Glory Hunters

Charlie Baker introduces an all midlands affair as Derby, in the shape of Mark Smith and Mark Dolan, face Villa who are represented by Perry Groves and Asher Gould. In this edition we learn how Arsenal were wrong footed by a young Alan Shearer, why football needs to return to the street and just who should be declared Sports Personality of the Year in May. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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This week Charlie Baker presides over the biggest fixture currently taking place in sport - the Glory Hunters Final. Dougie Anderson and Wendy Wason are representing Hibs whilst Andrew Ryan and Terry Alderton are on the team sheet for Man Utd. For those expecting a tight, edgy affair think again as this is a contest ripe with drama. In this episode we learn why the third place play is no prize at all, how UFC could become less violent, and why tennis has got scoring all wrong. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker introduces a platter of sporting morsels as we revisit some classic encounters and memorable moments from the past few months. In this episode we discover the problems of dining with Torvill & Dean, why football should be officiated by mums and which rock God had a nasty encounter with a children's TV favourite. All that and much more as we go panning for radio gold and uncover some right nuggets.

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Charlie Baker is joined by Stephen Grant, Wendy Wason, Andrew Ryan and Ian Danter as Man Utd take on Brighton. In this edition we discover which pop star gate-crashed Wendy's wedding, why speed cameras should be introduced to Formula One and what's the worst thing that can happen to a broadcaster live on air. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker is joined by Wendy Wason, Jacob Hawley, Perry Groves and Andrew Ryan as Ireland take on Scotland. In this episode we discover what Jack Charlton calls Perry, why Wendy made the news following a Scotland game and why footballers should be paid more money. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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This week's fixture is an Anglo-Scottish affair as Hibs, represented by Dougie Anderson and Terry Alderton, take on Arsenal in the shape of Jacob Hawley and Perry Groves. In this edition we learn how to enjoy self-isolation, why the Commonwealth games should always be held in Britain and discover what lights Perry's fuse. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker introduces a Pro-Am special which sees former Gunner Perry Groves take on the Spurs supporting Mark Dolan. Alongside team captains Natalie Sawyer and Mark Smith we discover the next step in cricket's evolution, how football can go more upmarket and which sport people are missing the least. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker presides over a replay of last year's Champions League final as Liverpool take on Tottenham. Comic and Liverpool fan Adam Riches is alongside James Brown whilst Spurs supporting broadcaster Mark Dolan builds a north London alliance with Wendy Wason. In this edition we discover what everyday activities deserve sports status, how to rehabilitate injured footballers and why mums should officiate matches. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker introduces an all Scottish affair as TV columnist and Aberdeen fan Ally Ross takes on Hibs supporting broadcaster Dougie Anderson. Alongside team captains James Brown and Natalie Sawyer we learn why footballers should wash their own kits, which ex-pros would make the best 5-a-side team and why old school dugouts were the best. Contains extra content not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker is joined by comedian Nick Hancock and actor Simon O'Brien as this week Stoke face Everton. Alongside team captains Stephen Grant and Natalie Sawyer we engage in an epic encounter of wits which includes a revolutionary look at penalty taking and a radical reinvention of golf. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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This week sees non-league football aficionado Russell Grant return to represent the Middlesex Commonwealth of teams alongside Bob Mills. Together they face celebrity chef and Arsenal fan Ainsley Harriott who’s with team captain Natalie Sawyer. In this edition we discover what football can learn from the opera, how Jurgen Klopp learnt English and why it pays to have a referee present when you’re dining with Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker introduces another gladiatorial combat of wits as Man Utd, in the shape of Will Mellor and Dougie Anderson take on Southampton, represented by Iwan Thomas and Natalie Sawyer. In this episode we learn how to spice up half-time, why Dougie has an irrational hatred of PSG and which manager gave Will the hair-dryer treatment. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the listening pleasure of podcast listeners.

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Charlie Baker presents a north London special as Spurs, in the shape of Phil Cornwell and Terry Alderton, take on Arsenal represented by Jacob Hawley and Natalie Sawyer. In this edition we discover how to do the perfect Mick Jagger impersonation, who are the most over-rated people in sport and what rock God is to blame for England's lack of World Cup success. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the added benefit of podcast listeners.

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This week Charlie Baker introduces a tie with a difference as Bob Mills and Mark Smith represent the county of Middlesex as they face Aberdeen in the shape of Ally Ross and Natalie Sawyer. In this edition we discover why the red card in football doesn't go far enough, why national anthems should be replaced by number one singles and what the song 'Please Release Me' is actually about. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the added benefit of podcast listeners.

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This week sees Liverpool take on Everton as Simon O'Brien and Marlon Davis join team captains James Brown and Natalie Sawyer for own very own Merseyside derby. In this edition we discover why football matches should make more noise, which footballer originally worked for NASA and how bunking off from double maths led to a career in acting. Contains bonus material not included in the original broadcast version of the show.

