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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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23:30
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Idris Elba takes a drive in a lowrider
Duration: 02:29
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The Cinematic Orchestra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Idris Elba |
| Director | Southan Morris |
| Executive Producer | Rick Murray |
| Executive Producer | Tim Whitwell |
Broadcasts
- Boxing Day 2013 20:15
- Thu 2 Jan 2014 23:30
- Tue 7 Jan 2014 02:10
- Sun 22 Jul 2018 23:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland
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