Episode 5
The final part of Formula One's 'Rock 'n' Roll Years' archive series focuses on an era when motor racing lit up the world... with cigarette advertising.
The final part of Formula One's 'Rock 'n' Roll Years' archive series focuses on an era when motor racing lit up the world... with cigarette advertising. The sport was now largely bankrolled by sponsors who emblazoned their names all over the cars and the drivers. Those branded overalls needed big personalities to fill them and attract audiences to their brands, and none came bigger than Britain's James Hunt. 麻豆官网首页入口 cameras followed this rake's progress from his time with the amateur Hesketh Racing, run by aristocrat Lord Hesketh, through to his later incarnation as Marlboro Man at McLaren. 'Hunt the Shunt' had charisma and charm to burn, but by the end of the decade he had burnt himself out.
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Clips
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Superstars
Duration: 00:53
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The Birmingham Grand Prix
Duration: 02:03
Music Played
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The John Barry Orchestra
Beat Girl
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Maceo & the Macks
Cross the Tracks (We Better Go Back)
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MFSB
K-Jee
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Love Unlimited Orchestra
Love's Theme
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Commodores
Machine Gun
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Black Sabbath
The Wizard
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Chic
Everybody Dance
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Geoff Muldaur
Brazil
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Freda Payne
Unhooked Generation
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AC/DC
Back in Black
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Average White Band
Stop the Rain
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Cymande
Bra
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The Jam
Start
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The Stranglers
No More Heroes
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The Selecter
Too Much Pressure
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Luis Bacalov
The Last Duel
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The Mamas & the Papas
Shooting Star
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Series Producer | William Naylor |
Producer | Jake Hayes |
Broadcasts
- Mon 15 Apr 2013 20:30
- Tue 16 Apr 2013 01:30
- Sun 21 Apr 2013 23:00
- Mon 22 Apr 2013 03:30
More about the legends of motor racing
Find out more about the legends of motor racing featured in this this series.
TV blog - Motor Racing At The 麻豆官网首页入口: That Petrol Emotion
Read producer Francis Welch's post on the making of the programme.