Best Alex Vaughan Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus episode: West End producer Colin Ingram reflects on 20 years of his company, the star casting debate and how the West End ecosystem is changing 39:18

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On this bonus episode, we’re joined by one of the most prolific producers in the business – Colin Ingram. He’s the award-winning mind behind Back to the Future: The Musical, Ghost, and Grease The Musical, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of his company, Colin Ingram Limited. In our podcast he weighs in on the star casting debate, the future…

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How Australia won the 1988 Women’s World Cup 30:56

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Alison Mitchell is alongside former England captain Jane Powell and cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson to look back at the 1988 Women's World Cup, where tournament hosts Australia won the tournament for the third time. Powell captained England in the competition and recalls her memory of the final.…

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Record breaking India shock Australia to reach Women’s World Cup Final 32:49

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India beat holders Australia by 5 wickets in a thrilling World Cup semi-final. Analysis by Melissa Story, Nikesh Rughani, Abhishek Jhunjhunwala and Steven Finn plus reaction from player of the match Jemimah Rodrigues and captains Alyssa Healy and Harmanpreet Kaur.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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How England won the 1993 Women’s World Cup 27:07

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Alison Mitchell is alongside cricket journalist and historian Raf Nicholson to look back at England’s second World Cup title, which they won on home soil in 1993.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Women’s World Cup: England head home hammered by South Africa 40:12

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for analysis of England’s thumping defeat to South Africa in the semi-final of the Women’s World Cup. Hear reaction from England head coach Charlotte Edwards, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and player of the match, South Africa captain, Laura Wolvaardt after …

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It’s winner-takes-all time in the NASCAR Cup Series | RACER Debrief 49:57

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It’s the final race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series and a champion will be crowned Sunday afternoon at Phoenix Raceway. Will it be Chase Briscoe, William Byron, Denny Hamlin or Kyle Larson lifting the trophy on Sunday? Kelly Crandall joins the RACER Debrief to run the rule over the Championship 4 contenders and set the scene for a desert shootout. #N…

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No Balls: The amazing Alyssa Healy 48:46

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Australia captain Alyssa Healy joins Kate Cross and Alex Hartley on the podcast. They discuss her Desert Island teammates, her sadness around the rain-affected World Cup fixtures, the smallest item she could hit a 6 with, and why she had to quit her job at KFC.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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From The Ashes: Michael Vaughan 55:29

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The BBC’s Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Michael Vaughan about the 2002/03 Ashes in Australia, and how that prepared him for the infamous 2005 Ashes series. Vaughan talks about what was behind his incredible form down under in 02/03, learning from Australia legend Steve Waugh before becoming England captain, and some incredible st…

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Exclusive interview: John Proctor is the Villain, Tilda Swinton and a huge 70th birthday party – David Byrne on his new Royal Court season 23:46

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Luke Norris, Tilda Swinton, Gary Oldman, Ryan Calais Cameron, Robert Aramayo, John Proctor is the Villain and so much more – the Royal Court season is celebrating its 70th birthday in style. We hop into artistic director David Byrne's office to get the lowdown on his programming choices – how he's both honouring and winking at the history of this h…

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Women's World Cup: England set for semi-final showdown with South Africa 42:42

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Henry Moeran is with Alex Hartley, Daniel Norcross and Ffion Wynne to look ahead to the ICC Women's World Cup semi-finals. Plus, we hear from England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Why is it so hard to win the Ashes in Australia? 49:44

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Steven Finn, Jim Maxwell and Jack Leach join Mark Chapman to continue build-up to the Ashes series down under. How bad is Pat Cummins injury? Is Ollie Pope secure at three? Has Marnus Labuschagne played himself into the Australia side? Plus, why is it so hard to win down under and Alice Davidson-Richards on ICC Women's World Cup Semi-Finals.…

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How Australia won the 1997 Women's World Cup 31:30

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Alison Mitchell looks back at the 1997 Women's World Cup, with Australia sealing their fourth title at the tournament held in India. New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley talks of her memories of the competiton, winning player of the match in the final despite being on the losing side in 1997.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Women’s World Cup: England finish on a high as Devine departs 32:56

