5 live Sport Specials show

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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 5lspecials: Freddie Flintoff's Big Olympic Questions 23 Jun 12 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 107:53

Mark Chapman and Freddie Flintoff are joined by Olympians Karen Pickering, Kris Akabusi and James Cracknell to answer some of Freddie's burning questions about the Olympic games. Are there tickets still available? What are the do's and dont's within the Olympic Park? What is the Modern Pentathlon all about? Find answers to these queries and more.

 5lspecials: The Lord Coe Interview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 46:17

In a Colin Murray's Gold Run special Colin meets Seb Coe, who discusses his battles for gold with Steve Ovett at Moscow 1980, as well as his role as chairman of the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games.

 5lspecials: Bradley Wiggins profile; 19 Jul 12 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:05

As cyclist Bradley Wiggins races closer to making history as the first British winner of the Tour de France, Eleanor Oldroyd looks at his upbringing and the road to Yellow Jersey glory. Guests include the Guardian's cycling correspondent William Fotheringham and Tour de France stage winner and UK Youth Cycling Team rider Magnus Backstedt.

 5lspecials: London Calling - 9 days to go | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 76:28

Eleanor Oldroyd brings you all the latest Olympic news and interviews ahead of the 2012 Games. So with just 9 days to go, Eleanor is joined by Steve Parry, James Cracknell and Katherine Merry to dissect, debate and discuss all the latest news. Guests include Kevin Tyler - head of Coaching and Development at UK Athletics, cyclist Rachel Morris, Ashley McKenzie who'll compete for GB in the Judo competition and Olympic gold medalist Duncan Goodhew.

 5lspecials: The Open - preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 94:32

Clare Balding presents a special Open golf preview from Lytham St Annes on the eve of the tournament. You can hear from the names on everyone's lips, including Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. Plus, a special question and answer phone-in with Colin Montgomerie.

 5lspecials: The Original Dream Team | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 74:03

We speak to Chris Mullin and Christian Laettner, members of the original Dream Team; the USA Basketball Team that went to the Olympics in 1992. In Barcelona they were credited with revolutionising the international game. We hear their story and the thoughts of Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson on their selection and experience. Isiah Thomas also speaks about his controversial non-selection. We also look forward to the 2012 tournament with Newcastle Falcons coach Fabulous Flournay and our own Chris Mitchell.

 5lspecials: An Audience with Jack Nicklaus | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:42

50 years on from his first appearance at the Open Championship, Jack Nicklaus joins Mark Chapman to look back at his tremendous career in front of a captive audience at the National Museum of Scotland.

 5lspecials: Olympic International Preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 101:58

With exactly two weeks to go before the Olympics, Eleanor Oldroyd, Katherine Merry and BBC Sport's Ollie Williams are joined by a host of international Olympic and World champions as they look ahead to the 2012 games. Hear from the likes of triple jump world champion Christian Taylor, world champion hurdler Sally Pearson and two of the fastest women ever, Carmelita Jeter and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price.

 5lspecials: The Olympic Glossary | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 74:32

Russell Fuller and Steve Bunce present a guide to explain all the phrases, rules and terms you will hear at the London Olympics. They speak to experts from archery, cycling, rowing, wrestling and taekwondo to ensure you have the know-how when the Olympics arrive.

 5lspecials: Virtual Medal Table | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 120:49

Russel Fuller and Steve Parry bring you 'Virtual Medal Table' - where they and some special guests try to predict how many medals Team GB are going to win this summer. As they take a look at all our medal prospects, on the track, in the pool and at the velodrome, they are helped along by guests including Darren Campbell, Katherine Merry, Rob Walker, Gail Emms, Rob Hayles, Jim Neilly, Karen Pickering, Martin Crosse, Mitch Fenner, Fabulous Flournoy, James Cracknell, Gavin Hamilton, Sue Smith, Pippa Funnell, Sean Kerly and Lisa Knights.

 5lspecials: The Tuffers and Vaughan Cricket Show | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 68:37

Mark Chapman is joined by Phil Tuffnell and Michael Vaughan to discuss the latest cricket news including England's latest ODI win over Australia and Mark Ramprakash's retirement. They also look at what can be done to improve T20 cricket in this country with insight from the Indian Premier League and the Big Bash in Australia.

 5lspecials: Roger Federer v Andy Murray - preview | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:18

Join Jonathan Overend for this preview to the Wimbledon 2012 Men's Singles final and get all the build up to Roger Federer v Andy Murray. You can hear from Kevin Mitchell, Neil Harman, Jeremy Bates, Andy Murray, Greg Rusedski, Tim Henman, Jon Lloyd and Miles Maclagan.

 5lspecials: F1 - preview to the British Grand Prix | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:52

James Allen leads the 5 live Formula One team to bring you this preview to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

 5lspecials: London Calling - 22 days to go | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 105:00

Eleanor Oldroyd presents this Jamaican Olympics special with Mike Costello and Steve Parry, looking at the Jamaican team trials and the competition to represent the country in the men's sprint team. Guests include Yohan Blake, Kayon Raynor, Garth Garvey, Ricky Simms, Peter Keen, Stevie Morrison, Ben Rhodes and Jonnie Peacock.

 5lspecials: Record Makers 04 Jun 12 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 87:50

Eleanor Oldroyd presents a programme celebrating some of the great milestones in track and field, in the company of former world record holders David Moorcroft and Colin Jackson, and journalist Matthew Syed. Hear from world record holders past and present, including revealing a interview with the 1st man to run a sub 4 minute mile, Sir Roger Bannister.

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