Lucky!
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.
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Ep 1Forged in War
Bernie ascends from working class boy, to successful car dealer, to driver manager of Jochen Rindt, a contender for the Formula One World Championship.
Ep 2The Constructors
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.
Ep 3The Talented Mr Ferrari
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.
Ep 4Enemy. Friend. Comrade.
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.
Ep 5The Show
Formula 1 goes global as drivers Prost and Lauda, and newcomers Senna and Mansell, enthral the growing TV audience worldwide in superfast cars.
Ep 6Four Kings
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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