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Graham Hill

Episode 2 of 3

Motoring enthusiasts tell the story of Britain's racing legends. Jeremy Irons examines the life and cars of one of his heroes, motor racing champion Graham Hill.

Jeremy Irons examines the life of one of his heroes, motor racing champion Graham Hill - and drives the cars that are part of the Hill legend. Irons tells the story of how Hill rose to the top of his sport and also became a hugely popular and charismatic public figure. Along the way, Irons meets members of Hill's family, close friends and rivals -and gets a driving master class from Hill's son Damon.

Packed with rare archive and home-movie footage, the programme gives an intimate and enthralling portrait of a complex man who lived life at full-throttle, in an era when death and injury were an ever-present danger.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Jeremy Irons
Executive Producer Michael Tuft
Producer Piero Sfredda
Director Piero Sfredda

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