5 live Sport Specials
Summary: 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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Podcasts:
Matt Dawson is joined by Ben Kay, Dick Best and Charlie Hodgson for all the latest rugby union news and interviews from the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia. You can also hear from Keith Wood, Eddie O'Sullivan, Gary Gold and Dai Young.
A look ahead to the German Grand Prix with the 5 live Formula 1 team - Jennie Gow, Gary Anderson and Ben Edwards. In this podcast you can hear from Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. Plus, breaking news and reaction to a possible driver boycott in the German Grand Prix.
Freddie Flintoff talks to one of English cricket's most controversial characters, Kevin Pietersen. In a fascinating interview hear the former England captain talk candidly about the public's perception of him, the pressure of being one of the country's leading batsmen and his memorable performance in his first Ashes series. We also hear from Australian cricket maverick, Merv Hughes.
The Ashes build up continues with a cricketing pub quiz in front of a live studio audience. Representing England are the analyst Simon Hughes, former England international Mark Butcher, and comedian Miles Jupp. Australia send broadcaster Jim Maxwell, actor Mark Little, and journalist Jarrod Kimber. Presented by Simon Mann.
Jennie Gow speaks to Sir Frank Williams as the Williams team prepare to celebrate their 600th race in Formula 1.
Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan for Ashes chat. In this episode you can hear an in-depth interview with the new Australia coach Darren Lehmann.
Matt Dawson brings you all the latest from the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia. In this podcast you can hear from Ronan O'Gara and Martyn Williams.
The 5 live Formula 1 team - Jennie Gow and James Allen - look ahead to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. In this preview you can hear from Mark Webber, Eddie Jordan, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton, plus many more.
Jennie Gow looks back on the life of one of Formula One's most charismatic characters - James Hunt. From the highs of being World Champion in 1976, to his struggles with depression, Murray Walker, John Watson and Niki Lauda share stories of the British drivers colourful life both on and off the track.
Dan Walker, Phil Tufnell and Michael Vaughan are joined by journalist Jacquelin Magnay as Australian cricket finds itself in the headlines again. With just over two weeks to go until the Ashes, Austalia have sacked coach Mickey Arthur and replaced him with Darren Lehman. Hear the panel's thoughts on this and England's painful defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy Final.
On the eve of the British and Irish Lions 1st Test of their 2013 tour, hear a special documentary featuring great names of Lions teams of the past, explaining just what it means to wear the famous red jersey. Willie John McBride, Gavin Hastings, Gareth Edwards, Sir Ian McGeechan and others share their thoughts and feelings about the unique experience of being a Lion. Later, 5 Live's Rugby correspondent Ian Robertson joins Will Perry and England flanker James Haskell to preview the Lions Test match against Australia.
Matt Dawson is joined by Lions tour veterans Rob Andrew and Paul Grayson to preview Saturday's eagerly anticipated Test match against Australia.
Ahead of Wimbledon 2013, we take time out to salute a Centre Court legend, Roger Federer. The Swiss is one of the most successful players in Wimbledon's history, winning the tournament a record equalling 7 times. Ian Payne is joined by iconic US tennis coach Nick Bollettieri, our tennis correspondent Jonathan Overend and the man Federer beat to win his first title, Mark Philippoussis, to discuss Federer's history on the world's most famous grass court.
Simon Brotherton is joined by cycling writers Jeremy Whittle, Richard Moore, Suze Clemitson, Lionel Birnie and Ellis Bacon to look back on the history of the Tour De France as it celebrates it's centenary year.
Jennie Gow previews the famous Le Mans 24 hour race. Jennie is joined by 5 live's formula one summariser Allan McNish, who'll be going for his third win at Le Mans in this year's race. We'll also hear from some of the other drivers taking part this year, including Grey's Anatomy actor Patrick Dempsey.