Midnight Meets With Colin Murray

Ahead of their 50th anniversary tour, Squeeze members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook chat to Colin Murray about their intense tour schedule, how they’ve improved their craft with time, their unlikely influences, the re-defining of ‘hit’ tracks, and what they think of Brit Pop. The pair also get into their most surreal moments and biggest[...]

“It’s not thick skin, it’s scar tissue.” Doctor-turned-comedian and writer Adam Kay on why he left his medical career and if he’ll ever return to it, attitudes towards the NHS and its staff, his new-found passion of writing for children, and what he thinks of the TV adaptation of his best-selling book This Is Going[...]

Former Beautiful South and Housemartins member Dave Hemingway on being raised in the Hull bar scene, how The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper is responsible for his love of music, and his audition process to join The Housemartins (nobody believed him!) The pair also get into regional music scenes in Northern England, gigging with Oasis and Blur,[...]

“I went straight out of a civil war and ended up hanging out with most of the current Tory cabinet… a very strange place to be”. Comedian and writer Dom Joly on his Lebanese heritage, geo-political comedy, and his dark sense of humour. Joly also discusses AI, being pigeon-holed, his infamous prank show Trigger Happy[...]

ABC frontman Martin Fry on his love of late footballer George Best, starting as a music journalist before finding success in performing, the music scene in Sheffield, seeing James Brown at a convention, recording with Smokey Robinson, and how his Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis aged 27 made him see a “different side to humanity”.

“A book is the most interactive form of entertainment there is”. Crime writer Val McDermid chats to Colin Murray about keeping her characters authentic, time management techniques, TV adaptations, imposter syndrome, using Scottish colloquialisms in her writing (her American publishers asked for a glossary!), judging the Booker Prize, and advice for budding writers. Oh, and[...]

Musician Howard Jones chats to Colin Murray about his Welsh heritage, migrating to Canada and how a near death experience involving vegetables gave him the courage to pursue a career in music.

Lead vocalist of Shed Seven, Rick Witter, chats to Colin Murray about fan connection and commitment, the band’s music getting better with age and experience, having agency in their art, and falling out with record labels.

Lead singer of Ash, Tim Wheeler, chats to Colin Murray about the band's latest album Chase the Night and their upcoming tour. The pair also get into how the band has survived over two decades with the original members, hiding the struggle when acclimatising to fame, being featured in Kerrang and being a ‘pin up[...]

Comedian Mark Watson on the underrepresentation of the city of Bristol. Do we hear the accent enough and how have they not had a football club in the Premier League?Mark and Colin also get into problems with comparing themselves to more successful people, having a small, loyal following over being a household name, being ghosted[...]

Joy Division and New Order drummer, Stephen Morris, on being in a band as an older man, adapting to gig audiences, memories of Joy Division vocalist Ian Curtis, Stephen’s fear at the rise of electric drum machines, and his fondness for reading instruction manuals.

Danny McNamara, founding member and frontman of Embrace chats to Colin Murray. They discuss the 25th anniversary of their debut album The Good Will Out and upcoming tour. The never-ending devotion of Embrace fans and how an unlikely friendship with Chris Martin from Coldplay led them to one of their biggest hits. They also talk[...]

In the second half of their chat, the pair go from Mark being on the MET police’s domestic extremism database, to public trust in police, Mark’s long list of pet hates, ironing his boxer shorts, getting along with people with opposing politics to your own, why he prefers small venues to arena gigs, sharing a[...]

Comedian Mark Thomas and Colin Murray talk through the community of grassroots football, working with writer Ed Edwards, and Mark’s new theatre show England & Son. The pair also discuss new styles of wrestling shows, potential new global sports such as ‘curbsy’, and the idea of a maximum wage. Part two will be available from[...]

“I still get that call from my sister saying, ‘Bring your scissors’, she never asks me to sing her a song!” Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Scottish rock band Texas, chats to Colin Murray about living with synesthesia (a condition that means she sees colours in music), maintaining her hairdressing skills, why she turned down[...]

