Best Liam Wilkinson Podcasts (2025)

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Wales seek 'complete performance' to boost World Cup hopes 28:04

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Carl Roberts is joined by Tom Lockyer, Joe Ledley and Rob Earnshaw to preview the crucial World Cup qualifier with North Macedonia, which will determine Wales' path in the play-offs.By BBC Radio Wales

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Inside the Wales camp: Joe Rodon, Dan James & Tom King 30:24

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Carl Roberts, Nia Jones and Joe Ledley visit Wales' training camp to speak to the players before the final two World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia.By BBC Radio Wales

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Swansea stuttering, telepathic partnerships & missed penalties 48:26

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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss Swansea City's dip in form and Craig Bellamy's pledge to stay with Wales.By BBC Radio Wales

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The Brian Barry-Murphy interview 31:25

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Life with Cardiff City has started well for Brian Barry-Murphy. The Irishman has a 65% win ratio from his first 20 games. The Bluebirds have spent the majority of the season at the top of League One. A standout win over Wrexham has secured a place in the last eight of the EFL Cup against Chelsea. And host of talented youngsters are starting show th…

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Cardiff secure bragging rights & Wilkinson's Wales woes 59:48

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Cardiff City certainly delivered a statement win over Wrexham in the EFL Cup, giving further evidence of the progress made under manager Brian Barry-Murphy this season. There were plenty of polished performances, but maybe none more so than Rubin Colwill. But will his display - witnessed in person by Craig Bellamy - be enough to force him into the …

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Inside the Wales camp: Ceri Holland & Ffion Morgan 28:05

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Carl Roberts, Nia Jones and Rob Earnshaw chat to two members of the Wales squad before Jess Fishlock's farewell match against Australia.By BBC Radio Wales

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Ben Davies: The unassuming centurion 49:30

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Where would Wales be without Ben Davies? And how will they fill the void once he's gone? Since making his debut in 2012, the 32-year-old has hardly put a foot wrong in the Wales defence, and continues to lead from the front despite limited opportunities at Spurs. He become only the fourth Welshman to reach 100 caps when Wales lost a crucial World C…

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Farewell Fishlock, dancing Doku & play-off positivity 1:04:46

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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes pay tribute to Jess Fishlock following her decision to retire from international football and reflect on two defeats for Craig Bellamy's Wales against England and Belgium.By BBC Radio Wales

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Inside the Wales camp: Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon 31:45

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Catrin Heledd is on the sofas inside the Welsh camp with Tom Lockyer, Rob Earnshaw and Nia Jones who are joined by Leeds pair Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon ahead of Monday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium.By BBC Radio Wales

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Inside the Wales camp: Kieffer Moore & Liam Cullen 32:53

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Carl Roberts is joined by Tom Lockyer and Rob Earnshaw as they visit Wales' training base before the away friendly with England and the home World Cup qualifier against Belgium.By BBC Radio Wales

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Championship 'wide open' for Swansea & Wrexham 53:07

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After impressive midweek performances by Swansea City and Wrexham, Iwan and Sam believe both clubs can mount a serious challenge for the play-off places in the Championship. Although still early in the season, the pair agree the door to reach the top six is wide open in the absence of any outstanding rivals. Another unexpected home defeat for Cardi…

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Record cup runs, raucous Rodney Parade and ridiculous red cards 59:13

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For the first time in history, three Welsh clubs have reached the fourth round of the EFL Cup in the same season - cementing some encouraging and improving early-season form for Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham. There's not much to shout about at Newport County, though. Sam's Gillingham record-breaking side were the latest to increase the pre…

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The Robbie Savage interview 1:03:20

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Since taking his first tentative steps into management just over a year ago, Robbie Savage has been riding on the crest of a wave. The former Wales midfielder won the Northern Premier League Premier Division title with six games to spare last season, prompting Forest Green Rovers to give him his first taste of professional management with a four-ye…

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Wales' youngsters impress as countdown begins to Belgium 56:31

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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss what Wales manager Craig Bellamy learned from the friendly defeat against Canada in Swansea. Have any of the youngsters or fringe players forced themselves into his plans for next month's crucial World Cup qualifier at home to Belgium. Swansea City, Wrexham and Cardiff City return to action this week…

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S1 EP 8 : Oggi Tomic : From life in orphanages during the Balkan civil war to becoming a BAFTA winning filmmaker. 1:00:26

