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Demolition Derby

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends Series 2
Episode 4 of 6

This week, Louis Theroux tries to infiltrate Michigan’s demolition derby industry and drive in a race himself. (1999)

This week, Louis Theroux tries to infiltrate Michigan’s demolition derby industry and drive in a race himself. He seeks advice from drivers Jon Lipka and Rick Arnold and cousins Kevin and Steve Hanna, who find him a car and get him ready for his first competition. But after seeing them in action, Theroux begins to wonder if he is up to the challenge. (1999)

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Fri 8 Feb 2002 01:45
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Credits

Presenter Louis Theroux
Director Jennifer Crone
Executive Producer David Mortimer

Broadcasts

  • Wed 9 Jun 1999 21:30
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 12 Jun 1999 21:20
    BBC Choice
  • Wed 16 Jun 1999 22:50
    BBC Choice
  • Fri 1 Jun 2001 22:00
    BBC Choice
  • Fri 31 Aug 2001 02:00
    BBC Choice
  • Fri 14 Sep 2001 21:00
    BBC Choice
  • Fri 8 Feb 2002 01:45
    BBC Choice

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