Eurovision extraordinaire Sam Ryder chats to Colin Murray about all-time favourite singing voices, why he thinks cool is ‘the enemy’, what he’s learned since his musical success, how he maintains his ‘secret sauce’ of gratitude, and why his teachers used to call him Tigger.

Performance poet and comedian Pam Ayres chats to Colin Murray about influences like Spike Milligan, how her accent has affected her career, writing for children, and what having ‘the necessary aptitude’ means to her

Sir Tony Robinson on discovering archaic Roman mosaics, how his daughter inspired Maid Marian and Her Merry Men, what being political means to him, the emotional development of child performers, and his new history podcast; Cunningcast.

World Champion sprinter Colin Jackson on his Director role with the Wings for Life world run, being namechecked in Aswad’s track Shine, how his passion for time has manifested in an epic watch collection, how it felt to have his 60m and 110m hurdle world records broken, and why he chose not to discuss his[...]

The Bangles’ lead singer Susanna Hoffs shares career highlights including touring with Cyndi Lauper, having Robert Plant knock on their tour van, jamming with Prince and what Simon & Garfunkel thought of the Bangles covering their music. Susanna is currently working on her first novel and talks through the lonely, creative and escapist elements of[...]

Musician, director and DJ Don Letts chats to Colin Murray about the relationship between punk and reggae music, DJing at The Roxy, directing milestone music videos like the first black music video to be shown on MTV, what Musical Youth’s track Pass the Dutchie meant to children of the Windrush generation, and what he did[...]

Former England flanker James Haskell chats to Colin Murray about underdog mentality, DJ’ing across the world, touring his comedy show, writing about mental health, and how becoming a dad has changed him.

Comedian and broadcaster John Robins on night-time driving, comparing yourself to others, his love for the band Queen, his comedy partner Elis James, board game tactics and why he decided to give up alcohol.

Comedian, actor and musician Craig Robinson on working with Eddie Murphy and Steve Carrell, his famous roles as Darryl Philbin in The US Office and Doug ‘The Pontiac Bandit’ Judy in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, his former teaching career and why, as an old school soul fan, Gloria Gaynor’s ‘I Will Survive’ is his favourite track.

Singer and former lead vocalist of 80s rock band The Go-Go’s Belinda Carlisle on imposter syndrome, how things changed once the band got sober, and what happened when The Go-Go’s supported The Specials on a UK tour that had them return to Los Angeles “a completely different band.”

Comedian Sara Pascoe on self-deprecating jokes, being a ‘bad’ actor, her IVF process, and her mother’s fictional beef with one of the Spice Girls.

90s artist Betty Boo on how she got into rapping, touring with Public Enemy, filming in a kebab shop with LL Cool J, what Vanilla Ice did to hip-hop, and re-entering the music scene as a woman in her fifties after 30 years out.

Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell opens up about his drug use and moving to Belfast to get clean, his latest tour and how the band's communication has evolved as they’ve grown with age.

DJ Scott Mills on the evolution of radio and fame, how he deals with trolls, why he’s got a bridge named after him and the trait he shares with Colin - hiding in plain sight.

T’Pau lead singer Carol Decker on life before music, touring America as a British band, and the highs and lows of musical success.

Celebrity Chaser, stand-up comic and qualified doctor Paul Sinha – or, as he puts it, “the only openly gay British Asian qualified doctor & television quizzer on the UK comedy circuit” - on quizzing, triggering comedy, self-aggrandisement, being an inspiration, and his recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.

The Garbage lead singer on accountability in song writing, connection and escapism when performing live, sexism, legacy, inspiration, and criticism over the band recording a Bond theme.

Comedian Stephen K Amos on race, identity and the significance of representation. And how his pick and mix ‘antics’ potentially contributed to the demise of high street chain Woolworths.

British mentalist and illusionist Derren Brown on his writing process, isolation, being on the road and why nobody wants to see real magic. Oh, and his 200 pieces of taxidermy.

The multi-million selling author on Rebus, jigsaws, music and taking a year off.

Adventurer Ranulph Fiennes on planning and executing the world’s first polar circumnavigation expedition, discovering a lost city and overcoming phobias.

