Smith and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent join George Riley this week. England's batting woes is top of the agenda ...

The Open 2017 preview from 2017-07-18T19:25

John Inverdale is joined by 5 live's golf correspondent Iain Carter and former European Tour player Jay Townsend to preview the 146th Open Championship which is being held at Royal Birkdale. They s...

Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show - Root: 'I'm proud of 1st Test victory' from 2017-07-11T16:16

England captain Joe Root joins Allison Mitchell, Michael Vaughan and Graeme Smith to look back on the 1st test victory at Lords.



Root says England won't get complacent going into...

Grayson: 'It literally is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' from 2017-07-07T21:34

Jason Mohammad brings you an in-depth preview of the Lions' third Test against New Zealand, as we ask whether the Lions can carve a slice of history and coach Warren Gatland create a legacy.
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John McEnroe's 6-Love-6 from 2017-07-06T21:30

John McEnroe is joined by Tim Henman and four-time Grand Slam winner Kim Clijsters to take your calls on all the burning tennis issues and the action so far at Wimbledon 2017.

Dawson and Mehrtens Lions Show: The series decider from 2017-07-06T19:00

Ex-England scrum-half Matt Dawson and former New Zealand fly-half Andrew Mehrtens preview the decisive third Test between the Lions and the All Blacks. They debate the one player the Lions can't do...

Lions unchanged for third Test from 2017-07-05T20:37

The British and Irish Lions have named an unchanged team and bench for the third and decisive Test against New Zealand. Rugby Union reporter Chris Jones, former Lions wing Ugo Monye and Ross Harrie...

‘If Hansen loses it will tarnish his legacy’ from 2017-07-04T20:56

Two former British and Irish Lions, Alex Corbisiero and Tommy Bowe, join Chris Jones to preview Saturday’s deciding Test match against New Zealand, as the countdown to the game begins.

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Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show: "Root has put his neck on the line" from 2017-07-03T21:06

Caroline Barker is joined by Phill Tufnell and Michael Vaughan to discuss squad choices ahead of England's first Test with South Africa. How will Joe Root perform in the his first Test as captain? ...

‘Alun Wyn Jones must have the game of his life’ from 2017-06-30T21:38

Jason Mohammad brings you an in-depth preview of the Lions’ second Test against New Zealand.



Jason's joined by the BBC’s Rugby Union reporter Chris Jones, former Lion Rob Jones,...

Dawson and Mehrtens Lions Show: Farrell AND Sexton from 2017-06-29T18:13

As Warren Gatland picks both Jonny Sexton and Owen Farrell for Saturday's second Test against New Zealand, former England scrum half Matt Dawson and former New Zealand fly-half Andrew Mehrtens revi...

Wimbledon’s Greatest Moments from 2017-06-28T22:04

Jonathan Overend brings you a special programme celebrating the greatest moments from Wimbledon.



BBC Sport website readers picked their top moments from a shortlist of 10, as fo...

The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show with Henry Blofeld from 2017-06-26T19:36

Mark Chapman, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan are joined by 'dear old thing' Henry Blofeld who talks about his upcoming retirement from Test Match Special.

Lions Game Day 1 from 2017-06-23T21:08

Jason Mohammad is joined by former Lions James Hook, Keith Wood and Alex Corbisiero and BBC rugby union reporter Chris Jones to look ahead to the most anticipated game of rugby in years - when New ...

Dawson and Mehrtens Lions Show: First Test preview from 2017-06-22T18:00

Former Lions scrum-half Matt Dawson and ex-All Blacks fly-half Andrew Mehrtens join Tom Fordyce to preview the first Test between the Lions and New Zealand. They discuss Warren Gatland's team selec...

Women's Cricket World Cup Preview from 2017-06-21T21:46

Ebony Rainford-Brent, Isa Guha and Natalie Germanos join Caroline Barker to preview the Women's Cricket World Cup. The panel ask whether the hosts England can repeat their success of 2009, discuss ...

British and Irish Lions Test team announcement from 2017-06-21T21:28

Sonja McLaughlan, Matt Dawson and Brian Moore bring you the build-up, announcement, and reaction to Warren Gatland naming his British and Irish Lions team for the first Test against the All Blacks.

The real Johanna Konta from 2017-06-20T21:17

How did Johanna Konta become British number one? What was it like growing up in Sydney, Barcelona and Eastbourne? BBC Radio 5 live tennis correspondent Russell Fuller meets her to find out. Plus we...

