Idris Elba: Fighter: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

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 kickboxer 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 kickboxer and ultimately compete against a seasoned fighter in a no-holds-barred bout.

Series details

• Title: Idris Elba: Fighter
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Sports
• Premiere date: 2017-01-17
• Final broadcast date listed: 2017-01-31
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Discovery
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 24381
• IMDb ID: tt8220330
• TVDB ID: 322877

Cast and credited roles

• Idris Elba — Idris Elba

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2017-01-17; final listed air date 2017-01-31; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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