This Sporting Life: Recent Episodes
BBC Radio Scotland
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.
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.
Tom chats to Olympian and Commonwealth games gold medallist Ross Murdoch about his career
Scotland men's national team manager Steve Clarke talks to Tom English about his road to the job.
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.
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
Tom English in conversation with Ken Buchanan, one of Scotland's greatest sportsmen, who died on 1 April 2023
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.
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.
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.
Tommy Gilmour, a legend of the Scottish boxing scene, talks Benny Lynch, meeting Muhammad Ali in Paisley Ice Rink plus holding the spit-bucket at Ken Buchanan v Jim Watt.
Hannah Miley - three-time Olympic swimmer, double Commonwealth gold medallist, in conversation with Tom English
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.
Hazel Irvine, one of Britain's leading and respected broadcasters, talks to Tom English
Legendary commentator Archie MacPherson discusses his broadcasting life including key footballing figures Jock Stein, Sir Alex Ferguson, Jim McLean and Ally MacLeod
Scott Brown, one of the most decorated players in Scottish football history, talks about winning 10 Premiership titles, ending his 14 year stay at Celtic & moving to join Aberdeen
Former Scotland captain and Champions League winner Paul Lambert discusses his early life at St Mirren, winning the Champions League at Dortmund then returning home to Celtic.
Ryder Cup golfer & 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.
Eilidh Doyle is Scotland's most decorated track & field athlete of all time. Recently retired, Eilidh had great success in Olympic, World, European and Commonwealth competition.
Belgium coach and former Celtic & Scotland midfielder Shaun Maloney discusses his football career, FA Cup final win & the upcoming UEFA European Championship with Tom English.
Snooker Champion Graeme Dott discusses his life in snooker culminating in his 2006 victory at the Crucible. Dott opens up about his mental health & narcolepsy plus his future
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..
Former racing driver, team owner and entrepreneur Eddie Jordan discusses his life in motorsport from discovering Ayrton Senna to giving Michael Schumacher his debut.
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.
Brian Laudrup discusses his playing career including life at Bayern Munich, Milan & Rangers plus winning the European Championship in 1992 with unfancied Dermark.
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.
Rugby referee Nigel Owens discusses his life growing up in Wales, his mental health struggles, refereeing World Cup finals & becoming the first ref to take charge of 100 tests
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.
1985 snooker world champion Dennis Taylor discusses his life growing up in Northern Ireland, his dispute with Alex Higgins, and the night 18.5m people watched him pot the black.
One from the archive as the 3-time World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart discusses his life growing up with dyslexia, his pursuit to make F1 safer, and his retirement from the sport
Swimmer Michael Jamieson discusses his strive for excellence in the pool which led to an Olympic silver medal in London but also resulted in mental health problems and depression.
Olympic champion Callum Skinner discusses his pursuit of success in the sport which led to depression and early retirement from cycling.
Jamie Murray, the seven-time Grand Slam doubles winner and Davis Cup champion, discusses his life in tennis from growing up in Dunblane to reaching world number one!
Susie Wolff became the first female in 22 years to take part in a Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in 2014. She discusses her life in motor sport & racing against Lewis Hamilton
Scottish wrestler Drew McIntyre discusses his journey from growing up in Ayr, being fired by the WWE, to fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming the WWE champion at Wrestlemania!
An in-depth interview with Paul McGinley, who famously holed the winning putt in the 2002 Ryder Cup for Europe. McGinley captained the 2014 Ryder Cup team to victory at Gleneagles
The 1999 Open golf champion Paul Lawrie reflects on his Carnoustie triumph. Lawrie discusses his Ryder Cup appearances in 1999 and 2012 as well as his compatriot Colin Montgomerie
Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry discusses his incredible life in snooker, from being the youngest ever winner at the Crucible in 1990 to his retirement in 2012.
Two-time world heavyweight champion & Olympic gold medallist George Foreman discusses his life in and out of the boxing ring.
Tom English in conversation with Ricky Burns, one of only three British boxers to have won world titles in three weight divisions and the first ever from Scotland.
BBC Sport’s Tom English interviews key figures in sporting history. From world superstars like George Foreman to Scottish legends such as Stephen Hendry and Ricky Burns.