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Idris Elba: King of Speed

A look at the world and history of racing cars.

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Cast & Crew See All

Idris Elba
Self - Presenter
Ari Vatanen
Self
Paddy Hopkirk
Self

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

44 mins

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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Awards

  • 2013 - RTS North West Television Award - Best Factual Series - nominated

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