Britain's Greatest Machines

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  • Series 1, Episode 4

    1940s: War - The Mother of Invention

    Chris fights fires in the Blitz with the vehicles of the Auxiliary Fire Service.

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  • Series 1, Episode 5

    1950s: A New World Order

    Chris takes a Routemaster bus down to his local skidpan.

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  • Series 1, Episode 6

    1960s: Revolution By Design

    Chris relives the Monte Carlo rally at the wheel of a Mini Cooper.

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  • Series 1, Episode 7

    1980s: The Future Has Landed

    Chris takes a ride in a 'Back to the Future' DeLorean DMC.

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Overview

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British inventions and engineering created much of our modern lives. From the first trains to cars, jet engines to battlefield innovations, even the lawnmower and petrol pumps called "fat ladies" - it's all investigated by enthusiast and TV icon Chris Barrie in Britain's Greatest Machines with Chris Barrie.

Originally Broadcast: 2010

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