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Kevin Sinfield, rugby player

Kevin Sinfield, rugby league player, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury item he would take with him if cast away to a desert island. With Lauren Laverne.

Kevin Sinfield OBE is one of the most decorated players in the history of English rugby league. He captained Leeds Rhinos and the England team, and was runner-up in the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sports Personality of the Year poll in 2015. He holds records as the highest points-scorer in Super League history, the third-highest points-scorer in British rugby league history and the record points-scorer for Leeds.

After retiring from playing, he switched codes and is currently part of the coaching staff at Leicester Tigers rugby union team. Off the pitch he has made headlines as a fundraiser. After his former team-mate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2019, Kevin began a series of epic fundraising challenges. He completed seven marathons in seven days in 2020, and then in 2021 he ran 101 miles in 24 hours, raising millions for MND research and support.

He lives in Oldham with his wife, Jane and his two sons.

DISC ONE: Parry: Jerusalem by The Honley Male Voice Choir & The Band of HM Royal Marines
DISC TWO: Come on Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners
DISC THREE: Someone Like You by Van Morrison
DISC FOUR: 7 Days by Craig David
DISC FIVE: I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany
DISC SIX: Baker Street by Undercover
DISC SEVEN: Last Request by Paolo Nutini
DISC EIGHT: Fix You by Coldplay

BOOK CHOICE: The Edge: The Guide to Fulfilling Dreams, Maximizing Success and Enjoying a Lifetime of Achievement by Howard E. Ferguson
LUXURY ITEM: A Self-propelled treadmill
CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Last Request by Paolo Nutini

Presenter: Lauren Laverne
Producer: Sarah Taylor

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37 minutes

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Fri 14 Oct 2022 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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Music Played

  • The Honley Male Voice Choir & The Band of HM Royal Marines

    Parry: Jerusalem

    • The Pride & Passion.
    • First Night Records.
    • 6.

  • Dexys Midnight Runners

    Come On Eileen

    • NOW 100 Hits 80s No.1s.
    • Now! Music.
    • 6.

  • Van Morrison

    Someone Like You

    • The Essential Van Morrison.
    • Legacy Recordings.
    • 4.

  • Craig David

    7 Days

    • Born to Do It.
    • Sony Music UK.
    • 4.

  • Tiffany

    I Think We're Alone Now

    • NOW 100 Hits 80s No.1s.
    • Now! Music.
    • 6.

  • Undercover

    Baker Street

    • 100% Clubland 90s.
    • UMOD (Universal Music On Demand).
    • 17.

  • Paolo Nutini

    Last Request

    • These Streets.
    • Atlantic Records UK.
    • 2.

  • Coldplay

    Fix You

    • X & Y.
    • Parlophone.
    • 4.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Oct 2022 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 14 Oct 2022 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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