Idris Elba's Fight School

Idris and the coaches meet their first-ever intake. At over 100kg, 24-year-old Jess's weight makes her a heavyweight, and there are only a handful of women in the UK competing in this class.

Idris's squad face their first test: sparring three rounds against an opponent who won't pull their punches. As lack of fitness and focus become apparent, Idris begins to realise the extent of the life changes all eight will have to make.

Four weeks in and the next trial fight is looming; Idris needs to see a massive improvement across his entire squad, but first he's faced with a difficult decision as 29-year-old Sophie's injury takes a turn for the worse.

There's a shock when Idris finally reveals to his team who they'll be facing in their official amateur fights. As the big night draws closer, he arranges a training session with ex-convict turned world record-breaking rower, John McAvoy.

Idris's team have their most intensive training session to date when they are put through their paces by the formidable British Army's elite boxing team, but 29-year-old Chanika struggles with the imposing opposition.