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Alex Hartley for reaction to England’s thumping victory over New Zealand in their last group stage game of the World Cup. Hear the thoughts of Heather Knight, who discusses Sophie Ecclestone’s injury fears, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones, and retiring New Zealand …

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How New Zealand won the 2000 Women's World Cup 31:26

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Alison Mitchell is alongside New Zealand World Cup winner Debbie Hockley to discuss her side's route to winning the 2000 Women's World Cup at home in 2000.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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How Australia won the 2005 Women's World Cup 27:57

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Alison Mitchell speaks to Australia's World Cup winning wicketkeeper Julia Price about her memories of winning the tournament in South Africa in 2005.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Chris Pine, Keanu Reeves and the effects of star casting 38:27

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Sarah and Alex meet up from opposite sides of the Atlantic to discuss the latest hot news in theatre including Chris Pine’s casting in Ivanov at the Bridge Theatre, how Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter are landing on Broadway in Jamie Lloyd’s Waiting for Godot and why the new stage production of The Hunger Games found itself in a lose-lose situation wi…

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How England won the 2009 Women’s World Cup 34:48

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Alison Mitchell speaks to ICC Media Rights Manager Aarti Dabas as they look back at England’s third World Cup title, their first overseas.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Women's World Cup: England suffer first tournament defeat to Australia 24:46

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for reaction to England's defeat by Australia at Indore. England opener Tammy Beaumont and captain Nat Sciver-Brunt give their thoughts on the result. Plus, Australia's stand-in skipper Tahlia McGrath and Annabel Sutherland react to the match.…

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No Balls: England march on & Crossy's magic-mania 37:08

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Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's win over India in the World Cup, confirming their place in the tournament's semi-finals. Plus, why did Crossy's obession of magic make her week away even more exciting?By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Building a combined Ashes XI 53:32

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One month until the Ashes begins down under. Mark Chapman is joined by Michael Vaughan, Phil Tufnell and Glenn McGrath share their combined Ashes XI. Smith or Root? Duckett or Khawaja? Brook or Head? Wood or Starc? the panel discuss some tricky choices.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Carol Sampson on Community Neurorehabilitation 47:59

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Dr Carol Sampson talks about her journey into neuropsychology and a particularly innovative approach to working with the community in neurorehabilitation Find out more about Carol's work at https://insneurocic.co.uk/By Ingram Wright

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Bonus episode: Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin have a very special announcement... 32:12

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On this special Monday bonus episode, we hopped over to the Garrick Theatre to check in with the stars of The Producers, Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin, who had a very special announcement for the five-star West End production... The duo have been playing the two lead roles in the show since it opened to acclaim at the Menier Chocolate Factory – it no…

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From The Ashes: Stuart Broad 54:03

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The BBC's Chief Cricket Reporter Stephan Shemilt speaks to Stuart Broad about his incredible Ashes career. Broad looks back from winning The Ashes in 2009, to his 8-15 at Trent Bridge in 2015, his career's finale at The Oval in 2023, and THAT moment he didn't walk at Trent Bridge in 2013.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Women’s World Cup: England win classic against India 26:40

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Henry Moeran is in Indore alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, TMS commentator Daniel Norcross, and TMS statistician Phil Long for reaction as England beat India in a thriller to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals. Plus, here the thoughts of player-of-the-match Heather Knight after her knock of 109, and both captains Nat Sciver-Brunt an…

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How Australia won the 2013 Women's World Cup 27:22

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Alison Mitchell is alongside Australia all-rounder Lisa Sthalekar to look back at Australia's sixth World Cup title, beating the West Indies in the final in India. Sthalekar retired on top having announced her decision to step away from the game after the tournament and discusses her sides route to the final.…

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The report the theatre world can't ignore: Women's health in the spotlight with special guest Emily Vaughan-Barratt 38:22

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Following a high-profile launch for the Women's Health in Theatre report at the Harold Pinter Theatre last week, chief critic Sarah Crompton sat down with the report's pioneer, award-winning producer Emily Vaughan-Barratt, at her offices in London. The report's finding were an uncompromising reminder of the constant hurdles placed in front of women…

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How England won the 2017 Women's World Cup 47:16

