An Interview With Alan Simpson

Alan Simpson presenting an award to Hampton FC player Alan Inns.

Michael Wale meets Alan Simpson, who created the Hancock and Steptoe TV comedies, but whose real love all his life has been Hampton FC.

Simpson and Galton created Hancock's Half Hour and Steptoe and Son. Alan Simpson gave up writing and now concentrates instead on his lifetime affair with Hampton and Richmond football club.

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Sir Clive Woodward: How We Will Have The Edge At The Olympics

Clive Woodward

Sir Clive Woodward explains how he intends to give Britain's Olympic athletes an edge over the other competing countries.

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An Interview With Geoff Thomas

There's more to Geoff Thomas than football stats.

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An Interview With Eddie The Eagle

Like many British sportsmen he became famous for his failure.

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An Interview With David Bedford

A week after the London Marathon, Michael Wale talks with David Bedford, the athlete-turned-organiser.

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An Interview With Larry Lloyd

Signed in 1976, the Liverpool and Nottingham Forest hero now lives in Marbella.

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Green Issues With Michael Wale

David Bellamy on allotment

Get Your Hands Dirty, Urges David Bellamy

Michael Wale meets David Bellamy and is swept aside by his enthusiasm and a note of controversy.

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