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A hilarious look at the world of sport as guests compete for points with their punditry.

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.

Fighting Talk: 23/07/2016

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23/07/2016

BBC Radio 5 Live - Fighting Talk, 23/07/2016

Justin Moorhouse is joined by guests from the world of sport and comedy.

Justin Moorhouse is judge and jury as Ebony Rainford Brent, Caroline Barker, Brian Reade and Mick Ferry fight for points whilst discussing the sporting stories of the week.

FT Champion of Champions finalist Justin Moorhouse takes on the judges chair as his guests aim to gain points whilst discussing the sporting stories of the week. Points are awarded for informed comment, wit and knowledge but taken away for ridiculous statements and answers lacking in conviction. The top two scoring panellists go head to head in the final round of 'defend the indefensible' where they must defend an unpalatable statement, however distasteful or outrageous, for twenty seconds. 

On this week's show- Director of Surrey Women's Cricket and TMS commentator Ebony Rainford Brent, sports broadcaster Caroline Barker, journalist Brian Reade, and comedian Mick Ferry. Download the podcast - bbc.co.uk/5live.

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