Podcast appearances and mentions of John Inverdale

Nick was joined in the studio by John Inverdale & Cornelius Lysaght to discuss this week's talking Points: Flat Start - Into National / Anti Doping Movement / PRA / Govt Intervention/ Jerry Hill / Emily Upjohn/Japan / Neil Callan / Langer Dan.

A week out from the Aintree Festival. Nick was joined in the studio by, sports broadcasting legend John Inverdale, broadcaster Cornelius Lysaght, trainer Nicky Henderson, Author William Morgan & Flutter's Seb Butterworth. Lot's of Aintree chat, plus hearty discussions on the industry as a whole.

It's a star-studded episode of the Kickabout this week as Johnny and Gav are joined by Danny Dyer to talk football, John Inverdale to chat rugby and Dan O'Connell to bang on about playing at Murrayfield.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

On this week's Kickabout, Johnny & Gav speak to the voice of Rugby Union, John Inverdale, just hours before the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham. There's a new Top 10 for your rhyming footballer training academies (Train with Waynes). And, Gav plays our new Rugby League Stadium game - Stadium Arcadium.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

This week, hear how adding a pit lane would improve the game of football and what really happened in Scottie Scheffler's kitchen. Plus, we're joined by the face of rugby, John Inverdale, to celebrate the start of The Six Nations 2025.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

On this week's Kickabout, Johnny & Gav discuss how football manager's could run their own drinking establishments... Plus they speak to John Inverdale about 'the Messi of the oval ball'.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Anyone who is a self-proclaimed ‘sports nut' probably thinks they know how sports works.Think again.Tech Chairs is the podcast that lifts the lid on how elite sport is getting faster, stronger and better. From F1 to football, sailing to sprinting, tennis to test cricket; whatever your favourite sport, you can be sure that tech is shaping its future.Presented by veteran sports broadcaster, John Inverdale, and sports entrepreneur, Rebecca Hopkins, the conversation gets unashamedly geeky but if you love sports, you'll love the learning.Listen to Tech Chairs and you'll hear something that is sure to surprise you.

Tech Chairs is a new podcast exploring the many ways technology drives sport. In the first episode, sports presenter, John Inverdale and sports tech entrepreneur, Rebecca Hopkins take a sprint through sports tech's history.Joining them are experts, Andy Harland, Naomi Stenhouse and Andy Miah, who explain how we arrived at many of the innovations we have today. From the evolution of trainers to why Lycra is the greatest sports tech invention of all time – sit down, tune in, find out.To find out more about the ever-changing world of sports technology, listen to Part Two of How Tech Snuck Up on Sport subscribe to Tech Chairs or sign up for Access Innovation, our fortnightly newsletter.

Technology is changing each aspect of every sport we all love … and Tech Chairs explains how.Tech Chairs is a new sports podcast which is presented by broadcaster, John Inverdale and sports tech entrepreneur, Rebecca Hopkins. Each week, John and Rebecca are given insider insights by tech experts, sports entrepreneurs, elite coaches, industry leaders and champion athletes.If you've ever wanted to know why the handlebars of bikes got so small? How Hawk-Eye was invented? Which football team had the first club TV channel? Or why Ali, Jordan, Messi or Ronaldo might not be sports biggest influencers… tune into Tech Chairs.From the evolution of trainers to how DNA impacts your injuries, Tech Chairs is a must listen for sports fans, sports executives and the ‘sports tech curious'.Website

RETRO RHLSTP #49 No Man Is Faster Than a Cheese - Richard has just had his third sixteenth birthday and has returned from Amsterdam with a hangover that might just last two weeks. His guest is former milk-maid, fellow West Country cheese enthusiast and Russell Brand lookalike, Bridget Christie. They discuss webbed toes, being the responsible one in a gang of Hell's Angels, John Inverdale's slip of the tongue, the deferred creative revenge on the tedious admin of life and who of the two of them is a more realistic representation for the hopes and dreams of new comedians. Plus a proper serious chat about feminism. Also ghosts that eat crisps and a disembodied hand that Richard somehow failed to equate to the time travelling finger or the ham hand, so seriously was he taking this as a proper interview.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Check out our website http://rhlstp.co.ukSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://richardherring.com/gigsBuy DVDs and Books at http://gofasterstripe.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/rhlstp.

