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Mark Chapman Hosts Monday Night Club on 5 Live
On 7 September 2026, BBC Radio 5 Live will air the sports discussion programme "The Monday Night Club" from 19:00 to 21:00. Mark Chapman will be joined by former England cricketer Jimmy Anderson and former England captain Michael Vaughan to talk about the weekend's football action. The show will continue into the night with a 22:00 to 01:00 slot featuring Gordon Smart, who will host a late‑night conversation and in‑depth interviews. In the later segment, Chapman will debate the weekend’s football with former manager Chris Sutton, former Republic of Ireland defender Conor Coady and former Arsenal and England midfielder Rory Smith. The programme aims to give listeners expert analysis and lively debate on recent matches and developments in the football world.
The essential points
- 01Mark Chapman hosts 5 Live's Monday Night Club from 19:00-21:00
- 02Jimmy Anderson and Michael Vaughan join the discussion on weekend football
- 03Gordon Smart hosts a late‑night segment from 22:00-01:00
- 04Chris Sutton, Conor Coady and Rory Smith debate football in the final hour
The full brief
On 7 September 2026, BBC Radio 5 Live will air the sports discussion programme "The Monday Night Club" from 19:00 to 21:00. Mark Chapman will be joined by former England cricketer Jimmy Anderson and former England captain Michael Vaughan to talk about the weekend's football action. The show will continue into the night with a 22:00 to 01:00 slot featuring Gordon Smart, who will host a late‑night conversation and in‑depth interviews.
In the later segment, Chapman will debate the weekend’s football with former manager Chris Sutton, former Republic of Ireland defender Conor Coady and former Arsenal and England midfielder Rory Smith. The programme aims to give listeners expert analysis and lively debate on recent matches and developments in the football world.