Lucky!

A high-end show which combines compelling use of archive with exceptional music and the interesting single talking head of Bernie Ecclestone throughout. The series is a must-watch for any F1 fan, but also offers insight on a man whom, whether you like him or not, has made history. With insights on political, economical and business stories, Lucky! Narrates the story of Formula 1 from its creation as an amateur sport to the broadcasted colossus that it is now. Simply, without Bernie, Formula 1 wouldn't be the same and Lucky! Is full of stories that tell how the sport's growth came about. 8 episodes are not enough to tell all the anecdotes, and inevitably a lot of the story gets lost, particularly towards the end of the show. As Bernie gets older, F1 stories give space to his personal life, including some nail biting court cases where Bernie's hidden humour shines. The archive included has a lot of unseen Formula 1 behind the scenes, which is pure gold for anyone that likes the history of the sport, in which you can see in remastered pictures the stars of the 1950s. Bernie has lived it all and the show successfully deals with such a powerful story by keeping you stuck to the screen and watching parts over and over again.