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
Email:
5livesport@bbc.co.uk
Episodes
Fighting Talk: Danny Care, Ned Boulting, Mina Rzouki, Bob Mills
4/27/2024
Danny Care, Ned Boulting, Mina Rzouki and Bob Mills join Rick Edwards.
Duration:01:00:00
Danny Care, Ned Boulting, Mina Rzouki, Bob Mills
4/27/2024
England and Harlequins rugby player Danny Care, sports journalist Ned Boulting, pundit and presenter Mina Rzouki 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:01:00:52
Aaron Paul, Katherine Downes, Paul McNamee and Danny McLoughlin
4/20/2024
Sports presenter Aaron Paul, journalist and sports presenter Katherine Downes, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Danny McLoughlin 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:01:02:10
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Holly Hamilton, David Alorka, Mark Watson
4/13/2024
GB sprinter and Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, broadcaster Holly Hamilton, presenter David Alorka and comedian Mark Watson 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:01:01:46
Tamsin Greenway, Liam MacDevitt, Thom Gibbs, Jacob Hawley
4/6/2024
Former England netballer Tamsin Greenway, sports presenter Liam MacDevitt, sports journalist Thom Gibbs and comedian Jacob Hawley 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:00:51:05
David James, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas
3/30/2024
Former England and Liverpool footballer David James, presenter Natalie Pike, The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee and comedian Tez Ilyas 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:00:52:06
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
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
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