The Luke Alfred Show
Welcome to The Luke Alfred Show.
I have 30 years of experience on the front lines of sports journalism, covering some of the biggest games in cricket, rugby, the Fifa World Cup, and even the Olympic Games.
Come and join me, as we learn about the greatest sports stories you’ve never heard.
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Episodes
96 episodes
The Battle of Nantes: The Story of the Most Violent Rugby Match Ever
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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23:40
South Africa's Last Great Tennis Win: 1974 Davis Cup
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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25:09
A 50 Year Anniversary Special: Sport in 1974
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25:51
How Important is Home Ground Advantage, Really?
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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26:39
The Story of Football's Greatest Ever Game
The 1970 World Cup: A Journey Through the Heat and HistoryAs the 1970 World Cup kicked off in Mexico, many feared that the blistering heat would drain the energy out of the tournament. Noon kick-offs were scheduled to accommodate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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23:30
The Future is Bright For The Springboks
The 1984 Wallabies: A Historic Grand SlamIn 1984, the Australian Wallabies embarked on an 18-match tour of Great Britain, a journey that would etch their names in rugby history. Under the leadership of captain Andrew Slack and coa...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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25:21
The Best South African Swimmer In A Generation: Tatjana Smith
The Essence of Sitting AroundSitting around is a fundamental human activity. Before we could walk, we sat. This quiet, contemplative act is foundational, and in the context of the Olympics, it becomes a stage for profound human dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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24:51
The Funniest Olympic Stories Ever
Marathon Mishaps: Stockholm 1912The Stockholm 1912 Olympics provided some of the most bizarre and tragicomical moments in Olympic history, particularly in the marathon event. Two marathoners, Shizo Kanakuri from Japan and Francisc...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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25:47
Two Great African Olympic Stories
Early Triumphs and HeroismWhen Abebe Bikila returned to Ethiopia after winning the men's marathon at the 1960 Rome Olympics, he was celebrated as a hero. Not only did Bikila break the world record, but he also became a symbol of t...
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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25:49
The Voice of the Durban July: The Story of Craig 'Eagle Eye' Peters
Early Days in RacingCraig Peters, the iconic voice of South African horse racing, began his illustrious commentary career at just 17 years old. His debut took place in the mid-1970s at Gosforth Park, Germiston, a racetrack that ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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23:05