Philip Vincent built the fastest and most glamorous motorcycles in the world - yet he ended his days in poverty. Some 40 years after he died, one of his machines sold for over $1 million. This is his untold story.
There are many champions who have achieved the ultimate honour of lifting a world crown in their chosen motorsport. But there is only one man who has achieved this feat on both two and four wheels . His name is John Surtees and this is his amazing story. In this comprehensive programme we look back at all his world titles listen in on fascinating highly nostalgic interviews and relive the track action that made Surtees such an extraordinary champion. Superb footage and atmosphere ma
This programme gets under the skin of the event and celebrations letting the fans the marshals the organisers the locals and more have their say looking at the impact of the TT on the Island capturing the off-track attractions and discovering what it means to race. It is an in-depth study of the importance of the event examining what draws thousands of people from around the world as well as a fascinating look at what it means to be a biker. The extraordinary TT: Centenary Celebration is packed with thoughtful contributions from the stars - including Carl Fogarty John Surtees Geoff Duke John McGuinness and Guy Martin - and your guide throughout is the irrepressible Murray Walker the legendary motorsport commentator and lifelong TT fan.
In 1907 Prince Scipo Borghese won the inaugural and only motorcar race from Peking to Paris immortalised by Tony Randall and Jack Lemmon in the classic film 'The Great Race'. Ninety years later over 90 classic and vintage cars departed Beijing bound for Paris in a recreation of that epic race following a route literally across the top of the world... Compiled from footage of the entire duration of the event capturing all the sights sounds mishaps comedy and emotions of an
In 1907 Prince Scipo Borghese won the inaugural and only motorcar race from Peking to Paris immortalised by Tony Randall and Jack Lemmon in the classic film 'The Great Race'. Ninety years later over 90 classic and vintage cars departed Beijing bound for Paris in a recreation of that epic race following a route literally across the top of the world... Compiled from footage of the entire duration of the event capturing all the sights sounds mishaps comedy and emotions of an
In 1907 Prince Scipo Borghese won the inaugural and only motorcar race from Peking to Paris, immortalised by Tony Randall and Jack Lemmon in the classic film 'The Great Race'.; ; Ninety years later, over 90 classic and vintage cars departed Beijing bound for Paris in a recreation of that epic race following a route literally across the top of the world...; ; Compiled from footage of the entire duration of the event, capturing all the sights, sounds, mishaps, comedy and emotions of an epic jou...
In 1907 Prince Scipo Borghese won the inaugural and only motorcar race from Peking to Paris, immortalised by Tony Randall and Jack Lemmon in the classic film 'The Great Race'.; ; Ninety years later, over 90 classic and vintage cars departed Beijing bound for Paris in a recreation of that epic race following a route literally across the top of the world...; ; Compiled from footage of the entire duration of the event, capturing all the sights, sounds, mishaps, comedy and emotions of an epic jou...
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