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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. Idris elba and ken block go head to head to see whos the best behind the driver s seat. King of speed learning how to rally drive full documentary. In the first episode of his new no limits series, elba returns to the rally stages, this time alongside wrc codriver michael orr. Elba does not explain how he managed to get a driving licence and insurance at that age. King of speed, a twopart bbc show about cars and car culture. Idris elba takes to the stages world rally championship. Murdah loves john is the second in a series of character albums to emerge from the mind of idris elba. He has been nominated four times for a golden globe award for best actor. By getting under the hood of these whiteknuckle racing worlds, idris also fulfills his boyhood ambitions. Idris elba, star actor of the the wire and mandela. And, under the guidance of britains girl racer louise cook, idris will improve his rally driving skills, and rally a metro 6r4 an off roader so powerful it was. The princes trust, a uk youth charity founded by prince charles in 1976, which elba credits with helping to start his career, appointed him as their anticrime ambassador in april 2009. Idris elba tries rallyracing for new discovery channel tv series.
With idris elba, paddy hopkirk, ari vatanen, max vatanen. The hottest accessory for any mans winter wardrobe is a visible penis. Idris is a fan of cars and previously took part in another series idris elba. Hes back in europe to fulfil a lifelong ambition of learning how to become a rally driver and hes found a bit of an admirer. Charting the colourful origins and secret history of how speed changed the cars.
Since then he has worked in a variety of tv and movie. He is known for playing the narcotrafficker stringer bell in the hbo series the wire, dci john luther on the bbc one series luther, and nelson mandela in the biographical film mandela. Dec 20, 2015 idris elba and ari vatanen in his saab 95 ng. He will join professional teams, take on seemingly impossible challenges, and meet fellow speed freaks to share their secrets of how to get every. Actor idris elba tests his limits in a set of races that happen on land, in the water and in the air. For some, like the drivers of the original cannonball run, cars were a means to. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera family affairs. But what fans may not realise is that idris has secretly harboured a lifelong passion to enter the thrilling world of motorsports. Stringer bell, king of speed, and god wiling james, motherfucking, bond. Ari vatanen, a finnish rally driver, is one of the most famous and the best rally drivers in the world. Idris elba takes on race car driver in new unscripted quibi. He heads to finland to explore the intense motorsport plus he even gets the opportunity to realise one of his.
Idris elba goes on a personal journey to meet people who enjoy driving fast cars as much as him, plus he uncovers the secret history behind some of the worlds most popular motorsports. Jun 23, 2015 watch idris elba s high speed car crash as he tries to become rally driver in new show. 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. Idris elba has a new series on quibi that pits him against a. Amazon delivery driver urinates on shocked home owners fence. Television stations and the internet are awash with carthemed programs, both serious andin the case of. Jan 22, 2015 a self confessed petrolhead, elba has described rallying as the pinnacle of motorsport. But what fans may not realise is that idris has secretly harboured a. Long walk to freedom star, a long time auto enthusiast, has just hosted idris elba. Prior to that, in 20, elba was part of a different docuseries named 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. Idris elba to take on extreme racing challenges for discovery. Idris then fulfils a personal ambition as he gets behind the wheel of a fullspec rally car and takes on a genuine finnish rally course, with help. Idris elba accidentally showed us his dck, and it looks f. I cant be the only one with a huge man crush on idris elba. Idris elba is going up against pro driver ken block in new quibi stunt series elba vs. Sep 19, 2018 idris elba goes on a personal journey to meet people who enjoy driving fast cars as much as him, plus he uncovers the secret history behind some of the worlds most popular motorsports. Watch idris elbas highspeed car crash as he tries to become. In the series, idris elba, awardwinning british actor will examine how the quest for high speed has affected modern motorsp. He also discovers that the underground driving craze of drifting, which began in. Idris elba arrives at a time check at banbridge as he prepares. Tiger king tiger king star joe exotic has enthralled viewers with tales of his love life on the hit.
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Hollywood superstar idris elba talks streetcar racing in his brand new bbc two series. Idris elba tries rallyracing for new discovery channel tv. Ari vatanen appeared in a tv show discovery tv idris elba. Watch idris elbas highspeed car crash as he tries to become rally driver in new show. Discovery turbo presents a new series that charts the history and origin of underground racing in idris elba. Idris elba breaks the flying mile uk land speed record in a. Jan 03, 2014 idris elba starts new car show king of speed antony ingram january 3, 2014 comment now. Idrissa akuna idris elba, obe born 6 september 1972 is an english actor, producer, musician, and dj. Louise cook born 14 may 1987 is a british rally driver. King of speed, the award winning british actor charts the. Hollywood superstar idris elba talks streetcar racing in his brand new bbc.
