Women's Summer of Sport

Top picks

Packer's fast start and early exit increases England back-row intrigue
Marlie Packer's excellent afternoon came to an abrupt end. What does it mean for England's packed back-row options before the World Cup?
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England
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11 hours ago
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25
The 12-year-old hoping to inspire female cricketers
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Berkshire
Posted
22 hours ago
Red Roses jostle for position as Lionesses hand on baton
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England
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23 hours ago
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141
Yamashita leads after stunning 65 at Women's Open
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Golf
Posted
1 day ago
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80
'It will only get worse' - Ditcheva on social media abuse
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MMA
Posted
21 hours ago
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women's sport
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Health
Posted
26 July
Champions and fearless youth - who's in England's World Cup squad?
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England
Posted
24 July

Lionesses let loose

Can Chloe Kelly master DJing? Video, 00:05:21
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England Women
Posted
4 May 2024
Can England captain Williamson play piano with a professional orchestra? Video, 00:05:14
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Women's Football
Posted
9 December 2023
Can Lionesses Russo and Toone defeat an escape room? Video, 00:04:41
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England
Posted
17 July 2023
Women's Euro 2025. Jess Park Masterclass - with Steph Houghton. Video, 6 minutes
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BBC Sport
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'I’ve always been a hugger' - Clinton & Le Tissier answer fan questions. Video, 00:05:41
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England Women
Posted
30 October 2024

The Euros

'Not just a flash in the pan' - Lionesses' legacy
England retaining their European crown proves they are not just a one hit wonder and solidifies their legacy in women's sport.
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
4 days ago
England family took me under their wing - Agyemang
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England Women
Posted
1 day ago
Toone reveals grandma died on day of Euro 2025 final
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England Women
Posted
2 days ago
Lego, lash lifts and Reggie the dog - inside England's Euro 2025 success
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England Women
Posted
5 days ago
Hampton's tribute to grandpa who died before Euros
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England Women
Posted
5 days ago
Fans join Lionesses for 'unbelievable' Euros parade
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England Women
Posted
4 days ago
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2835
'Thank you for the memories' - England's team behind the team
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
26 July
'Kelly is more than the next Beckham' - the Lioness shifting the culture
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England Women
Posted
5 days ago
England celebrate Euro 2025 triumph with victory parade. Video, 00:03:23
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England Women
Posted
4 days ago
Meet the England players who secured Euro 2025 glory
Bronze played entire Euros with fractured leg
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England Women
Posted
6 days ago
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1992
What makes Euro 2025-winning manager Wiegman so successful?
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England Women
Posted
6 days ago
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767

Must-watch videos

Watch: The day the Lionesses brought it home and visited No 10. Video, 00:01:00
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England
Posted
5 days ago
Watch every England goal at Euro 2025. Video, 00:05:05
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England Women
Posted
2 days ago
Hole-in-one features in day two's best shots at windy Women's Open. Video, 00:02:18
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Golf
Posted
1 day ago
'No way!' - Wiegman surprised by Burna Boy at Euro 2025 ceremony. Video, 00:01:08
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England Women
Posted
4 days ago
England land home to elated crowds after Euro 2025 triumph. Video, 00:02:35
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England Women
Posted
5 days ago

We all have it in us...

Feeling inspired by the Euros? Your chance to get involved in sport
Posted
6 June
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
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Health
Posted
26 July
Why swimming could be the best exercise you do
'There is space for every girl and woman in football'
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Wales
Posted
2 July
9 meals and snacks for strength training
The surprising benefits of exercising with friends. Video, 00:04:47
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BBC
Posted
29 August 2024
Couch to 5k - Top tips to get started with running
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Athletics
Posted
12 May
How much protein do you need? The One Show finds out. Video, 00:04:38
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BBC One
Posted
11 June

Perfect playlists

Radio 1 Anthems. Terrace Anthems. Audio, 60 minutes
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BBC Radio 1
Available for 18 days
Pace Setter. Maisie Adam provides her motivational playlist to coach you through your run! Audio, 60 minutes
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available for 6 days
Radio 1's Dance Anthems. Today's dance anthems with Charlie Hedges. Audio, 60 minutes
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BBC Radio 1
Available for 22 days