Comedian Paddy Kielty on protocol politics, identity, growing up during The Troubles and the evolution of comedy.

The Mogwai guitarist on his memoir, the evolution of the music industry and his hero Robert Smith.

The Charlatans front man dissects his discography, musical career and the impact of his listening parties.

Keane front man Tom Chaplin on his solo music, loss of youth and self-reflection and exploration.

Rock star Suzi Quatro on the Detroit music scene, recording with her son, Elvis as inspiration and staying grounded after 58 years in the industry.

Comedian Vir Das on differences in global stand-up, authenticity and intention in comedy, and how fame is changing.

Arab Strap’s Malcolm Middleton and Aidan Moffat on reuniting after ten years apart, career expectations and parental praise.

Pundit and former footballer Pat Nevin talks legacy, professionalism and football politics.

American comedian Reginald D. Hunter on life in the UK, his comedy beginnings and his experience of disconnection.

Singer Kim Wilde on pop music, horticulture for mental health, fashion influences and the return of her number one hit ‘Kids in America’.

The son of former Mob boss Sonny Franzese talks about growing up in the Mafia, perks, violence vs racketeering and his relationship with his mother.

Alabama Music Hall of Famer David Hood talks through his career at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio working with artists like Aretha Franklin and Rod Stewart.

Irish comedian and writer Ardal O’Hanlon talks to Colin Murray about his iconic TV characters, introvert personality and shares his theory about first born and third born children.

The legendary broadcaster "Whispering" Bob Harris talks to Colin Murray about advice from John Peel, his love for country music and being a radio addict.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC[...]

The TV personality and the host of Man vs Food Adam Richman talks to Colin Murray about British vs American culture, living in his imagination and his love for football.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you[...]

Comedian Rich Hall talks to Colin Murray about British vs American comedy, the influence music has on his act and how the band Squeeze brought him to the UK.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want[...]

Legendary disco singer Gloria Gaynor talks to Colin Murray about how to stay on track during international tours, plane rides with Donna Summer and overcoming stage fright.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the[...]

The WWE superstar talks to Colin Murray about practicing her first wrestling moves on her mother’s bed, proving her toughness and changing the game as ‘The Man’.

The stand-up comic talks to Colin Murray about using his family for material, being confused for other celebrities and his love for literature. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC Sounds[...]

The gold-medal-winning Olympian talks to Colin Murray about the coolness of curling, the importance of playing with successful teams and her hidden but significant tattoos. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free[...]

The unlikely Olympian talks to Colin Murray about how fear gives him focus, what it's like to ski at 108mph and why the smell of cheesy feet gives him fond memories.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever[...]

Former footballer Clinton Morrison talks to Colin Murray about being a mummy’s boy, living to score goals and the difficulty navigating the end of his playing career.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the[...]

Singer Heather Small talks to Colin Murray about the hardworking Windrush generation, keeping her musical ambitions a secret and feeling at home in the studio.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC[...]

Singer-songwriter Neil Hannon talks to Colin Murray about growing up during the Troubles, the vibe of Britpop and his favourite track from each of his albums.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free[...]

The Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder talks to Colin Murray about his love for Elvis, the infamous 1990 brawl at Old Trafford, and scoring that famous league-winning goal.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the[...]

The singer talks to Colin Murray about bunking off school so he can listen to music, his love for performing live and his frustrations with fame.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free[...]

The Olympic gold medal-winning diver talks to Colin Murray about performing versus competing, the post-Olympic blues and his passion for musical theatre.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC Sounds app.

The singer-songwriter talks to Colin Murray about her sudden rise to fame, enjoying the journey, and why she's now the happiest she's ever been. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC[...]

The writer and poet talks to Colin Murray about training with Shaolin monks in China, his fascination with theology, and the strong backbone needed when exploring dark topics in his poetry.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever[...]

Award-winning author Patricia Cornwell chats to Colin Murray about her writing process, her Kay Scarpetta series and enjoying the research as much as the storytelling. The pair also get into the influence of Patricia’s family life and her direct ancestor, the author and abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe.

