| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (46 min. 37 sec.) ; 281377949 bytes |
| Series |
For The Love of Cars ; Series 1, Episode 3 |
| Summary |
It's time to rescue a glorious Triumph Stag sports car. Originally representing the best in British motoring with Continental styling, it was THE car for the aspirational playboy. But its reputation faded quickly; becoming known as a glorious mess and having trouble with overheating and unexpected breakdowns. Under a tarpaulin in a scrapyard, Ant finds a specimen while Philip meets some fans of the Stag to discover if the car's unreliable image is justified.Philip meets comedian and motoring journalist Alexei Sayle for a European road trip and pits the Stag against the giant that is the Jaguar E-Type. Which motor sounds the best? Phil and Ant come to a surprising conclusion about the Stag.PRODUCTION DETAILS:A Love Production for Channel 4. Executive Producers Anna Beattie and Richard McKerrow. Series Producer and Director Jeremy Daldry |
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Broadcast 2014-07-30 at 21:30:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: PG |
| Subject |
Automobile industry and trade.
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Automobiles -- Motors.
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Automobiles -- Motors.
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Sports cars -- Design and construction.
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Stag automobile.
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Triumph automobile -- Maintenance and repair.
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United Kingdom.
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Streaming video
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| Author |
Daldry, Jeremy, director
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Anstead, Ant, host
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Glenister, Philip, host
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Peters, Jeff, contributor
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Philips, Lesley, contributor
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Philips, Roger, contributor
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Porter, Ben, contributor
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Reiss, Josh, contributor
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Sayle, Alexei, contributor
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