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Idris Elba: Fighter

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2017-2017
1 Season
Discovery Channel
Reality

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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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Warren Brown

Self

Kieran Keddle

Self

Idris Elba

Self - Presenter

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Pain and Fear

44 mins

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.

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Awards

2018 - Broadcasting Press Guild Award - Best Single Documentary - nominated

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