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Easily First

The story of Douglas Motors, the motorbike company which produced a motorbike that set 150 world records, three Isle of Man TT races, and played a major role in WW1.

This is the story of the biggest motor bike company of its generation, Douglas Motors.

The Douglas' arrived in Bristol in the late 1800's as blacksmiths. With a 拢30 loan the brothers produced a motorbike - that bike would go on to set 150 world records, win three Isle of Man TT races and play a major role in the First World War.

'Easily First' reveals how the brothers went on to create one of the biggest motorbike brands of all time and reveals the two sides of the Douglas Empire - the business and the family behind it.

Presented by Suzi Perry, produced by 大象传媒 Radio Bristol and part of 5 live's 'Local Stories' series.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 31 Aug 2014 21:00

Broadcast

  • Sun 31 Aug 2014 21:00