Idrissa akuna idris elba obe born 6 september 1972 is an english television, theatre, and film actor, producer, musician and dj who has starred in both british and american productions. His relationship with rally champion ari vatanen and his son is fantastic, and what a character ari is. But what fans may not realise is that idris has secretly harboured a. Season 1 episode 1 sbs idris elba takes pole position as he lines up to take the drive of his life in a revelatory, adrenalinefuelled bbc documentary. With idris elba, paddy hopkirk, ari vatanen, max vatanen. Idris is challenged with entering the world of drag racing, born on the streets of america and now a worldfamous motorsport. Season 1, episode 11 july 27, 2017 jacksepticeye and his friends try to fend off rockets to the face, participate in brotastic adventures and run a race all at the same time. For this episode of the new programme, idris has been getting. Idris elba to star in king of speed racing documentary from. The history of underground racing and the effect of speed on motorsport and modern cars. Actor idris elba uses king of speed to show off his fascination with fast cars. Idris training steps up another level in the heat of south africa and cuba.
This is a bbc network show that takes a unique look at the history of cars. Murdah loves john is the second in a series of character albums to emerge from the mind of idris elba. The baftanominated actor is known for is love of motors, having previously hosted his own car series idris elba. Idris elba goes on a personal journey to meet people who enjoy driving fast. 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. Idris elba to star in king of speed racing documentary. As one of the worlds top actors, hollywood superstar idris elba has the world at his feet. Get full episodes, the latest news, photos, video extras and more. Stylist inge holst talks about how english eccentricity finds its way in her clothes, her passion for. Before sitting behind the wheel, idris heads for santa pod, the home of the uk drag racing scene, where he meets one of the countrys best known drag racers, paul marston. Renowned speed king idris elba has unveiled the first project to come out of his coproduction deal with shine north with extreme racing docuseries the idris. See more ideas about idris elba, elba and sexy men. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera family affairs.
Idris uncovers the history of the cannonball run, as well as the underground driving craze of drifting. While the esquire team gather in a hotel suite on the 39th floor, elbas. The show highlights the passion that he has for cars, and it shows the origin of different styles of cars. Jul 14, 2014 actor idris elba uses king of speed to show off his fascination with fast cars. Season 1 episode 3 sbs in the final episode, idris discovers that the underground driving craze of drifting, which began in japan, has become the fastest growing motorsport in europe. No limits, elba broke the course record land speed flying mile for the pendine sands. The shine northshine tv production is a look at the origins of the car racing scene. Season 1 episode 2 sbs idris elba luther takes pole position as he lines up to take the drive of his life in a revelatory, adrenalinefuelled documentary. The shine northshine tv production is a look at the origins of. Watch polaris player select episodes online season 1 2017. Idris elba travels from his childhood home in east london to motor city detroit.
Dec 01, 2014 renowned speed king idris elba has unveiled the first project to come out of his coproduction deal with shine north with extreme racing docuseries the idris. On a moral crusade, too often with only his convictions for company, john luther is a brilliant but deeply trou. But until the next episode is out, the bbc has us covered with idris elba. 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. Watch idris elba king of speed online full episodes of. Idris elba starts new car show king of speed antony ingram january 3, 2014 comment now. 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. By getting under the hood of these whiteknuckle racing worlds, idris also fulfills his boyhood ambitions. By getting under the hood of these whiteknuckle racing worlds, idris also fulfills his boyhood ambitions, jumping behind the wheel and driving his guts out.
Stay in touch with idris elba king of speed next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Since then he has worked in a variety of tv and movie projects including ultraviolet, the wire, no good deed and zootopia. 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. In 2015, as part of his discovery channel miniseries 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. This year we have already seen the first episode of drive networks freshman season which was very good, and i hope the. Jul 15, 2017 season 1, episode 11 july 27, 2017 jacksepticeye and his friends try to fend off rockets to the face, participate in brotastic adventures and run a race all at the same time.
Idris elba attempts to break the british flying mile land speed. Actor idris elba charts the origins and history of underground racing and examines how the quest. But what fans may not realise is that idris has secretly harboured a lifelong passion to enter the thrilling world of motorsports. Watch luther online full episodes all seasons yidio. He has worked in a variety of tv roles including ultraviolet and the inspector lynley. Idris elba tries rallyracing for new discovery channel tv. Elba hosts this show that takes a specific look at the history of racing cars.
He is best known for his portrayal of drug lord and aspiring businessman russell stringer bell in the hbo series the wire, detective john luther in the bbc one series luther, and nelson mandela in the biographical. 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. Watch idris elba begin his gruelling journey in attempting to become a professional kickboxer. Idris elba king of speed 1of2 documentary hd youtube. King of speed is a miniseries about british actor, idris elbas love for the automobile and speed. 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. With luthers increasing absence from the case, halliday heads the hunt for a killer on the loose a killer determined to complete his final macabre masterpiece. Idris elba net worth 2018, biowiki celebrity net worth. The threepart series firstly revolves around elba exploring. King of speed is a car show everyone should watch jonathon klein 71614 10.
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. King of speed learning how to drift full documentary. The growing pains of a teenage genius kid genius full. The wire star idris elba indulges his love of fast cars and high speeds. Aug 22, 20 idris elba is heading out on an international driving tour in twopart documentary king of speed. Selfconfessed petrolhead idris elba embarks on an epic journey to uncover the colourful origins and secret history behind the worlds most popular motor sports. Idris elba satisfies his need for speed in this love letter to cars. This year we have already seen the first episode of drive networks freshman season which was very good, and i hope the upcoming episodes are awesome too. Idris elba continues his fast car journey by taking a test drive in one of the. Here you will find full episode documentaries and documentary series, covering true crime, medical. Here you will find full episode documentaries and documentary series, covering true crime. King of speed, idris elba nascar race scene on vimeo. Track idris elba king of speed new episodes, see when is the next episode air date, series schedule, trailer, countdown, calendar and more. Similar content browse content similar to episode 1.
Charting the colourful origins and secret history of the car racing scene, he travels far and wide in search of the real story. Idris elba begins the european leg of his journey to learn all about rallying. King of speed driving a race car at watkins glen full. Television stations and the internet are awash with carthemed programs, both serious and. 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. 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. Goldenglobe winning, emmy awardnominated actor and producer, idris elba has taken on numerous roles but none like this. Its us discussing, arguing, passionately about which era of formula 1 is better. History of idris elba in timeline popular timelines. Since then he has worked in a variety of tv and movie projects. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show idris elba. Elba states that he is spiritual but not religious. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Idris elba born 6 september 1972 is a british television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both british and american productions.
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