In The Pink

Mark Billingham spent three decades in the armed forces, including time in the elite SAS squadron. But what led him there? 'Billy' talks about his rough upbringing in the Midlands, and how it could have all been very different if it wasn't for a chance meeting and the sport of boxing. Plus he reveals how a bad accident almost prevented everything from happening at all! Another great listen. Sponsored by Bose.

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Another short look at our interview with SAS legend Mark Billingham. This time around he talks about life after the special forces, going into personal security for A-list celebrities like Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Tom Cruise. But what were some of the world's biggest star like to work for? And who can forget hit TV programme 'SAS Who Dares Wins.' But how much does it actually reflect the real thing? Have a listen and find out! Sponsored by Bose.

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Here's a short look at our interview with SAS Solider Mark Billingham. He talks about joining the elite the squadron, and just what type of skills he specialised in. 'Billy' explains about the mentality used in the special forces, and how fear can actually help you get the best out of yourself. Sponsored by Bose.

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Listen to our amazing interview with Mark Billingham, another former member of the elite SAS squadron . He talks about his early life and how it led him into the most iconic army unit. But it wasn't all plain sailing, growing up in the Midlands, it could have all ended very differently if it wasn't for strange intervention. From then, here about his route in the army and into the special forces. But Mark has done so much more since then. Find out about his charity work and tips for everybody in lockdown. Sponsored by Bose.

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Next up we have another member of TV's royals, Kate Thornton. She discusses how she worked up her way up from Smash Hits magazine to presenting the X-Factor during its creation. But what was it like working with Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh? That chapter came to a public departure, and Thornton gives her side to that story. The presenter bounced back though to present one of the most successful morning TV shows in Loose Women. Another fantastic insight into the media industry's leading ladies. Sponsored by Bose.

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Now to another short look at our interview with racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart. The Scot talks about his glittering career, and even reveals how he stumbled upon the tradition of spraying champagne on the podium. Sir Jackie also discusses his favourite race tracks and what makes each one so special. But how do you cope with life after such an extreme day job, he reveals all. Sponsored by Bose.

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Dive into the mind of Sir Jackie Stewart, one of the best Formula One drivers all off time and find out what really made him so great. The racing legend talks about his unusual route into the sport, and his driving mentors. Sponsored by Bose.

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The word legend may be overused in sporting context these days, but that certainly isn't the case with Sir Jackie Stewart. The Scottish racer won three F1 titles during one of the most dangerous eras of the sport, with many of his friends and fellow racers dieing along the way. He opens up about his dyslexia and how that actually drove him harder to succeed. Sir Jackie, now a pundit and ambassador to the sport, talks about the current driver line up, gives his all time greats and discusses the most iconic races. This is for one for all the racing fans out there!! Sponsored by Bose.

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Here's a short look back at our interview with rugby royal Will Greenwood. The former England man assesses the state of the current team as well as Eddie Jones' managerial style. Greenwood looks back at the side's impressive run at the World Cup in 2019, with them eventually falling just short in the final to South Africa. But what could they have done differently to get over the line? Have a listen and find out. Sponsored by Bose.

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Catch up again with rugby legend and friend of the show Will Greenwood. He's used to isolation and focus, so he gives us his handy tips for dealing with lockdown. The World Cup winner also assesses what is right, and wrong with English rugby at the moment and looks at why they couldn't get over the line in the final in Japan. Plenty more amazing guests still on the way! Sponsored by Bose.

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