Idris Elba: No Limits

Idris Elba: No Limits (2015)

EndedDocumentary showAction, Sports

As one of the world's top actors, Hollywood superstar Idris Elba has the world at his feet. An experienced driver, he does all his own stunts, and is no stranger to a dramatic and high-speed car chase. But what fans may not realise is that Idris has secretly harboured a life-long passion to enter the thrilling world of motorsports. Discovery's brand new four-part series, Idris Elba: No Limits follows him as he pushes himself to the max to master some of the toughest speed disciplines in the world, before taking to both land and air to participate in some of the most fiercely fought competitions in sport.

Since he was a little boy, Idris has been fascinated by speed, his passion fuelled by his father's job at the Ford factory in Dagenham, where he later worked himself. But being a speed freak is not enough. To succeed in these fields, Idris must learn four completely different skill sets: skills that it usually takes years to master. Along the way, he will test his body, mind and courage to the absolute limit, before pitting himself against professionals. He will be helped by incredible mentors in each of the four disciplines: rally driving, aerobatics, drag racing, and land speed records. Along the way he will have to find and modify the right vehicles. And it's not smooth sailing: he has to contend with a variety of issues including bad weather, claustrophobia, a fear of heights, potholes and multiple technical problems. For Idris, taking part is not enough. He is entering each competition with just one thing in mind: a hunger to win. No Limits will show Idris Elba as you have never seen him before. Armed with no experience but an abundance of courage, grit, and determination, Idris Elba: No Limits captures every high and low as he takes on the biggest challenge of his life.

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Scheduleevery Monday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E04Land SpeedJuli 27, 2015
S01E03Drag RacingJuli 20, 2015
S01E02AerobaticsJuli 13, 2015
S01E01Rally DrivingJuli 6, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Idris Elba: No Limits' premiere?

'Idris Elba: No Limits' premiered on July 17, 2015.

What is the concept of the TV show 'Idris Elba: No Limits'?

The concept of 'Idris Elba: No Limits' is that Idris Elba takes on various high-octane challenges that explore the boundaries of physical and mental endurance.

What kind of challenges did Idris Elba undertake on the show?

Idris Elba undertook challenges such as rally driving, aerobatics, and land speed record breaking on the show.

Was 'Idris Elba: No Limits' a reality TV show?

Yes, 'Idris Elba: No Limits' was a reality TV show.

Who is the host of 'Idris Elba: No Limits'?

Idris Elba is the host of 'Idris Elba: No Limits'.

Where was 'Idris Elba: No Limits' filmed?

'Idris Elba: No Limits' was filmed in different locations all across the world, including California, Florida, Finland, and Sweden.

Did 'Idris Elba: No Limits' win any awards?

No, 'Idris Elba: No Limits' did not win any awards.

How many episodes does 'Idris Elba: No Limits' have?

'Idris Elba: No Limits' has four episodes.

What was the highest-rated episode of 'Idris Elba: No Limits'?

Ratings for 'Idris Elba: No Limits' were not available on epguides.tv.

What is the IMDb rating for 'Idris Elba: No Limits'?

'Idris Elba: No Limits' has a 7.6/10 rating on IMDb.

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