Vintage Roads
The popular duo Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison (friends for 40 years and famed as the two younger vets in All Creatures Great and Small) experience the thrills of the era when Britain first fell in love with the motor car, when the open road was a gateway to adventure and exploration. Taking inspiration from old travel guides and travelling the most iconic sights of the regions, they meet up with passionate petrol heads keeping our motoring heritage alive. Their series of epic road trips takes them through UK scenery from London to Land's End, from Loch Ness to The Isle of Skye and from Cardiff to Snowdonia.
- 2018-2019
- 2 seasons
- American Public Television
- Documentary
The popular duo Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison (friends for 40 years and famed as the two younger vets in All Creatures Great and Small) experience the thrills of the era when Britain first fell in love with the motor car, when the open road was a gateway to adventure and exploration. Taking inspiration from old travel guides and travelling the most iconic sights of the regions, they meet up with passionate petrol heads keeping our motoring heritage alive. Their series of epic road trips takes them through UK scenery from London to Land's End, from Loch Ness to The Isle of Skye and from Cardiff to Snowdonia.
Season 2 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 2019
Episode 1
Episode #2.1
47 mins
The stars of All Creatures Great & Small (1978), Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison revisit the Yorkshire Dales travelling from Scarborough via the North York Moors.
Episode 2
Episode #2.2
47 mins
Christopher Timothy and Peter Davison travel from the southern end of the New Forest and along the Jurassic Coast, concluding at Burgh Island. The pair visit some popular holiday destinations of the 1930s along the way. Chris and Peter get behind the wheel of some classic cars, including Agatha Christie's favourite automobile and a car that was made famous by Doctor Who (1963).
Episode 3
Episode #2.3
47 mins
Chris and Peter explore the Borders countryside, driving from Edinburgh to Hadrian's Wall they learn about a pioneering female car engineer, meet a motorsport legend and take a ride with a rally driver.
Episode 4
Episode #2.4
47 mins
Chris and Peter drive along the Roman road the Fosse Way, starting in Axmouth, putting the Morgan through its paces on some rough terrain. They travel through the historical heartland of the car industry to the centre of Roman Britain.