Idris Elba: King of Speed

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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Status

Ended

Original Name

Idris Elba: King of Speed

First Air Date

December 25, 2013

Last Air Date

December 25, 2013

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Shine TVEndemol Shine North

Networks

BBC Two

Episode 1
S01E01

Episode 1

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 today.

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