The R&B singer talks to Colin Murray about Stevie Wonder's origins, her work ethic and her sixty-year love affair with Motown. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free BBC Sounds app.

The actor talks to Colin Murray about meeting and singing for David Bowie, surviving Hodgkin's lymphoma and his motivation in returning to the role of Dexter. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the[...]

The Mötley Crüe rockstar talks to Colin Murray about living life at full speed, the importance of honesty in his sobriety and growing up on a farm in New Mexico. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever[...]

The Night Watchman, Dotun Adebayo, reflects on moving to the UK from Nigeria, acting alongside Christopher Lee in a Hammer House of Horror movie, and his special relationship with his overnight audience, which spans an incredible two decades.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday,[...]

Singer-songwriter and Lightning Seeds frontman Ian Broudie talks to Colin about his early days as a reluctant producer for the likes of Echo and the Bunnymen and The Fall, stealing milk crates to watch Liverpool from the Kop, writing bittersweet songs and how Three Lions took on a life of its own. Midnight Meets is[...]

Primal Scream founder and singer talks to Colin about watching the 1970s Brazilian team training in Glasgow, the decline of the B-side, The Jesus and Mary Chain 'replacing him' with a drum machine when he left the band, and celebrating being working class in his new memoir. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC[...]

Five-time Paralympic Champion Hannah Cockroft talks to Colin about being a McFly superfan, what she can do with the freedom of Calderdale, being excluded from PE classes when she was at school and her fear of fish. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday,[...]

David Arnold who scored five James Bond films, Independence Day and the music for Sherlock talks to Colin about being riddled with doubt, his favourite James Bond film, working with Chris Cornell for Casino Royale and being mixed up with the other David Arnold.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show[...]

Poet John Cooper Clarke talks to Colin about why he needs an audience to write, how he found out Jazz musician Chet Baker had been his dealer and why he knew Arctic Monkeys were going to be successful. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to[...]

The founder and Editor in Chief of the Big Issue on the origins of the magazine, on facing homelessness, care, and juvenile detention before reaching adulthood, and on hosting tea parties for Big Issue vendors at the House of Lords.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday[...]

The singer and songwriter who started his career as Terence Trent D’arby talks to Colin Murray about keeping his young sons under control, the influence and inspiration of Sade and how the death of ‘big brother’ Prince affected him. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday[...]

Tony Hadley talks to Colin Murray about the beginning, middle and end of Spandau Ballet; being on stage with Freddie Mercury; meeting his heroes at Live Aid; and why he likes watching open heart surgery.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday, 10.30pm to 1am[...]

Former NBA player and psychologist John Amaechi talks to Colin Murray about his inspirational mum, being stopped and searched, how he wishes he came out earlier and teaching people how to achieve ‘meaningful success’ through his book The Promises of Giants. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is[...]

The Grammy award-winning singer Macy Gray on how she argued against I Try being a single, talking to her idol Prince for two hours in the dark, and her failed plan to set up a toilet paper company over the pandemic. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is[...]

The constantly changing pop-rock duo Sparks tell Colin Murray about being persuaded that This Town Ain’t Big Enough For the Both Of Us could be a hit, influencing the likes of New Order and Erasure, seeing Adam Driver interpret the character they wrote, and seeing their lives on screen in the new Edgar Wright film.[...]

Olympic medallist Steve Cram talks to Colin about his life from his world mile record in Oslo, to winning silver at the 1984 Olympics, his rivalry with the two other giants of middle distance running Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett and his bizarre experiences being the ‘face’ of a breakfast cereal. Plus, Steve Cram’s archive[...]

Grammy nominated singer Bonnie Tyler whose career spans five decades talks to Colin Murray about her life including how Tina Turner helped her regain her confidence, what she thought when she first heard Total Eclipse Of The Heart and becoming a hit on TikTok. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live[...]

Presenter and former gymnast Gabby Logan chats to Colin about why she started supporting Newcastle United, how she met her husband, why the conversation around the menopause needs to be changed and what she thought about Flockstars. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday,[...]

