Idris Elba: Fighter

As a Hollywood star, Golden-Globe winning, Emmy Award- nominated actor and producer Idris Elba has made a career of playing a tough guy. Now he's about to find out if he really is one. He's set himself an extraordinary personal challenge to become a pro Kick Boxer in just 12 months. But even with the help of the best trainers in the world can someone with no experience become a genuine contender in the bloodiest of sports? In the brand new series, IDRIS ELBA: FIGHTER, Elba will undertake the most demanding experience of his career - training to become a professional kick boxer and ultimately compete against a seasoned fighter in a no-holds-barred bout.

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First Aired on

Jan 17, 2017

1 seaons till Jan 31, 2017

Popularity: 4.9269
3 votes
Networks
(US)
Production

Green Door Pictures (GB)Workerbee (GB)

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: Courage

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 3 episodes

Season 1

Aired

3 Episodes
  • Episode 1Pain and Fear min

    In his quest to become a professional fighter, Idris travels to Japan where he is drilled by Okinawan karate master Shinjo Sensei and kickboxing legend Masato.

  • Episode 2Weakness min

    Idris tries to overcome his fighting weakness by training with legendary coach Steve Kalakoda. Can he put his new skills to use in order to win his first amateur fight?

  • Episode 3Courage min

    With only four weeks left until his first pro kickboxing fight, Idris goes to Thailand to train with kickboxing legend Buakaw Banchamek. Who will be victorious in the ring?

Crew & Team

Victoria Noble

Production Executive

Rick Murray

Executive Producer

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