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Fighting Talk

Sports EN ↓ 12 episodes

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.

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Episodes

Bob Mills, Holly Hamilton, Jim White, Joe McGrath 10.10.2026 1:00:51

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 scor...

Henning Wehn, Martin Kelner, Remel London, Susie McCabe 03.10.2026 1:04:13

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...

Chloe Petts, Ed Jones, Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Paul McNamee 19.09.2026 1:06:07

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...

Alfie Brown, Guvna B, Lynsey Hooper, Phil Brown 12.09.2026 1:00:55

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-he...

David Alorka, Dougie Anderson, Gail Emms, Ian Moore 05.09.2026 1:02:58

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 'De...

Adam Hurrey, Elliot Steel, Gail Emms, Ivo Graham 27.04.2025 59:48

Journalist, author and podcaster Adam Hurrey, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, and comedians Elliot Steel and Ivo Graham 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 t...

Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake, Reece Parkinson 02.11.2024 1:04:18

Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake and Reece Parkinson fight for punditry points whilst discussing the world of sport with Rick Edwards.

David James, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas 30.03.2024 1:05:48

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 '...

Kate Mason, Flex, Jim White, Bob Mills 02.03.2024 1:01:52

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...

Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kate Mason, Thom Gibbs, Charles Dagnall 27.08.2022 1:04:54

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...

Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards 01.01.2022 1:00:18

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.

End of the Premier League season special- Iain Stirling, Natalie Paweleck, Pat Nevin, Jim White 16.05.2020 1:00:52

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...