Jeremy Clarkson
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Series
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2001EndedDocumentaryComedy
Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. The Thrill of SpeedNow viewing2001-06-10Why 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.
- 2. Superstars of Speed2001-06-17What 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.
- 3. Surviving Speed2001-06-24How do our fragile bodies cope with high speed?
- 4. Nature Fights Back2001-07-01Air resistance and how the human race tries to overcome this invisible enemy.
- 5. Superhuman Speed2001-07-08Machines which achieve the greatest speed in the world.
- 6. The Century of Speed2001-07-15What speed has done for humanity and what is the best machine speed has given us?
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Speed available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Speed have?
Speed has 1 season and 6 episodes.
When did Speed first air?
Speed first aired in 2001.
Is Speed still running?
Speed's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Speed?
Speed is classified as Documentary, Comedy.