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Classic British Cars: Made in Coventry

To celebrate the award of UK City of Culture to Coventry, local boy Mark Evans tells the history of the classic cars made in Coventry, including the Daimler, the Triumph, the Riley and the Jaguar.

To celebrate the award of UK City of Culture 2021 to Coventry, local boy Mark Evans tells the full history of the classic cars made in Coventry,

This passionate retrospective runs from the industry's beginnings in 1897 through to the present day and includes interviews and archive footage detailing the stories behind the creation of classic marques such as the Daimler, the Triumph, the Riley and the Jaguar and the companies and people behind them.

59 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 Feb 2022 02:30

Music Played

  • Paul Biese Trio

    Canadian Capers

  • Jack Shilkret & His Orchestra

    If You Knew Susie

  • Chris Barber's Jazzband

    Wild Cat Blues

  • The Shadows

    Apache

  • Sophia Loren

    Zoo Be Zoo Be Zoo

  • The Specials

    Ghost Town

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mark Evans
Producer Nick Maddocks
Director Steve Humphries

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