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Fighting Talk

Fighting Talk

BBC Radio 5 Live 10 episodes Nov 7, 2026

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.

Episodes

Andrew White, Ian Moore, Kath Merry, Ned Boulting
Andrew White, Ian Moore, Kath Merry, Ned Boulting Nov 7, 2026 1:01:16 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 Indef
Danny Mcloughlin, Jake Wood, Jess Thirlby, Nick Moran
Danny Mcloughlin, Jake Wood, Jess Thirlby, Nick Moran Oct 31, 2026 1:02:06 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 i
Gail Emms, Gavin Ramjaun, Justin Moorhouse, Luke Moore
Gail Emms, Gavin Ramjaun, Justin Moorhouse, Luke Moore Oct 24, 2026 57:57 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 'Def
Elliot Steel, Faraaz Noor, Jeanette Kwakye, John Cross
Elliot Steel, Faraaz Noor, Jeanette Kwakye, John Cross Oct 17, 2026 56:11 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 i
Adam Hurrey, Elliot Steel, Gail Emms, Ivo Graham
Adam Hurrey, Elliot Steel, Gail Emms, Ivo Graham Apr 27, 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 th
Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake, Reece Parkinson
Felicity Ward, Guvna B, Nethanell Mitchell-Blake, Reece Parkinson Nov 2, 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
David James, Natalie Pike, Paul McNamee, Tez Ilyas Mar 30, 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 'D
Kate Mason, Flex, Jim White, Bob Mills
Kate Mason, Flex, Jim White, Bob Mills Mar 2, 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 b
Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kate Mason, Thom Gibbs, Charles Dagnall
Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake, Kate Mason, Thom Gibbs, Charles Dagnall Aug 27, 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
Phil Brown, Henning Wehn, Caroline Barker and Rick Edwards Jan 1, 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
End of the Premier League season special- Iain Stirling, Natalie Paweleck, Pat Nevin, Jim White May 16, 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 t

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