More than the Score Podcast
More than the Score brings you sports stories from beyond the scoresheet.
Unexpected questions and beyond the scoresheet chat. More than the Score tells stories from all over the world of sport. From Formula One to netball, MMA to figure skating, and Grand Slam tennis to Diamond League athletics. We've got interviews with extraordinary athletes, as well as the experts working behind the scenes, from football super-agents to the coaches keeping athletes in peak form. Plus, we've got the expertise of the BBC's top journalists, who share their insights from decades of covering sport at all levels.
And if you've got your own take on the stories we cover, we'd love to hear from you. Email morethanthescore@bbc.co.uk, or WhatsApp us on 0044 800 032 0470. You can find more information, along with our privacy notice, on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore
Episodes to download
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How important are post-match and pre-match interviews in football?
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Does what managers say to the media really matter?
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More than 2025: Jeff Guan's return to golf
Fri 2 Jan 2026
How Jeff Guan returned to professional golf after losing the sight in his left eye
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More than 2025: Should football 'bomb squads' be a thing of the past?
New Year's Day 2026
What's it like to discover your team doesn't want you any more?
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More than 2025: The making of Mondo Duplantis
Wed 31 Dec 2025
An archive interview sheds light on the roots of Mondo Duplantis's pole vault dominance
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More than 2025: Victor Wembanyama's giant leaps
Tue 30 Dec 2025
Why Victor Wembanyama could be a game-changer in the NBA
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More than 2025: When Esme Morgan met Ashleigh Plumptre
Mon 29 Dec 2025
Footballers Esme Morgan and Ashleigh Plumptre on winning titles with England and Nigeria
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More than 2025: Cecilia Braekhus's farewell to boxing
Boxing Day 2025
Cecilia Braekhus is a legend of women's boxing. What legacy does she leave?
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More than 2025: Flavor Flav hypes the Winter Olympics
Christmas Day 2025
What can sport learn from hip-hop's hypemen?
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More than 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo and the art of marketability
Christmas Eve 2025
What turns an athlete into a money-maker?
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More than 2025: Valentin Vacherot's shock tennis triumph
Tue 23 Dec 2025
Tennis player Valentin Vacherot was responsible for one of 2025's biggest shocks
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More than 2025: Jamie Lawrence's journey from prison to Premier League
Mon 22 Dec 2025
How Jamie Lawrence got an opportunity that changed his life
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Ivory Coast legend Yaya Toure on his playing career and coaching ambitions
Fri 19 Dec 2025
Afcon winner Yaya Toure chats about his upbringing, his career and his coaching ambitions
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Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul and the rise of influencer boxing
Thu 18 Dec 2025
AJ, a two-time heavyweight World Champion, prepares to fight YouTuber Jake Paul.
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Do sport stars make better dancers?
Wed 17 Dec 2025
How hard is it for athletes to become stars on TV dancing shows?
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Does the Africa Cup of Nations get enough respect?
Tue 16 Dec 2025
Does the football world need to show more respect to the Africa Cup of Nations?
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Sabalenka v Kyrgios: Does tennis need a new 'Battle of the Sexes'?
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios talk ahead of their controversial match
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Could padel become an Olympic sport?
Fri 12 Dec 2025
After surging in popularity, padel sets its sights on the Olympics
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Asafa Powell on Hurricane Melissa's aftermath in Jamaica
Thu 11 Dec 2025
Asafa Powell on how Jamaica is coping in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa
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Olivia Reeves: the Olympic weightlifting champion making her sport more accessible
Wed 10 Dec 2025
Reeves ended America’s 24 year wait for a woman to win Olympic Gold in weightlifting.
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The Luke Littler effect: Is darts now a global sport?
Tue 9 Dec 2025
As Luke Littler prepares to defend his world darts title, where does the sport go next?
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Netball in Africa: Is the future looking bright?
Mon 8 Dec 2025
With Uganda rising in netball's world rankings, could Tanzania follow suit?
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How do Formula 1 drivers remain fit during the season?
Fri 5 Dec 2025
How Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll prepare for the physical demands of F1.
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What does the World Cup draw hold for Cape Verde and Curaçao?
Thu 4 Dec 2025
What's it like to appear in a men's World Cup Draw for the first time?
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As Ronnie O’Sullivan reaches his half-century will Snooker ever see another player like him?
Wed 3 Dec 2025
We assess Ronnie O'Sullivan's genius and impact on Snooker as he turns 50 years old
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Max Whitlock on reversing his decision to retire and targeting a place at LA 2028
Tue 2 Dec 2025
The 3x Olympic gold medal winning gymnast on why he's getting back on his pommel horse.
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What's the toughest position in team sport?
Mon 1 Dec 2025
Which players face the most pressure in team sports?
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How should elite teams prepare for a major sporting event?
Fri 28 Nov 2025
How should sport's very best fine tune ahead of a tournament?
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What is it really like to be a video assistant referee?
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Former Premier League ref, Graham Scott, on life as a VAR.
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How do you topple a sporting giant?
Wed 26 Nov 2025
How Buster Douglas, Blackburn Rovers and Stewart Cink beat their sport's biggest names.
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England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year
Tue 25 Nov 2025
England and Chelsea goalkeeper Hannah Hampton voted BBC Women's Footballer of the Year.