Multi Emmy award-winning composer Bill Conti talks to Colin about how he wrote the music for the Rocky franchise, meeting his wife at a dance audition and the challenges of keeping the stars on track as musical director at the Academy Awards. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which[...]

Former Rugby Union player and pundit Ugo Monye talks to Colin about learning to play ruby at boarding school, winning the Premiership in 2012 and the ‘farcical’ Bloodgate scandal.This interview was originally recorded in February 2021. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday, 10.30pm[...]

Comedian and actor Sally Phillips talks to Colin about why she wouldn’t turn down a return to Alan Partridge, the pressure of making Smack the Pony and how close she was to being Bridget Jones. Warning: This episode contains farting. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on[...]

Swimmer Rebecca Adlington talks to Colin about her life from surprising herself with that first gold, to why her bronze medals mean so much to her. The four-time Olympic medallist opens up about how she dealt with online trolls and why she didn’t have a water birth. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC[...]

Colin talks to Countdown’s Dictionary Corner wordsmith Susie Dent about her quiet childhood, how she prefers to avoid the spotlight and why she loves to bring old words back into popular parlance. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or[...]

Musician and actor Bronagh Gallagher talks to Colin Murray about her family’s love of music from Aretha Franklin to James Brown, getting the right accent for The Commitments and working with Quentin Tarantino on Pulp Fiction.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to[...]

Colin talks to James frontman Tim Booth about having jaundice as a child, his early inspirations when he organised a school trip to see The Clash’s White Riot Tour, his thoughts on cults and how the band avoids complacency. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday[...]

Comedian and actor Michal Pennington talks to Colin about the process of becoming Johnny Vegas, the joy of curating his home and why he can’t get rid of his rocket ride, his love of Lego and having mates who are funnier than him. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show[...]

In the second part of his interview with Gary Numan, Colin talks to the musician about flying planes, how his daughter’s poem on climate change inspired his new album Intruder and how one of his biggest fans became his wife. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on[...]

In the first part of his Colin Murray's chat with Gary Numan, the musician talks about influencing artists like Prince, the dark side of sudden fame, getting drunk for the first time by mistake and getting a burger from Freddie Mercury in Japan. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show[...]

Colin talks to author Irvine Welsh about drug addiction, how the film of Trainspotting changed how he saw the characters he wrote and why he stood up his idol David Bowie, twice. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or[...]

Colin speaks to former world No. 1 tennis player Chris Evert about fame at a young age, playing Wimbledon, tea with Princess Diana and her friendship and rivalry with Martina Navratilova. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday 10.30pm to 1am - or available[...]

Colin talks to the unique and brilliant Wayne Coyne about The Flaming Lips from its punk rock beginnings to the eclectic live shows. Wayne describes the making of Soft Bulletin and why he has always heeded advice from Pete Townshend to make records over touring. Plus how influence came from The Wizard of Oz and[...]

Colin talks to actor, comedian and TV presenter Les Dennis from his mum helping him out at comedy gigs, Jimmy Govern’s Moving On, who he would have now on This Is Your Life and the difference between being a young dad and an older dad. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5[...]

Colin has a chat with the great Philip Bailey from Earth, Wind and Fire. Philip describes his love of jazz from a young age, joining Earth, Wind and Fire and having Maurice White as a mentor and the enduring popularity of the band including its collaborations with artists like Megan Trainor and Travis Scott. Midnight[...]

Andy Bell talks to Colin Murray about first meeting Vince Clarke and their collaboration and friendship; being openly gay in the music industry; and finding love again. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Thursday, 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via[...]

Singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading talks to Colin Murray about being shy but having confidence in her ability to write songs, her advice to young artists and what success means to her. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever[...]

Colin Murray’s in-depth conversation with broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd from her early ambitions as a cricket correspondent to her experiences working in a male-dominated field and the greatest feats she’s ever seen at the Olympics. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am[...]

A wide-ranging chat with the legendary Dionne Warwick. Colin talks to the singer who charted 69 times on the US Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with hits like Walk On By, Don’t Make Me Over and Heartbreaker about her life, the people who inspired her and taking time to reflect. Midnight Meets is part of[...]

