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Idris Elba: King of Speed

Idris Elba

Southan Morris

Rick Murray

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Idris Elba: King of Speed: Episode 1

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Episode 1

BBC Two - Idris Elba: King of Speed, Episode 1

Tracing the underground racing scene in the USA and speed's effect on popular culture.

Actor Idris Elba charts the origins and history of the underground racing scene in the USA and examines how a love of speed has shaped the cars of today.

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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The history of underground racing and the effect of speed on motorsport and modern cars.

Actor Idris Elba charts the origins and history of underground racing and examines how the quest for high speed has affected modern motorsport and the cars of today

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