The Football Interview
The Football Interview is a TV show on BBC1. The biggest names in sport and entertainment join host Kelly Somers for bold, in-depth conversations about the nation’s favourite sport. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 23 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in February 2026.
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The Football Interview
Kelly Somers speaks to the Portugal manager Roberto Martínez about his journey into football and managing Wigan Athletic to their historic FA Cup win against Manchester City in 2013.
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Kelly Somers speaks to Liverpool's attacking midfielder, Florian Wirtz. The 22-year-old talks about how he wanted to be an instant success when he joined Liverpool.
Kelly Somers speaks to Spurs midfielder João Palhinha. He talks about growing up in Portugal and the importance of family, his love of tennis, and the coaches who have helped shape his career.
Kelly Somers speaks to Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner about his journey into football, growing up in a single-parent household and how his playing career was cut short.
Episodes 2025
Kelly Somers has spoken to players and managers who have opened up about their careers in the game and life away from it. This episode features some of the stand-out moments from those interviews.
Yaya Touré talks about leaving Africa as a 17-year-old to pursue his football career in Europe, the sibling rivalry with his brother Kolo and why he took up coaching.
Kelly Somers speaks to Manchester City captain and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva. He talks about being part of a City generation that he feels was one of the best in English football.
Kelly Somers and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka, discuss why Arsenal was always going to be his club, his unusual breakfast choices when he was a kid, and learning the art of being a barista.
In a wide-ranging interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Emma Hayes, the head coach of the United States women’s national team.
Kelly Somers speaks to Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. They discuss ambitions for his club side this season.
Kelly Somers talks to Chelsea captain and right back Reece James. They chat about how he began his footballing life as a striker, his love of fashion and his friendship with Lewis Hamilton.
Kelly Somers talks to Brendan Rodgers about the 'unique pressure' of managing Celtic, his hope of managing 1,000 games, and taking Swansea City to the Premier League in 2011.
Kelly Somers sits down with the Liverpool forward, Hugo Ekitike. The Frenchman joined the Premier League champions this summer from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Kelly Somers speaks to the Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola. He talks about life growing up in the Spanish city of San Sebastián, his love of reading books and why family is so important to him.
Kelly Somers speaks to Alessia Russo, two-time European champion with the Lionesses and a Champions League winner with Arsenal last season.
Former England captain Wayne Rooney talks to Kelly Somers about his love of musicals, family life and more.