Thank You Sir Kev TV Guide

Thank You Sir Kev

Prince William leads the tributes to Sir Kevin Sinfield for his remarkable fundraising for the MND community after taking on seven incredible challenges over seven years. His Royal Highness, who joined Sinfield on this year’s challenge, has said he is in awe of him and praises his quiet leadership, stating the rugby league legend is ‘a kind caring human being, but he’s still a lunatic’. In 2020, Sinfield went for a run after his friend and teammate Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. He aimed to raise £77,777 for Rob and his family, a sum set to recognise Burrow’s number seven shirt. But just a week later, he had raised more than £2 million. It was the first of seven astonishing challenges over the next six years, which included seven ultramarathons in seven days and 101 miles in 24 hours. In total, he has raised more than £13 million. This touching documentary, made by BBC Breakfast, reflects on what has driven 'Sir Kev'. His parents, Ray and Beryl, talk about his upbringing and introduction to sport. Former England rugby union captain Lewis Moody and ex-Premier League footballer Marcus Stewart talk about the difference he has made. Moody reveals...