Speed, Camera, Action

The glory days of British motor racing are celebrated in this sleek archive series, which buffs up some of the BBC's most memorable coverage from the sport's earliest days. The opening programme concentrates on the 1950s, when British drivers Stirling Moss and Mike Hawthorn took on the dominance of the great Argentinian driver, Fangio - all presided over by the chummy commentating presence of Raymond Baxter, fresh from a fight of his own as a Spitfire pilot in World War II. From track to paddock to a changing Britain beyond, and driven by a powerful period soundtrack, this is Formula One's 'Rock 'n' Roll Years'.

English
  • Originally Aired March 18, 2013
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created March 24, 2013 by
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  • Modified September 16, 2022 by
    inspector71