To see full film, go to shine north tv or you tube. Extended september 11, 2017 idris elba comedy central. Actor idris elba and rally driver ken block face off in a series of car stunts. In doing so, he broke a 90year united kingdom flying mile speed record. As one of the worlds top actors, hollywood superstar idris elba has the world at his feet. Idris elba tries his hand at rallyracing for new tv series motorhead. Television stations and the internet are awash with carthemed programs, both serious and. Jul 26, 2016 enter into a world of speed with idris elba as he tries to be a professional rally driver. Dec 27, 20 hes back in europe to fulfil a lifelong ambition of learning how to become a rally driver and hes found a bit of an admirer. Matthew mcconaughey, idris elba are stephen kings dark. 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. A self confessed petrolhead, elba has described rallying as the pinnacle of motorsport. 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. Idris elba tries his hand at rally racing for new tv series.
Enter into a world of speed with idris elba as he tries to be a professional rally driver. But it seems hes already taken on the role of jeremy clarkson the mandela. I havent even gotten started on luther, because i dont have enough tissues laying around to clean up. Last year he got behind the wheel himself for a bbc documentary idris elba king of speed, and had lessons on a finnish rally stage with 1981 champion ari vatanen and his rally driving son max. Idris elba takes on race car driver in new unscripted quibi series. Idris elba developed a love for cars when he was a young boy, growing up with a father who worked on car factory assembly line. This first instalment in an international journey to discover the history of car racing sees him head from his childhood home in east london to the motor city of detroit and on to new jersey to explore how a need for. May 08, 2015 look, idris elba is a certified badass, but the 626hp bentley continental gt speed he was driving benefits from 88 years of automotive evolution that sir malcolm campbell absolutely didnt have.
The actor, the latest alister to sign on with jeffrey katzenbergs shortform streamer, will team with renowned rally driver ken block on the show. Long walk to freedom, went for a drive sunday on a beach in wales. King of speed who knew that idris elba telly demigod of luther and the wire fame was a fervent petrolhead. May 08, 2015 idris elba has shattered the existing flying mile uk land speed record which has stood for almost 90 years after climbing behind the wheel of a. Nine great motorsports documentaries you need to watch. Idris elba breaks race car speed record in rally driving biography.
Idris elba breaks the flying mile uk land speed record. Idris elba s rallying call that might even make us lay off the new year chocolates. Idris elba to take on extreme racing challenges for discovery channel series. An experienced driver, he does all his own stunts, and is no stranger to a dramatic and highspeed car chase. Charting the colourful origins and secret history of how speed changed the cars we drive, idris examines the. In a career which has seen her struggle to obtain sufficient sponsorship to allow her to participate in rallying events, cook has also won the british rally championship ladies title in 2010 and 2011. In this episode, idris heads to detroit, michigan to learn more about the illegal street racing that takes place and makes a visit to show and go to. Matthew mcconaughey and idris elba look to kickstart a new franchise in the longawaited adaptation of stephen kings book series. Elba previously fronted bbc2 documentary king of speed, in which he explored how motor racing has evolved both on.
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Idris elba takes on race car driver in new unscripted. British actor idris elba meets speed challenges with different vehicles. Actor idris elba and rally driver ken block face off in a series of car stunts to determine which driver is the best. Elba previously fronted bbc2 documentary king of speed, in which. No limits premieres on the discovery channel at 9pm on 6th july and follows car racing fan idris for four episodes as he attempts to get to grips with a number of differing. His multipart series, king of speed, is a mustwatch. Jun 15, 2015 internationally acclaimed actor, car enthusiast and king of speed, idris elba, hits the small screens once again in an all action, highoctane new show. A ride with rally legend sebastien ogier idris elba. King of speed, idris elba nascar race scene on vimeo. In 2015, as part of his discovery channel miniseries idris elba. Watch idris elbas highspeed car crash as he tries to. Ever since he was a little boy, idris has dreamed of taking part in the famous and prestigious circuit of ireland race.