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This week Newcastle take on Swindon as Lynsey Hipgrave and Ivo Graham join team captains Terry Alderton and Natalie Sawyer for what looks on paper to be a one-sided affair. Thankfully however the show isn't played on paper, instead it takes place in a radio studio where anything can happen. In this edition we discover how sport can deal with the rise of nationalism, why England should always play in red and why you should never take a curry into the theatre.

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This week sees West Ham take on Stoke as Tommy Walsh and Nick Hancock join team captains Dougie Anderson and Natalie Sawyer in a fixture that's as English as an awkward hello. In this edition we learn how to transform boxing, why eco-tournaments are the future and what it's like to be in goal for a David Beckham penalty. Also included for the benefit of podcast listeners only is the definitive answer to the question - What's the greatest sports movie of all time? Clue? It's not Rocky V.

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This week Charlie Baker presents a south coast derby as Southampton supporting sprinter, Iwan Thomas takes on comic and Brighton fan, Stephen Grant. In an episode high on incident Iwan reveals why he stopped to have a pint when he was running the London Marathon, team captains Natalie Sawyer and Andrew Ryan argue over what the England team can expect to win this decade and there's an intervention of VAR like proportions when Stephen Grant suggests that football should be renamed. A fixture not without controversy that's suitable for the whole family to enjoy.

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Charlie Baker presents a selection box of assorted goodies from the past year. It's a running buffet of best bits that includes; Tim Vine on why Sutton Utd are bigger than Everton, Josh Widdicombe defending half and half scarves and Keith Allen reveals who was the best rapper in the England camp. All this and much more as we raid the sporting larder for naughty radio snacks that makes you wonder if 2019 wasn't all that bad.

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Charlie Baker's quest to find football's smartest set of supporters continues as Leyton Orient take on Wolves. It's a fixture that's got earthy cup tie written all over it, although perhaps not the easiest sell for the Sky Sports promo department. Team captains Terry Alderton and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Bob Mills and Alex Lowe in another epic battle of wits. In this edition we discover how to make football management more inclusive, what is the greatest 'What If?' in sport and who really deserves the accolade of 'Sports Personality of the Year'.

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This week Charlie Baker presides over a clash between north and south London as Mark Dolan's Spurs face James Gill's Crystal Palace.

Not only do we unite these two regions that Transport for London does it's best to keep apart, but we also discover what it's like to support U2 and whose specialist topic on Mastermind was Elton John.

Contains extra content not included in the original broadcast that's suitable for all the family.

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Charlie Baker hosts an epic encounter of the sports quiz as Jake Wood's Arsenal face the might of Will Mellor's Man Utd.

In the first second round match of the season we discover which team God supports, how many Christmas jumpers Natalie Sawyer has and why Portsmouth F.C. recently approached Andrew Ryan to attend training.

Contains extra content not included in the broadcast version of the show plus our most nail-biting conclusion to a match yet.

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This week Charlie Baker introduces an international special as England take on Scotland in a heated battle of wits. James Brown is alongside actor and England songsmith Keith Allen. Whilst Natalie Sawyer and Dougie Anderson drape themselves in the Saltire.

In this episode we find out who was close to recording the rap from 'World In Motion' before John Barnes got the nod and which sitcom themes would work perfectly as football chants.

Contains content not included the broadcast version which is perfectly suitable for all the family.

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Charlie Baker introduces an Anglo-Scottish affair as Derby County take on Aberdeen in the final match of round one.

Team captain Ivo Graham lines up alongside comedian and Derby fan Mark Smith whilst Natalie Sawyer is joined by Aberdeen supporting scribe Ally Ross. In this edition we discover how generous Charlie can be with jokes, why no-one should ever leave the country to play football and who was actually responsible for the headline 'The Wally with the Brolly'.

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This week Charlie Baker presents a seaside special as team captains Andrew Ryan and Natalie Sawyer are joined by Brighton fan Stephen Grant and Southend Utd supporter Terry Alderton. In this fixture we discover the similarities between Chris Eubank and Nelson Mandela, why the magic of the FA Cup isn't really magic and which member of the Beatles once made Terry a cup of tea?

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This week host Charlie Baker presides over an epic battle in our quest to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Natalie Sawyer is joined by comedian and Wimbledon fan Geoff Norcott, whilst Bob Mills is alongside astrologer and non-league football aficionado Russell Grant.

In this edition we discover what happened when Geoff became a mascot for the day, who's the secret Gladiators fan on the panel and how Russell became the Lord of Ashford.

Contains bonus material not included in the original broadcast that's a bit cheeky in places.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Team captain Andrew Ryan is joined by former England cricketer and Luton fan, Monty Panesar. Whilst Natalie Sawyer is alongside comedian and Stoke supporter Nick Hancock.

In this fixture we discover how to solve Brexit, which game Nick was most nervous about attending and what Monty fancies doing next as a career.

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast and is fit for the whole family to enjoy.  