Couch to 5k

View all 10 available episodes

Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon. Audio, 48 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
Available for over a year
Dr Alex George – From an ED doctor to Love Island and why Couch to 5K is one of the greatest ever health interventions. Audio, 57 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
Available for over a year
Jowita Przystal – the Strictly dancer on running for happiness and joy and being told she would never make a runner. Audio, 45 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
Available for over a year
Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy. Audio, 41 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
Available for over a year

Bite-sized videos

Stars of the summer

Euro 2025 Lionesses kits outsell previous tournaments
Nike says children's sizes of England replica kits have been especially popular this time around.
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Newsbeat
Posted
4 days ago
'People have gotten to know me better' - Kartal on SW19 run
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Tennis
Posted
6 July
English amateur Woad, 21, wins Women's Irish Open
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Golf
Posted
6 July
Venus Williams, 45, becomes second oldest winner
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Tennis
Posted
23 July
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233
Middleton-Patel's Euro 2025 history 'so important'
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Wales Women
Posted
17 July
England's world number one amateur Woad turns pro
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Golf
Posted
15 July
Hampton's rise to England goalkeeper
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England Women
Posted
9 July
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320

Top of the class

Three study ‘goals’ inspired by the UEFA Women's Euro 2025
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
9 July
Women's Euro 2025 Quiz: Can you spot the facts from the fouls?
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
2 July
Three takeaways from the Lionesses' Euro 2025 success
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
6 days ago
Wales vs England: It's the kids' Euros! Video, 00:03:06
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Newsround
Posted
9 July
Download a free Women's EURO 2025 wall chart
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Blue Peter
Posted
5 days ago
Jas meets with football freestyler Liv Cooke. Video
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The Football Academy
Posted
19 September 2024
JJFC: Meeting Leah Williamson. Video
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Jamie Johnson FC
Posted
6 days ago
Women’s Euro 2025: How much do students know about women’s football?
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
25 June

Rugby World Cup

Wallaroos rain on Wales' parade as World Cup looms
The Wallaroos delivered a wake-up call to Wales as they ran in six tries in the second Test in Sydney.
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Wales
Posted
20 hours ago
Packer 'emotional' on return as Red Roses captain
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England
Posted
1 day ago
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69
New, bigger Women's Rugby World Cup trophy revealed
Posted
14 May
Scotland's Cunningham to miss World Cup
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Scottish Rugby
Posted
2 days ago
Hunt & Scarratt in England's Rugby World Cup squad
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England
Posted
24 July
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286
Women's Rugby World Cup: How has the tournament changed over time? Video, 00:03:41
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Newsround
Posted
14 May
'Miss Versatility' Rowland crucial to England hopes
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England
Posted
2 days ago
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152
Sand dunes and sumo - Wales' brutal pre-season
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Wales
Posted
17 June
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33

Women's sport through the years

A visual journey through the archives

Leading women

Mary Earps: Queen of Stops. Video, 45 minutes
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BBC Sport
Available for 11 months
Hodgkinson set to return in Lausanne on 20 August
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Athletics
Posted
24 July
Scarratt closing in on record fifth World Cup
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England
Posted
2 June
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117
'I can be one of the girls again' - Knight's new world
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England Women
Posted
15 May
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133

The Tooney & Russo Show

View all 25 available episodes

Gearing Up for the Euros with Tooney & Russo. Audio, 31 minutes
Tooney & Russo pack, prep, and spill secrets ahead of the Lionesses' big tournament.
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Fan Q&A: Karaoke, Chaos & Body Swaps. Audio, 24 minutes
Ella Toone, Alessia Russo & Vick Hope dive into your weird & wonderful questions!
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Inside Their Homes: Comforts, Cooking & Decor Secrets. Audio, 34 minutes
Vick explores Ella & Alessia’s home comforts - food, decor & Tooney’s signature dish!
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year
Behind The Scenes: Tooney & Russo's Inner Circle. Audio, 33 minutes
Tooney & Russo discuss the key people that've supported them in life and their careers.
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BBC Radio 5 Live
Available for over a year

