Speed
TV series
Speed
2001, English, on BBC One.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2001
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Speed is streaming on CuriosityStream in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: The Century of Speed
Aired 15 July 2001
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 10 June 2001
- Last aired
- 15 July 2001
- Network
- BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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Speed: quick answers
Is Speed worth watching?
Speed doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Speed are there?
Speed has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is Speed finished?
Yes. Speed ended in 2001, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Speed on?
Speed is streaming on CuriosityStream in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Speed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Speed yet.
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