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The final episode of this series covers multiple thought provoking areas. Oggi Tomic was abandoned as an infant with a potentially fatal health condition and spent his childhood in multiple orphanages during the Balkan civil war. After rebuilding his life in the UK, Oggi went on to become a double BAFTA-winning filmmaker, also receiving the BHFF NY…

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Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales: A win is a win 29:11

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It wasn't convincing at times, but Kieffer Moore's goal ensured Wales came away with a crucial World Cup qualifying victory in Astana. Sam, Carl and Iwan assemble on the final whistle to pick through the bones of the performance, as Wales move to the top of the group.Dylan Lawlor's composed debut, Karl Darlow's saves and a player of the match perfo…

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Inside the Wales camp: Chris Mepham, David Brooks and Josh Sheehan 25:07

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Carl Roberts is joined by Wales internationals Joe Ledley and Tom Lockyer as they go inside the Wales camp ahead of the World Cup qualifier away to Kazakhstan.We hear from midfielders David Brooks and Josh Sheehan, and defender Chris Mepham.By BBC Radio Wales

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Bellamy names his squad for Kazakhstan and Canada 1:17:42

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Carl Roberts and Dafydd Pritchard are at the Vale as Bellamy announces his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifier away to Kazakhstan and the friendly against Canada.Carl's then joined by former Wales internationals Sam Vokes and Iwan Roberts to discuss the squad and look ahead to the weekend's fixtures.Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the sq…

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Cardiff's young guns impress 58:55

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Carl Roberts and former Wales internationals Sam Vokes and Iwan Roberts reflect on the weekend’s results including the opening round of the Premier League.Cardiff got back to winning ways with a dominant 3-0 win over Rotherham and Swansea got their first league win after beating Sheffield United 1-0. Wrexham made it two successive losses in the Cha…

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Late, late drama 1:02:46

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Carl Roberts joins Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to review the opening weekend of the Championship season. Wrexham started their campaign with a dramatic 2-1 loss at Southampton in the lunchtime kick off. Alan Sheehan's Swansea began with a 1-0 defeat at Middleborough, Iwan dissects that one for us. Cardiff played their first league away game of the s…

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Can Wrexham make it four promotions in a row? 1:01:35

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Ian Hunt joins Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes to review the opening weekend and preview the start of the Championship season.A youthful Cardiff City side made a winning start to their League One campaign as they beat Peterborough United at home 2-1 with both goals coming from academy products.Newport County drew 1-1 at home to Notts County in their Lea…

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S1 EP 7 : Simon Mason : From heroin addiction, begging and homelessness to 19 years sober 1:06:11

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As Britpop exploded and Oasis became the talk of the town for the first time ,life was pretty good for Simon Mason who found himself moving in interesting and dynamic circles – whether backstage, on stage or at the after party. As time went by however he spiralled into crack and heroin addiction, he became homeless and hit rock bottom in the searin…

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New season, new managers... new hope? 1:02:36

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It's the beginning of a new era at Cardiff City and Newport County as both clubs prepare for life under new, and inexperienced, managers. The Bluebirds, playing in the third level of English football for the first time in 21 years, have opted for the blue side of Manchester by appointing for former Manchester City youth coach Brian Barry-Murphy. Th…

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S1 EP 6 : Mark Wilkinson : Shaping life beyond bankruptcy and an incurable disease diagnosis 1:00:06

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From life as a successful globe trotting DJ/producer to bankruptcy and an incurable disease diagnosis Mark Wilkinson has certainly experienced some highs and lows. From rock bottom he embarked on a journey that would see him evolve into a very different phase as a life coach ,author ( do check out his Life Remixed ,Money Remixed and Personalities R…

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Wales at Euro 2025: England send Wales home 17:52

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Wales are out of Euro 2025 after a 6-1 defeat to England in St Gallen, leaving them bottom of Group D with no points from their three games.Former Wales players turned BBC Sport Wales pundits Kath Morgan and Helen Ward join Carl to share their post-match thoughts and reflections on Wales at Euro 2025 before the BBC Wales and Wales teams head home f…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Kayleigh Barton, Sophie Ingle and Esther Morgan 28:55

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Wales squad members Kayleigh Barton, Sophie Ingle and Esther Morgan join Carl Roberts, Helen Ward and Nia Jones to look ahead to Wales' final group game against England.By BBC Radio Wales

