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Jeff Brown’s Sporting Greats

Jeff Brown goes through his contact book of sporting heroes and asks them how they made history.

Radio Newcastle,9 episodes

Episodes

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Welcome to Jeff Brown's Sporting Greats
Sporting heroes share the real stories behind the moments that changed their lives.
21 Jan 2025,1 min
Alan Shearer: 'I've lived the dream'
Alan chats about his journey with Newcastle United, England and his work as a BBC pundit.
21 Jan 2025,26 mins
Glenn McCrory: 'I lost everything'
Former professional boxer and pundit Glenn McCrory shares the highs and lows of his life.
21 Jan 2025,22 mins
Savannah Marshall: 'Boys didn't want me there'
Savannah discusses winning world titles, bitter rivalries and overcoming extreme shyness.
21 Jan 2025,24 mins
Gary Bennett: 'I just lost it'
Gary shares his memories as a player and manager, receiving an MBE and his campaign work.
21 Jan 2025,21 mins
'We never got permission for Great North Run'
Sir Brendan Foster shares stories behind world records and starting the Great North Run.
21 Jan 2025,28 mins
Stephen Miller: 'We were lucky if we had TV coverage'
Stephen shares his journey to become one of the World's most decorated Para athletes.
21 Jan 2025,26 mins
'I was told girls don't play rugby'
Katy Daley-McLean discusses lifting the Women's World Cup trophy to Olympic Games.
21 Jan 2025,27 mins
Steve Harmison: 'I had to face some demons'
Cricketer Steve Harmison shares his career highs and lows with England and Durham.
21 Jan 2025,37 mins,