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Last broadcast on Sun, 18 Jan 2009, 18:00 on BBC Two (except Scotland) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
In the first of this series, James May travels the globe in search of his ultimate flying machine. He begins by heading into the frozen wastes of Russia to pilot one of the best-kept secrets of the Cold War. He then heads to the US to fly the world's only surviving flying car.
After watching a man struggle with his tiny chopper in Japan, he gets back to the suburban gardens of Sussex to turn himself into a human rocket - all in pursuit of finding a better way to get from A to B.
Finally, in California, James encounters his ultimate dream - a flying car capable of vertical takeoff, and one so simple that anyone can pilot it, but is the world ready for a flying car?
take it further:
Discover more about the ideas close to James' heart with the Open University.
the big ideas interactive challenge:
James invites you take part in a set of challenges to get him from A to B using any transport means possible. It could involve taking the bus or strapping on a jet pack - it's up to you to find the best solution.
Credits
- Presenter
- James May
- Producer
- Nigel Paterson
Broadcasts
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Sun 28 Sep 200821:00
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Thu 2 Oct 200819:00
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Sat 6 Dec 200801:30
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Sun 18 Jan 200918:00
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