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Lucky!

  • 2022
  • Ended
  • Documentary
  • ~47m / ep
  • 1 season
  • 8.7/10

The extraordinary story of Bernie Ecclestone's meteoric rise from post-war car dealer to the creation and 50-year reign over the cutthroat world of Formula One.

Latest: Season 1 · 2022

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  1. E1. Forged in War

    Dec 27, 2022 · 44m

    Bernie ascends from working class boy, to successful car dealer, to driver manager of Jochen Rindt, a contender for the Formula One World Championship.

  2. E2. The Constructors

    Dec 27, 2022 · 44m

    The most glamourous era of Formula 1, with jet-set drivers and iconic teams, and the start of Bernie's internal battle to control the growing sport.

  3. E3. The Talented Mr Ferrari

    Dec 27, 2022 · 44m

    As the audience grows and money starts to pour in, Bernie Ecclestone fights against the odds to control Formula 1, with a little help from Mr Ferrari.

  4. E4. Enemy. Friend. Comrade.

    Dec 27, 2022 · 44m

    As the teams battle for dominance and the cars go even faster, Bernie quietly increases his influence and power on the growing Formula 1 juggernaut.

  5. E5. The Show

    Dec 27, 2022 · 44m

    Formula 1 goes global as drivers Prost and Lauda, and newcomers Senna and Mansell, enthral the growing TV audience worldwide in superfast cars.

  6. E6. Four Kings

    Dec 27, 2022 · 44m

    Bernie creates a perfect storm as cutthroat drivers in fast cars result in excitement and tragedy for Formula 1, jeopardising the future of the sport.

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