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[Tenmantaylor]

Hope this is the best place to post - a heads up for a great night of Motorsport history on BBC 4:

Mon 26 May, 21:00 - 22:00 60 mins

Graham Hill: Driven

Part of the Kings of Speed. Portrait of motor racing legend Graham Hill whose illustrious racing career spanned three decades. In his lifetime he won the Formula 1 World Championship, the Indy 500 and the Le Mans 24 hours race achieving the 'triple crown' of motor sport - a unique feat that remains unmatched to this day - as well as winning the Monaco Grand Prix five times.

With contributions from Damon Hill, Sir Jackie Stewart, wife Bette, and daughters Brigitte and Samantha Hill. [AD,S]


http://www.bbc.co.uk...0_4544_27640_60

Should have some great Monaco footage. Amazing he won Monaco 5 times in the days of weekly fatalities when it was possible to end up in the harbour quite easily. Should be good

Followed by:

Mon 26 May, 22:00 - 23:00 60 mins

The Battle of Bonneville

Part of the Kings of Speed. At Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah in the 60s, land speed records are made as Carl Breedlove and Art Arfons compete to break the 400, 500 and 600 mph barriers. [AD,S]

http://www.bbc.co.uk...0_4544_27635_60

Think Ive seen this one before but will b e watching again, IIRC definately the best introduction to LSR history.

Enjoy

[FrankB]

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[Tenmantaylor]

Sorry only use RC so wouldnt have seen it there!

delete if necessary mods

Thanks