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James May's Cars of the People

Series Overview

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.

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EndedDocumentary
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

2 Seasons • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2014 – 2016

Premiered: Sun, Aug 10, 2014

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Feb 7, 2016

Season 2, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

James explores the wilder shores of motoring to discover what happened to the cars of the future that we were promised. From improbable steam cars and ludicrous jet turbines, he reveals how the petrol engine and the power it gave us came to dominate the 20th century. He takes to the waves in an amphibious car, risks his life at the wheel of a notorious electric scooter and takes a hair-raising trip in the fastest driver-less car on earth.

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James May's Cars of the People - Trailer - TopGear.net.pl

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-26

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: PG

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.

International Certification Matrix

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

United Kingdom (BBFC)PG

Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.

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What is James May's Cars of the People about?

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.

How many seasons does James May's Cars of the People have?

James May's Cars of the People comprises 2 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in James May's Cars of the People?

Key cast members in James May's Cars of the People include James May.

Who created or directed James May's Cars of the People?

James May's Cars of the People was developed and directed by Not specified.