5 live Sport Specials

Mark Chapman lifts the lid on the secret world of drug abuse in cycling. With contributions from former Tour de France cyclists Tyler Hamilton, Matt De Canio, Christophe Basson. Lance Armstrong's former soigner Emma O'Reilly tells us about an abuse that was rife inside his US Postal Service Team during their period of dominance. British cyclist David Millar also outlines how the present and future of the sport are a different proposition.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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