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This Is Your Song invites inspirational songwriters from around the globe to pick one of their own compositions and share the background and meaning behind it. Former BBC presenter Linda Serck and singer/songwriter Rebecca Poole use their extensive music background and knowledge to deepdive into the stories behind your favourite songs.
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Delve into the world of tennis with in-depth interviews from experts both on court and off court. Find out what makes a good tennis commentator, learn top tennis tips from the pros, and discover what it's like behind the scenes at Wimbledon. Powered by the Caversham Lawn Tennis Club (www.cavershamltc.co.uk) in Reading, England, this podcast is for anyone with a passion for tennis, no matter where in the world. So, come in, sit down, and make yourself comfortable as host Linda Serck, a former ...
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Sam Brown has an unforgettable voice that we can hear at full pelt in her iconic hit song 'Stop' (1988). Follow the story of the song and how it came to be, and hear how her glittering career led to multiple follow-up albums and touring with Pink Floyd and Jools Holland. In a terrible twist, her journey took a sudden turn - with still no clear answ…
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Nick Heyward shares the untold stories behind the iconic song that launched Haircut 100's career. While we all know the chorus to Fantastic Day, we delve deeper with Nick who reveals there is more to the song than meets the ear. Enjoy this intimate, anecdotal, and entertaining interview with Rebecca and Linda.…
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Nino Severino has a sports CV as long as my arm, but here talks about life as a touring coach, the work of the Elena Baltacha Foundation, mental health in professional tennis, and how tennis players are increasingly using professional fighters to up their game. He also answers that all-important question: Who would come out best: Andy Murray in the…
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Linda Serck chats with female tennis pro Panna Udvardy, who charts her journey from a five-year-old in Hungary to a 22-year-old training in Florida. She reveals some top inspirational tips and the sheer dedication that comes with being a pro. This episode is also essential listening for any parent who is considering supporting their child in a tenn…
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Welcome! Do you know what the most common rally length is? The answer may just transform the way you play... In this episode, top WTA tennis coach Mark Gellard charts his coaching journey from Reading, UK to Florida, USA. He tells presenter Linda Serck how he became the hitting partner for Martina Hingis and Venus Williams, and offers up some truly…
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Welcome! In this episode, enjoy behind-the-scenes Wimbledon insights with BBC sports supremo, Mike Williams. He's the 'sports guy' on the BBC Radio 2 breakfast show with Zoe Ball but also has eight years' worth of Wimbledon coverage under his belt. He talks about what it's like commentating on centre court, why he asked Andy Murray what his favouri…
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Episode one features an in-depth conversation with Lee Goodall, who commentates on the world's greatest tennis matches for Amazon Prime. Take a listen as he charts his tennis journey using a sawn-off racquet in Zambia to the balmy days at Caversham Lawn's junior club nights, through to becoming a commentating supremo behind the mic. Lee also offers…
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Welcome to the podcast that delves into the world of tennis through in-depth interviews with those who make the tennis world go round, including coaches, players, commentators, and more. The podcast is presented by former BBC broadcaster Linda Serck and is powered by the Caversham Lawn Tennis Club. Music by Ooeez, voiceover by D-Rey Kickit.…
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