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Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Series 13

When One Sport is Not Enough

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

Available for years

Peter Jackson reveals the story of the mid Wales clergyman's son who became one of the greatest all-round sportsman, and why multi-sport ace Rebecca Rowe is Antarctica-bound. Show more

Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Series 10

Episode 1

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

Peter Jackson tells the story of the unbeaten post-WW1 season of the remarkable Mid-Rhondda FC - and its star player Jimmy Seed who was gassed while serving in the trenches. Show more

Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Series 10

Episode 2: Lynne Thomas

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

Available for over a year

Peter Jackson meets pioneering Welsh sportswoman Lynne Thomas - a champion in both hockey and cricket. Show more

Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Staying Friends: Milton McCrory & Colin Jones, the boxers who fought to a standstill

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

Peter Jackson goes to Detroit’s Kronk gym to reveal the friendship between Gorseinon’s Colin Jones and Milton McCrory, despite 24 of the toughest rounds in Welsh boxing history. Show more

Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Welsh Olympic hopefuls Leah Wilkinson and Sarah Jones

Duration: 28 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

Available for over a year

Olympic hopefuls and partners Sarah Jones and Leah Wilkinson ponder sacrifice and frustration in the wake of the 2020 cancellation of the Tokyo games. Show more

Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Series 5

Episode 2: Jimmy Scoular

Duration: 27 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

Available for over a year

Peter Jackson talks to Tommy Docherty as he profiles Jimmy Scoular, the manager who took on the might of Europe during the 1960s and 70s as manager of Cardiff City.

Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Series 5

Episode 1

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales Extra

Peter Jackson recalls the great West Indian cricketers who have graced the Glamorgan cricket pavilion and hears from Toby Radford, the Welsh coach guiding the current batsmen.

Jacko's Sporting Almanac

Series 5

Episode 3

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales ExtraLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio Wales FM

The Welshman who saved English rugby. Peter Jackson talks to Brian Blaister, the ex Llandudno footballer who guided the Rugby Football Union from 'blazers to professionalism'.