Rapid Motion Through Space: An Incomplete History of Speed [Full Feature Documentary Film]

13.8 billion years ago, the Universe began with a bang. A Big Bang. And it has been expanding at an ever increasing speed ever since. This is the story of our connection to, and fascination with, speed in all its forms. Hours and hours of of deleted scenes, extended interviews and more will be available for Cosmic Shambles Patreon subscribers (  / cosmicshambles  ) and members of The Royal Institution (https://www.rigb.org/support-us). Sign up today! This film would not have been possible without your support via subscriptions! Under BBFC guidelines this film is deemed to be classified E, meaning exempt from classification as a film designated to educate and inform. Check out more films, podcasts, live events and more at the home of curious entertainment http://cosmicshambles.com​​ Support us at   / cosmicshambles   Presented by Trunkman Productions and The Cosmic Shambles Network in association with The Royal Institution Written, Produced and Directed by Trent Burton Presented by Amy Reynolds Director of Photography: Andrew Mickelburgh Associate Producer: Melinda Burton MotoGP footage courtesy of Dorna Sports McLaren footage courtesy of McLaren Automotive Bloodhound footage courtesy of Bloodhound LSR Featuring Jim Al-Khalili, Dean Burnett, Emel Cankaya, Ana Carrasco, Matthew Cobb, Helen Czerski, Andrea Dovizioso, Suzi Gage, Remy Gardner, David Gower, Jen Gupta, Desireé Henry, Robin Ince, Chris Jackson, Catie Munnings, Clara Nellist, Matt Parker, Ella Podmore, Jordan Rand, Helen Sharman, Becky Smethurst and many more Animated Sequences Performers are Ben Moor and Joanna Neary Camera: Andrew Mickelburgh, Ben Westaway, Trent Burton & Alice Degrassi Production Assistant: Alice Degrassi Post Production Sound: Steve Pretty Colourist: Matt Mahmood-Ogston Animation: William Marler Editor: Trent Burton Executive Producers: The Cosmic Shambles Network Patreon Subscribers Extra Special Thanks to the team at Two Wheels for Life. Support their incredible life saving work at: https://www.twowheelsforlife.org/ Special Thanks to Chester Zoo, CERN, Leicester Space Centre, Coventry Transport Museum, McLaren Automotive and loads of other fine organisations Full credits and press contacts at https://cosmicshambles.com/rapidmotion Fastest lawnmower footage is courtesy of Guinness World Record Limited Fastest bathtub footage is courtesy of HU3RAUM Slow Motion Cheetah Footage by Gregory Wilson All MotoGP™ Race Footage was kindly provided by and is copyright © to Dorna Sports Bloodhound Footage from South Africa was kindly provided by and is copyright © to Bloodhound LSR