Alex Lowe is joined by Alan Dymock and Mark Evans to look back on a very busy weekend of rugby. They pay tribute to rugby legend Phil Bennett after he sadly passed away. They also preview the Premiership final as Saracens and Leicester are set to meet at Twickenham on the weekend. The URC semi-finals also threw up some thrilling games so the panel asks what an all South African final means for the competition? Alan questions how rugby would respond to Saudi investment after the big debate currently happening in golf. Plus, John Inverdale explains the changes to the grassroots rugby calendar and the panel pick their God or Goddess of the week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.   This week there are stories from Esher RFC where I speak with John Inverdale about his wonderful broadcasting career, the state of the world game, his time involved with Esher RFC and the future of National League Rugby.   https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

In this week's ‘News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by Dawn-Maria France, editor-in-chief at Yorkshire Women's Life; Duncan Weldon, an economist and writer; and John Inverdale, a broadcaster who presented coverage of many major sporting events including the Olympic Games and Wimbledon.The episode begins by analysing the UK's response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, to discuss whether the Home Office is failing Ukrainian refugees with the lack of forward planning, and the impact of a Nationality and Borders Bill on Ukrainians who are making their way into the UK.The conversation moves on to discuss whether the UK government has shown true leadership, and the British public's perception of the handling of the crisis, with polling showing huge support for the UK to grant visas to Ukrainian refugees.Together they also discuss the impact of sanctions on Russian oligarchs, and Roman Abramovich: What do the Russian owner's sanctions mean for Chelsea Football Club?Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.comSign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at: www.wrightonthenail.fm

Johnny and Gav suggest a better way to name a storm, talk curling commentary and discuss the Six Nations with John Inverdale and Mike Phillips. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

In some actual sporting chat, The Kickabout previews this season's Six Nations. Plus fandom in Rugby League and religious beliefs in Tibet. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Former Ireland captain Keith Wood was joined on #OTBAM by his friends John Inverdale, Jeremy Guscott, and Jonathan Davies to help mark his 50th birthday. #OTBAM with Gillette | #BestFaceForward

Stephen Jones and Owen Slot are joined by broadcasting giant John Inverdale to review all the weekends rugby. They dissect the latest in the Autumn Nations Series, including Eddie Jones' comments on Marcus Smith. Plus, former Scotland captain John Barclay chats about Scotland's victory over Australia. And, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, following another thumping England win over New Zealand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Silver Kickabout is joined by John Inverdale this week, for some actual insight into rugby, and some rubbish insight into golf. You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday, and if you want to take the boys Around Your Ground or introduce them to your mates in the Sunday League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen then get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

A History of Sporting GeniusWhy are some touched with sporting greatness? What is it that lifts mortal men to achieve sporting pinnacles? And why is it that so many sporting greats are also touched with self-destruction? In this discussion, we were thrilled to bring together three experts and a passionate observer to delve deep into the lives and brilliance of some of our best-loved sporting geniuses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode 16 of Baseline Exchanges, Andrew Raeburn, Craig Viner and Anna Smith talk to veteran sports broadcaster John Inverdale, presenter of ITV’s coverage of the French Open. John, who in 2021 will be working at his 36th Wimbledon Championships, discusses his earliest memories of SW19, the transformation of Roland-Garros, and foresees an end to Rafael Nadal’s domination in Paris.He also expresses his fears about the sport’s future unless it modernises its formats and comes out from behind TV’s paywall.Meanwhile, analyst Mike James talks about working with French Open champion Iga Świątek and the secrets of her success.POD SUMMARY- John’s early love of tennis and how he only completed his 1977 Wimbledon autograph collection 23 years later!- The new-look Roland Garros being “one of the great sporting venues in Europe.”- Anna and John on how the presence of fans makes such a difference- John’s worry that tennis’s next generation won’t be as visible to fans if not on free-to-air TV- His belief that only a shorter format can attract a new, younger audience- Mike James on working with French Open champion Iga Swiatek- On This Day: May 26th- Predictions for this year’s Roland Garros

Roger, Grant and Giles welcome veteran sports broadcaster John Inverdale on to The Big Interview - brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks.  John has been one of the UK's most  recognised sports presenters on both Radio and TV and covered all the world's major sporting events.  John looks back on his career and shares his thoughts on where the world of sport is going and lessons it must heed.

