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Sir Clive Woodward

Kirsty Young's castaway is former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward.

Kirsty Young's castaway is the former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward.

He took England to World Cup glory in 2003, becoming the first ever northern hemisphere side to win the trophy. He well understands the pressure and the glory of top-flight sport, which is just as well, as he's now Director of Elite Performance for Team GB's 2012 Olympic effort.

He says, 'It is the coach's job to refuse to compromise. If you do, you will come second'.

Record: Take That, Greatest Day
Book: Dave Pelz, Short Game of Golf
Luxury: Sand wedge and golf ball.

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45 minutes

Last on

Fri 26 Feb 2010 09:00

Music Played

  • Eminem

    Lose Yourself

    • 8 Mile.
    • Shady/ Interscope records.
  • Bob Dylan

    Knockin' on Heaven's Door

    • The Essential Bob Dylan.
    • Columbia.
  • Ronan Keating

    Life is a Rollercoaster

    • 10 Years of Hits.
    • Polydor.
  • The Jam

    Going Underground

    • Compact Snap.
    • Polydor.
  • Phil Collins

    Two Hearts

    • Hits.
    • Virgin Records.
  • Robert Palmer

    She Makes My Day

    • At His Very Best.
    • Universal Music TV.
  • Chicane

    Saltwater

    • Behind The Sun.
    • Xtravaganza.
  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Take That

      Greatest Day

      • The Circus.
      • Polydor.
  • Book Choice

    • Short Game of Golf - Dave Pelz

  • Luxury Choice

    • Sand wedge and golf ball

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Kirsty Young
Interviewed Guest Clive Woodward

Broadcasts

  • Sun 21 Feb 2010 11:15
  • Fri 26 Feb 2010 09:00

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