There’s no greater spectacle than high-octane, adrenaline-fuelled stunts. Amazing feats of great skill, precision, nerve and daring and acts that are death-defying.
When they go right they dazzle audiences and push the limits of what’s possible. But when they go horribly wrong, the consequences can be terrifying.
This 3-hour special, narrated by Jonathan Pearce, features some of the most edge-of-your-seat stunts from across the globe from terrifying car smashes, stomach-churning base jumps and weird & wonderful world record attempts.
There are first-hand accounts from the stuntmen themselves including Jackass star Steve-O whose attempt at jumping a moving car on a skateboard left saw him hospitalised.
Inventor & internet star, Colin Furze recalls the time his homemade Wall-of-death ended in disaster. And Hollywood stuntman Mike Gaboff recalls how jumping a lake on his motorbike while on fire spelt the end of his career.
Highlights also include the American magician, Jasen Magic, who was inspired by Houdini to attempt the infamous straitjacket escape but instead ended up with him going up in flames like a human torch. And British pilot, Stuart Ross, who had spent £200,000 creating his own jetpack relives the moment he tried it out in front of the cameras, with hilarious consequences.
Plus there are disastrous moments from shows such as Blue Peter, Guinness World Records and Top Gear. Also, Biking star Flyin’ Ryan lives up to his name, quad bike superstar The Kangaroo Kid takes a leap over a steam paddle boat that he’ll never forget, and a vintage stunt man attempts to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel… With his pet turtle.
Contributors include stunt royalty Tiff Needell, Debbie McGee, Eddie The Eagle, Dame Kelly Holmes and legendary stuntman Rocky Taylor.
Consolidated rating 513,500 and a 6.39% share.