Stephen Jones is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and former BBC rugby presenter and current RFU committee member John Inverdale to discuss an astonishing weekend in the Premiership, England's potential future at half-back and that stamp from Mike Brown. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Remembering the life of legendary BBC golf commentator Peter Alliss who has died aged 89 Steve Crossman is joined by Iain Carter, Bernard Gallacher, Padraig Harrington & John Murray to look back on the life of Peter Alliss Alliss, known as 'the voice of golf' to fans around the world, has been synonymous with the BBC's golf coverage for more than half a century We also hear an interview from 2008 where Alliss chats to John Inverdale about his career in golf, the Ryder Cup and his commentary style.

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by broadcasting royalty this week as they chatted to John Inverdale about his affiliation with rugby, the importance of mental health and his career in the media. There is also a twist to his Mars XV....   Talking Rugby Union: Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/ Looseheadz: Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/

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A heavyweight  alliance of some of the UK's most familiar sporting voices arrives at Series Two; Paralympic Feels.  John Inverdale, Lee McKenzie, Sonja McLaughlan, Jonathan Overend and Andy Stevenson - all presenters at Paralympic Games for either TV and Radio - are your hosts for a series of incredible stories, running through 'what-would-have-been' the 2020 Paralympics.  The team reflect on remarkable achievements they've witnessed, from the track and the pool to the blind football pitch.  This is elite sport we're talking about, after all.   Guesting on Episode One is probably the UK's most recognisable Paralympian; Tanni Grey-Thompson. Baroness Grey-Thompson, winner of 11 Paralympic Gold Medals, is a cross bench Life Peer in the House of Lords with many positions of responsibility within British society.   Her frustrations with the treatment of disabled people, particularly in the workplace, become clear when she draws Covid-comparisons with "non-disabled" workers.   She's acutely aware of the issues within disability sport which threaten future Paralympics.  How can the classification system be improved?  A thought-provoking conversation with hosts Jonathan Overend, John Inverdale and Sonja McLaughlan.   Plus House of Lords dress codes, Zoom mix-ups and tackling "The Rock" Who wins?!

After the magnificence that was Di Binley and Episode Three, Broken Oars is back with a humdinging corker of an Episode Four (they said modestly).   Released on the day that Jurgen Grobler, the greatest high performance coach in sporting history, stepped down from his role as Head Coach of British Rowing either through luck, insider knowledge of what was coming or happenstance we find ourselves celebrating some of the greatest hits of his legacy.    Let's be honest, it was luck.   In Episode Four, then, one of us breaks the other foot, the other laughs about it, we do our housekeeping (or as we're now calling it, airing our dirty laundry in public), and we stop John Inverdale and other salaried BBC presenters from stealing the catchphrases and insights Broken Oars has generated so far by pointing out that they're ours and they're copyrighted.   We float the idea of launching an official Broken Oars 'No James Cracknells Left Behind' t-shirt; and ask Hypatia from York to step in to settle the debate as to whether it was the ancient Greeks or Romans who originated the bath house culture, thus giving rise to the word 'bathetic' (could have something to do with drama, but we're rowers, so we aren't sure).   Then, and only then, do we get to the main course: a full and frank discussion of which GB Heavyweight Men's Coxless Four Olympic win was the best. We argue about judging criteria (purely and simple, which was the best row from a rowing perspective), we say things icons of the sport that means they'll probably never come on Broken Oars, but we also say things about other icons of the sport that means they might.   We discuss the glory and the dream that was Redgrave's Last Stand; we give props to a mighty Canadian boat at Athens; one of us (for the first time ever) says nice things about an Australian crew in the context of Beijing and then promptly ruins his reputation by going on to say equally nice things about the Australian crew at London 2012. We rhapsodise about the dominance of Louloudis et al at Rio and then we choose a winner before asking you to disagree with us on the Twitter feed.   Or agree with us, but you're all rowers, so that will never happen.   We go on to talk about the dangers of triumphalism and hubris when so many of Team GB's programmes are now beset with questions surrounding athlete welfare and wellbeing when coaching and programmes only have medals as their bottom line.   It's almost like we knew Jurgen was going.   And then we bugger off.   No James Cracknells were harmed in the making of this episode.   Full crew ... come forward to row.

