Queen Elizabeth II and Sport

We like to think of ourselves as a bit maverick here on Not by the Playbook. Nothing too outrageous, but we like to think outside of the box... and so we present to you a show dedicated to those athletes whose decision to think out side of the box has served them well. People who ... Show More

Katie Smith presents a show all about survival and Dutch triathlete Els Visser knows exactly what it takes to survive against the odds. In 2014, Visser was a medical student travelling in Indonesia when the boat she was on started to sink. She made the decision to swim eight hour ... Show More

On the weekend where the USA and Europe go head-to-head at golf's Ryder Cup, Not by the Playbook’s Katie Smith is bringing you inspirational sporting stories from both sides of the Atlantic.Kate Hwang was living her dream in 2003 as a Kansas City police officer but then a routine ... Show More

We hear personal accounts of historical moments during the seventy year reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Memories from the Queen's maids of honour from her coronation in 1953; the huge race her horse very nearly won as well as the Windsor Castle fire and the opening to the public of ... Show More

Hosted by Adrian Durham, talkSPORT pays tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by hearing stories about her love for sport. We hear from former Boxer Spencer Oliver about how he met the Queen at his darkest point. talkSPORT'S Racing Correspondent, Lee McKenzie, spoke about the ... Show More

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has died. She was 96 years old. ABC News' Cheri Preston looks back on the Queen's life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit 

In June 1953, the young Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey. Two of her Maids of Honour, Lady Anne Glenconner and Lady Jane Vane-Tempest-Stewart, share their memories of Coronation Day. This programme, presented by Claire Bowes, was first broadcast in 2013.(Photo: ... Show More

On this week’s episode of Stumped with Alison Mitchell, Jim Maxwell and Charu Sharma, we remember Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, who died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. We hear from the former England captain Charlotte Edwards, who shares ... Show More

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest-reigning monarch, has died aged 96. 

Adrian Durham hosts a talkSPORT Special paying tribute to The Queen who has been laid to rest at Windsor Castle, The Archbishop of Canterbury praises Her Majesty’s ‘joyful’ attitude to life, members of the public laud the ‘wonderful’ and unique monarch; And Clare Martin CEO of Po ... Show More