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Team captain Will Mellor is joined by German comic and Schalke fan, Christian Schulte-Loh. Whilst Natalie Sawyer is alongside impressionist and Liverpool supporter Darren Farley.

In this European tie we discover which activities deserve to be recognised as sports, why the red card should be random and what it takes to make a good impression

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast and is fit for the whole family to enjoy. 

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Team captain Andrew Ryan is joined by broadcaster and Villa fan Ash Gould. Whilst Natalie Sawyer is alongside comedian and Swindon Town supporter Ivo Graham.

In this fixture we discover what you can expect to receive in the post when you host a radio show and why failing managers should be forced to continue.

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast and is fit for the whole family to enjoy.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Team captain Bob Mills is joined by broadcaster and Newcastle fan Lynsey Hipgrave. Whilst Natalie Sawyer is alongside comedian and Celtic fan Susie McCabe.

In this fixture that has all the hallmarks of a Europa Cup tie when Newcastle used to qualify for Europe we discover why no-one should have a second team and Bob wonders if we’re unnecessarily harsh on those who switch club allegiances.

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast and is fit for the whole family to enjoy.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Team captain Kelly Somers is joined by singer and Spurs fan Antony Costa. Whilst Natalie Sawyer is alongside Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson.

In this London derby we discover which member of the panel had pictures of Antony on their wall and why being a reality TV star bears very little relation to reality..

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast and is fit for the whole family to enjoy.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Team captain Alex Lowe is joined by comedian and Sutton Utd fan Tim Vine. Whilst Natalie Sawyer is alongside broadcasting Titan and Everton supporter Mike Parry.

In this battle of sporting wits we learn why Mike will never be able to go to Bristol again and Tim employs a scientific approach to explain why Sutton are a bigger club than Everton.

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast and is fit for the whole family to enjoy.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Comedian and Man Utd fan Andrew Ryan is alongside team captain Natalie Sawyer whilst Nathan Caton is joined by journalist, author and Leeds United supporter James Brown.

In this grudge match we discover why mediocrity in sport is a good thing, how Natalie’s dad is leading members of the panel astray and who was the Hollywood actor that joined James for a game of five-a-side.

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast. WARNING: It does also contain language of an adult nature. It’s been bleeped out but thought it best to mention.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smarted celebrity fans in football.

Comedian and Arsenal fan Archie Maddox is alongside team captain Bob Mills whilst Natalie Sawyer is joined by Man City supporting rock God Rick Wakeman.

In this battle for sporting supremacy we discover how Rick was responsible for Pele playing football in the United States, why Bob Mills has never learnt a musical instrument and which loveable TV puppet gave Rick the sharp end of his tongue?

This edition includes bonus material that wasn’t included in the original broadcast. WARNING: It does also contain language of an adult nature. It has been bleeped out but thought it best to mention.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

This week team captains Natalie Sawyer and Iwan Thomas are joined by West Ham fan Kris Akabusi and Plymouth Argyle supporter Josh Widdicombe. 

In this edition we learn why Kris thinks keeping score in sport is a waste of time, why diving should be encouraged and who was the football superstar Josh Widdicombe was sent to buy a burger and sweets for?

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football!

This week team captains George Lewis and Kelly Somers we’re joined by actor and Wolves fan Alex Lowe and Grimsby Town supporting comic Lloyd Griffith. They each have the honour of representing the teams they support as they seek to progress to the next round.

This week we discovered which member of the panel has the voice of an angel….albeit a very blokeish one and who’s not going to be invited to take part in Soccer Aid any time soon.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

This week team captains Natalie Sawyer and James Brown we’re joined by Millwall fan Kellie Maloney and Leyton Orient supporting comic Bob Mills.

They each have the honour of representing the teams they support as they seek to progress to the next round.

Along the way we discover what happened when Kellie met Donald Trump and why Natalie’s dad Brian could be in a whole heap of trouble.

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football. Each week guests will have the honour of representing the team they support as they attempt to progress to the next round.

This edition sees team captains Natalie Sawyer and Luke Moore joined by comedian and Brentford fan Nathan Caton and Southampton supporting athlete Iwan Thomas.

Over a series of rounds they’ll attempt to score as many goals as possible as we also discover which sport they each hate, how to solve Brexit and who may have potentially killed Tupac?

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Charlie Baker hosts the sporting quiz show that aims to find the smartest celebrity fans in football.

Each week guests will have the honour of representing the team they support as they attempt to progress to the next round.

The opening match of the season sees team captains Natalie Sawyer and Luke Moore joined by comedian and Palace fan Kevin Day and Sunderland supporting broadcaster Andy Dawson.

They’ll attempt to score as many goals as possible over the course of a number of rounds which include – A Question of Sport Time, My Club’s Bigger Than Yours, Back In The Day and Sporting Heretics. Along the way we also discover what it’s like to perform in front of the Dalai Lama, why Brentford’is better than Portsmouth and what exactly is a Tuppenny Nudger?

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