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley, 2009 World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent, and TMS statistician Phil Long for a look back at how England won the 2017 Women's World Cup in England. They discuss England's journey to the final, the iconic moment Anya Shrubsole hit a boundary from her first ball to win the semi-final, and…

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How Australia won the 2022 Women's World Cup 21:50

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Henry Moeran is alongside 2017 England World Cup winner Alex Hartley and BBC Sport cricket writer Ffion Wynne to look back at the 2022 Women's World Cup. They look at Australia's journey to beating England in the final and what other shocks happened during the tournament which took place as the world was still tackling the Covid-19 pandemic.…

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Women’s World Cup: Rain saves England’s blushes against Pakistan 22:12

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Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Sri Lanka cricket journalist Estelle Vasudevan. England avoided a shock defeat by Pakistan at the Women's World Cup, being saved by heavy rain in Colombo. We also hear from England allrounder Charlie Dean.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Women’s World Cup: Review of the tournament at the halfway stage 48:27

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Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winner Alex Hartley and Sri Lanka cricket journalist Estelle Vasudevan to reflect on the ups and downs of the World Cup so far. They debate Australia’s heroics, England’s spin bowling, India’s frailties and how Bangladesh have been the surprise package of the competition.…

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Bonus episode: How to adapt a classic musical into a film 16:39

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In this episode, we head to the US where editor David Gordon sits down with director Bill Condon to discuss his new movie version of Kiss of the Spider Woman. Together they explore his approach to adapting the acclaimed story for the stage, the themes of identity and survival, and the creative process behind bringing such an iconic work to life. It…

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No Balls: A truly DEVINE episode 48:23

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Kate Cross & Alex Hartley speak to New Zealand's legendary captain Sophie Devine as she plays in her last ODI World Cup before retirement. They discuss the timing of her decision to announce that she was retiring from the 50 over format, what she'll do next, and the state she's leaving the White Ferns ODI squad in. Plus, as is No Balls tradition, s…

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Women’s World Cup: England make it three from three against Sri Lanka 27:11

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Daniel Norcross is joined by World Cup winners Alex Hartley and Lisa Sthalekar to look back on England's 89-run win over Sri Lanka. Plus, we hear from centurion Nat Sciver-Brunt.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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It’s “go or go home” time in the NASCAR Playoffs | RACER Debrief 1:08:05

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The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs are into crunch time with the Round of 8. Eight drivers are still in the hunt, with just three races to decide who makes it into the winner-takes-all Championship 4 finale. RACER’s NASCAR expert, Kelly Crandall, joins the Debrief to rate the contenders, lay out the potential curveballs ahead (Talladega’s high-spe…

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What is the secret to Les Misérables' success? 40:48

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To be or not to be - that is the question... Or is it "Do You Hear The People Sing?" As Les Misérables celebrates 40 years in the West End, Sarah and Alex reflect on the runaway success of the iconic musical that has enchanted audiences for decades. What does it say about the critics that they got it so wrong? Meanwhile, the National Theatre has op…

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RACER Debrief: The racecar reimagined, with JR Hildebrand 1:25:45

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As a professional racecar driver and a life-long motorsports fan, JR Hildebrand sees racing from all sides. The 12-time Indy 500 starter joins the RACER Debrief to talk about bringing back the awesome to open-wheel racing – for drivers and for fans – and gives us his take on a potential solution for resetting the spectacle and the challenge: the Bl…

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How one venue is bringing Hope to regional theatres 28:10

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We’re heading to Manchester to celebrate a remarkable milestone. It’s been ten years since the Hope Mill Theatre first opened its doors, transforming a former textile mill into one of the country’s most respected independent producing houses. With just over 145 seats, it’s an intimate space that’s punched well above its weight — staging acclaimed r…

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Women’s World Cup: England beat Bangladesh…just 30:27

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No Balls: Victory for England & a World Cup Q&A 31:51

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Kate Cross and Alex Hartley discuss England's World Cup win over South Africa and Alex's first week in Guwahati for Test Match Special. Plus, they answer your World Cup-related questions!By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Women’s World Cup: England HAMMER South Africa in opener 34:32

