Episodes to download
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Brady’s u-turn: why do sportspeople find it so hard to retire?
Fri 18 Mar 2022
Three former international sportsmen join the team to talk about life beyond the game.
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EXTRA: Life after Abramovich - what’s next for Chelsea and English football?
Fri 11 Mar 2022
Expert insight and analysis into the fallout from sanctions imposed on Roman Abramovich.
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The sports stars on the frontline in Ukraine
Thu 10 Mar 2022
How the Klitschkos and Sergiy Stakhovsky are fighting for their country in Ukraine.
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Exit Abramovich as sport turns its back on Russia
Thu 3 Mar 2022
What does Roman Abramovich’s decision to sell Chelsea mean for English football?
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Esports - twiddling thumbs or genuine sport?
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Competitive video gaming is on the rise but should esports be at the Commonwealth Games?
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Skating on thin ice – can the Olympics recover from another doping scandal?
Fri 18 Feb 2022
The Sports Desk podcast looks at the fallout from another Olympic doping scandal.
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The push for parity: can women’s sport reach new heights in 2022?
Fri 11 Feb 2022
After a record-breaking year, what barriers lie ahead for women’s sport?
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Christian Eriksen: full exclusive interview
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Denmark star recalls his shocking cardiac arrest as he prepares for Brentford comeback.
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Olympic dream: Can GB become a top-5 snowsport nation?
Thu 3 Feb 2022
How nationality switches, a talent hunt and funding are turning GB into medal contenders.
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Can Manchester United be restored to its former glory?
Fri 28 Jan 2022
New Man United CEO Richard Arnold must revive the club and repair relations with fans.
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What is the future for red-ball cricket in the English game?
Fri 21 Jan 2022
How does English red-ball cricket come back from a crushing Ashes defeat?
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Beijing 2022: human rights and athlete activists
Fri 14 Jan 2022
How alleged human rights abuses in China are casting a shadow over the Beijing Olympics.
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Djokovic’s latest Australian victory: from courtroom to practice court
Mon 10 Jan 2022
Bonus edition reacting to Novak Djokovic winning his appeal against his visa cancellation
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Is ‘safe standing’ a forward or backward step for English football?
Fri 7 Jan 2022
Fans have largely welcomed the return of standing areas – but do they carry risks?
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Who’d be a ref? How rising abuse threatens grassroots football
Fri 17 Dec 2021
More referees are choosing to walk away from football due to verbal and physical abuse.
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Winning Formula? Hamilton, Verstappen & Netflix drive F1 resurgence
Thu 9 Dec 2021
How F1 is using social media, streaming, esports and reality TV to reach new audiences
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Rugby revolution: Is it right for sports stars to switch nationalities?
Fri 3 Dec 2021
Will a new rule allowing rugby players to switch allegiance have unintended consequences?
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Is it time for football to put fans before money?
Thu 25 Nov 2021
Will greater regulation strengthen English football or damage its global appeal?
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Qatar 2022 – a World Cup like no other
Fri 19 Nov 2021
With one year to go until the Qatar World Cup, the focus on human rights intensifies.
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Yorkshire racism scandal and cricket’s 'uncomfortable truths'
Thu 11 Nov 2021
Where next for Yorkshire and cricket after the Azeem Rafiq racism case?
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The impossible job? Is the abuse of football managers out of control?
Fri 5 Nov 2021
As Tony Pulis warns that a manager could be "attacked", do coaches need more protection?
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Does football really care about the environment?
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Who bears most responsibility for making football more environmentally friendly?
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Wright & Kolisi: Black excellence and white allies
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Interviews with ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright and South Africa rugby captain Siya Kolisi.
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Can Newcastle shake off the Saudi stigma and build a global super club?
Fri 15 Oct 2021
Geopolitics and football experts join the team to analyse the controversial takeover.
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Is football failing to protect women?
Fri 8 Oct 2021
Reaction to the sexual misconduct allegations that have shocked football.
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Should football ban heading?
Fri 1 Oct 2021
Ex-England captain Terry Butcher says heading should be phased out to protect players.
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Wenger exclusive: My blueprint for football’s future
Thu 23 Sep 2021
Arsene Wenger explains his plan for fewer international breaks and biennial World Cups.
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Raducanu and the year of the teenager - can Britain's new sports stars help get the nation active?
Fri 17 Sep 2021
Emma Raducanu's US Open triumph caps a golden summer but will it impact on participation?
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Should sport get tough on vaccine hesitancy?
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Why the Covid-19 vaccine is splitting opinion among leading sports stars.
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Is motorsport killing the planet – or helping save it?
Fri 3 Sep 2021
From synthetic fuel to Extreme E, motorsport is getting greener, but is it enough?
