Fighting Talk

By BBC Radio 5 LiveComedy Sports

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Fighting Talk episodes

November 14 Bob Mills, Dougie Anderson, Kate Mason, Martin Kelner
Broadcaster Dougie Anderson, sports journalist Kate Mason, journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, and comedian Bob Mills join Gordon Smart 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!
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1 hr 7 min
November 07 Andrew White, Ian Moore, Kath Merry, Ned Boulting
Author and comedian Ian Moore, former GB athlete Kath Merry, sports journalist Ned Boulting, and comedian Andrew White 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
1 hr 2 min
October 31 Danny Mcloughlin, Jake Wood, Jess Thirlby, Nick Moran
EastEnders actor Jake Wood, former England netball head coach Jess Thirlby, actor and filmmaker Nick Moran, 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
1 hr 3 min
October 24 Gail Emms, Gavin Ramjaun, Justin Moorhouse, Luke Moore
Former GB badminton player Gail Emms, journalist and broadcaster Gavin Ramjaun, podcaster Luke Moore, 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!
Listen to the podcast on BBC Sounds.
58 min
October 17 Elliot Steel, Faraaz Noor, Jeanette Kwakye, John Cross
Traitors finalist Faraaz Noor, presenter and former GB athlete Jeanette Kwakye, football journalist John Cross, and comedian Elliot Steel 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
57 min
October 10 Bob Mills, Holly Hamilton, Jim White, Joe McGrath
Presenter Holly Hamilton, journalist, author and broadcaster Jim White, BBC Radio Manchester breakfast host and podcaster Joe McGrath, 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
1 hr 1 min
October 03 Henning Wehn, Martin Kelner, Remel London, Susie McCabe
Journalist and presenter Martin Kelner, broadcaster and former semi pro sprinter Remel London, and comedians Henning Wehn and Susie McCabe 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
1 hr 5 min
September 19 Chloe Petts, Ed Jones, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Paul McNamee
Actor and writer Ed Jones, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, editor and broadcaster Paul McNamee, and comedian Chloe Petts 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
1 hr 7 min
September 12 Alfie Brown, Guvna B, Lynsey Hooper, Phil Brown
Rapper and author Guvna B, sports broadcaster Lynsey Hooper, director of football and former footballer Phil Brown, and comedian Alfie Brown 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
1 hr 1 min
September 05 David Alorka, Dougie Anderson, Gail Emms, Ian Moore
Sports presenter David Alorka, broadcaster Dougie Anderson, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, and comedian and author Ian Moore 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
1 hr 3 min

About Fighting Talk

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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.