Madness on Wheels
“Rallying's Craziest Years”
Synopsis
In the 1980s rallying was more popular than Formula 1. 'Group B' machines had taken the world by storm. De-regulation opened the way for the most exciting cars ever to hit the motor sport scene. Nothing like it has ever happened since. 'This is the fastest rallying there has ever been' - Peter Foubister. For four wild and crazy years manufacturers scrambled to build ever more powerful cars to be driven by fearless mavericks who could handle the extreme power. The sport was heading out of control and the unregulated mayhem ended abruptly in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies. This is the story of when fans, ambition, politics and cars collided.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Denise Cooke
Self - Narrator (voice)
John Davenport
Self - Director, Austin Rover Rally Team 1976-1987
Tony Pond
Self - Rally Driver (archive footage)
Jean Todt
Self - Director, Peugeot Talbot Sport 1982-1993
Cesare Fiorio
Self - Director Lancia Rally Team 1964-1989
Ari Vatanen
Self - World Rally Champion 1981
Michèle Mouton
Self - 2nd Place, World Rally Championship 1982
Walter Röhrl
Self - World Rally Champion 1980 and 1982
Christian Geistdörfer
Self - Walter Röhrl's Co-Driver
Roland Gumpert
Self - Head Audi Sport and Special Development 1981-1985
Stig Blomqvist
Self - World Rally Champion 1984
Markku Alén
Self - Rally Driver(archive footage)
Timo Salonen
Self - Rally Driver(archive footage)
Henri Toivonen
Self - Lancia Works Driver(archive footage)
Bruno Saby
Self - Rally Driver(archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Heap, John L. Matthews
- Original Title
- Madness on Wheels
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Heap, John L. Matthews
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Heap
Director
John L. Matthews
Director
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What is Madness on Wheels about?
In the 1980s rallying was more popular than Formula 1. 'Group B' machines had taken the world by storm. De-regulation opened the way for the most exciting cars ever to hit the motor sport scene. Nothing like it has ever happened since. 'This is the fastest rallying there has ever been' - Peter Foubister. For four wild and crazy years manufacturers scrambled to build ever more powerful cars to be driven by fearless mavericks who could handle the extreme power. The sport was heading out of control and the unregulated mayhem ended abruptly in 1986 after a series of horrific tragedies. This is the story of when fans, ambition, politics and cars collided.
Who directed Madness on Wheels?
Madness on Wheels was directed by Richard Heap, John L. Matthews.
Who stars in Madness on Wheels?
The principal cast of Madness on Wheels includes Denise Cooke, John Davenport, Tony Pond, Jean Todt, Cesare Fiorio.
When was Madness on Wheels released and how long is it?
Madness on Wheels was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.