The Petrol Age
Paul McGann tells the story of British motoring and our love affair with the car and motorsports.
- 2012-2012
- 1 season
- Documentary
Paul McGann tells the story of British motoring and our love affair with the car and motorsports.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes
Episode 1
Full Throttle
44 mins
Racing and speed records as an aspect of British automotive history are explored.
Episode 2
Genius of Design
44 mins
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.
Episode 3
Streetcars of Desire
44 mins
Luxury car names like Daimler, Rolls Royce and Rover amongst others are examined by Paul McGann.
Episode 4
Trailblazers
43 mins
Motoring innovations, including how spare parts from World War II were used to create pioneering off-road vehicle the Land Rover. This segment includes more on racing and Britain's leading the way in the sport after the war. Also: the life of inventor and author, Dorothy Levitt.