Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'

17: Wasim Akram: Beefy still hasn't forgiven me for 1992

There aren't too many people who can say they were Ian Botham's nemesis. But Beefy has a long memory and he still hasn't forgiven Wasim Akram for removing him for a duck

16. Colin Montgomerie: New balls please!

The Ryder Cup, broken traditions, and one brutally honest take on the future of golf. Colin Montgomerie joins Beefy and Bill Beaumont for a wide-ranging conversation that

15. Harry Redknapp: Football's Greatest Raconteur

One of football’s most respected and best-loved managers, Harry Redknapp, joins the Old Boys for this incredible episode. He takes us on a eye-opening journey through de

14. James Botham & Josh Beaumont: Old Boys' sporting dynasty

The Old Boys show off the young guns keeping their family sporting legacies in rude health...  In this Family Edition, Ian is joined by his grandson, James Botham — the

13. Nigel Owens: The code word is Trigger not Del Boy!

A hilarous episode this week as one of the most recognisable rugby union referees Nigel Owens joins us. Nigel talks us through his career highs such as officiating at th

12. Series 2: Beefy & Bill return talking Stokes, World Cup, Question of Sport & more

Bill and Ian return for a whole new season, with weekly episodes with some of the biggest names in sport, politics and culture joining us. We kick things off with Beefy'

11. Pat Cummings: I thought my career was over at 20

Australia captain Pat Cummings joins us this week to discuss how he masterminded the 2025 Ashes success. Beefy and Pat compare how the players of today celebrated it com

10. Jackson Warne: I looked at Dad as Superman

Shane Warne was one of the greatest cricketers and characters the sport has ever seen. This week Beefy and Bill are joined by his son Jackson, who talks about the work b

9. George Ford: Best mates with your competition

Bill and Beefy are back for the first time in 2026 and they're joined by a bonafide modern day England rugby union legend. With over 100 caps and counting, the oval ball

8. Beefy & Bill's pre-Christmas catch up

Bill and Ian have a catch up before Christmas and you may not be surprised what the main topic of conversation is! Ian has some strong views on the Ashes and why England

7. Allan Border: Living with parkinsons

With Beefy down under, it's an opportunity to catch up with old friends and Ian's relationship with former Australia captain Allan Border goes a long way back. From riva

6. Brett Lee: Edgbaston defeat was my favourite Ashes match

With all eyes on the first Ashes test, Bill and Ian are joined by former Australia fast bowling legend Brett Lee. From his memories of the 2005 epic series (and what did

5. Merv Hughes: Why England won't win the Ashes

While Bill is back in England, Ian is in Australia for the Ashes and is joined alongside his old rival and great friend Merv Hughes. From spotting the early signs of a s

4. Alastair Campbell: Martin Corry wanted to lay me out

They may not share the same political views (as we soon find out!) but Alastair Cambell does have a lot in common when it comes to his shared love of sport with Beefy and

3. Jonathan Davies: How do we save rugby?

Jonathan Davies represented Wales in both codes - rugby union and rugby league as well as Great Britain AND a Question of Sport alongside Ian Botham and Bill Beaumont (po

2. Piers Morgan: Brett Lee broke my ribs

Our very first guest Piers Morgan joins Beefy and Bill where for once the questions are turned on him! From breaking ribs when facing the bowling of Brett Lee at the MCG

1. Old Boys New Game

After months of planning, episode one is here! Bill is back from the Women's World Cup Final and Beefy is preparing to head out to the Ashes. How can we build on Englan