John Inverdale hosts a remote Wrap Party for Series One; inviting Marcus Buckland, Sonja McLaughlan, Jonathan Overend and Mark Pougatch. This can mean only one thing; an editing nightmare for the producer.  But putting that aside, as we tend to do in the broadcast world, expect laughs, anecdotes and Olympic-based debate.  First though, in true party style, a rubbish game.  So prepare to be meet "Mystery Guest Dan".  When that's over, not before time, the team get stuck in.  They reflect on whether we're really missing Tokyo 2020,  discuss the future of the Olympics, including the role of e-sports, and assess the uncertainty over the rescheduled Games  in 2021.  John finally gets to tell his Simply Red story from Barcelona 1992.  Will it be worth the wait?  We doubt it.   Elsewhere, Sonja gets flummoxed by an Athens taxi  and Jonathan heads for cover in Beijing.  Plus mild jesting from Pougatch over the Cup Final result.  Inevitable.  Marcus' story about a wild night out in Atlanta is sadly, yet understandably, omitted.   It's a chaotic 40 minutes to end the series, disappointingly without the aid of refreshment, these are pros after all. Thanks for listening.  

Jeanette Kwakye ran thousands of 100 metre races in her life. Thousands and thousands. Up and down, up and down; practice races, school races, club races, international races.  But her fastest 100m came when it mattered the most; The 2008 Olympic 100m final, having run her previous Personal Best in the Quarter-Final.  Jeanette's two fastest races, in a career with thousands of races, were in the biggest competition of her life. How does that happen? What is it about "high pressure" which brings the best out of athletes? Jeanette also takes us back to junior days, sharing the track with a young Usain Bolt, and how "no pressure" helped her return to the sport she loves. John Inverdale is back alongside host Jonathan Overend for Episode 7, in association with Aldi UK. John may want to cover his ears at the end, though.  Before that, they discuss the vital influence of teachers and parents and question the concept of success  "inspiring a generation".  Plus live coverage of an ice cream van passing through East London. If you like that kind of thing.

Commentary legend Ian Darke takes us back to Seoul 1988; the Ben Johnson 100m final and the dramatic aftermath.  What was it like to describe one of the most infamous moments in Olympic history?  He reveals how Johnson’s failed drugs test was leaked and the moment he went live in his PJs to break the news.  We discover Darke, one of the UK's longest-serving active commentators, is on first name terms with a Hollywood A-lister, or so he tells us, after a bizarre incident during an obscure boxing bout at LA 1984.   John Inverdale is alongside host Jonathan Overend for Episode Three, in association with Aldi UK, official supermarket partner of Team GB.   John trades Muhammed Ali memories with Ian, did they both see the great man fight?   Plus what's that about Simply Red in Barcelona?

There may have been no rugby in Wales but it's been an eventful week nonetheless. Ged is joined by Iestyn George to talk about the prospect of the Lions touring South Africa and making a new documentary to accompany it. Elsewhere, could Jamie Roberts be joining the Dragons? Also, can we expect Six Nations rugby to stay free to air, can't we sacrifice Wimbledon or Ant and Dec instead?The Attacking Scrum podcast is sponsored by SO Coffee Trades, get your hands on some at https://socoffeetrades.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A brand new podcast series from a heavyweight collective of some of the UK’s most familiar sporting voices, gives you a front row seat at some of the biggest Olympic moments.  Using their combined experience of more than 20 summer Games, Mark Pougatch, John Inverdale, Jonathan Overend, Sonja McLaughlan and Marcus Buckland take you behind the scenes on iconic nights, with world records and remarkable feats. Tall-tales, celebrity-pulls and insder-stories, direct from those who were there...Throughout the series, the team will be joined by special guests, including legends of the Games and the microphone, plus fresh new broadcasting talent.

Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft speak to newly appointed NCA Chairman John Inverdale about his passion for the National Leagues and his vision for the divisions as he takes over the reins from Norman Robertson. Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCA_Rugby Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCARugby/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ncarugby/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28955832

Cammy and Rory look back at Scotland's last Grand Slam win which happened thirty years ago this year. We take a look at the Calcutta Cup game which saw Scotland clinch the title, indulge in some early 90s nostalgia and and try to work out why Scotland haven't won a Slam since.You can watch the full game on YouTube via a link on the blog (www.scottishrugbyblog.co.uk) and there's also a highlights programme featuring a very young John Inverdale conducting post match interviews in the Scotland locker room. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/scottishrugbyblog. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

He was the local press journalist who went on to be one of BBC radio sport’s most familiar voices – and whose style was to define BBC Radio 5 live at launch. In this hour of ‘Radio Moments Conversations’, John Inverdale tells of his early days in local press before a chance pub meeting led to an opportunity at the new BBC Radio Lincolnshire. An attachment to London saw him reporting and sports bulletin-reading on the Radio 4 Today programme and then across to BBC Radio 2 to host Sport on 2. As BBC Radio 5 launched, he was to host the evening Drive-In, a programme he regards fondly, before helping to define the sound of the new Radio 5 live. John tells of life reporting at the Olympics around the World; bumping into Margaret Thatcher; and shares his thoughts on the importance of words, voice and listening around. In his own words, this is the John Inverdale story. Hear the whole ‘Radio Moments Conversations’ series here (https://podfollow.com/radiomoments-conversations) – and sign up for the regular podcast for this ongoing series. Music by Larry Bryant (http://www.larrybryant.com/) .

This episode starts with discussion on the latest doping scandal to hit the sport of athletics. Sunday Times newspaper investigation has alleged there has been an attempted Russian cover up after high jumper Danil Lysenko missed a drugs test. Russia were widely expected to be welcomed back into athletics by the IAAF having been suspended for the Rio Olympics with Russia blocked across all sports by the IPC across all sports. We ask what next for Russia and can they take up a berth at Tokyo 2020. We also ask the question about whether there is a genuine appetite within the sport to tackle this serious issue?Disappointment for Anthony Joshua. Dreams for Dina Asher-Smith. Joshua, who won gold at London 2012, has surrendered his world titles to the unfancied Mexican Andy Ruiz Junior whilst Dina Asher-Smith will now be targeting an individual gold medal at the World Championships in Doha later this year after a scintillating performance at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm. Both face a crucial few months in their careers - but for differing reasons. We also have the latest developments in Caster Semenya's battle with the IAAF.John's been enjoying the tennis this week. Not only John Inverdale's presentation on ITV4, but Johanna Konta's great form too. Michael explains why he finds watching the British Number One - Konta not Inverdale - a difficult watch after an awkward encounter a couple of years ago. He reveals all.And, we round up all the rest of the week's news in Olympic & Paralympic sport including rugby sevens, the Lionesses, triathlon, rowing, canoeing, sailing, hockey and the Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Inverdale and the 5 live racing team recap an extraordinary Thursday at the Festival with Bryony Frost, Lizzie Kelly and Paisley Park all hitting the headlines. Plus, Tommo catches up with his old mate Rod Stewart.

