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Episodes
Women's Euros: England v Sweden Preview
7/16/2025
Katie Smith is joined by commentator Vicki Sparks, former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley and the Telegraph's Luke Edwards to preview England's quarter-final against Sweden in Zurich.
England manager Sarina Wiegman tells us about the mood in camp following Saturday's huge win against Wales, while Lucy Bronze discusses whether England will change their approach now they've reached the knockout stage.
And we find out about Sweden's 'youth hostel'.
Topics: 01:32 - 'Dark horses' Sweden 09:39 - Sarina Weigman interview 12:29 - Will Sweden target Hannah Hampton? 16:50 - How many Sweden players would get in England's starting 11? 18:55 - Ella Toone focus - will she keep her place? 26:41 - Lucy Bronze interview 36:45 - Sweden's 'youth hostel' 40:21 - Predictions
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thu - 2000 - QF2 - Sweden v England Fri - 2000 - QF3 - Spain v Switzerland Sat - 2000 - QF4 - France v Germany
Duration:00:41:28
The Commentators’ View: The Open golf special
7/15/2025
John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball are joined by golf correspondent Iain Carter to talk about what it’s like commentating at The Open. What does ‘wearing the armband’ mean? Ali reveals the worst moment of his broadcasting career. Iain tells us his tip to be crowned Champion Golfer. All that plus more malapropisms, glossary suggestions, and Clash of the Commentators becomes Clash of the Correspondents!
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03:20 Why does golf work on the radio? 05:30 How was the TCV live show in Sheffield? 07:45 Why did Iain want to be a golf commentator? 13:30 What is ‘wearing the armband’? 15:20 Ali gets told off by a golfer, 20:50 Ali’s ‘worst moment of broadcasting career’, 28:15 How did Iain get into golf commentary? 31:20 How does Iain prepare for The Open? 34:20 Clash of the Correspondents! 39:55 Malapropisms & the Great Glossary, 51:05 Who is Iain backing to win the tournament?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 QF1 Norway v Italy, Thu 2000 QF2 Sweden v England, Fri 2000 QF3 Spain v Switzerland, Sat 2000 QF4 France v Germany.
Duration:00:54:43
Women's Euros: Maisie Adam's Euro’s Fan Diary
7/15/2025
Maisie Adam is joined by her Big Kick Energy co-host comedian Suzi Ruffell in St Gallen outside the cathedral, the night after England Wales. It’s the ultimate podcast crossover!
Suzi and Maisie were in the stands for England against Wales, a first major tournament experience for Suzi. Suzi and Maisie talk a very hot bendy bus journey, the Wales national anthem and chicken nuggets and chips as they watched a ruthless Lionesses make it out of the groups where they will face Sweden next!
They also talk where Wales need to go from here to make sure they make it to another major tournament.
Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome to St Gallen & Suzi Ruffell 04:50 Wales fans & the game 08:50 Aggie Beever-Jones celebration 13:30 Suzi on her first tournament experience
Duration:00:15:55
Monday Night Club: Women’s Euros Quarter-Finals Beckon & Chelsea Crowned Club World Champions
7/14/2025
Mark Chapman is joined by Nedum Onuoha, Nikita Parris and Izzy Christiansen to reflect on England progressing to the Women’s Euros quarter-finals.
The team give their thoughts on the tournament so far, the state of England ahead of their quarter-final against Sweden, and former international Katie Sherwood joins the pod to discuss Wales’ campaign. Having won all three of their group games, are Norway the dark horses of the tournament? Former Norway and Tottenham goalkeeper Erik Thorstvedt weighs in. Conor McNamara commentated on the Club World Cup final, and joins the team to reflect on Chelsea’s success in the States. And finally, former Barcelona goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck joins the Monday Night Club to discuss Spain’s dominance at the Euros so far.
Timecodes: 00:34 Overall opinion on the Euros so far 04:24 Thoughts on England ahead of the QFs 24:54 Reflections on Wales' debut tournament 32:21 Are Norway dark horses? 41:23 Chelsea win the Club World Cup 49:44 Spain's dominance, with Ellie Roebuck
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 QF1 Norway v Italy, Thu 2000 QF2 Sweden v England, Fri 2000 QF3 Spain v Switzerland, Sat 2000 QF4 France v Germany.
Duration:00:58:14
Women’s Euros: England thrash Wales to progress
7/13/2025
Katie Smith has reaction to England 6-1 Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Karen Bardsley, Danny Gabbidon and Vicki Sparks. Also hear from Sarina Wiegman, Rhian Wilkinson, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo.