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Wales at Euro 2025: Quiet day at the training ground 13:26

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11 hours after getting back to the Wales team hotel, Wales players Lois Joel and Ella Powell have their lie-ins curtailed to speak to the media at an eerily quiet training base in Weinfelden. The rest of the squad are back at the team hotel to recover from a 4-1 defeat to France in St Gallen.Even the Feast of Football pundits have been given the mo…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Wales v France midnight reaction 22:01

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France beat Wales 4-1 to all but dump Wales out of Euro 2025, but history was made as Jess Fishlock scored the Wales women's first ever goal in a major international tournament. Add to that Sophie Ingle's Euro debut after 10 months out injured and a second Euro defeat doesn't seem so negative.Former Wales internationals Kath Morgan and Helen Ward j…

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Wales at Euro 2025: France v Wales press conference 15:02

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A scare for the Wales squad as their team bus is involved in a collision on the way to Arena St Gallen ahead of their training session the day before they face France. Head coach Rhian Wilkinson and captain Angharad James speak to the media after hearing of the incident on the way to the stadium in a separate car. Thankfully all involved are ok, an…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Rachel Rowe, Gemma Evans and Lily Woodham 25:42

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Carl Roberts is joined on the sofa by former Wales internationals Gwennan Harries and Nia Jones to reflect on the defeat to Netherlands and look ahead to facing France on Wednesday. Wales squad members Gemma Evans and Rachel Rowe join to chat about their sticker book progress and Lily Woodham teaches Carl what a grill is.…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Wales 0-3 Netherlands 18:14

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Wales women have finally played their first game at a major international tournament, losing 3-0 to the Netherlands.Carl is joined by former Wales players and now BBC Wales Sport pundits Kath Morgan and Helen Ward at the Allmend Stadion in Lucerne for a post final whistle chat.We'll also hear from three of the Wales squad on how they look back on a…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Stadium tour 14:54

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History is made as Wales women's football team hold their first ever press conference at a major international football tournament - and former Wales captain and BBC Wales pundit Kath Morgan instigated a round of applause. Another former Wales player and BBC Wales pundit Helen Ward joins Carl and Kath pitch side at the Allmend Arena ahead of the pr…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Ceri Holland, Rhiannon Roberts and Josie Green 33:20

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Carl Roberts, Helen Ward and Nia Jones catch up with three members of the Wales squad - and try a bit of golf - at the team hotel in Switzerland.By BBC Radio Wales

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Wales at Euro 2025: the pundits have arrived 14:45

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On day 1 of Euro 2025 Carl is at the golf club at the team hotel with Nia Jones and Helen Ward who are fresh off the plane in Switzerland.They tell us who they are looking forward to seeing at the Euros and listen to their former teammate Kayleigh Barton tell Catrin Heledd she would love to be Wales coach one day.Before that though she is concentra…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Lawn Mowers, ACLs and Best Singers 14:58

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As storm clouds gather over Wales' Euro 2025 HQ, Rachel Rowe sits down with Carl to discuss her journey from being a civil servant and prison officer to a professional footballer. The 32-year-old midfielder has already enhanced her reputation as a versatile member of the squad by helping the ground staff to the cut the grass on the training pitch -…

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Wales at Euro 2025: Inside The Training Ground 16:28

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Wales have arrived in Switzerland for Euro 2025 and the Feast of Football podcast has been given an exclusive tour of the facilities at the training HQ in the town of Weinfelden - including the press buffet.Carl Roberts speaks to forward Carrie Jones about her first impressions of the training base and the raucous welcome from some local schoolchil…

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Sophie Ingle and Hayley Ladd 21:00

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Carl Roberts is joined by Wales internationals Sophie Ingle and Hayley Ladd at Wales' pre-Euro 2025 training camp in Portugal. The pair give an insight into Wales' preparations for their opening game against Netherlands next week and Sophie discusses her recovery from an ACL injury and how she is ready to play a part in Rhian Wilkinson's side.…

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S1 EP 5 : George Bullard : The record breaking explorer talks running out of food, getting robbed at gunpoint and why humans need to re-connect with nature. 1:01:02