Our team of John Inverdale, correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, commentator John Hunt, retired jockey Andrew Thornton and reporter Gina Bryce look ahead to the 2019 Cheltenham Gold Cup. Full coverage of the final Day’s racing from 1pm on BBC Radio 5 Live

John Inverdale, correspondent Cornelius Lysaght, commentator John Hunt, retired jockey and pundit Andrew Thornton and current jockey Lizzie Kelly look ahead Wednesday's races. Can the favourite Altior defend his crown in the Queen Mother Champion Chase? Plus Lizzie talks us through her chances in the Glenfarclas Chase and the team look ahead to the Champion Bumper.

Jason Cundy on period dramas, Sir John Meals, Sam’s brief steroid addiction, pre-Brexit Asda dystopia, and we urge John Inverdale to speak out against knife crime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Inverdale and the team react to Willie Mullins becoming the most successful trainer in Cheltenham history as Ireland only just miss out on an unprecedented clean sweep on day 3 of the festival. Davy Russell rode three of the Irish successes, including Balko Des Flos in the Ryanair Chase, as beloved veteran Cue Card was pulled up. Plus, we also look ahead to Friday’s Gold Cup with Nicky Henderson seeking an historic treble.

This week the Fife friends go for a little tour around the Western Isles with Mags as she regales us with stories of her holidays. Mark gives us a run down of the 10 best Jokes from the Fringe and we review each joke with laughter. Then it all gets serious as the Fife Friends return to the Nonagon for a Fantasy Fight Club! The battle of the American Sitcoms takes place with Arrested Development's George Bluth Sr. v Parks and Recreations very own Libertarian, Ron Swanson. The Race to the Victory takes a step through the cage when Chris Akabusi goes head to head with Sir Mohamed Farrah. The Pow-Wow of the Pundits sees former Pro Boxer Carl Froch take on the king of sports punditry gaffs, John Inverdale. And finally We see the Battle of the Octogenarian Michaels, It's Michael Cane v Michael Parkinson. Who wins, listen in to find out and please feel free to tell us your thoughts on who you think would win!

John Inverdale is joined by 5 live's golf correspondent Iain Carter and former European Tour player Jay Townsend to preview the 146th Open Championship which is being held at Royal Birkdale. They speak to three-time Open champion Gary Player, hear from Justin Rose who dazzled as an amateur at the Open in 1998, and find out how Tommy Fleetwood is feeling ahead of playing his hometown course.

RHLSTP #76: Bridget Christie - No Man Is Faster Than a Cheese. Richard has just had his third sixteenth birthday and has returned from Amsterdam with a hangover that might just last two weeks. His guest is former milk-maid, fellow West Country cheese enthusiast and Russell Brand lookalike, Bridget Christie. They discuss webbed toes, being the responsible one in a gang of Hell's Angels, John Inverdale's slip of the tongue, the deferred creative revenge on the tedious admin of life and who of the two of them is a more realistic representation for the hopes and dreams of new comedians. Plus a proper serious chat about feminism. Also ghosts that eat crisps and a disembodied hand that Richard somehow failed to equate to the time travelling finger or the ham hand, so seriously was he taking this as a proper interview.SUPPORT THE SHOW!Check out our website and become a badger and see extra content http://rhlstp.co.ukSee details of the RHLSTP tour dates http://richardherring.com/gigsBuy DVDs and Books at http://gofasterstripe.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Serena Williams moved one Grand Slam title behind Steffi Graf in the all-time list after claiming her 21st major crown on Saturday. Can Roger Federer do something similar on Sunday?   Tennis Podcast presenters David Law (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Catherine Whitaker (Live at Wimbledon) are joined by Daniel Schofield of the Telegraph, and in an impromptu cameo, John Inverdale, to look back on Wiliams’ 6-4, 6-4 win over Garbine Muguruza in the Ladies Final, and ahead to the Men’s Final.   Can Federer win an 18th Slam at nearly 34 years of age? Will Djokovic repeat his of last year? Discussed.   The Tennis Podcast is produced in association with the Telegraph, and supported by BNP Paribas, the bank for a changing world.     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Everest's peak to a 1930s London bedsit, and a painfully funny portrait of a literary marriage in decline. Harriett Gilbert talks books with John Inverdale and Rachel Cooke. Produced by Melvin Rickarby

A supermarket in London appears to have a rodent problem; John Inverdale comes under fire for criticising women; And Gok Wan is getting set for Panto. All competitions are now closed.