02:40 Did we overcook the rivalry? 04:00 Could be Jess Fishlock’s last game, 05:25 Proper team performance from England? 08:25 Beth Mead INTERVIEW, 11:45 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 15:25 What did we learn from England? 19:30 Rhian Wilkinson INTERVIEW, 21:15 Wilkinson: “This team isn’t fit enough”, 24:40 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW, 27:00 England avoid Spain’s half of draw.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 2000 QF1 Norway v Italy, Thu 2000 QF2 Sweden v England, Fri 2000 QF3 Spain v Switzerland, Sat 2000 QF4 France v Germany.
Duration:00:29:13
Women’s Euros: England & Wales prepare to clash
7/12/2025
Katie Smith looks ahead to England vs Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.
She’s joined by Steph Houghton, Nedum Onuoha, Vicki Sparks and Danny Gabbidon.
Also hear from Grace Clinton, Ella Toone, Sarina Wiegman, Angharad James and Hannah Cain.
Timecodes 03:05 All to play for for England & Wales 04:35 Excited for Spain-Switzerland QF 09:35 Wiegman gets tactical tweaks right 13:00 Which England is the real England? 17:35 Grace Clinton INTERVIEW 24:50 Shutting out the outside noise 33:25 Ella Toone INTERVIEW 34:35 Wales chat with Danny Gabbidon 39:50 Hannah Cain INTERVIEW 42:35 Will Sarina Wiegman make changes? 43:46 Angharad James INTERVIEW 44:54 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW
Duration:00:46:56
Women’s Euros: Wales & England prepare to face off in St Gallen
7/11/2025
Ben Haines, Ellen White and Jen Beattie talk Group B as Spain finish top with Italy second and both making it through to the quarter-finals. Ellen and Jen reflect on England so far and what they will come up against when they face Wales on Sunday in St Gallen.
The team chat who is standing out as favourites so far, plus the significance of hosts Switzerland making it out of the groups for the first time in their history. Hear from inside both camps, England’s Grace Clinton and Wales forward Hannah Cain.
Timecodes: 01:00 Ben, Ellen & Jen reunited! 03:10 Group B is decided! 11:00 Ruthless England 19:50 Grace Clinton 25:30 England v Wales emotion 30:25 Hannah Cain 35:00 What it means to players families
Duration:00:39:58
Women's Euros: Maisie Adam's Euro’s Fan Diary
7/10/2025
Maisie Adam is back talking all things Euros as England and Wales prepare for their last group match against each other! Jill Scott drops by to personally deliver a coffee to Maisie and also reflects on that huge Lioness win against the Netherlands.
Super fans Beth, Chelsea and Ash talk all things Wales, what that Jess Fishlock goal meant and the return of Sophie Ingle!
Timecodes: 01:00 Supporting Wales & England… 03:30 Jill Scott brings Maisie a flat white! 07:20 Wales legacy & experience 11:50 Visibility
Duration:00:16:38
Women's Euros: Lauren James kickstarts England's tournament
7/9/2025
Katie Smith presents reaction as a Lauren James brace helps the Lionesses record their first win of UEFA Women's Euro 2025. She's joined by Vicki Sparks, Nikita Parris and Karen Bardsley as England defeat the Netherlands 4-0 in Zurich. Also hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Jess Carter and Ella Toone.
Meanwhile, Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon react after Wales create history by scoring their first ever goal at an international tournament, despite losing 4-1 to France. Plus, we hear from a very proud Rhian Wilkinson.
TIMECODES 01:00 England 4-0 Netherlands analysis 14:55 Ella Toone interview 25:40 Sarina Wiegman interview 30:41 France 4-1 Wales analysis 41:37 Rhian Wilkinson interview
5 Live/BBC Sounds commentaries this week:
Thursday: Switzerland v Finland (8pm) - 5 Live Friday: Spain v Italy (8pm) - 5 Live Saturday: Germany v Sweden (8pm) - 5 Live Sunday: England v Wales (8pm) - 5 Live
Duration:00:44:21
Women's Euros: England & Wales look to bounce back
7/8/2025
Katie Smith presents a preview of England & Wales' crunch games at Euro 2025. Hear from England pair Sarina Wiegman and Alessia Russo, as well as Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson.
Ellen White and Steph Houghton join Katie as England prepare for a must-win game against The Netherlands after opening day defeat against France. Lionesses boss Wiegman insists England are up for the fight, while Russo assesses her chemistry with England's variety of attacking options.
Also hear from Rivkah op het Veld on how the Dutch could hurt England, and get the latest on Wales ahead of their massive game against France.
