Please click an episode from the side bar to view. The episodes will be updated weekly
 | | |
 |
Episode One: SELECTION
An explanation of the selection issues ahead of the games, with
comments from goldmedallist Andrew Triggs Hodge, Greg Searle
and Tom James.
|
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Two: JURGEN GROBLER profile
The German-born Grobler, chief coach of the GB men’s squad for the
last 20 years, is one of the world’s most successful sports coaches.
He reveals some of his philosophy and methods, but warns: ‘there are
no shortcuts’. |
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | |
Episode Three: GREG SEARLE profile
Greg’s 1992 gold medal victory in the coxed pairs inspired a generation
of rowers. Now back in the squad after a 10 year absence, he is
targeting aplace in 'The Eight' – and a second gold medal this summer.
|
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | |
Episode Four: THE EIGHT
Alex Partridge, Phelan Hill (cox) and Tom James explain why 'The Eight'
is the most exciting boat in rowing. The GB Eight will be stronger than
ever this summer - but can they beat the Germans?
|
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
| |
Episode Five: THE PAIR
Pete Reed explains the special challenge presented by pairs racing:
“You’ve got no stabilisers...the skill factor is very high.” With additional
comment from 1984 gold medallist Martin Cross.
|
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Six: SENIOR TRIALS HEATS
Action from the M2- Senior Trials at Eton Dorney: Heats 1 & 2, with
comments from Sir Matthew Pinsent, Alex Gregory and Garry Herbert. |
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Seven: SENIOR TRIALS FINAL
The M2- Final from Eton Dorney. Summary from GB Rowing Team
performance director David Tanner. |
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Eight: THE FOUR
Will The Coxless Four be the number one boat at the major sporting event this warm season?
Alex Partridge, Matt Langridge and Pete Reed explain the technique
and teamwork required to win gold in this prestigious event. |
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Nine: FINAL SELECTION
It's time to announce the line up for the World Cup races, which
will 'have the look' at the possible crews. Comment from
Sir Matthew Pinsent and David Tanner CBE. |
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Ten: THE BOAT RACE
Two Olympic gold medallists Pete Reed (Oxford) and
Tom James (Cambridge) talk their Boat Race experience. |
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Eleven: TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
To Caversham, where GB Rowing Team reveal crews for 1st
World Cup. So are the selections issues for the heavyweights
now resolved? Not quite. |
|
| Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Twelve: NORTH & SOUTH
Different faces of British rowing: Matt Langridge on the legendary
Boxing Day Eights at Northwich Rowing Club; David Tanner and
Alex Partridge on the professional set up at Caversham. |
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Thirteen: HOW TO WIN
Let the racing begin! Top names from GB Rowing Team discuss
the finer details of race strategy. With Pete Reed, Andy Triggs Hodge,
Tom James, Moe Sbihi and coach John West.
|
|
Watch Episode Now | | | | | | |
 | | Episode Fourteen: THE BRITISH STROKE
Martin Cross, who won Olympic gold alongside Sir Steven
Redgrave in 1984, explains the technical craft of rowingand his
lifelong pursuit of the perfect stroke. |
