Idris Elba's Fight School

Name: Idris Elba's Fight School
Released: 2022-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Idris Elba

TV Show · Documentary · Sport

Actor Idris Elba sets out on a mission to transform the lives of eight young people through a course of intensive physical training over a period of five months. With the help of fitness coach Greg White and former national boxing champion Rachel Bower, Idris aims to help his recruits to improve their fitness, boost their confidence and maintain self-discipline as they work towards a big final fight. However, the recruits face many challenges along the way as they battle their way through a rigorous training regime.

2022 · 59m

Starring Idris Elba

EPISODE 1

Discipline

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

58 min
EPISODE 2

Don't Give Up

Idris's squad face their first test: sparring three rounds against an opponent who won't pull their punches. It's only a taste of what's to come, but as lack of fitness and focus become apparent, Idris begins to realise the extent of the life changes all eight will have to make if they're to stand any chance in their big final fight.

51 min
EPISODE 3

Stepping Up

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 worst.

58 min
EPISODE 4

Endurance

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, who inspires with his own heroic story, before challenging them to an epic race on the Thames.

58 min
EPISODE 5

The Big Final

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.

59 min

Idris Elba

Host
Rick Murray

Producer
Michelle Chappell

Producer

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