An experienced driver, he does all his own stunts, and is no stranger to a dramatic and highspeed car chase. On a moral crusade, too often with only his convictions for company, john luther is a brilliant but deeply troubled man, a philosophical cop possessed by the. Long walk to freedom, the wire, luther takes pole position on the grid as he lines up to take the drive of his life in a revelatory, adrenalinefuelled 3 x 60 min documentary produced by shine tv. Idris elba celebrity profile check out the latest idris elba photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Nov 27, 2016 idris elba king of speed 1of2 documentary hd. Fighter, elba will undertake the most physically and mentally demanding experience of his career training to become a professional kickboxer. But what fans may not realise is that idris has secretly harboured a lifelong passion to enter the thrilling world of motorsports. Idris elba uncovers the history of the cannonball run, as well as the. 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 o. Idris elba takes part in the final of the aerobatics competition in coventry. He coproduced and performed on the intro to jayzs album american gangster 2007. Cable and satellite subscribers can watch full episodes of idris elba.
Idris elba travels from his childhood home in east london to motor city detroit. In 2006, he recorded the foursong ep big man for hevlar records. Goldenglobe winning, emmy awardnominated actor and producer, idris elba has taken on numerous roles but none like this. He djed at the 2007 nba all star parties at the venetian and ice house lounge in las vegas in july 2009, elba was the dj for bets current series. Similar content browse content similar to episode 1. His relationship with rally champion ari vatanen and his son is fantastic, and what a character ari is. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera family affairs. 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. Television stations and the internet are awash with carthemed programs, both serious and. Deadline reports idris elba is training for a new series on discovery channel called idris elba. Dec 26, 20 wow, wasnt expecting this 2 part series to be so griping. As he travels around the world idris will reveal the unexplored political, social and historical circumstances that spawned the underground racing scenes. The wire star idris elba fights in kickboxing debut. King of speed, idris elba nascar race scene on vimeo.
No limits follows him as he pushes himself to the max to master some of the toughest speed disciplines in the world, before taking to both land and air to participate in some of the most fiercely fought competitions in sport. By getting under the hood of these whiteknuckle racing worlds, idris also fulfills his boyhood ambitions, jumping behind the. Idris elba king of speed 1of2 documentary hd youtube. In 2015, as part of his discovery channel miniseries idris elba. On a moral crusade, too often with only his convictions for company, john luther is a brilliant but deeply trou. Idris elba king of speed rally clip, finland on vimeo. Idris elba born 6 september 1972 is a british television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both british and american productions.
The wife of idris elba opened up about her experience. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. The show highlights the passion that he has for cars, and it shows the origin of different styles of cars. Idris elba will immerse himself in rally driving, street racing, aerobatics and power boating to master not only the discipline of racing, but also the engineering, science and history behind it. As one of the worlds top actors, hollywood superstar idris elba has the world at his feet. Watch dave, yesterday and drama shows on demand with uktv play and catch up on your favourite programmes. No limits, elba broke the course record land speed flying mile for the pendine sands. Watch idris elba king of speed online full episodes of. Selfconfessed petrolhead idris elba embarks on an epic journey to uncover the colourful origins and secret history behind the worlds most popular motor sports. To see full film, go to shine north tv or you tube.
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. Idris elba explores how the quest for high speed has shaped. Idris gets the chance to fulfil his childhood dream of taking part in the circuit of ireland race. 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 meets the owner of a one stop shop for extreme rides in. Elba states that he is spiritual but not religious. The roku channel is your home for free and premium tv, anywhere you go. Fighter, elba will undertake the most physically and mentally demanding experience of his career training to become a professional kickboxer and ultimately compete against a seasoned fighter in a noholdsbarred bout. Idris elba, the 44yearold actor best known for his memorable role on the wire, made his professional. Since then he has worked in a variety of tv and movie projects. But what fans may not realise is that idris has secretly harboured a.
Wow, wasnt expecting this 2 part series to be so griping. Stay in touch with idris elba king of speed next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Welcome to the uktv play portal for full functionality of this site it. Idris elba starts new car show king of speed antony ingram january 3, 2014 comment now. Jul 14, 2014 actor idris elba uses king of speed to show off his fascination with fast cars. Elba has appeared in music videos for fat joe 2002, angie stone 2004 and rapper giggs 2010. King of speed, the award winning british actor 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. Actor idris elba charts the origins and history of underground racing.
In this adrenaline fuelled documentary, he travels from london to the racetracks of america, via the plains of finland, all on a quest to answer one age old question. Since then he has worked in a variety of tv and movie projects including ultraviolet, the wire, no good deed and zootopia. Elba hosts this show that takes a specific look at the history of racing cars. King of speed is a tv show on british national television from dave with an average rating of 3. Watch full episodes subscribe subscribe to our newsletter. A taste of the rally section from finland with ari vatanen. Actor idris elba uses king of speed to show off his fascination with fast cars. Idris elba charts the origins and history of underground racing across the world. He will join professional teams, take on seemingly impossible challenges, and meet fellow speed freaks to share their secrets of how to get every. By getting under the hood of these whiteknuckle racing worlds, idris also.
Hollywood superstar idris elba is under starters orders in brand new bbc2 series. Bbc america subscribers can also watch full episodes on our mobile app, available for ios and android phones and tablets. Track idris elba king of speed new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. He will join professional teams, take on seemingly impossible challenges, and meet fellow speed freaks to share their secrets of how to get every last ounce of power out of his machines. Cosmopoly007 0 points 1 point 2 points 2 years ago please, can someone can send it to me via wetransfer or on a cloud links. This is a bbc network show that takes a unique look at the history of cars. Season 1 episode 3 episode 3 idris elbas journey into the world of speed and fast cars takes him to the highlands of scotland and then on to finland, as he investigates how motor sports are not just about speed but about the marriage of skill and speed. Idris elba is too good for the dark tower august 05, 2017 9. Actor idris elba charts the origins and history of underground racing and examines how the quest for high speed. Murdah loves john is the second in a series of character albums to emerge from the mind of idris elba. A dark psychological crime drama starring idris elba as luther, a detective struggling with his own terrible demons, who might well be just as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts. Inspired by his time portraying tv detective john luther, idris presents a unique musical interpretation of the sinister themes and settings explored in the series. The history of underground racing and the effect of speed on motorsport and modern cars.
Idris training steps up another level in the heat of south africa and cuba. King of speed driving a race car at watkins glen full documentary reel truth duration. Watch idris elba begin his gruelling journey in attempting to become a professional kickboxer. Idris does a spectacular job narrating the entire show, and his passion with cars and racing really gets expressed on screen. Dec 26, 20 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. Best action movies full movie english army of one joshua tree action adventure movies full length duration. No limits in this brand new fourpart series, idris elba. 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. Watch idris elba king of speed full episodes online. Idris elba king of speed previous image 1 3 next in idris elba.
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