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Sir Bobby Charlton – A life well lived

Brian Robson and Gary Lineker on the World Cup winner who “never got too big for his boots”.

In this episode of the 5 Minutes On podcast, people who knew Sir Bobby Charlton share their personal reflections with the ý's Kirsty Wark. A survivor of the Munich air disaster, Sir Bobby went on to win the World Cup with England in 1966 and the European Cup with Manchester United in 1968.

Brian Robson and Gary Lineker reflect on a “truly magnificent footballer… and a beautiful human being.”

This episode is part of the series, “Lives Well Lived”, available on ý Sounds, and as a documentary on ý iPlayer.

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