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Automotive

Series tracing the history and impact of the car from its origins to the future

World Service,4 episodes

Episodes

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Programme 1 - The Machine that Changed the World
How the car has changed the world
10 Nov 2003,22 mins
Programme 2 - Ford Production Lines
The influence of the Ford car and Ford manufacturing methods
17 Nov 2003,22 mins
Programme 3 - The Golden Age
Why the mid-20th century is considered the golden-age of motor travel
24 Nov 2003,24 mins
Programme 4 - Electric Cars
'The writing is on the wall for the damaging internal combustion engine'
30 Nov 2003,22 mins