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Henry Moeran is alongside England 2017 World Cup winner Alex Hartley and TMS commentator Daniel Norcross for reaction to England's tournament opening TEN wicket victory over South Africa, bowling the Proteas all-out for just 69. Ffion Wynne speaks to England bowler Linsey Smith after she took 3 wickets for just 7 runs. Plus, both captains, Nat Sciv…

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The magic of rain on stage, the greatness of Brendan Gleeson and the start of the National Theatre’s new regime 33:24

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Sarah and Alex catch up on the latest in a hectic season of theatre and talk about why The Weir by Conor McPherson really is one of the great plays of the past 50 years. And - actors getting wet is always irresistible, but does it just make you think about drainage? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Bonus episode: Rachel Zegler, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher join us for a red carpet special! 22:12

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In a little midweek episode, we bring you red carpet interviews from London and New York. On Sunday, Rachel Zegler picked up the Best West End Debut Performer award at The Stage Debut Awards in London for her performance leading Evita in the West End, while over in New York, the stars of the forthcoming production of Chess came together to discuss …

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No Balls: Alex arrives in India with World Cup fever! 37:25

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Kate Cross & Alex Hartley actually talk cricket as they look ahead to the 2025 Women’s World Cup. They discuss Alex’s not-so-smooth journey to India, why this World Cup could be the closest ever, and why Australia are still Alex’s pick to win the competition. Plus, how Emma Lamb’s “frightening” form can help England on their way to challenge for th…

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075: Wilmington College Inaugurates First Female President - Part 1 of 2 (with Corey Cockerill) 52:02

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Wilmington College President Corey Cockerill joins the podcast (again) to share insights on her first 100 days since being officially becoming the college's first inaugurated female president. Although Corey is proud of this source of inspiration for young women, like her own daughter, she stated, "I don't consider my female status as a unique iden…

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Why Jane Austen finds herself at home in modern Essex 42:02

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As Jane Austen celebrates her 250th birthday, Ava Pickett has adapted Emma for the stage. She’s taken a radical approach. She talks to Sarah about why Austen is still the best portrayer of complex women, how hard it is to write comedy, the freedom of writing period drama and why the craft of women writers still isn’t recognised. Hosted on Acast. Se…

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Bonus episode: Rob Madge and Sophie Drake bring a classic into the 21st century 24:30

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How do you bring a play into the present day? That’s the question facing playwright Rob Madge and director Sophie Drake, as they bring Brandon Thomas' 19th century gender-hopping farce into the present day. The show opens at the rustic, beautiful Watermill Theatre, and marks a first collaboration for the award-winning duo. Hosted on Acast. See acas…

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No Balls: A trio of trophies & Crossy's England future... 39:00

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Alex Hartley is alongside Kate Cross to discuss Crossy's England future as she announces that her England contract hasn't been renewed. They also talk about Crossy's domestic dominance as she wins her THIRD trophy of the season as Lancashire win the One Day Cup.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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What is it like to enter the Australian Ashes cauldron? 39:00

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Alison Mitchell is alongside former England Ashes batter Dawid Malan and England World Cup winner Ebony Rainford-Brent to discuss the pressure England players are put under when playing in the Ashes down under. What do Australia do on the pitch to press England, how can England’s less-experienced players cope, and what did Dawid find intimidating d…

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Exclusive: Indhu Rubasingham and Nima Taleghani on why they’ve put the god of theatre on stage at the National Theatre 30:26

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Nima Taleghani is best known as Mr Farouk in Netflix’s Heartstopper. Now his first play - an adaptation of Euripides’ Bacchae - has become the first debut play in the Olivier theatre. And it opens his director Indhu Rubasingham’s first season as artistic director of the National Theatre. They talk to Sarah about making classics contemporary, rhymin…

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RACER Debrief: Oriol Servia on Alex Palou’s 2025 IndyCar domination 1:06:35

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We get the lowdown from 11-time Indianapolis 500 starter Oriol Servia on what made Alex Palou a force of nature in the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. And as the Chip Ganassi Racing ace racked up the wins – eight in total, including the Indy 500 – and a fourth IndyCar title, why couldn’t a stacked field put up a fight against the rampant Spaniard? Plus, O…