The BBC Bikes Podcast Podcast
The BBC Bikes Podcast with Stephen Watson and guests go beyond the circuit, revealing more about the racers you thought you knew. In-depth interviews on the motorcycling biggest events and people
Episodes to download
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North West 200 - Charley Boorman
Wed 6 May 2026
Charley Boorman joins Stephen & Glenn Irwin after lapping the NW200 triangle circuit.
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North West 200 - Davey Todd
Tue 5 May 2026
Davey Todd on NW200 absence and recovering from serious Daytona crash injuries
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North West 200 - Jeremy McWilliams
Mon 4 May 2026
62-year-old Jeremy McWilliams on NW200 wins, career, motivation and new bike project.
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North West 200 - Darryl Tweed
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Darryl Tweed on Ballymoney roots, Dunlop family inspiration and race-day naps.
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North West 200 - Laurent Hoffman
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Belgian Laurent Hoffman on NW200's international field & new road racing European series
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North West 200 - Mervyn White
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Mervyn Whyte, NW200 event director, on logistics, risk and coping with tragedy.
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North West 200 - Richard Cooper
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Richard Cooper joins Stephen Watson to discuss NW200 wins, controversy & slipstream craft
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North West 200 - Paul Jordan
Mon 27 Apr 2026
Home favourite Paul Jordan on NW200 glory, local pride and 2026 prep with Stephen Watson.
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North West 200 - Storm Stacey
Tue 21 Apr 2026
Storm Stacey on his NW200 debut & mental health mission after father’s suicide.
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North West 200 - Michael Rutter
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Michael Rutter on TT crash that nearly paralysed him and his 200mph NW200 career legacy
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North West 200 - Andrew Irwin
Mon 6 Apr 2026
Andrew Irwin on nearly quitting after Honda sacking, arm injury and BSB title aim.
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North West 200 - Peter Hickman
Sun 29 Mar 2026
Peter Hickman chats to Stephen Watson about NW200 chicane controversy & desire to win.
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North West 200 - Michael Sweeney
Sun 22 Mar 2026
Michael Sweeney joins Stephen Watson on the BBC Bikes NW200 podcast.
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North West 200 - Rob Hodson
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Stephen Watson chats to Rob Hodson who's set to make his North West 200 debut this year.
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North West 200 - Alastair Seeley
Mon 9 Mar 2026
Stephen Watson chats with 29-time record North West 200 winner Alastair Seeley.
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North West 200 - Glenn Irwin
Sun 1 Mar 2026
Stephen Watson chats with 11 time North West 200 Superbike record holder Glenn Irwin.
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Series Highlights
Fri 16 Sep 2022
Highlights from an insightful and emotional first series of the BBC Bikes Podcast.
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Michael Laverty: Changing Gears
Fri 2 Sep 2022
The former BSB and MotoGP star talks media and team ownership.
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Mike Trimby: Making MotoGP
Fri 26 Aug 2022
The head of IRTA on transforming grand prix racing into what it is today.
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Mat Oxley: Racer-Turned-Writer
Wed 24 Aug 2022
The TT winner on more than 30 years reporting from Grand Prix paddocks.
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Olga Budimir: The Globe-Trotting Marshal
Fri 19 Aug 2022
The volunteer marshal on travelling the world to help trackside.
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Ana Carrasco: Motorcycling History Maker
Fri 12 Aug 2022
The Spanish trail-blazer on her injury comeback and targeting Grand Prix wins.
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British MotoGP 2022 Recap
Tue 9 Aug 2022
Michael Laverty joins Keith Huewen to recap the 2022 British MotoGP at Silverstone.
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Jeremy McWilliams: Flags, Age & Changing Road Racing
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Racing’s Peter Pan on national identity, staying motivated at nearly 60, and more...
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Stuart Higgs: When Two Worlds Collide
Fri 22 Jul 2022
The BSB boss was at the recent Isle of Man TT talking crossover of circuits and roads.
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Glenn Irwin: The Importance of Honesty
Fri 15 Jul 2022
The short circuit/road racer opens up on mental health and if racing is worth the risks.
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Maria Costello: The Racing Drug
Fri 8 Jul 2022
The TT racer discusses glass ceilings and the emotional turmoil of racing.
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Stuart Pringle: The Trials and Tribulations of Running Silverstone
Fri 1 Jul 2022
Silverstone's Managing Director on almost going bust and why the UK needs a MotoGP star.
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Jenny Tinmouth: Racing, Media & Hollywood
Fri 24 Jun 2022
Jenny Tinmouth on breaking records, moving into media and being a Hollywood stuntwoman.
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Cameron Donald: Sport’s Final Frontier
Fri 17 Jun 2022
The Aussie Ace on his career in Europe and the perils of road racing.
