Episodes

  • 8: Paralympics Part 2

    8: Paralympics Part 2
    Sep 6 2024
    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.
    Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Leying Lee
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell
    And for more sporting stories and curiosities, James and Anna's book, A Load of Old Balls is out now.

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 7: Paralympics Part 1

    7: Paralympics Part 1
    Sep 2 2024
    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
    Contributions from Erin Kennedy & Benjamin Pritchard as well as Robyn Love & Laurie Williams, Becky Redfern & Grace Harvey, and Rosie Jones.
    Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Leying Lee
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell

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

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    1 hr
  • 6: Track and Field

    6: Track and Field
    Aug 26 2024
    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
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Leying Lee
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell

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

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    52 mins
  • 5: Climbing

    5: Climbing
    Aug 19 2024
    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
    Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Leying Lee
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell

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

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    57 mins
  • 4: Archery

    4: Archery
    Aug 12 2024
    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
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Leying Lee
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell

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

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    52 mins
  • 3: Cycling

    3: Cycling
    Aug 5 2024
    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
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Ethan Ruparelia
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell

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

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    59 mins
  • 2: Table Tennis

    2: Table Tennis
    Jul 29 2024
    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
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Leying Lee
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    42 mins
  • 1: Rowing

    1: Rowing
    Jul 22 2024
    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.

    This episode was presented by Anna Ptaszynski and James Harkin
    Contributions from Andrew Doughty, Imogen Grant and Eve Stewart
    Produced by Molly Windust and James Harkin
    Sound recording and outdoor editing by Adrian Bradley
    Studio editing by James Harkin
    Graphic design and sound design by Alex Bell
    Sound engineering by Leying Lee
    Production Assistance by Natascha McQueen and Tara Dorrell

    This was a QI Ltd Production.
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    45 mins