Warburton must captain Lions in first Test – Shanklin from 2017-06-20T19:39

Former Lions centre Tom Shanklin and BBC 5 live rugby union reporter Chris Jones join Caroline Barker to review the Lions' convincing win over the Chiefs on Tuesday and discuss who head coach Warre...

The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show from 2017-06-19T19:51

Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan to bring you reaction from the Champions Trophy including interviews with former Pakistan bowler Waqar Younis and coach Mickey Arthur.

At Least Five New Lions from 2017-06-16T21:10

Jason Mohammad is joined by former Lion James Hook, BBC rugby union correspondent Ian Robertson and reporter Chris Jones to analyse how good the All Blacks were in their warm-up match against Samo...

Friday Sport Panel from 2017-06-16T14:14

Olympic gold winning sailor Hannah Mills, double European 400 metre champion Martyn Rooney and County championship winning bowler, and now an England international, Toby Roland-Jones join Eleanor O...

Dawson and Mehrtens Lions Show: Farrell's fitness battle from 2017-06-15T18:42

The British and Irish Lions face an anxious wait to see if Owen Farrell will be fit for the first test. So how big a loss could Farrell be? Not as big as losing Billy Vunipola according to Matt Daw...

US Open: "I'm not betting against Dustin Johnson" from 2017-06-14T20:39

Alistair Bruce-Ball is joined by BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter to preview the US Open. You can hear from Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose, plus our team of experts review the course and discuss th...

Jake Ball: 'England riding the crest of a wave' from 2017-06-12T21:31

Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan are joined by bowler Jake Ball to look ahead to England's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan. They also ask where it has gone wrong for Australia, in ...

Martyn Williams: "Owen Farrell's the best player in Europe” from 2017-06-09T21:28

Jason Mohammad is joined by former Wales and Lions flanker Martyn Williams, former Scotland and Saracens lock Jim Hamilton and BBC rugby union reporter Chris Jones to look ahead to tomorrow's cruci...

Friday Sports Panel - BBC Music Day Special from 2017-06-09T09:42

Chris Warburton presents a BBC Music Day special of the Sports Panel with the 70 piece BBC Philharmonic playing sporting tunes with a range of special guests including Pop great Will Young, Manches...

The Dawson & Mehrtens Lions Show: Warrenball doesn't exist from 2017-06-08T17:26

Former England World Cup winner Matt Dawson and former All Black fly-half Andrew Mehrtens are back with their second instalment of the Dawson and Mehrtens Lions show. The pair are joined by Ireland...

Tommy Bowe: "Gatland and Warrenball is the right way to start the tour" from 2017-06-06T19:43

Caroline Barker is joined by former Ireland and Lions winger Tommy Bowe and our rugby union reporter Chris Jones, as we discuss what has been a testing week for Warren Gatland and his British and I...

The Tuffers and Vaughan Show: Champions Trophy from 2017-06-05T21:53

Join Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for the latest on the Champions Trophy, as play is abandoned between Australia and Bangladesh at The Oval due to rain. We also look ahead to Tuesday’s action, ...

Arsenal Ladies: The Game Changers from 2017-06-01T21:12

Caroline Barker looks back to 2007 when Arsenal Ladies won the football quadruple. Hear from England striker Lianne Sanderson, Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Emma Byrne and journalist...

The Dawson & Mehrtens Lions Show: Sexton or Farrell? from 2017-06-01T20:14

Former Lions scrum half Matt Dawson and ex All Blacks fly-half Andrew Mehrtens join Tom Fordyce on the week the Lions arrive in New Zealand. They hear from head coach Steve Hansen, debate whether i...

Epsom Derby Preview from 2017-06-01T19:17

Eleanor Oldroyd and racing correspondent Cornelius Lysaght preview the Epsom Derby. You can hear from special guests including the trainer of the Derby favourite 'Cracksman', John Gosden.

The Champions Trophy Preview from 2017-06-01T11:21

Michael Vaughan can’t be with us, so Phil Tufnell is joined by James Anderson and Marcus Trescothick for the latest cricket news and debate ahead of this years Champions Trophy. We analyse all eigh...

'Murray's got his mojo back' from 2017-05-30T23:44

Caroline Barker is joined by our tennis correspondent Russel Fuller, French Open crowd favourite Fabrice Santoro, and senior writer for the WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen, from the Phillipe Chatrier, ...

How not to win a Lions series (2005) from 2017-05-30T18:57

'How not to win a Lions series' talks to a number of key players both on and off the field from the 2005 series. Sir Clive Woodward, Alistair Campbell, Matt Dawson, Paul O'Connell and Eddie O'Sulli...