Chris Barrie's Massive Speed
Series Overview
Chris Barrie's Massive Speed follows on from the series Massive Engines and Massive Machines , both of which were also presented by petrolhead Chris (of Red Dwarf fame). In Massive Speed Chris turns his attention to the evolution of machines designed purely to achieve maximum speed. He travels the world searching for the most thrilling, speed-packed machines he can find and introduces audiences to huge engined bikes, planes, trucks and boats that battle it out in power races. Whether it's crossing an otherwise impenetrable snow drift, desert or swamp at the speed of an Olympic sprinter or cutting through the atmosphere at six times the speed of sound, Chris tells the stories of the greatest achievements of speed design and engineering. In each episode Chris follows the evolution of a specific genre of machine by testing them and reveals both the classsic stories and secret histories that surround each of them.
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 10 Episodes
250 min per episode
2006 – 2006
Premiered: Mon, Dec 4, 2006
Tom GorhamLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Attack Helicopters”
Chris rounds out the series by charting the development of attack helicopters from the experimental autogyro of the 1920s, to heavily-armed military models of the 1970s and 80s, including the fearsome Soviet Hind, the record-breaking Lynx, and the stealthy Apache AH-64.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Bridge, Jeremy Cadle, Tom Gorham, Simon Ludgate
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Mark Bridge
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Jeremy Cadle
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Tom Gorham
Director
Simon Ludgate
Director
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What is Chris Barrie's Massive Speed about?
Chris Barrie's Massive Speed follows on from the series Massive Engines and Massive Machines , both of which were also presented by petrolhead Chris (of Red Dwarf fame). In Massive Speed Chris turns his attention to the evolution of machines designed purely to achieve maximum speed. He travels the world searching for the most thrilling, speed-packed machines he can find and introduces audiences to huge engined bikes, planes, trucks and boats that battle it out in power races. Whether it's crossing an otherwise impenetrable snow drift, desert or swamp at the speed of an Olympic sprinter or cutting through the atmosphere at six times the speed of sound, Chris tells the stories of the greatest achievements of speed design and engineering. In each episode Chris follows the evolution of a specific genre of machine by testing them and reveals both the classsic stories and secret histories that surround each of them.
How many seasons does Chris Barrie's Massive Speed have?
Chris Barrie's Massive Speed comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Chris Barrie's Massive Speed?
Key cast members in Chris Barrie's Massive Speed include Chris Barrie.
Who created or directed Chris Barrie's Massive Speed?
Chris Barrie's Massive Speed was developed and directed by Mark Bridge, Jeremy Cadle, Tom Gorham, Simon Ludgate.