James May's Cars of the People - Season 1 - Episode 2

2014-08-1760 min⭐ 7.6/10

A look at two extremes: the massive American gas-guzzling "automotive palaces" with their excess of chrome and fins, and the low-powered three-wheeler microcars which could be driven without a driving licence or on a motorbike licence.

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About James May's Cars of the People

James May's Cars of the People

Title: James May's Cars of the People

First Air Date: 2014-08-10

Last Air Date: 2016-02-07

Status: Ended

Rating: 7.6/10 (from 17 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 2

Total Episodes: 6

Network: BBC Two

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: BBC

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James May

James May

Self - Presenter

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