Idris Elba: King of Speed
Idris Elba: King of Speed
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Idris Elba: King of Speed

7.0 / 10
2013
1 season
3 episodes
Documentary

Idris Elba travels from his childhood home in east London to 'Motor City' - Detroit - and then on to New Jersey where he delves into the history of the first boy racers and explores how the quest for high speed has shaped professional motorsport and popular culture.

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Idris Elba takes a drive in a lowrider - Idris Elba: King of Speed - Episode 1 - BBC Two

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Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.Episode 1

    25-12-201344m

    Idris Elba visits different racetracks in the America, Scotland and Finland to find out more about the political, social and historical evolution of racing from prohibition to toda...

  • Ep 2

    2.Episode 2

    07-06-201345m

    Idris Elba continues to to find out more about the political, social and historical evolution of racing from prohibition to today.

  • Ep 3

    3.Episode 3

    14-06-201344m

    Idris goes back to basics and learns the skills of trial biking, before finally fulfilling his personal ambition to drive a full-spec rally car on a genuine Finnish rally course.

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