The Glory Days Of British Motorbikes - Bbc Timeshift Series

Timeshift returns amongst an exploration of the British dear of fast, daring in addition to sometimes reckless motorcycle riding during a menstruum when home-grown machines were the envy of the world. From TE Lawrence inward the 1920s, to the 'ton upward boys' in addition to rockers of the 1950s, motorbikes represented unparalleled fashion in addition to excitement, equally British riders indulged their passion for brands similar Brough Superior, Norton in addition to Triumph. But it wasn't all thrills in addition to spills - the motorcycle played a fundamental purpose during World War II in addition to it was regular army surplus bikes that introduced many to the joy in addition to liberty of motorcycling inward the 50s, a menstruum straight off regarded equally a golden age. With its obsession amongst speed in addition to the rocker lifestyle, it attracted to a greater extent than than its fair portion of social disapproval in addition to conflict. Narrated yesteryear John Hannah.