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William Hill Sports Book Club

William Hill Sports Book Club

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 Each month, Adrian Durham, Neil Foggin and guests dive into the very best of sports writing, from award contenders to past winners, and uncover what makes them champions.

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Episodes
  • The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero

    The Unseen Sir Alf. A Different Kind of Hero
    Feb 5 2026
    A book that Reshapes our understanding of English football’s only World Cup-winning manager. Revealing how Ramsey faced and overcame many barriers: a racist nickname, prejudice against ‘gypsies’, poverty & snobbery. Adrian Durham & Neil Foggin are joined by the author Grant Bage.

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    51 mins
  • The Art of Batting: The Craft of Cricket’s Greatest Run Scorers

    The Art of Batting: The Craft of Cricket’s Greatest Run Scorers
    Nov 20 2025

    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by Cricket Journalist Jarrod Kimber to discuss his new book "The Art of Batting: The Craft of Cricket’s Greatest Run Scorers"


    Through interviews with cricketing greats such as David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Nasser Hussain, Rahul Dravid and Brian Lara, this book shows you the science, skill and culture that made the 50 greatest batters of all time.


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    57 mins
  • The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup

    The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup
    Oct 9 2025
    In this episode, Adrian Durham and Neil Foggin are joined in the studio by journalist Jonathan Wilson to discuss his new book "The Power & The Glory: A New History of the World Cup. Which goes beyond the matches, goals, players, and coaches, while also delving into the scandals, brilliance, and the often dubious dealings of the bidding process. This book not only explores these aspects but situates the tournaments within their broader socio-political context, presenting the World Cup as a reflection of global history and offering its definitive account.

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    51 mins
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