Iconic: The rise of the women in red

4: One Night in Dublin. Audio, 29 minutes
The story of the Wales women’s national football team.
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BBC Radio Wales
Available until Tue 19:29
3. Our Time is Now. Audio, 29 minutes
Jess Fishlock takes us through the story of the Wales women’s international football team.
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BBC Radio Wales
Available for over a year
1. Pioneers. Audio, 28 minutes
Wales don't even have an official women's team until a pivotal meeting.
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BBC Radio Wales
Available for 3 months
2. Progress. Audio, 28 minutes
Jess Fishlock takes us through the journey of Wales women's national football team.
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BBC Radio Wales
Available for 3 months

Around the UK

We've wanted a child for so long - Joyce-Butchers
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Welsh Rugby
Posted
3 days ago
Monaghan and Parsons return to boost Ireland
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Ireland
Posted
2 days ago
England inspire women footballers of the future
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Stoke & Staffordshire
Posted
6 July
SuperCup NI proves 'girls can do what boys can do'
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Northern Ireland
Posted
2 days ago

Stories to inspire

How Earps went from £25 a game to 'Mary, Queen of Stops'
Mary Earps reflects on her journey to the top of her sport – and some of the big decisions en route - in a new BBC documentary.
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England Women
Posted
30 May
What is it like to be the youngest player in the Netball Super League?
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
14 May
'I love my fans, but also dread meeting them' - life as an autistic elite footballer
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Wales Women
Posted
27 June
Rowe inspiring her children after personal heartbreak
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Cycling
Posted
1 July
The first Sikh woman to play rugby for England
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Sussex
Posted
6 May
Meet the women helping to drive change in F1
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Formula 1
Posted
7 May
The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women
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Athletics
Posted
29 April

Incredible listens from the archive

Sporting Witness. The woman who sailed solo around the world. Audio, 10 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Sporting Witness. The tennis champion who escaped the Nazis. Audio, 9 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Sporting Witness. WWE’s youngest female champion. Audio, 10 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year
Sporting Witness. How Fanny Blankers-Koen became the 'flying housewife’ Audio, 9 minutes
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BBC World Service
Available for over a year

More videos

England beat Spain on penalties to win Euro 2025. Video, 00:05:44
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
6 days ago
'I'm so proud to be English!' - Kelly on Euro 2025 win. Video, 00:01:03
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
6 days ago
Williamson proud of 'relentless' England. Video, 00:01:58
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
6 days ago
Relive the penalty shootout from England's Euro 2025 win. Video, 00:06:45
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
6 days ago
The moment Kelly scored winning penalty for England. Video, 00:00:54
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
6 days ago

Thought provoking

Tennis player Boulter reveals scale of online abuse
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Tennis
Posted
17 June
Black girls being failed by sport, report says
Posted
21 May
'Sports bras are just as important as trainers' Video, 00:02:10
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Netball
Posted
9 March 2023
Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?
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Health
Posted
31 December 2024

Recipes for success

Spanish-inspired frittata wrap
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BRUNCH
Posted
18 June
Banoffee energy bars
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CAKES AND BAKING
Posted
18 June
Chicken and ricotta meatballs with spaghetti
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MAIN COURSE
Posted
18 June
Salted almond and dark chocolate rice cake bar
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CAKES AND BAKING
Posted
18 June

Explore the future of women's sport

'In 10 years you'll see a woman starting an F1 race'
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Formula 1
Posted
2 December 2024
The 2030 Solheim Cup needs a host - is it England's time?
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Golf
Posted
21 April
Comments
152
Is it time for change in the Women's Six Nations?
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Rugby Union
Posted
29 April
Comments
350
Chelsea will be billion-dollar franchise - Ohanian
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Women's Football
Posted
18 May
Comments
188

Great castaways

Desert Island Discs. Ebony Rainford-Brent, former England cricketer. Audio, 59 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Dame Sarah Storey, athlete. Audio, 59 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Jill Scott, footballer. Audio, 37 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year
Desert Island Discs. Sue Barker, presenter and tennis player. Audio, 36 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
Available for over a year