DC Extreme Machines - Part 1 The Need for Speed (2000)

From the British speed heroes of the 1930s to the first man to break the sound barrier; man is constantly obsessed with pushing the boundaries of speed, often at the ultimate cost - their own lives. This is a celebration of our adrenaline-fuelled passion to go faster than ever before. So sit back, buckle up and prepare to be overwhelmed by the need for speed.

Part 1: Fastest Man on Earth

“Fastest Man on Earth” follows Craig Breedlove, three-time hoider of the landspeed record, and Richard Noble, the current title hoider, in the build up to the record attempts. This fascinating programme features in-depth interviews with both men talking frankly about their hopes and expectations and follows them throughout the summer in training for the final countdown.