Scroll down below for full details and background on each episode in this latest series. The first in a new series of the acclaimed series looking at the lives and careers of some of britains sporting greats. Watch sports life stories season 2, episode 1 james cracknell. The cracknell family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1861 and 1920. James won olympic gold in both the 2000 sydney games alongside steve redgrave and the 2004 athens games. He became the highest placed briton ever in the 25 year history of the race. All eight episodes from series two of sports life stories will be repeated on itv starting in january 2014. Beverley turner was born on october 21, 1973 in prestwich, england. Set in the sizzling south african savannah, survival of the fittest, will pit a team of girls against a team of boys in the ultimate battle of the sexes. James cracknells exwife beverley turner has admitted there are days. In 1891 there were 506 cracknell families living in suffolk.
Sports life stories james cracknell tv episode 20 on imdb. Itv documentary set to highlight cracknell brain injury. Hes won two olympic golds, run a subthreehour marathon and is now looking. The 37yearold retired footballer shocked amateur players for a sixaside match in hackney, but soon received a surprise of his own. James cracknell obe, is a former rowing world champion and double olympic gold medallist. James cracknell and his son croyde in wetsuit, 11, with emerson fairclough, 7, and his grandfather jim greatorex who the cracknells helped rescue from the sea at croyde beach. She has been married to james cracknell since october 10, 2002. Watch sports life stories season 2, episode 6 eric bristow. Three months in an open boat in the atlantic ocean, with only one man for company will do that to you. James cracknells ex beverley turner sometimes wants to order. James cracknell supports tracker bars get off the beaten track campaign, aimed at inspiring families to get outside and start exploring. James cracknell is relishing the normality of london life, the capitals cold january climes and even the monotony of the tube.
This was about 22% of all the recorded cracknells in the uk. Apr 07, 2019 twotime olympic champion james cracknell will make history by becoming the oldest rower ever to compete in the mens boat race. The double gold medal winning olympic rower, james cracknell tells stephen sackur how an accident which left him with a brain injury has changed his life and put his family relationships under strain. Cracknell opens up about his life and career as an oarsman and adventurer in james cracknell. Itv launched sports life stories in 2012 and the diverse range of sporting figures featured over the past two series include boxers barry mcguigan and chris eubank, snooker star ronnie osullivan, olympic champions james cracknell and dame kelly holmes, footballers didier drogba and jermaine defore, welsh rugby hero gareth thomas, legendary. James bulgers mother unveils heartbreaking unseen images. Former olympic rower james cracknell and his son croyde rescue a drowning grandfather and grandson at a beach in devon. A year later in 20, james paired up with ben fogle yet again for the bbc documentary. My husband james cracknell is a madman as james cracknell abandons his latest challenge to ride a tandem from lands end to john ogroats, his wife reveals what life is.
Such is the plight of double olympic rowing gold medallist and extreme adventurer, james cracknell, as documented in the first instalment of a new series of life stories itv4, tuesday. The great west run will see over 3000 runners of all levels take to the streets of. Ben fogle bio, age, height, early life, career, personal. We grabbed a word with the great man to find out more about his running life. Wiki in timeline with facts and info of age, documentary. Series two first shown on itv4 in 20 included episodes on james cracknell, david weir, nicola adams, jermain defoe, eric bristow, chris eubank, didier drogba and jimmy white. Itv sports awardwinning documentary strand has featured the stories. James cracknell is a cofounder of threshold sports, the company behind the race to the stones a new 100km fully supported route along the ridgeway, britains oldest path. Oct 10, 2014 theres seemingly very little that james cracknell cant do. James cracknell and son croyde in devon sea rescue drama. Sep 01, 2019 strictlys james cracknell insists divorce is nothing to do with new girlfriend the 47yearold double olympic medallist claims he was a different person after a 2010 bike crash that left him in a.
Dec 04, 2012 bolton boxer amir khan talks about the highs and lows of his explosive career to date. Known for being the ultimate test of human endurance, the race which takes in a gruelling 250 km across the sahara desert in temperatures reaching up to 50 degrees celsius tests even the toughest athletes to their limit and beyond. Hopefully, well get back to where we once were james cracknell and his wife beverley turner have written a searingly honest account of the impact his devastating brain injury. James cracknell has announced a longterm partnership with the great west run, the longrunning and popular halfmarathon staged annually in the heart of exeter and the surrounding countryside. Jun 07, 20 james cracknell is a cofounder of threshold sports, the company behind the race to the stones a new 100km fully supported route along the ridgeway, britains oldest path. Sports life stories series one was first shown on itv4 in 2012. Oct 09, 2015 james cracknell and his son croyde in wetsuit, 11, with emerson fairclough, 7, and his grandfather jim greatorex who the cracknell s helped rescue from the sea at croyde beach. An upcoming itv documentary is set to highlight the struggles faced by doubleolympic rowing champion james cracknell after his 2010 cycling injury. Jan 14, 2018 james cracknells wife banned him from doing strictly because she doesnt want some russian fny in his face every week. Olympic rower james cracknell tried to strangle his wife beverley turner during an argument, turner has revealed turner, who married the rower in 2002, has revealed in a book that the pair wrote. Itv sports award winning documentary strand has featured the stories of many sporting greats.
Deadpan set the style and created the template for the critically acclaimed itv sport production, sports life stories. James cracknell banned from strictly by his wife as she doesn. Suffolk had the highest population of cracknell families in 1891. Today a grandfather held back tears as he was reunited with the man who saved his and his grandsons life olympic rower james cracknell. James, a twotime gold medallist, joins a list of more than 20. In an interview marking the 25th anniversary of his death, she tells how she wants to. Aug 10, 2015 former olympic rower james cracknell and his son croyde rescue a drowning grandfather and grandson at a beach in devon. James cracknell biography with personal life, affair and married related info. Oct 18, 2015 james cracknell is a motivational speaker for fitter, stronger wellbeing retreats.
