About this season
Sporting legends speak honestly and candidly about their careers, giving a fascinating insight into the mindset required to reach the very top of their game.
Episodes (8)
1. Barry McGuigan
Aired 23 October 2012 • 45 min
Former world featherweight boxing champion Barry McGuigan discusses his life inside the ring, and how he became one of the most high-profile figures in Northern Ireland during a difficult time for the country.
2. Gareth Thomas
Aired 30 October 2012 • 45 min
Gareth Thomas was the first Welshman to get a 100 caps, captained the British and Irish Lions, and led Wales to their first Six Nations Grand Slam in 27 years. He also became the one of the first major British sports star to come out as gay.
3. Ronnie O'Sullivan
Aired 6 November 2012 • 45 min
Ronnie O’Sullivan is widely considered to be one of the most gifted and talented players in the history of the sport. The Englishman has won the world championship on four occasions so far in his career, and amassed a total of 24 ranking titles. But ‘The Rocket’ also has a reputation for being one of the most controversial players on the tour.
4. Dame Kelly Holmes
Aired 13 November 2012 • 45 min
5. Lawrence Dallaglio
Aired 20 November 2012 • 45 min
6. Amir Khan
Aired 27 November 2012 • 45 min
7. Fabrice Muamba
Aired 4 December 2012 • 45 min
In this edition, former Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba talks about how he was at the centre of one of the most extraordinary sports stories of the year. He describes how he felt that day last March when he suffered a heart attack on the pitch during a live televised FA Cup match.
8. Brian Lara
Aired 11 December 2012 • 45 min
The West Indies cricketer talks about his career as one of the greatest batsman in the history of the game. With contributions from Clive Lloyd, Alex Stewart and Michael Vaughan.