Colin has an in-depth conversation with poet Lemn Sissay. They talk about the nature of identity, growing up in the care system and what it is to be loved. Plus Lemn sings a part of a poem he has never performed before.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is[...]

Colin Murray has an in-depth conversation with rugby player Martin Offiah about his life, how he owes his success to his brother, racism and being the league’s top scorer. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you[...]

Colin Murray has an in-depth conversation with Skunk Anansie’s Skin about performing with Pavarotti, Glastonbury, her childhood in Brixton and the music that influenced the band.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available whenever you want via the free[...]

In the second part of Colin Murray’s chat with Billy Bragg, the musician talks about how he found his voice, trying to see his lyrics through dry ice on Top of the Pops, adapting New England for Kirsty MacColl and getting instruments into prisons.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show[...]

In the first part of Colin Murray’s chat with Billy Bragg, the musician explains what patriotism means to him, talks about his time in the army, what prompted his political activism and the ideal of accountability.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to[...]

Colin talks to former World and Olympic Decathlon champion Daley Thompson about his record breaking career, the sports people he most admires, his surprising diet and the 80s computer game which people still mention.Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am -[...]

Colin Murray has an in-depth conversation with Deacon Blue’s Lorraine McIntosh and Rocky Ross. They talk about how the band started, family, the process of writing songs and missing live music. Midnight Meets is part of Colin Murray’s BBC Radio 5 Live show which is on Monday to Wednesday 10.30pm to 1am - or available[...]

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In the last At Home of the series, Colin Murray visits the home of a man who has helped create many sporting memories for him personally, Michael O’Neill. The Northern Ireland and Stoke City manager talks about his moving from being a player to management, bringing success to the Northern Ireland in Euro 2016, and[...]

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have won all there is to win in triathlon, in fact they shared the podium at back to back Olympic games in London and Rio.They discuss the lengths they’ve been to keep their anonymity and, as the youngest, how Jonny felt getting his brother's hand me downs. Plus, find out who[...]

Richard Riakporhe talks to Colin Murray about growing up with gang culture, how he survived a stabbing as a teenager, to becoming a boxing champion with hopes of challenging for a world title.Warning: This programme contains a description of a stabbing with some graphic detail you may find disturbing.

Colin Murray invites Steve Davis to his place, to talk about his domination of snooker in the 1980s, his record collection and other obsessions, to his new career as an electronic musician and DJ.

Colin visits Danish international footballer Nadia Nadim in Paris and talks about her journey from Afghanistan to Denmark as a refugee with her family after her father was killed. She discusses how her football career has since taken her to the USA, Manchester City and now Paris Saint-Germain. And Nadia also reveals why she’s holding[...]

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder talks to Colin about his journey with the club, Sir Alex Ferguson, fireworks, his upbringing, football heroes and why he still goes to his local boozer.

Colin Murray sits down with multiple Paralympic Gold and London Marathon winner David Weir at his place, for a no-nonsense chat. Covering his career across over 20 years from how he started out, his love of music and DJing, to his big rivalries across track and road races.David also talks frankly about how he has[...]

Ian Holloway talks to Colin Murray about his family and life in football as both a player and manager.

Rugby league legend Ellery Hanley talks to Colin Murray about his career, childhood, playing the piano, washing the dishes and valuable lessons.

World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn talks to Colin Murray about success, peacocks, mistakes, importance of family and the future of sport.

England netball great Tracey Neville sits down with Colin to discuss her competitive family and career highs that often went hand in hand with personal upheaval.

Jürgen Klopp sits down with Colin to discuss everything from crossing the Berlin Wall in the 80s, to his hopes for the future at Liverpool.

Colin Murray meets international rugby referee Nigel Owens, and talks about growing up in Wales, coming to terms with his sexuality, and refereeing at the Rugby World Cup.

Colin Murray meets Kriss Akabusi at his home, and talks about his life growing up in a children’s home, his career in the army, to becoming an Olympic medallist on the track.