Timecodes: 01:00 MD-1 06:15 Sarina Wiegman interview 09:35 Lionesses "up for the fight" 13:40 Problem areas 21:30 Alessia Russo interview 25:50 England's attacking options 29:40 A must-win game for England 33:00 Dutch track w/ Rivkah op het Veld 40:10 Wales team bus incident & Rhian Wilkinson 43:45 Wales v France 47:00 Jess Fishlock interview
5 Live commentaries coming up this week: Wed 1700 England v Netherlands on 5 Live Wed 2000 France v Wales on 5 Live Thu 2000 Norway v Switzerland on 5 Live
Duration:00:48:55
Women’s Euros: Hannah Hampton on England’s Euro’s Hopes
7/7/2025
Katie Smith speaks to Hannah Hampton ahead of England’s second match of Euro 2025. Hear what she made of her first match in a major tournament, and her outlook on England’s future in the competition ahead of Netherlands on Wednesday. Former England goalkeeper Karen Bardsley joins Katie as they assess England’s chances of success against Netherlands. Plus, hear from Georgia Stanway on her thoughts about how the camp reacted to Saturday’s defeat, and how they’re looking ahead to the next match.
TIME CODES:
02.55 – Hannah Hampton 18.20 – Georgia Stanway
Duration:00:23:49
Women’s Euros: What do England change against the Netherlands?
7/6/2025
Ben Haines, England women’s record goal scorer Ellen White and The Guardian’s Tom Garry dissect where it went wrong for England against France. Ellen shares her insight into how England and Sarina will respond to the defeat and what needs to be different against Netherlands, which has become a must win game.
Tom talks selection and who struggled against France but also how the Lionesses have been able to bounce back from defeats in the past. Ellen was at the Wales game in Lucerne as they made their debut at a major tournament and what the atmosphere was like as Viv Miedema scored her 100th goal.
The team also reflect on how the tournament has started and how Switzerland have embraced the Euros!
Timecodes: 01:00 Welcome to Zurich! 04:20 VAR 15:30 England bouncing back 24:30 Viv Miedema gets her 100th goal! 30:30 What can Wales do now? 36:10 Switzerland as hosts
Duration:00:42:01
Women’s Euros: England & Wales both lose openers
7/5/2025
Katie Smith has reaction to defeats for England and Wales at UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s joined by Izzy Christiansen, Nedum Onuoha, Julien Laurens and Vicki Sparks as England are beaten by France. Hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Alessia Russo and Alex Greenwood. Plus Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon round up Wales’ defeat to Netherlands and hear from Rhian Wilkinson.
02:45 Alex Greenwood INTERVIEW, 05:55 Alessia Russo INTERVIEW, 08:00 England underperform in midfield? 11:00 Was it a foul on Russo for France’s second goal? 14:45 What positives were there for England? 20:00 Hannah Hampton a highlight? 22:40 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 26:10 Wales lose in first major tournament match, 32:15 Rhian Wilkinson INTERVIEW.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Sun 1700 Norway v Finland on Sports Extra 3, Sun 2000 Switzerland v Iceland on Sports Extra, Mon 1700 Spain v Belgium on Sports Extra, Mon 2000 Portugal v Italy on Sports Extra, Tue 1700 Germany v Denmark on Sports Extra, Tue 2000 Poland v Sweden on Sports Extra.
Duration:00:41:21
Women's Euros: England & Wales all set for Euros
7/4/2025
Sarina Wiegman and Leah Williamson speak to Izzy Christiansen and Vicki Sparks ahead of the Lionesses opening match at the Euro 2025 in Switzerland. Katie Smith and the panel discuss England's build-up to the tournament, the form of their opponents France and the strength of Group D. Plus, we hear from Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson, captain Angharad James and our team of Eilidh Barbour and Danny Gabbidon ahead of Wales against the Netherlands.
Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live Sun 1700 Norway v Finland Sun 2000 Switzerland v Iceland
Duration:00:41:35
Women's Euros: Maisie Adam's Euro’s Fan Diary
7/4/2025
Maisie Adam is in Zurich’s fan zone chatting to England fans ahead of the Lionesses first Euros match against France! Super fans Esme, Keira and Phoebe tell Maisie all about their travels around Switzerland, how they’re feeling ahead of France and the chocolate train trip they’ve booked.
Esme is also a volunteer with ‘Free Lionesses’ which brings England fans together and gives advice for travelling fans.
Maisie is also well on her way to meeting fans with the same names as England players having ticked Esme and Keira off the list! Plus a half point for Grace as a middle name...
