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 29 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in October 2026.
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Julien Laurens sits down with Paris Saint-Germain duo and Ballon d'Or hopefuls Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Bold, in-depth conversations full of insight about the nation's favourite sport.
Manchester City defender Rúben Dias reflects on leadership, life after Pep, a new era under Enzo Maresca and the mindset that drives his relentless pursuit of success.
Bold, in-depth conversations full of insight about the nation's favourite sport.
August 2026
Musician and Coventry City fan Tom Grennan sits down with manager Frank Lampard to discuss the club’s long-awaited return to the Premier League.
Bold, in-depth conversations full of insight about the nation's favourite sport.
May 2026
Kelly Somers chats to England’s most decorated female footballer Lucy Bronze. She talks about winning Euro 2025 with the Lionesses and playing the entire tournament with a fractured leg.
Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson talks about his career, including playing for his boyhood club Newcastle before moving to Forest, and getting his first England call-up.
April 2026
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.
March 2026
Kelly Somers speaks to Brighton midfielder James Milner about his football journey and how the game has changed during his career.
In this week's edition, Kelly Somers speaks to the Brentford and Republic of Ireland captain Nathan Collins.
February 2026
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.
January 2026
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.