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The Fastest Steam Car in the World

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Last broadcast on Fri, 20 Nov 2009, 19:30 on BBC Two (Scotland only) (see all broadcasts).

Synopsis

An eccentric team of British engineers attempts to break the longest standing land speed record in the world in a steam-powered car built in a shed in Hampshire.

Driven by Hampshire-based tycoon Charles Burnett III and grandson of Sir Malcolm Campbell, Don Wales, the attempt takes place at Edwards Air Force Base in California as the team goes in search of a runway big enough to break records on.

Credits

Presenter
Joe Crowley
Director
Jane Goddard
Producer
Jane Goddard

Broadcasts

  1. Wed 18 Nov 2009
    19:00
  2. Fri 20 Nov 2009
    19:30

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Duration

30 minutes

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