Some Essex Lad and a Paralympian

To mark the end of the first series we've put together a compilation of the best bits from all six shows. Including: Kim Daybell on swapping table tennis for treating coronavirus patients in hospital, Will Bayley on Johnny Vegas and the emotions he felt after winning his first gold medal, Ellie Simmonds on inspiring the next generation of women, and so much more! We bid farewell for now but we'll soon be back stronger with some fresh ideas. See you all soon!

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The lads mark lockdown with the last episode of the series – as Tim and David are joined by fellow table tennis teammates, Tom Matthews and Lee York. Both Tom and Lee reflect on how accidents led to their disability, overcoming hurdles and their journey in sport. Also, find out who has the best music taste, worst dress sense and which Paralympic gold medalist is scared of flying, in the British para-table tennis team.

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Ellie Simmonds – five-time Paralympic gold medalist, multiple world champion and 2008 BBC Young SPOTY – joins Tim and David at The Oval. Ellie reflects on Beijing as a 13-year-old, how she and David first met at the celebrations at Rio 2016, when Jonny and Alistair Brownlee served drinks behind the bar. The trio also chat about inspiring the next generation of women, and how Ellie's platform motivates her to do that.

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Tim and David are joined by two-time Paralympian and Commonwealth and European silver medalist Kim Daybell. The junior doctor has swapped his table tennis bat for fighting coronavirus on the frontline at Whittington Hospital. Kim explains the practices and protocols that NHS staff are dealing with on a day-to-day basis, how doctors and nurses are at risk from a lack of PPE equipment and looking forward to Tokyo 2021.

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Tim and David are cramped inside GB Table Tennis' office in Sheffield, as they're joined by three-time Paralympic gold medalist Ollie Hynd. In a revealing episode, Ollie opens up about his rivalry in the swimming pool with his brother, Sam; how he felt like he'd lost his identity after becoming reclassified; and the time he dyed his hair blonde.

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David's at home (quite literally) as he and Tim are joined by flatmate and Paralympic gold medalist/Strictly legend Will Bayley, alongside former Head Physio at GB Table Tennis, Jason Beaumont. Will explains what it's like to live and work with David, how his experience on the dance floor compared to Rio 2016 and the time he played Championship Manager with David James.

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What goes on in the world of para-sport? Tim Adams and David Wetherill try to ask that question through some of the biggest names involved in it. First up, Jack Shephard and Krysten Coombs, who have represented Team GB at para-badminton. Jack is ranked the number one player in the world and won gold at the 2017 World Championship in both singles and doubles. Krysten (aka. King Balon Greyjoy) has starred in Game of Thrones and won two golds at the 2018 BWF European Para Badminton Championships.

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Some Essex Lad and a Paralympian, hosted by Tim Adams and David Wetherill, is a podcast looking into the lighter side of para-sport. From interviews with some of the biggest names, getting an insight into the life of a professional athlete, this fortnightly show will aim to break down labels and not be too serious, while being informative at the same time. A three time table-tennis Paralympian, David reflects on his experiences in Beijing, London and Rio, as he and Tim are joined by different athletes on every episode, exploring their lives, both on and off the court/track/pitch. You get the picture!

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