Quite A Good Sport

From the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish, Quite A Good Sport is a fact-filled journey into the world of sport, for fans and non-fans alike.

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8: Paralympics Part 2

September 6, 2024 • 63 mins

James & Anna speak to Paralympians Will Bayley, Charlotte Henshaw and Jody Cundy. They’re then joined by comedian Rosie Jones, who challenges them to a quiz on the Paralympics.

Thanks to Paralympics GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Will Bayley, Charlotte Henshaw, Jody Cundy and Rosie Jones.
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7: Paralympics Part 1

September 2, 2024 • 60 mins

James & Anna speak to Paralympians Erin Kennedy & Benjamin Pritchard; Robyn Love & Laurie Williams; and Becky Redfern & Grace Harvey. They’re then joined by comedian Rosie Jones, who describes her own experience of the Paralympics.

Thanks to Paralympics GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
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6: Track and Field

August 26, 2024 • 51 mins

James & Anna meet former Olympic heptathlete Kelly Sotherton and attempt their own makeshift tetrathlon.

Thanks to Finsbury Park running track and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Kelly Sotherton and Jo Hobson
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
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5: Climbing

August 19, 2024 • 57 mins

James & Anna speak to Team GB sport climber Molly Thompson-Smith, try their hand at bouldering, and race each other to the top of a wall.

Thanks to HarroWall Climbing Centre and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Molly Thompson-Smith, Jonathan Stone and Michelle Martin
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4: Archery

August 12, 2024 • 52 mins

James and Anna speak to TeamGB archer Tom Hall and archery coach Jamila Bi, before having a shooting competition of their own.

Thanks to Archery Fit, Crescent Archery, Archery GB and Team GB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Jamila Bi, Tom Hall and Oliver Yap
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
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3: Cycling

August 5, 2024 • 59 mins

James and Anna speak to Jane Rumble from UK Anti-Doping and TeamGB cyclist Josie Knight, before competing in their own race around a velodrome.

Thanks to Herne Hill Velodrome and TeamGB for their assistance in making this show.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Josie Knight, Jane Rumble and Thea Smith
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
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2: Table Tennis

July 29, 2024 • 42 mins

James & Anna speak to Liam Pitchford and Nico Caltabiano, and take to the streets to try their hand at table tennis.

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
Contributions from Liam Pitchford and Nico Caltabiano
Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
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1: Rowing

July 22, 2024 • 45 mins

James & Anna speak to Team GB’s Imogen Grant (lightweight sculls) and Eve Stewart (coxed eights) about their paths to Paris2024, and then take to the water themselves in a time trial along the Thames.

Thanks to Fulham Reach Boat Club and TeamGB for their assistance in making this episode.

And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

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June 28, 2024 • 56 secs

A new series from the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish: James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski tackle the interesting side of sports. Featuring professional athletes gunning for gold in this year's Olympics, teams working behind the scenes, and more. Coming soon - follow now! And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

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