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The Fastest Steam Car in the World

An eccentric team of British engineers attempts to break the longest standing land speed record in the world in a steam-powered car built in a shed in Hampshire.

An eccentric team of British engineers attempts to break the longest standing land speed record in the world in a steam-powered car built in a shed in Hampshire.

Driven by Hampshire-based tycoon Charles Burnett III and grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell, Don Wales, the attempt takes place at Edwards Air Force Base in California as the team goes in search of a runway big enough to break records on.

30 minutes

Last on

Sat 2 Jan 201013:30

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterJoe Crowley
ProducerJane Goddard
DirectorJane Goddard

Broadcasts

  • Wed 18 Nov 200919:00
  • Fri 20 Nov 200919:30
  • Christmas Day 200913:30
  • Christmas Day 200920:30
  • Boxing Day 200903:30
  • Sun 27 Dec 200906:30
  • New Year's Day 201008:30
  • Sat 2 Jan 201013:30