BBC2 Playhouse

Speed King (6x7)

Air date: Dec 19, 1979

In 1935 Sir Malcolm Campbell's obsession is to win the World's Land Speed Record in his car Bluebird. Speed King is about the man, the car, and the ruthless, but irresistible, public ambition of a world hero. Starring Robert Hardy as Sir Malcolm Campbell, with Jennifer Hilary as Lady Campbell and Jack Galloway as Leo Villa