Endurance
The students discover who they are facing at York Hall. Following visits back home, there’s a drop in fitness, and the intensity of training takes its toll on Idris’s team.
There’s a shock when Idris finally reveals to his team who they are 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.
After three months of non-stop training, the students return home to see friends and family. For some, it’s a chance for them to reflect on how far they’ve come and what they’re trying to leave behind, but for others, keeping on the straight and narrow proves tough.
Back at Fight School, coach Greg discovers there’s been a massive drop in student fitness. The newest recruit, 23-year-old Katie, who joined the group six weeks into the process, impresses in her first spar – but the intensity of the training puts a serious toll on some of the group, putting a number of the team's places in serious jeopardy.
Finally, the training culminates with a third and final spar night – one last opportunity to prove to Idris and head coach Rachel that they’re good enough to fight at York Hall. To add to the pressure, the bouts are at Earlsfield – one of London’s most famous amateur boxing clubs. Determined to get the best out of his squad, Idris decides he’s going into the ring to fight too.
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Idris Elba sets an example by stepping inside the ring
Duration: 01:22
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Ash gets a wake-up call about his smoking
Duration: 01:49
Music Played
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The Prodigy
Invaders Must Die
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Magnetic Man
Flying into Tokyo
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Idris Elba |
Executive Producer | Rick Murray |
Executive Producer | Michelle Chappell |
Production Company | Workerbee |
Broadcasts
- Sun 15 May 2022 21:00
- Fri 20 May 2022 23:05´óÏó´«Ã½ Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
- Mon 23 May 2022 00:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
- Thu 2 Jun 2022 01:15