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Fighting Talk

BBC

A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport where guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Informed comments are rewarded but witless outbursts are penalised.

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Networks:

BBC

Description:

A hilarious look at the volatile world of sport where guests compete for points with their sporting punditry. Informed comments are rewarded but witless outbursts are penalised.

Twitter:

@bbc5live

Language:

English

Contact:

0500 909 693


Episodes

Ned Boulting, Gail Emms, Dougie Anderson, Josh James

3/23/2024
Sports journalist Ned Boulting, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, broadcaster Dougie Anderson and comedian Josh James join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Duration:01:03:02

Fighting Talk: Ned Boulting, Gail Emms, Dougie Anderson, Josh James

3/23/2024
Ned Boulting, Gail Emms, Dougie Anderson and Josh James join Rick Edwards.

Duration:01:00:00

Martin Bayfield, Bianca Westwood, Steffan Powell, Kae Kurd

3/16/2024
Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, broadcaster Bianca Westwood, presenter Steffan Powell and comedian Kae Kurd join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Duration:01:01:08

Paul Dickov, Natalie Pike, Brian Noble, Neil Delamere

3/8/2024
Former Man City player Paul Dickov, sports presenter Natalie Pike, former rugby league footballer Brian Noble and comedian Neil Delamere join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Duration:00:59:39

Kate Mason, Flex, Jim White, Bob Mills

3/2/2024
Broadcaster Kate Mason, football presenter Flex, journalist Jim White and comedian Bob Mills join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds

Duration:01:01:52

Guvna B, Jennie Gow, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Justin Moorhouse

2/24/2024
Musician and presenter Guvna B, presenter Jennie Gow, broadcaster Rickie Haywood-Williams and comedian Justin Moorhouse join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

Duration:00:58:35

Martin Bayfield, Katharine Merry, Chris Latchem, Dougie Anderson

2/3/2024
A hilarious look at the world of sport as guests compete for points with their punditry.

Duration:01:02:53

Reece Parkinson, Caroline Barker, Jim White, Kae Kurd

1/13/2024
Presenter Reece Parkinson, sports broadcaster Caroline Barker, journalist Jim White and comedian Kae Kurd join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds.

Duration:00:59:41

Danny Care, Alex Hartley, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Steve Bunce

12/30/2023
Danny Care from the Rugby Union Weekly Podcast, Alex Hartley from No Balls: The Cricket Podcast, Rickie Haywood- Williams from the Footballers Football Podcast and Steve Bunce from the 5 Live boxing podcast go head-to-head in a special battle of the pods episode with Rick Edwards. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds

Duration:00:57:24

Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kate Mason, Thom Gibbs, Charles Dagnall

8/27/2022
GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, sports broadcaster Kate Mason, journalist Thom Gibbs and former cricketer Charles Dagnall join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner!

Duration:01:04:54

Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards

1/1/2022
Colin Murray is joined by Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards as they look back on the events of 2021 and look forward to the big sporting year ahead.

Duration:01:00:26

Charles Dagnall, Lynsey Hooper, Kojo, Jim White

12/19/2020
Former cricketer and broadcaster Charles Dagnall, football broadcaster Lynsey Hooper, comedian Kojo and sports journalist Jim White join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful...

Duration:00:55:52

Tez Ilyas, Jennie Gow, David Alorka, Des Kelly

11/14/2020
Comedian Tez Ilyas, sports presenter Jennie Gow, football journalist and broadcaster Des Kelly and presenter David Alorka join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty...

Duration:01:07:58

Jason Bell, Eleanor Oldroyd, Rick Edwards, Elis James

10/17/2020
Former NFL player and 2020 Strictly contestant Jason Bell, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, presenter Rick Edwards and comedian Elis James join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or...

Duration:01:05:45

JB Gill, Jenny Ryan, Steffan Powell, Ivo Graham

10/10/2020
Guest presenter Sam Quek is joined by JLS singer and TV presenter JB Gill, singer and chaser Jenny Ryan, journalist Steffan Powell and comedian Ivo Graham for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or...

Duration:01:03:38

David Alorka, Lynsey Hooper, Greg Brady, Eddie Kadi

9/19/2020
Sports presenter David Alorka, sports broadcaster Lynsey Hooper, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for...

Duration:01:05:40

Champion of Champions- Steve Bunce, Natalie Paweleck, Martin Bashir, Elis James

5/23/2020
Sports broadcaster and boxing pundit Steve Bunce, football broadcaster Natalie Paweleck, presenter and journalist Martin Bashir and comedian Elis James join Colin Murray for the final episode of the season, in the annual Champion of Champions final. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a...

Duration:01:08:10

End of the Premier League season special- Iain Stirling, Natalie Paweleck, Pat Nevin, Jim White

5/16/2020
Comedian Iain Stirling, football presenter Natalie Paweleck, football commentator and former Chelsea player Pat Nevin and sports journalist Jim White join Colin Murray to celebrate and commiserate what would have been the end of the Premier League season. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or distasteful for twenty seconds. There can only be one winner! Get the podcast from BBC Sounds.

Duration:01:01:00

Richard Osman, Jake Wood, Lynsey Hooper, Eddie Kadi

5/9/2020
Presenter Richard Osman, Eastenders actor Jake Wood, broadcaster Lynsey Hooper and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment as they discuss the world of sport. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or...

Duration:01:01:38

John Murray, Alistair Bruce- Ball, Vicki Sparks, Ian Dennis

4/25/2020
Football commentators John Murray, Alistair Bruce- Ball, Vicki Sparks and Ian Dennis join Colin Murray for a special show featuring an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment talking all things football. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and passion, but taken away for nonsense and answers lacking in conviction. In the final round, the top two points scorers go head-to-head in 'Defend the Indefensible' where they must both defend a statement however ludicrous or...

Duration:01:03:47