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Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers

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Join sports broadcasting legend Mark Saggers as he takes a closer look at some of the biggest stories making news headlines, not just on the back pages. Accompanied by some of the biggest names in the business, who will offer their expert analysis on the topics that others are reluctant to cover. Keeping you, the fans, at the forefront with a platform that voices opinion and viewpoint. Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers delves deep into the discussions that are tough but essential, from head injuries in rugby, to racism within the beautiful game - no sporting stone is left unturned. There’s n...

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Trump Vs Starmer: Rick Gates On Iran Strikes, UK Bases And The Special Relationship 02.03.2026 10:03

Kevin O’Sullivan speaks to Rick Gates, former campaign chairman for President Donald Trump, about the escalating US action against Iran and Britain’s controversial response under Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Gates says there is “immense disappointment” in Washington over Starmer’s initial refusal to allow the US to use British bases such as RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for strikes on Iranian targ...

Dubai Under Fire: Isabel Oakeshott On Iran Missiles And Starmer’s U-Turn 02.03.2026 15:10

Kevin O’Sullivan is joined by Talk’s International Editor Isabel Oakeshott, speaking from Dubai after Iranian missiles and drones were launched towards the UAE over the weekend. Isabel describes the shock of receiving late-night warnings to take cover as air defence systems intercepted the vast majority of incoming projectiles. Residents were sent to underground car parks, hearing “thudding” munit...

Iran War Debate: Is Starmer Backing An Illegal Attack Or Supporting Regime Change? 02.03.2026 14:54

Ian Collins hosts a fierce debate on the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, after Sir Keir Starmer confirmed British bases can be used by Washington to target Iranian missile systems. Journalist and broadcaster Peter Oborne argues the intervention is illegal under international law, insisting there was no imminent threat and no UN Security Council mandate. He warns that removing Iran’s leadership cou...

Iran Regime Collapse Or Forever War? Defence Expert's Analysis on US-Israel Strikes 02.03.2026 16:00

Ian Collins examines what happens next after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, asking whether this is the beginning of regime collapse or the start of a prolonged regional conflict. Security and intelligence expert Professor Anthony Glees warns Britain is “in a very weak place”, arguing the UK has alienated Washington, angered Tehran and offered mixed signals over the use of RAF Fairford and Diego G...

Trump, Iran And The UK-US Rift: Rear Admiral Mike Hewitt On Nuclear Strikes And The Special Relationship 02.03.2026 9:51

On Talk War, Alex Phillips is joined by Rear Admiral Mike Hewitt, former US Navy officer, to analyse the escalating US and Israeli strikes on Iran, Donald Trump’s shift from diplomacy to military action, and the growing strain on the UK-US special relationship. Hewitt explains that negotiations in Oman ultimately collapsed over Iran’s refusal to give up uranium enrichment, which he describes as th...

Starmer And The US-Iran Strikes Row: International Law And The Right To Self Defence 02.03.2026 20:13

On Talk War, Alex Phillips is joined by barrister and UK Lawyers for Israel legal director Natasha Hausdorff to dissect the escalating row over Iran, US airstrikes and the UK government’s position on international law. The discussion centres on reports that the Prime Minister initially refused permission for US forces to use RAF Fairford or Diego Garcia for strikes on Iranian missile systems, befo...