James May's Cars of the People TV Listings
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James May's Cars of the People TV listings this week
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Tue 22
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
The presenter examines the social significance of cars in the 20th century. He begins by travelling to Germany, Italy and Russia to examine how dictators kick-started the mobilization of the masses, finding tales of design brilliance, abject failure, war, fraud and double dealing. James also learns about how the British motor industry blew a gift-wrapped chance to rule the world and he gets his own back with a stunt that means bad news for one of the planet's most hated cars
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Tue 22, 3:00 pm -
Tue 22
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
The presenter examines the social significance of cars in the 20th century. He begins by travelling to Germany, Italy and Russia to examine how dictators kick-started the mobilization of the masses, finding tales of design brilliance, abject failure, war, fraud and double dealing. James also learns about how the British motor industry blew a gift-wrapped chance to rule the world and he gets his own back with a stunt that means bad news for one of the planet's most hated cars
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Tue 22, 4:00 pm -
Wed 23
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
The presenter continues his examination of how the car became an everyday part of people's lives, exploring the weird world of small vehicles. He discovers how austerity and fears of congestion led to European disasters in the shape of Britain's infamous three-wheelers, French death traps and German absurdities, and also takes to the battlefield to settle one of the greatest rivalries in car history
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Wed 23, 3:00 pm -
Wed 23
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
The presenter continues his examination of how the car became an everyday part of people's lives, exploring the weird world of small vehicles. He discovers how austerity and fears of congestion led to European disasters in the shape of Britain's infamous three-wheelers, French death traps and German absurdities, and also takes to the battlefield to settle one of the greatest rivalries in car history
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Wed 23, 4:00 pm -
Thu 24
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
James concludes his examination of the social significance of cars by exploring how aspiration and new wealth were behind the development of some of the greatest models ever made. He tries to make sense of the baffling world of company car hierarchy by holding a travelling salesman race-off and indulges his 1980s urges with the twin delights of a Lamborghini and a Porsche. He also unveils his choice of the ultimate people's car - a vehicle that can lay claim to being the greatest in history
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Thu 24, 3:00 pm -
Thu 24
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
James concludes his examination of the social significance of cars by exploring how aspiration and new wealth were behind the development of some of the greatest models ever made. He tries to make sense of the baffling world of company car hierarchy by holding a travelling salesman race-off and indulges his 1980s urges with the twin delights of a Lamborghini and a Porsche. He also unveils his choice of the ultimate people's car - a vehicle that can lay claim to being the greatest in history
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Thu 24, 4:00 pm -
Fri 25
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
The presenter examines how the car industry in Germany and Japan blossomed following the Second World War, becoming manufacturing giants that far outstripped the Allied nations that had defeated them. He test drives some of the vehicles Germany and Japan produced during the post-war period, as well as an assortment of other classic cars, including E-Types and Mustangs. He also reveals the sad tale of the Austin Allegro, a vehicle that had a devastating impact on the British car industry
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Fri 25, 3:00 pm -
Fri 25
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
The presenter examines how the car industry in Germany and Japan blossomed following the Second World War, becoming manufacturing giants that far outstripped the Allied nations that had defeated them. He test drives some of the vehicles Germany and Japan produced during the post-war period, as well as an assortment of other classic cars, including E-Types and Mustangs. He also reveals the sad tale of the Austin Allegro, a vehicle that had a devastating impact on the British car industry
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Fri 25, 4:00 pm -
Mon 28
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
James charts the history of 4x4 vehicles from the jeeps of the Second World war onwards, revealing how they rose in popularity in everyday use and in rallies. He explores the rivalry between Land Rover and Land Cruiser, and puts some classic vehicles through their paces by driving up Mount Fuji and through the Mojave desert
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Mon 28, 3:00 pm -
Mon 28
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
James charts the history of 4x4 vehicles from the jeeps of the Second World war onwards, revealing how they rose in popularity in everyday use and in rallies. He explores the rivalry between Land Rover and Land Cruiser, and puts some classic vehicles through their paces by driving up Mount Fuji and through the Mojave desert
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Mon 28, 4:00 pm -
Tue 29
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
James looks at some of the advances in motoring that never caught on, revealing how the petrol engine came to dominate in the 20th century, while concepts for jet engines and steam power fell by the wayside. He also drives an amphibious car and an electric scooter, and takes a ride in the world's fastest driverless car
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Tue 29, 3:00 pm -
Tue 29
James May's Cars of the People — James May's Cars of the People
James looks at some of the advances in motoring that never caught on, revealing how the petrol engine came to dominate in the 20th century, while concepts for jet engines and steam power fell by the wayside. He also drives an amphibious car and an electric scooter, and takes a ride in the world's fastest driverless car
More Details for James May's Cars of the People, Tue 29, 4:00 pm
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