Brawn: The Impossible F1 Story BBC2 Sunday

[WilsonWilson]

I couldn't see a thread about the Keanu Reeves Disney+ doc from a couple of years ago in here (there is one in the F1 section) but just a heads up it will be shown on BBC2 tomorrow (Sunday 17) at 9pm.

It is a really good watch, although I would have liked more detail on how it all came together. Maybe two hours on that and the remaining episodes covering the rest of the season.

There are 4 episodes so presumably, it'll be on at the same time over the next few weeks.

[W i d e body]

Thanks for the heads up ,I hadn't spotted it amongst all the other dross .

I'm finding it increasingly difficult to find anything worth watching now .

[outnumbered]

It's a really good series, worth watching.

[Simes205]

It’s very good and engaging.

[cuprabob]

Definitely worth watching and I'll certainly be watching it again. Keanu is very good in it too.

[cuprabob]

All 4 episodes now available on iPlayer.

[anonymous-user]

Really enjoyed it when it came out.

If you enjoy F1 and were paying attention in the 90s and naughties, the other one I really like is the Schumacher documentary. Can't remember which platform that's on but it really changed my perception of him.

[cuprabob]

Forester1965 said:

Really enjoyed it when it came out.

If you enjoy F1 and were paying attention in the 90s and naughties, the other one I really like is the Schumacher documentary. Can't remember which platform that's on but it really changed my perception of him.

Schumacher documentary is on Netflix.

[Paul Dishman]

If you've enjoyed the Brawn documentary then I can recommend the Porter Press book on the Brawn BGP 001/02 which covers the story in more detail

https://speedreaders.info/29625-brawn-bgp-001-02/

Reviewed by John Aston (Pher 'Coppice')

[GetCarter]

Just to bring this up to the top of the thread... this is a really good watch. Even if you were not watching F1 at the time (2009) it is compulsive TV, as everyone involved gets to give their opinions. Goodness knows how they managed that.

Highly recommended. +1

(on iPlayer now)

[scenario8]

Thanks for the reviews and recommendations.

I’ll be honest in saying I’d previously decided against watching out of prejudice assuming Keanu’s involvement would likely mean it wasn’t my bag (I’ve nothing against him personally, indeed I know nothing about him beyond his nationality and reputation as a blockbuster type Hollywood actor. Can’t think of anything I’ve watched him in since Point Break(!)). I shall reconsider.

[cuprabob]

scenario8 said:

Thanks for the reviews and recommendations.

I’ll be honest in saying I’d previously decided against watching out of prejudice assuming Keanu’s involvement would likely mean it wasn’t my bag (I’ve nothing against him personally, indeed I know nothing about him beyond his nationality and reputation as a blockbuster typre Hollywood actor. Can’t think of anything I’ve watched him in since Point Break(!)). I shall reconsider.

Definitely watch it and Keanu is very good in it.

[Scarletpimpofnel]

GetCarter said:

Just to bring this up to the top of the thread... this is a really good watch. Even if you were not watching F1 at the time (2009) it is compulsive TV, as everyone involved gets to give their opinions. Goodness knows how they managed that.

Highly recommended. +1

(on iPlayer now)

Yep amazing they have all the F1 big wigs giving their views ... great TV for an F1 fan. Lots of interesting incites.

[WPA]

cuprabob said:

scenario8 said:

Thanks for the reviews and recommendations.

I’ll be honest in saying I’d previously decided against watching out of prejudice assuming Keanu’s involvement would likely mean it wasn’t my bag (I’ve nothing against him personally, indeed I know nothing about him beyond his nationality and reputation as a blockbuster typre Hollywood actor. Can’t think of anything I’ve watched him in since Point Break(!)). I shall reconsider.

Definitely watch it and Keanu is very good in it.

+1 watched it over the weekend, incredible story and really good to watch

[PushedDover]

Agreed a great look back at yesteryear shennanigans

For me, a similar look back at sport was the Aussies beating the Yanks in the Americas cup - really well done and great remembering

https://www.netflix.com/title/81026435