Graham Hill program tonight 7pm BBC2

Glaucus · 20 Feb 2011 at 18:29

Just a heads up for those who might be interested

DOCUMENTARY: Graham Hill: Driven
On: BBC 2 South West (102)
Date: Sunday 20th February 2011 (starting in 33 minutes)
Time: 19:00 to 20:00 (1 hour long)

Portrait of the eccentric, charismatic British motor racing legend Graham Hill, a man who lived and died during a time when sex was safe and racing was dangerous. Uniquely, he won the Formula 1 World Championship, the Indy 500 and the Le Mans 24 hours, he won the Monaco Grand Prix five times and was a great raconteur and a dashing figure with a keen eye for the ladies. Features contributions from family, close friends and former colleagues including son Damon and track rival Jackie Stewart.
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Duke · 20 Feb 2011 at 18:43

Yep got it on record

Lopéz · 20 Feb 2011 at 19:16

Is this a repeat from a couple of years ago? Part of a series, there was one on Jim Clark as well as a few others.

If so, it's well worth a watch.

ZG002 · 20 Feb 2011 at 22:49

Yeah it's been on before. Just watched it again myself, It's a good insite into how things were back then.

Massive guts racing in F1.

GravyMonster · 21 Feb 2011 at 10:24

Good documentary. It even kept the wife entertained and she normally zones out when I watch things like this.

rpstewart · 21 Feb 2011 at 10:29

****, missed it. Iplayer here I come...

Sagalout · 21 Feb 2011 at 16:50

That was an excellent watch

tigerstyle · 24 Feb 2011 at 12:18

Thanks for thee heads up.

ps3ud0 · 12 Sep 2011 at 20:59

Bump - its being repeated on BBC Four right now

ps3ud0 :cool:

Mad old tory · 12 Sep 2011 at 22:47

Seen it a couple of times but it's still a great watch. True legend of the sport and the only man to win Monaco, Indy and Le Mans.

MissChief · 13 Sep 2011 at 02:13

It was also on Anytime+ under Sports for anyone that has the service.

smr · 13 Sep 2011 at 14:36

big balls racing back then yeah, but if they watched a race from today's safety perspective would they get into an old car and floor it around like they used to ? I don't think so

Ignorance is bliss and all that - they just didn't know any better/safer so to speak.

Vipernet · 18 Sep 2011 at 22:14

Excellent documentary. Would've loved to had the chance, or the balls, to race back then.

Housey · 19 Sep 2011 at 13:34

smr said:
big balls racing back then yeah, but if they watched a race from today's safety perspective would they get into an old car and floor it around like they used to ? I don't think so

I think if you go to the Goodwood Revival you will see cars from the 50's and 60's being raced on a circuit that is miles off modern safety standards being driven at their 'period' lap times, it's why the event is so special to me. However, it is interesting that when a modern F1 driver gets into a period car they never push them REALLY hard, although Alonso had a fair crack at Silverstone this year for 1 lap, be great to see them all line up for a race on the Friday in 50's period GP cars, I'd travel the world to see that!