She actually is known on her behalf work on flavor 2005, slither 2006 as well as the wicker man 2006. James cracknell on getting his life back on track after his. Deadpan set the style and created the template for the critically acclaimed itv sport. James cracknell banned from strictly by his wife as she. Jul 12, 2019 james cracknell, 47, has been getting close to cambridge university finance student jordan connell, who has been pictured twice this week with the rower at the henley royal regatta. Benjamin fogle is an english broadcaster and writer, best known for his presenting roles with british television channels, channel 5, bbc and itv. Itv documentary set to highlight cracknell brain injury struggle. Strictlys james cracknell insists divorce is nothing to do with new girlfriend the 47yearold double olympic medallist claims he was a different person after a 2010 bike crash that left him in a. James cracknell official website for james cracknell. James cracknell bio, fact age, documentary, net worth. Another person who had an amazing attitude was james cracknell in the programme shown on tuesday night last week.
Sports life stories series one was first shown on itv4 in 2012 and included episodes on ronnie osullivan, dame kelly holmes, fabrice muamba, barry mcguigan, gareth thomas, brian lara, amir khan and lawrence dallaglio. Strictlys james cracknell insists divorce is nothing to do. Sports life stories itv sports awardwinning 19 documentary strand has featured the stories of many sporting greats. This is the only official facebook page for james cracknell. James cracknell is pictured with stunning new woman by his. Strictlys james cracknell insists divorce is nothing to. Oct 22, 20 watch sports life stories season 2, episode 1 james cracknell. James cracknell in taunton to boost watersports plan. Hes trekked to the south pole, rowed across the atlantic and completed the marathon des sables.
James cracknell, 47, has been getting close to cambridge university finance student jordan connell, who has been pictured twice this week with the rower at the henley royal regatta. Featuring top names from olympic gold medalists to champions league winners, sports life stories focuses on the lives of iconic sporting figures. She is known for her work on psych 2006, videotech 1996 and taste 2005. The great west run will see over 3000 runners of all levels take to the streets of exeter city centre, running a. In 2010 he started to film the unstoppable trilogy for the discovery channel. Sports life stories is an itv sport documentary series shown on itv4 and itv. Image caption stephen fry and david walliams in killing steves. James cracknell sports life stories promo from deadpan films on vimeo. Five thing you need to know about sporting hero james cracknell metro news. She is known for her work on taste 2005, slither 2006 and the wicker man 2006.
Mar 26, 2005 itv will start its coverage today with a onehour documentary detailing the crews preparations over the last nine months. Each episode is devoted to one sporting great and lets them tell their life story alongside contributions from friends and family as well as sporting archive. Itv sports awardwinning documentary strand has featured the stories of many sporting greats. James cracknell obe motivational olympic speaker raise the bar.
With barry hearn, ronnie osullivan, jimmy white, barry mcguigan. Beverley turner was created on oct 21, 1973 in prestwich, britain. Jan 27, 2006 james cracknell is relishing the normality of london life, the capitals cold january climes and even the monotony of the tube. First up its james cracknells story and if ever there is a story which documents a. From bursting on the scene at the tender age of just 17 and winning the world title at 22. Star of itvs eternal glory and olympic gold medallist james cracknell on his devastating brain injury, rescuing a drowning boy this summer. Oct 17, 20 the second series of sports life stories begins on tuesday, october 22, with a profile of twotime olympic rowing gold medallist james cracknell. Tim, jim and matt produced, directed and edited over half the episodes over the course of series 1 and 2. Book motivational speaker and olympian james cracknell obe for your.
Such is the plight of double olympic rowing gold medallist and extreme adventurer, james cracknell, as documented in the first instalment of a new series of life stories. Feb 07, 2018 denise fergus will unveil the unseen photos of tragic james bulger on itv s james bulger. Jun 02, 2016 beverley turner was born on october 21, 1973 in prestwich, england. Mr cracknell was cycling across the us as part of a charity challenge in june of 2010 when he was hit by the wing mirror of a passing lorry as he rode along a quiet road outside of winslow, arizona. First up its james cracknells story and if ever there is a story which documents a broad spectrum of emotions its this one. A chance to burn off anger and frustration, or think through a problem and appreciate life. James cracknell is a motivational speaker for fitter, stronger wellbeing retreats. Get the latest james cracknell news in the west country region on itv news. Alongside this, james also starred in itvs new sportsscience programme.
Aug 05, 2009 my husband james cracknell is a madman as james cracknell abandons his latest challenge to ride a tandem from lands end to john ogroats, his wife reveals what life is like with her insomniac. Sports life stories james cracknell tv episode 20 imdb. James cracknells running life james has a sub3hr marathon pb. Athlete and adventurer, james cracknell obe is the winner of double olympic. Its a series were all incredibly proud of and one we firmly believe sets the bar for sports documentaries on british tv.
Oct 16, 20 featuring top names from olympic gold medalists to champions league winners, sports life stories focuses on the lives of iconic sporting figures. Bolton boxer amir khan talks about the highs and lows of his explosive career to date. James cracknells wife banned him from doing strictly because she doesnt want some russian fny in his face every week. Twotime olympic champion james cracknell will make history by becoming the oldest rower ever to compete in the mens boat race. Denise fergus will unveil the unseen photos of tragic james bulger on itvs james bulger. The itv teams efforts, none the less, can hardly have been lifted by the. The most cracknell families were found in the uk in 1891. The first episode told the story of boxer barry mcguigan and aired in october 2012 on itv4. The second series of sports life stories begins on tuesday, october 22, with a profile of twotime olympic rowing gold medallist james cracknell.