Idris Elba: King of Speed
A look at the world and history of racing cars.
- 2013-2013
- 1 season
- Documentary
A look at the world and history of racing cars.
Season 1 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2013
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.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
45 mins
Idris Elba investigates how our motor sports are not just about speed.
Episode 3
Episode #1.3
44 mins
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, with plenty of close calls on along the way.
