9 episodes
Rob Burrow Seven, Meets... BBC Local Radio
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- Society & Culture
In this award winning podcast rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks seven questions to guests using his eye-gaze machine.
Inspired by the number seven, which Burrow wore on his back when playing, episodes explore how sporting greats deal with adversity and how to celebrate the good at every opportunity.
Producer: Tracy Gee.
Digital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob Tomlinson.
Station Sound Producer: Dan Purvis.
Operations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross Collier.
Online producer: Rachael Smith.
Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.
Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin.
With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.
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Micah Richards
Footballer, pundit and broadcaster Micah Richards talks to Rob about his career, his bromance with Roy Keane and when he was once scouted to play for the Leeds Rhinos.
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Mike and Zara Tindall
Mike and Zara share some Royal secrets and discuss nicknames.
They share the highs and lows of their sporting careers and the two families talk about their children.
Mike and Zara also share an alternative Christmas message.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow. -
Rio Ferdinand
Rob and Rio chat about challenges they’ve both faced and ways of coping with bereavement.
They share why they’ve both allowed documentary makers to film them when they’re facing the toughest moments of their lives.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow. -
Hannah Cockroft
Seven-time Paralympic World Champion, Hannah Cockroft talks to Rob about life, love and wheelchairs. Hannah talks about having a ‘can do’ attitude and shares her thoughts on the profile and media coverage of para-sports.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow. -
Dame Kelly Holmes
Dame Kelly Holmes speaks openly with Rob about mental health struggles, overcoming adversity and how she felt ‘caged’ hiding her sexuality for a number of decades.
If you are affected by the topics discussed in this episode, you can access help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline.
Photograph by Andrea Medd, Double Gold Enterprises Ltd.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow. -
Gabby and Kenny Logan
Gabby and Kenny Logan talk with Rob about their sporting pasts in Gymnastics and Rugby Union and they pay tribute to a late rugby union star Doddie Weir.
With statistical information from the Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.