Chick Young (Part 2)
Tom talks to journalist and broadcaster Chick Young about the tragic death of his young son, his broadcasting career, and only an excuse. Contains some strong language.
May 30, 2024•42 min
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BBC Sport's Tom English interviews key figures in sport.
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Episodes
Chick Young (Part 1)
Tom talks to journalist and broadcaster Chick Young about his early life, the stories which made him famous and his relationship with managers of both Rangers and Celtic. Contains some strong language.
May 23, 2024•38 min
Ross Murdoch
Tom chats to Olympian and Commonwealth games gold medallist Ross Murdoch about his career
May 16, 2024•54 min
Paul di Resta
Tom English speaks to former Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta about his career
May 09, 2024•49 min
Lynsey Sharp
Lynsey Sharp talks to Tom English about retirement and her career as a whole
May 02, 2024•50 min
Steve Clarke
Scotland men's national team manager Steve Clarke talks to Tom English about his road to the job.
Apr 25, 2024•42 min
Alan McManus
Tom English talks to Scottish snooker player Alan McManus about swapping the cue for the microphone. "I wanted to rip his lungs out" Alan talks about his attitude to anybody he came up against on the green baize. Ronnie Sullivan "it's a front" we get the inside track on how the snooker legend really feels about the game. Plus the day Stephen Hendry snubbed Alan McManus.
Apr 18, 2024•45 min
Willie Miller
In 1983, Aberdeen won the European Cup Winners' Cup. On the 40th anniversary, Tom English talks to Willie Miller about the team's journey to glory in Gothenburg
May 10, 2023•57 min
Ken Buchanan 1945-2023
Tom English in conversation with Ken Buchanan, one of Scotland's greatest sportsmen, who died on 1 April 2023
Apr 02, 2023•33 min
Archie Macpherson: Olympic Games, Scottish Football and Trainspotting
Archie Macpherson, one Scotland's most distinguished sports broadcasters, discusses some of the key moments from his career including the Olympic Games, riots and Trainspotting.
Dec 11, 2022•57 min
Archie Macpherson: World Cup Memories (1982-1998)
Archie Macpherson, one of the best known Scottish sports broadcasters, tells Tom English about his travels to the FIFA World Cups from 1982 to 1998.
Dec 04, 2022•57 min
Archie Macpherson: World Cup Memories (1974-1978)
Archie Macpherson, one of the best known Scottish sports broadcasters, tells Tom English about his experiences at the FIFA World Cups of 1974 and 1978.
Nov 27, 2022•57 min
Tommy Gilmour
Tommy Gilmour, a legend of the Scottish Boxing scene, talks Benny Lynch, meeting Muhammad Ali in Paisley plus holding the spit bucket at Ken Buchanan v Jim Watt.
Jul 04, 2022•57 min
Hannah Miley
Hannah Miley, three-time Olympic swimmer, double Commonwealth gold medallist, in conversation with Tom English.
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Charlie Adam
Charlie Adam, one of Scotland's most talented midfielders of his generation, discusses his life in football, from leaving Rangers to his Liverpool debut, and his personal life.
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Hazel Irvine
Hazel Irvine, one of Britain's leading and respected broadcasters, talks to Tom English.
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Archie MacPherson
Legendary commentator Archie MacPherson discusses his broadcasting life including key footballing figures Jock Stein, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jim McLean and Ally MacLeod.
May 30, 2022•55 min
Scott Brown
Scott Brown, one of the most decorated players in Scottish football history, talks about winning ten Premiership titles, ending his 14 year stay at Celtic and joining Aberdeen.
Aug 27, 2021•54 min
Paul Lambert
Former Scotland captain Paul Lambert discusses his early life at St Mirren, winning the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund and returning home to Celtic.
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Stephen Gallacher
Ryder Cup golfer and European Tour star Stephen Gallacher discusses his sporting life including his big wins in Dubai and India, his Foundation and having his son Jack as caddie.
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Eilidh Doyle
Eilidh Doyle is Scotland's most decorated track and field athlete of all time. Recently retired, Eilidh had great success in Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth competition.
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Shaun Maloney
Belgium coach and former Celtic and Scotland midfielder Shaun Maloney discusses his football career, FA Cup final win and the upcoming UEFA European Championship with Tom English.
May 21, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Graeme Dott
Snooker Champion Graeme Dott discusses his life in snooker culminating in his 2006 victory at the Crucible. Dott opens up about his mental health and narcolepsy plus his future.
May 07, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Sandy Lyle
One from the archive as Sandy Lyle reflects on his 1985 Open golf Championship win at Royal St George. This was his first major title in a successful career..
Feb 19, 2021•27 min
Eddie Jordan
Former racing driver, team owner and entrepreneur Eddie Jordan discusses his life in motorsport from discovering Ayrton Senna to giving Michael Schumacher his debut.
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Hannah Rankin
Scotland's first female world champion boxer Hannah Rankin discusses her love of classical music, being an accomplished bassoonist, and winning the super-welterweight title.
Jan 22, 2021•46 min
Brian Laudrup
Brian Laudrup discusses his playing career including life at Bayern Munich, Milan and Rangers plus winning the European Championship in 1992 with unfancied Denmark.
Jan 08, 2021•55 min
Ryan Mania
The 2013 Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania discusses the day he won at Aintree on 66/1 shot Auroras Encore in his first ever ride in the race.
Dec 25, 2020•50 min
Nigel Owens
Rugby referee Nigel Owens discusses his life growing up in Wales, his mental health struggles, refereeing World Cup finals and becoming the first ref to take charge of 100 tests.
Dec 11, 2020•55 min
David Wilkie
World and Olympic swimming champion David Wilkie, arguably Britain's greatest ever swimmer, discusses his upbringing in Sri Lanka, winning gold in Montreal, and life after sport.
Nov 27, 2020•58 min
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