Fighting Talk

By BBC Radio 5 LiveComedy Sports

Fighting Talk episodes

November 25, 2023 Paul McNamee, Jenny Ryan, Jake Wood, Mark Watson
The Big Issue editor Paul McNamee, ITV chaser Jenny Ryan, actor Jake Wood 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!
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58 min
November 18, 2023 Kate Mason, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, Greg Brady, Justin Moorhouse
Presenter Kate Mason, GB sprinter and new Gladiator Harry Aikines-Aryeetey, sports broadcaster Greg Brady 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!
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1 hr
November 11, 2023 Kath Merry, Thom Gibbs, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Josh James
Commentator and former GB athlete Kath Merry, sports journalist Thom Gibbs, presenter Rickie Haywood-Williams 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!
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56 min
November 04, 2023 Ugo Monye, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Mina Rzouki, Jacob Hawley
Former England rugby player Ugo Monye, GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, football broadcaster Mina Rzouki 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!
1 hr 3 min
October 28, 2023 Martin Bayfield, Holly Hamilton, Dave Alorka, Ivo Graham
Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, sports broadcaster Holly Hamilton, presenter Dave Alorka and comedian Ivo Graham 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
58 min
October 21, 2023 Rachel Burden, Natalie Pike, Alistair Bruce-Ball, Danny McLoughlin
5 Live breakfast host Rachel Burden, sports presenter Natalie Pike, sports broadcaster Alistair Bruce-Ball 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!
Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
1 hr 3 min
October 14, 2023 Guvna B, Mina Rzouki, Greg Brady, Bob Mills
Rapper and presenter Guvna B, sport broadcaster Mina Rzouki, Canadian broadcaster Greg Brady, and comedian Bob Mills join Gabby Logan 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 6 min
September 23, 2023 Gordon Smart, Eleanor Oldroyd, Gail Emms, Neil Delamere
Broadcaster Gordon Smart, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, former GB badminton player Gail Emms 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!
Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
59 min
September 16, 2023 Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Jeanette Kwakye, Kate Mason, Kae Kurd
GB sprinter Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, former GB athlete and presenter Jeanette Kwakye, broadcaster Kate Mason 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
59 min
September 09, 2023 Martin Bayfield, Holly Hamilton, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas
Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, presenter Holly Hamilton, 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!
Get the podcast from BBC Sounds
59 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.