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Gary Lineker
After more than 40 years in the spotlight, first as a top-flight footballer and then as a TV star, Gary Lineker sits down with Amol Rajan to reflect on his life, both on the pitch and off it.\n\nAs he prepares to leave Match of the Day after 25 years, Lineker talks about his experiences on the programme, what happened behind the scenes when he was taken off air, and the reasons why he’s leaving.\n\nThe former striker also relives some of the most memorable moments of his footballing career, including Maradona’s 'Hand of God' goal in the 1986 World Cup and Gazza’s tears in 1990.\n\nIn this wide-ranging conversation, Lineker talks about family, friendship and the sport he loves, including what it’s like to score a goal that really matters.
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Amol Rajan speaks to actor Ian McKellen, one of the most celebrated performers of his generation and someone who has long defied convention and expectation.\n\nIn this probing h ...
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