Secrets of the Transport Museum
Overview
Brooklands Museum stands as a treasure trove of motorsport and aviation heritage, showcasing iconic racing circuits and record-breaking vehicles alongside a remarkable array of historic aircraft. Preserving these invaluable pieces of engineering is an ongoing challenge. A dedicated team of volunteer mechanics and restorers tirelessly work to combat decay and keep these machines operational. Viewers are invited to witness the passion and expertise of Brooklands' volunteers and staff as they engage in the meticulous tasks of mending, maintaining, and restoring some of the most extraordinary motors and planes in history.
Episodes
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1
Frazer Nash
A classic Frazer Nash vehicle needs repairs ahead of an important race. Meanwhile, the very first car to navigate the track is restored, but the museu...
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2
Abbie Eaton
A renowned Delage V12, celebrated for setting early women's racing records, makes a comeback with a contemporary racing icon behind the wheel. The win...
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3
Vintage Planes
Vintage aircraft are set to soar over Brooklands once more, but not without a struggle against the forces of nature. A unique Triumph motorcycle is sa...
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4
Formula E Car
An F1 driver embarks on a dangerous adventure, while a Formula E car joins the exhibit. The team must collaborate to repair the broken gearstick on th...
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5
87 Year Old Napier Railton
A famed racing car is tested to its limits when it encounters a long-time adversary. Meanwhile, a dedicated team embarks on an eight-year quest to res...
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6
Concorde
Brookland's Concorde ‘Delta Golf’ undergoes a transformation just ahead of a visit from Concorde royalty. Meanwhile, the historic Finishing Straig...
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7
Le Mans
A volunteer is given the responsibility of rousing a famed Le Mans racer from its long display slumber. Meanwhile, a retired bomb turns out to be quit...
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8
Morris 8
Billy Monger, a racing driver and double amputee himself, takes the time to give another double amputee a driving lesson. Meanwhile, a classic Morris ...
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9
100 Year Old Bike
A passionate aviation enthusiast begins his recovery from a life-threatening crash by putting one of his custom-built planes to the test. Meanwhile, t...
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10
Barnes Wallis
Volunteers work to restore a Barnes Wallis catapult, hoping to replicate the famed Dambusters' technique of bouncing bombs on water. Meanwhile, a Triu...
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Grand Prix Anniversary
The incredible pre-war race car known as the Halford Special is set to face off against a breathtaking Bugatti in a thrilling re-enactment of the inau...
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2
Indian vs Harley Davidson
A young race car driver discovers the intricacies of mastering the Napier-Railton. Meanwhile, a victorious Harrier jet and its skilled pilot come toge...
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3
Classic Car Competition
The motorcycle team develops an innovative lubrication system to ensure a 1930s BSA motorbike operates smoothly. Meanwhile, a Mini Metro and a strikin...
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4
The Ladybird Glider
A unique Brooklands glider gets a second opportunity to take to the skies. Meanwhile, a 1930s racing team faces intense challenges at Goodwood, testin...
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5
The Napier Railton vs The Brough Superior
The museum showcases a thrilling showdown between two of its most renowned and swift vehicles. Meanwhile, an aging fire engine from an old airfield re...
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6
Merlin Bus
A father and son duo work tirelessly to prepare their classic buses for the Brooklands bus show. Meanwhile, another man sets out on a mission to reviv...
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7
The Flying Millyard
Volunteer Mark heads over to meet bike-building expert Allen Millyard, where he carefully selects two models to showcase at the upcoming Brooklands Mo...
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8
Skid Pan in a Vintage Bus
Ed Adoo, a radio DJ with a passion for buses, receives an extraordinary driving lesson in a double-decker. Meanwhile, a vintage bicycle, known for its...
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9
Mini Make-Over
An emotional mini makeover leaves its owners in tears. Meanwhile, a meticulously crafted replica of a 1925 cycle car, which took six years to complete...
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10
Sanjeev Visits The Museum
Sanjeev Bhaskar, both an actor and a writer, returns to Brooklands to revisit a memorable supersonic experience from his past, while the very first Tr...
