Paul Cooper — best known as Martin Mucklowe in BBC Three’s This Country — joins us for a brilliant conversation about football, fandom and comedy.

In this episode of Beyond the South Stand, Paul discusses his lifelong support of Fulham and his connection to Forest Green Rovers, as well as sharing behind-the-scenes stories from filming This Country. He also explains how he developed the iconic Martin Mucklowe voice and reflects on some of the show’s funniest moments.

A relaxed, honest chat blending football nostalgia with comedy insight.

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Recorded on the day Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation was confirmed, we’re joined by Dan Fudge (The Wednesday Week & talkSPORT 2) for no-fluff, proper football chat.

We discuss:

💛💚 Were Norwich too relaxed and complacent v Birmingham?

🦉 What now for Sheffield Wednesday after relegation?

⚽ The expected reaction at Carrow Road

🐦 And yes… the bird quiz makes a surprise appearance!

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From the team behind Beyond the Barclay, bringing Norwich fans proper football insight and off-script banter from across the EFL.

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He’s back… and it went exactly as you’d expect.

Luke Burns returns to Beyond the South Stand: Off Script for what was supposed to be a calm and sensible Norwich City v Birmingham City preview show.

Instead? It descended into glorious chaos.

Between breaking down the big Championship clash at Carrow Road, discussing form, key players and what both sides need from the game… we somehow took a heavy detour into Alan Partridge, questionable impressions, and scenes that can only be described as peak off-script behaviour.

But don’t worry — the match preview is in there. Somewhere.

💛💚 Norwich City

🔵 Birmingham City

🎙️ Banter beyond the script

From the team behind Beyond the Barclay — Norwich fans talking football with fans from across the EFL.

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This week on Beyond The Barclay, we’re joined by Jack Wright — better known to many as @ncfcpain — for a light-hearted (and slightly traumatic) look back at the images that preceded unfortunate events in Norwich City history 😅💛💚

From optimistic kit launches to “this’ll be fine” moments that absolutely weren’t, we revisit the photos that Canaries fans now see as clear warning signs 👀📸

It’s nostalgia, it’s therapy, it’s classic City chaos — all in good fun, of course.

Drop your nominations in the comments and let us know which image still gives you flashbacks… 🐥

OTBC. 💛💚

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This week on Beyond The Barclay, Jez and Cillian are joined by the brilliant Jane Boulton – best known from ITV’s Airline! ✈️

Jane takes us behind the scenes of her career with easyJet at Luton Airport, shares what it was really like filming one of Britain’s most loved airport TV shows, and reveals stories you won’t have heard before 👀

She also chats about her upcoming live show at Norwich’s Maddermarket Theatre 🎭 and what fans can expect on the night.

It’s funny, fascinating and full of classic Airline moments!

🎟️ Tickets for Jane’s Maddermarket Theatre show:

👉 https://maddermarket.co.uk

Beyond The Barclay is proudly sponsored by Masterseal and Pye Design and is part of the talkSPORT Fan Network.

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this episode of Beyond The Barclay (part of the talkSPORT Fan Network), we’re joined by Andrew Walker, formerly a teacher at Langley School, Norwich, who worked closely with Norwich City Academy players.

Andrew shares insight into:

⚽ Supporting elite young footballers alongside their education

📚 Balancing academy commitments with academic success

💛 Being a Norwich City season ticket holder since 1989

🌍 Following the Canaries in European competition

🧠 Preparing young players for life beyond football

This is a fascinating conversation about education, player development, and what it really takes to support future professionals both on and off the pitch.

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🤝 Partnered with Masterseal and Pye Design

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Cillian and Nick are joined by former Pink Un journalist Sam Seaman as they preview City’s February fixtures. The trio break down the key games ahead, discuss what’s at stake, and look at how the month could shape City’s season.

Part of the Beyond The Barclay channel and the talkSPORT Fan Network.

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On this episode of Beyond the Barclay — part of the TalkSPORT Fan Network — we sit down with James Kearney, the league organiser behind EmPowerBall, a growing initiative designed to get more women playing football in supportive, fun environments. James talks through how EmPowerBall has expanded into Norwich with a Wednesday night women’s football league at Goals Norwich, why creating spaces for women in the game matters, and how football can improve physical fitness, mental well-being and community connections. 

We also touch on James’ love for Norwich, football culture in the city, and why this kind of grassroots movement is about more than just 90 minutes on the pitch.

👉 For more details & to join the Norwich women’s league, visit: https://empowerball.co.uk/norwich-womens-football-league/ 

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Ahead of Norwich City Women’s crucial clash with Fulham at The Nest, Jez and Izzi are joined by Norwich City Women legend Natasha Snelling 💛💚

Natasha reflects on her football journey, her career in yellow and green, and the moments that shaped her time with the Canaries. The conversation also explores the growth of women’s football, the challenges along the way, and what the future holds for the club.

If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share to support the podcast 🙌🎙️

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Actor David Sturzaker joins Jez on Beyond the Barclay to discuss playing Gareth Southgate in the acclaimed stage play Dear England, coming to the Theatre Royal Norwich.

David reflects on what it meant to portray one of England’s most influential modern figures, the responsibility of playing a real person, and the themes of leadership, pressure, and national identity explored throughout the production.

🎭 Dear England is appearing at the Theatre Royal Norwich for a limited run.

🎟️ Tickets available here: https://norwichtheatre.org/whats-on/dear-england/

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