Speed

Name: Speed
Released: 2001-06-10

2001

Speed is a BBC television series about the history of fast vehicles, including aeroplanes, boats and cars. The show is presented by Jeremy Clarkson and consists of six episodes. Each focuses on a different aspect of speed. The series was first shown in the UK on BBC One in 2001, and was subsequently shown to an international audience on BBC World and in Australia on the HOW TO Channel. Jeremy Clarkson's Speed, a video containing an hour of highlights from the series was also released in 2001. The video was released on DVD, as part of The Jeremy Clarkson Collection in 2007.

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About Speed

Speed is a BBC television series about the history of fast vehicles, including aeroplanes, boats and cars.

The show is presented by Jeremy Clarkson and consists of six episodes.

Each focuses on a different aspect of speed.

The series was first shown in the UK on BBC One in 2001, and was subsequently shown to an international audience on BBC World and in Australia on the HOW TO Channel.

Jeremy Clarkson's Speed, a video containing an hour of highlights from the series was also released in 2001.

The video was released on DVD, as part of The Jeremy Clarkson Collection in 2007.

Status: Ended
TMDB rating: Not rated
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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S1 E1Jun 10, 2001

The Thrill of Speed

Why do some people love speed when some others don't? To find out Jeremy Clarkson takes his mother on a rollercoaster, rides with the British Army bobsleigh team and visits California to investigate dragboat racing. Formula One World Champion Damon Hill explains how he thrives on thrill-seeking, artificially creating pressure in situations. Clarkson learns that enjoying thrill-seeking is a result of dopamine, a hormone released by the brain to provide enjoyment and serotonin a chemical that causes a person to feel frightened. The amount of these chemicals released during an activity vary from person to person.

S1 E2Jun 17, 2001

Superstars of Speed

What makes some people better at coping with high speed than the rest of us? Clarkson interviews Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher, World Rally Champion Colin McRae and tennis player Greg Rusedski.

S1 E3Jun 24, 2001