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In our last episode I talked to someone who unexpectedly found themselves in a very challenging and life threatening physical environment. This time I talk to a record breaking and globe trotting explorer who has put himself in extreme environments by choice and dealt with more than one alarming set of circumstances. Whether it’s dealing with runni…

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Belgium 4-3 Wales: The Verdict 52:28

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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes reflect on a wild night in Brussels that led to Craig Bellamy's first defeat as Wales coach. Despite battling back from 3-0 down with goals from Harry Wilson, Sorba Thomas and Brennan Johnson, Wales ultimately left the Belgian capital empty handed. Was it a missed opportunity to take points off the group fav…

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Wales 3-0 Liechtenstein: The Verdict 23:42

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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Nathan Blake react to Wales' comfortable win World Cup qualifying win over Liechtenstein and look ahead to the far tougher test away to Belgium.By BBC Radio Wales

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Craig Bellamy interview: Losing sleep but not 'weighed down' 11:10

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"How can that be heavy when you have such pride and desire in the game you love." If Craig Bellamy was feeling any pressure before the two World Cup qualifiers, he wasn't showing it. In conversation with Carl Roberts, he admitted to having a "restless night" before Friday's home game with group minnows Liechtenstein, but wasn't "weighed down" by th…

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Inside the Wales Camp: David Brooks, Ben Cabango & Jay Dasilva 25:59

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Carl Roberts, Sam Vokes and Joe Ledley chat to Wales players David Brooks, Ben Cabango and Jay Dasilva before their two World Cup 2026 qualifying matches at home to Liechtenstein and away to Belgium.By BBC Radio Wales

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Inside the Wales Camp: Lily Woodham, Lois Joel & Ella Powell 27:54

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Carl Roberts, Kath Morgan and Nathan Blake visit the Wales training base to chat to some of the players before the final Nations League games against Denmark and Italy.By BBC Radio Wales

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Kpakio earns surprise Wales call up 50:08

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Cardiff City's 18-year-old right-back Ronan Kpakio was the surprise name in Wales' squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Belgium at the beginning of next week. Manager Craig Bellamy didn't hold back in his praise for Kpakio, who has only six senior appearances to his name, during the media conference in Cardiff to announce th…

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S1 EP 4 : Viv Bird : What to do if you're on a plane that crashes.... 52:05

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Following some glamorous and colourful experiences working in the aviation industry Viv Bird and her fellow crew members experienced an air crash and 22 hours in freezing temperatures surrounded by icy tundra before they were rescued by the military. Viv's attitude to life surely helped her to cope with such a dramatic turn of events and perhaps th…

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The Mehmet Dalman interview 38:21

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In this special episode, we hear from Cardiff City chairman Mehmet Dalman in his first interview since the club's relegation to League One. He tells our reporter Dafydd Pritchard how the board will appoint a new manager as they seek to bounce straight back to the Championship, and how much the personal abuse from a section of Cardiff fans has affec…

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Bad Breaks & End of Season Awards 54:45

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Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes (still reeling from a freak and extremely painful broken arm) reflect on the final weekend of the season, and consider where each club's priorities lie over the summer weeks. They also pick the players to have made their team of the season chosen from the four Welsh EFL clubs and share their nominations for …

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S1 EP 3 : Paul Conroy : The award winning war photographer shares his dramatic experiences and explains why some stories must be told. 1:03:54

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With significant experience working in some of the worlds most challenging war zones Paul Conroy has documented important stories with skill and bravery. His book 'Under the Wire' is a compelling read and the 2018 film 'A Private War' shines a light on his incredible work with the esteemed journalist Marie Colvin. In this conversation he recounts h…

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Part 1: Mickey Thomas on Wrexham; Part 2: Cardiff hit 'rock bottom' & Swansea opt for Sheehan 1:04:16

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Part One: Wrexham legend Mickey Thomas reflects on the club's latest promotion and the pivotal role he played at the start of the incredible journey under Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Thomas was centre stage at the Cae Ras alongside the charismatic owners as they celebrated an unprecedented third promotion in a row. The 70-year-old also pays t…

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So you're saying there's still a chance? 51:12

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And suddenly Cardiff City have just two games to save themselves from relegation to League One. Manager Omer Riza paid the price for a run of one win in 13 with the sack, leaving local hero Aaron Ramsey the unenviable task of trying to save the Bluebirds. He was close to securing a precious win in his first game in charge, but a wonder strike from …