Colin gets a visit from The Secret Footballer, the anonymous purported Premier League footballer who lifts the lid on what actually happens in the dressing room and within the confines of the corridors of football, and what life is really like off the pitch for a professional player.

Colin Murray meets darts legend Bobby George to talk about how he built his house, how he got into darts at the age of 30, and the unexpected darts fans he’s met in his career.

Colin Murray meets 11 time Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson to talk athletics, helmet hair, first celebrity crush and how Tanni isn’t even her real name!

Colin visits the Wirral home of Watford, Liverpool and England football legend John Barnes.They talk about racism, rapping, from the highs of meeting Nelson Mandela, to the horror of Hillsborough.And John explains how he - an England player - was a secret West Germany fan...

Former England manager Steve McClaren talks candidly to Colin Murray about being in charge of the national squad, his time in Holland, and infuriating Sir Alex Ferguson with his boyhood allegiance to Leeds United.

Colin travels to the south of France to visit the home of the three-time winner of the London Marathon, women’s marathon world record holder and former BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner, Paula Radcliffe.

Colin travels to the Isle of Man to visit the home of the man who has won 3 World Superbike titles in a row and came runner-up in the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – Jonathan Rea.

Colin Murray visits England football legend Stuart ‘Psycho’ Pearce at his house in the country to talk about everything from working with Brian Clough and pretending to have Russian roots, to trashing The Stranglers dressing room and THAT penalty kick!

Colin Murray returns for his second series of ‘At Home’ chats with one of golf’s most popular and colourful characters… Andrew ‘Beef’ Johnston.

Colin heads to Tony Bellew's Merseyside home to talk boxing, family, football and his (mini) property empire!

Colin Murray visits the home of one of the world’s greatest cricketers - Kumar Sangakkara - to talk about fatherhood, being shot at, and how he is the un-cool one in his family.

Spurs and Argentina legend Ossie Ardiles on his career, THAT film, THAT song - and chess!

Former two-weight world champion boxer Carl Frampton joins Colin to talk about his career, his success...and fish pie.

Watford and AC Milan legend Luther Blissett joins Colin to talk about his life on and off the pitch, including not being able to get Rice Krispies in Italy, the pain of missing out on Watford’s greatest ever game and the truth behind the infamous ‘Luther Blisett Project’.

Colin sits down for an honest and frank interview with the former Manchester United, Newcastle United and Northern Ireland footballer. They talk about the trappings that came with being a successful footballer but how a gambling addiction and a love of the good life took its toll on him in both his personal and professional[...]

The first woman to ever win boxing Olympic gold Nicola Adams joins Colin at home.

Colin Murray gets to know the real Adam Peaty beyond the gold medals and world records as they discuss clothes, cars, the countryside, meeting the Queen and grime music.

Arsenal and Crystal Palace legend Ian Wright pops round to Colin's to talk goal celebrations, his honour at being considered one of the Arsenal greats...and almost becoming a Stormtrooper.

Jimmy 'The Whirlwind' White talks to Colin on subjects including cues destroyed at the station, dogs with Stockholm Syndrome, and his odd request following testicular cancer.

In a rare interview Manchester United's Michael Carrick discusses growing up as a Newcastle fan, how his friends keep him grounded, and his upcoming testimonial.

Kate and Helen Richardson Walsh, who won hockey gold together at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, discuss their relationship, and how they balance public and private life.

Chelsea's Asmir Begović talks candidly to Colin about growing up in a displaced and dispersed Bosnian family, his father's footballing influence...and on being a secret Belieber!

Gary Lineker invites Colin to his house to talk about subjects including being the only English World Cup golden boot winner, his social media profile, Bobby Robson...and snooker.

Colin welcomes UFC trailblazer Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy to his home. Subjects covered include living with the Shaolin Monks, school bullying, Pink Floyd and fine art...

In the first episode of a new series, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher pops round to Colin Murray's house to discuss his life and career. Jamie talks about how he might not have existed in the first place, how he never forgets his roots, whether club or country comes first...and why Colin forgetting tea bags poses[...]