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Rob Burrow Seven, Meets...

by BBC Local Radio

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks 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 GeeDigital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob TomlinsonStation Sound Producer: Dan PurvisOperations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross CollierOnline producer: Rachael SmithExecutive Producer: Kathryn Morrison With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.

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Episodes

  1. Stuart Broad

    Stuart talks with Rob and Lindsey about life with singer and Radio One presenter Mollie King. The trio talk about Stuart’s plans for the future now he’s retired from playing cricket and how he once ignored Elton John’s phone calls. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed away on 2…

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  2. Ricky Hatton

    Ricky talks with Rob and Lindsey about his battle with depression and how he’s overcome adversity to find happiness in his life. The Boxing legend chats about his love life with Coronation Street actor Claire Sweeney, and shares his passion for Man City. This episode was recorded in 2024 before…

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  3. Stephen and Steph Darby

    Football stars Stephen and Steph Darby (née Houghton) join Rob and Lindsey to talk about what life is like living with MND. The couples talk about how female sport is depicted and what their hopes and dreams are for their families in the future. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed...

  4. Kevin Sinfield

    Kevin talks to Rob about their sporting careers at Leeds Rhinos, the laugh out loud moments which they cherish. The friends share what their super-hero nicknames are for each other and how they’ve both dealt with Rob’s diagnosis. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed away on 2 June,...

  5. Bonus Episode: Celebs Ask The Questions

    Rob passed away on 2 June 2024. In the months before his death, Rob recorded this bonus episode. Hear Rob answer questions from all of his celebrity guests in series one. This episode, and series two of the podcast, has been produced with the blessing of the Burrow family.

  6. 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. Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.

  7. 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...

  8. 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…

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  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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…

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  12. Jonny Wilkinson

    Jonny and Rob discuss a need for perfection on the pitch and how that can lead to a feeling of vulnerability and the pair debate which is the tougher sport, rugby league or union? Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.

  13. Wayne Rooney

    Football legend Wayne Rooney talks frankly with Rob Burrow about family life, sporting highlights and how the pair have both faced challenges in their lives that they’ve had to overcome. You can expect jokes and banter as the two friends catch up and share memories. The BBC Action Line has...

  14. Welcome to Seven: Rob Burrow

    Rugby league legend Rob Burrow and his wife Lindsey introduce us to the series.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks 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 GeeDigital Producer: Lewis Deighton, Hana Kelly and Jacob TomlinsonStation Sound Producer: Dan PurvisOperations Engineer: Richard Biddulph and Ross CollierOnline producer: Rachael SmithExecutive Producer: Kathryn Morrison

With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box.

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.

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BBC Local Radio

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Rugby league legend Rob Burrow has Motor Neurone Disease, he asks 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....

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