How did Lord Patten and Tony Hall fare against MPs? What questions must former director general Mark Thompson face? John Plunkett and guests Lisa Campbell and Paul Robinson find out

Marion Bartoli wins Wimbledon and draws the ire from social media……host Phil Naessens and special guest co-host Craig Doyle discuss this, new Wimbledon men’s champion Andy Murray,why BBC commentator John Inverdale should be fired, the Bryan Brothers. the Washington Castles … Continue reading →

Last week Roger Bolton spoke to the acting editor of The Archers, Julie Beckett, about the decision to put the moment of revelation in the Matt and Lilian saga in The Archers' digital-only offshoot Ambridge Extra. After the interview aired we received a deluge of complaints - more than about the coverage of the death and funeral of Baroness Thatcher. Listeners were "incandescent" with rage about both the decision itself and the interview, which many felt offered far from adequate answers. Given the weight of correspondence, this week Roger puts your frustrations to Jeremy Howe, commissioning editor for drama on Radio 4 and 4 Extra. And why has the BBC removed a free piece of technology, called Radio Downloader, which allowed listeners to download and keep BBC radio programmes? The BBC has promised to offer radio downloads from 2014. But how much radio will be available and for how long? Roger speaks to Mark Friend, Head of Multi-Platform for Radio. Is sorry the hardest word? We hear from listeners who were outraged by the comments made by BBC Radio 5 Live presenter John Inverdale about Wimbledon women's champion Marion Bartoli, during the finals coverage. But many felt his on-air apology the following day was not enough. We like to encourage creativity from our listeners - last week a song, before that some petite prose from our Twitter followers, and this week we hear from a listener who vents their spleen not in writing, nor on the telephone, or even on Twitter, but with an inventive mash-up of last week's interview with Julie Beckett. Producer: Will Yates A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

BBC broadcaster John Inverdale joins Catherine and David to discuss the mens' singles final and assess where it was won and lost. And, as a man who worked alongside the great Fred Perry on BBC Radio, John gives a unique insight into the last British man before Murray to win a Grand Slam singles title. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Mark Lawson. Dame Judi Dench, Danny Boyle and Simon Russell Beale were just some of the winners at last night's Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Despite the glamour of the ceremony, the mood was reflective, with speeches addressing proposed funding cuts to arts organisations. The night's winners reflect on the past year on stage. Clint Eastwood returns to the big screen in baseball drama Trouble With The Curve. He plays a veteran scout on a last trip before retirement. Joining him on the journey is his daughter (Amy Adams) and the pair bond as they share the crucial talent spotting decisions that her father's entire career will be judged by. Larushka Ivan-Zadeh gives her verdict. The winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year is announced today, from a varied shortlist which features cycling, the Isle of Man TT races, squash, Ironman, running, cricket and football. Each of the shortlisted authors discuss their subjects and the chair of the judges, John Inverdale, assesses the current state of sports writing in this country. Producer Ellie Bury.

John Inverdale looks at innovations in the food offerings at football grounds that aim to give fans and players alike a better eating experience than the traditional burger and pie. He visits League Champions Manchester City who are leading the way in the food revolution.Producer: Maggie Ayre.

A jam packed show for you this week. Danny scores a victory in the parkrun attendance bet, Nicola tells us all about her parkrunday at Leeds parkrun with Sharron Davies, David Moorcroft, John Inverdale and the Brownlee Brothers. As part of the Join In campaign they were there to showcase parkrun and as a result Nicola managed to get her mitts on the Brownlees Olympic medals. Danny did a "Darby" at Fritton Lake parkrun even though they have course direction arrows and they interview the first ever parkrunner to complete 100 different parkruns, Chris Cowell. There's also news of marriages, proposals and running backwards. 

Food and the Olympics. Guest presenter John Inverdale looks ahead to London 2012 and explores the history of food and athletics from the first London Games of 1948.Presenter: John Inverdale Producer: Maggie Ayre.