4. The man with the plan

After failing in San Diego, Mark swore he’d never try the Super Bowl again. Then one unexpected email changes everything. Comedian Rich Hall presents the story of an eight-month mission to infiltrate Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston - rehearsals, disguises, sponsor tattoos, and a growing belief that this time, he really might pull it off. At the same time, the NFL’s Jim Steeg and MTV’s Salli Frattini are juggling post-9/11 security, a wildly complicated half-time show, and the pressure of a live global broadcast. Patriots linebacker Matt Chatham is locked in for the biggest game of his life. Mark is locked in for the biggest streak of his. Everyone's converging on Houston with their own plans. Mark's ready. The NFL's ready. The players are ready. But is anyone really ready for what is about to happen? Presented by Rich Hall Produced and written by Elle Scott Production co-ordinator: Juliette Harvey. Production manager: Debbie Waddell. Development Executive: Emma Shaw. Production Executive: Ian Taitt Executive Producer: Georgia Catt Sound Design and Composition: Julian Corrie Assistant Commissioner: Rob Green Commissioning Executive: Stevie Middleton A BBC Studios Production for BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

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4. The man with the plan is an episode from Sport’s Strangest Crimes by BBC.

This episode is 30:46 long.

This episode was published on Feb 27, 2026.

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