The Petrol Age
Season 1
IMDb 8.520124 episodes
X-Ray
Available to buy
Episodes
- S1 E1 - Full ThrottleMarch 17, 201244minPaul McGann presents a history of British motoring, profiling the cars and people that helped shaped the UK automotive industry's global reputation. He begins with the origins of motor racing and obsessions with speed throughout the decades.Available to buy
- S1 E2 - Streetcars of DesireMarch 23, 201244minPaul McGann explores how British luxury car manufacturers became internationally renowned as leaders in their field. He profiles engineers and designers including Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.Available to buy
- S1 E3 - Genius of DesignApril 1, 201245minPaul McGann tells the story of how the designs of some of Britain's most famous cars captured the imaginations of people around the world, and changed the direction of the industry.Available to buy
- S1 E4 - TrailblazersApril 6, 201244minPaul McGann explores British motoring innovations, including how spare parts from World War II were used to create pioneering off-road vehicle the Land Rover. He also learns about the life of inventor and author, Dorothy Levitt.Available to buy
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- Audio languages
- English
- Subtitles
- English [CC]
- Directors
- Chris Hale
- Producers
- Lynda Regnier
- Starring
- Paul McGann
- Studio
- MagellanTV
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