Idris Elba: No Limits
As one of the world’s top actors, Hollywood superstar Idris Elba has the world at his feet. An experienced driver, he does all his own stunts, and is no stranger to a dramatic and high-speed car chase.
- 2015-2015
- 1 season
- Documentary, Sports
As one of the world’s top actors, Hollywood superstar Idris Elba has the world at his feet. An experienced driver, he does all his own stunts, and is no stranger to a dramatic and high-speed car chase.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2015
Episode 1
Rally Driving
43 mins
Idris gets the chance to fulfil his childhood dream of taking part in the prestigious Circuit of Ireland race, with a little help from top rally driver Jimmy McRae.
Episode 2
Aerobatics
43 mins
Aerobatics could be the most difficult challenge of Idris's life; he is asthmatic, scared of heights and claustrophobic. When Idris sits in a plane, his enormous frame means his head is just 2cm from the roof. Despite being daunted, Idris agrees to take to the air and perform at the Coventry Airbase Airshow in front of a crowd of thousands. He'll perform a routine of nine different aerobatic maneuvers linked in a routine, competing against other experienced pilots.
Episode 3
Drag Racing
43 mins
Idris is challenged with entering the world of drag racing, born on the streets of America and now a world-famous motor sport. Before sitting behind the wheel, Idris heads for Santa Pod, the home of the UK drag racing scene, where he meets one of the country's best known drag racers, Paul Marston.
Episode 4
Land Speed
43 mins
Since machines were built, we have vied to break records in them. Land Speed is the world's oldest motor sport: the ultimate driver's challenge. Britain has long dominated in this field, so Idris is following in the footsteps of some of our most famous speed freaks.
