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.
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.