The BEST episodes of Idris Elba: King of Speed

Every episode of Idris Elba: King of Speed ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Idris Elba: King of Speed!

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

Last Updated: 2/12/2025Network: BBC TwoStatus: Ended
Episode 2
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8.22
18 votes

#1 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 12/27/2013

Idris Elba investigates how our motor sports are not just about speed.

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Episode 1
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8.00
24 votes

#2 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/26/2013

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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Episode 3
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6.00
1 votes

#3 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/28/2013

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.

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