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 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
With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.
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 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
With thanks to Motor Neurone Disease Association, Speak Unique and Think Smart Box.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.
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 June, four and a half years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. It has been produced with the blessing of the Burrow family.
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 Rob passed away on 2 June, four and a half years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. It has been produced with the blessing of the Burrow family.
If you’re concerned or affected by what you hear in this episode, there’s help and support available on www.bbc.co.uk/actionline.
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 away on 2 June, four and a half years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. It has been produced with the blessing of the Burrow family.
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, four and a half years after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. It has been produced with the blessing of the Burrow family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 information and support for issues covered in this episode at bbc.co.uk/actionline
Photo by Mark Turnbull at Intrepid Television.
Originally broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds and published on the Total Sport podcast as Seven: Rob Burrow.
Rugby league legend Rob Burrow and his wife Lindsey introduce us to the series.