Timecodes:
00:10 Welcome to Zurich! 01:50 Norway shirts in the Swiss end… 04:00 Lionesses name challenge 08:10 Big game for Hannah Hampton 12:15 The chocolate train
Duration:00:15:58
Remembering Diogo Jota
7/3/2025
Ben Haines and Ian Dennis remember Liverpool forward Diogo Jota who has died alongside his brother Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain. Jota had recently undergone surgery and was driving from Porto to Santander to catch a ferry to England for pre-season training.
John Gibbons from the Anfield Wrap shares his memories and what Jota meant to the football club. Jota is also remembered by Wolves fan Fin Morris where the Portuguese international played over 100 times and how the club helped shaped his career.
Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock spoke to Steve Crossman about how this loss will be felt across the football community and what he was like off the pitch. Spanish football expert Guillem Balague talks to Ben and Ian about the shock in Spain where the crash happened and how he is talked about as a player and made things happen.
Duration:00:42:44
Women's Euros: Norway shock the Swiss, & Arsenal sign Chloe Kelly
7/2/2025
Katie Smith is joined by our commentary team of Izzy Christiansen and Vicki Sparks in Basel to reflect on Norway's 2-1 win against hosts Switzerland. Former England captain Steph Houghton is on the pod too as the panel react to Chloe Kelly's reunion with Arsenal ahead of England's tournament opener on Saturday. And finally, Danny Gabbidon and Eilidh Barbour are here to preview tomorrow's match between Spain and Portugal.
Timecodes: 00:15 Switzerland 1-2 Norway reaction 09:26 Chloe Kelly interview with Ben Haines 13:22 The panel reacts to her Arsenal reunion 19:45 Danny Gabbidon & Eilidh Barbour preview Spain v Portugal
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.
Duration:00:28:09
The Commentators’ View: Women’s Euros special
7/1/2025
Ali Bruce-Ball is joined by Conor McNamara & Vicki Sparks ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. Also hear from England striker ALESSIA RUSSO.
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00:50 Man City knocked out of FIFA Club World Cup, 03:10 Russell Fuller slips on his cliché banana skin, 07:30 Vicki Sparks joins the pod live from Switzerland, 13:40 5 Live commentaries at the Women’s Euros, 14:10 Hear from England striker Alessia Russo, 17:05 What are Wales aiming for at first major tournament? 19:20 Don’t give Vicki extra facts on matchday! 23:30 Toblerone tales from Basel, 25:15 Vicki vs Ali in Clash of the Commentators, 32:10 ‘False One’ for the Great Glossary?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.
Duration:00:40:58
Women’s Euros: Ella Toone vs Lauren James & ‘jigsaw Jen’
6/30/2025
Ben Haines is joined by Ellen White and Jen Beattie ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. They reflect on the key talking points from England’s 7-0 friendly win over Jamaica. How much does that result mean? What about the Toone/James selection headache? And who will be the players to watch at the tournament in Switzerland?
03:15 How much can you read into the Jamaica game? 06:45 When do the players know they are starting? 10:00 Toone turns it on, but James causes headache, 14:05 Were Jamaica the right opponents for England? 16:15 England overcome disruptive build-up, 18:30 What’s it like going into tournament mode? 25:35 Bonmati boost for ‘favourites’ Spain, 27:55 How important is it for hosts Switzerland to do well? 31:20 Norway are an ‘odd team’… 32:35 Who are the players to watch?
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.
Duration:00:36:43
England thump Jamaica to head to Euros in style
6/29/2025
Katie Smith has reaction to England’s 7-0 friendly win over Jamaica ahead of UEFA Women’s EURO 2025. She’s with Karen Bardsley, Gilly Flaherty and Vicki Sparks. Also hear interviews with Sarina Wiegman, Ella Toone and Georgia Stanway.
00:45 England win couldn’t have gone much better, 02:30 How excited should we be about Lauren James? 04:50 Ella Toone stakes her claim for the 10 role, 07:20 Lionesses given their send-off in Leicester, 15:05 Sarina Wiegman INTERVIEW, 19:35 England’s defensive performance, 21:45 Ella Toone INTERVIEW, 26:05 Should Le Tissier or Agyemang have played? 28:30 BONUS INTERVIEW with Georgia Stanway.
BBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries: Wed 1700 Iceland v Finland on Sports Extra 2, Wed 2000 Switzerland v Norway on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Spain v Portugal on 5 Live, Fri 1700 Denmark v Sweden on Sports Extra 3, Fri 2000 Germany v Poland on 5 Live, Sat 1700 Wales v Netherlands on 5 Live, Sat 2000 France v England on 5 Live.
Duration:00:31:17