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This Sporting Life

BBC Sport's Tom English interviews key figures in sport.

Radio Scotland,43 episodes

Episodes

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Chick Young (Part 2)
Tom talks to journalist and broadcaster Chick Young
30 May 2024,41 mins
Chick Young (Part 1)
Tom talks to journalist and broadcaster Chick Young
23 May 2024,37 mins
Ross Murdoch
Tom chats to Olympian and Commonwealth games gold medallist Ross Murdoch about his career
16 May 2024,53 mins
Paul di Resta
Tom English speaks to former Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta about his career
09 May 2024,48 mins
Lynsey Sharp
Lynsey Sharp talks to Tom English about retirement and her career as a whole
02 May 2024,49 mins
Steve Clarke
Scotland men's national team manager Steve Clarke talks to Tom English.
25 Apr 2024,42 mins
Alan McManus
Former snooker player turned broadcaster Alan McManus chats to Tom
18 Apr 2024,45 mins
Willie Miller
Willie Miller remembers Aberdeen's European Cup Winners' Cup triumph in Gothenburg
10 May 2023,56 mins
Ken Buchanan 1945-2023
Tom English talks to boxer Ken Buchanan, who died on 1 April 2023
02 Apr 2023,33 mins
Archie Macpherson: Olympic Games, Scottish Football and Trainspotting
Archie Macpherson discusses some of the key moments from his amazing broadcasting career.
11 Dec 2022,56 mins
Archie Macpherson: World Cup Memories (1982-1998)
Archie Macpherson recalls his travels to the FIFA World Cups from 1982 to 1998.
04 Dec 2022,56 mins
Archie Macpherson: World Cup Memories (1974-1978)
Archie Macpherson tells us about his experiences at the FIFA World Cups of 1974 and 1978.
27 Nov 2022,56 mins
Tommy Gilmour
Tommy Gilmour, a legend of the Scottish Boxing scene, tells his life story to Tom English.
02 Jul 2022,57 mins
Hannah Miley
Hannah Miley, three-time Olympic swimmer and Commonwealth gold medallist chats to Tom.
27 Jun 2022,76 mins
Charlie Adam
Charlie Adam, former Liverpool, Rangers and Scotland midfielder, talks to Tom English.
20 Jun 2022,63 mins
Hazel Irvine
Hazel Irvine, one of Britain's leading and respected broadcasters, talks to Tom English.
06 Jun 2022,77 mins
Archie MacPherson
Legendary commentator Archie MacPherson discusses his broadcasting career.
30 May 2022,54 mins
Scott Brown
Scott Brown, one of the most decorated players in Scottish football, chats to Tom English
27 Aug 2021,54 mins
Paul Lambert
Former Scotland captain and Champions League winner Paul Lambert talks to Tom English.
13 Aug 2021,72 mins
Stephen Gallacher
European Tour star and Ryder Cup golfer Stephen Gallacher discusses his sporting life.
18 Jun 2021,62 mins
Eilidh Doyle
Scotland's most decorated track & field athlete Eilidh Doyle discusses her life in sport.
04 Jun 2021,64 mins
Shaun Maloney
Belgium coach and former Celtic and Scotland midfielder Shaun Maloney with Tom English.
21 May 2021,65 mins
Graeme Dott
2006 World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott in conversation with Tom English.
07 May 2021,72 mins
Sandy Lyle
Sandy Lyle reflects on his 1985 Open golf Championship win at Royal St George.
19 Feb 2021,27 mins
Eddie Jordan
Former racing driver, team owner and entrepreneur Eddie Jordan chats to Tom English.
05 Feb 2021,64 mins
Hannah Rankin
Scotland's first female world champion boxer Hannah Rankin chats to Tom English.
22 Jan 2021,45 mins
Brian Laudrup
Rangers and Denmark winger Brian Laudrup in conversation with Tom English.
08 Jan 2021,55 mins
Ryan Mania
The 2013 Grand National winning jockey Ryan Mania in conversation with Tom English.
25 Dec 2020,49 mins
Nigel Owens
Rugby's greatest ever referee Nigel Owens in conversation with Tom English.
11 Dec 2020,54 mins
David Wilkie
Scottish Olympic swimming legend David Wilkie in conversation with Tom English.
27 Nov 2020,58 mins