1 00:00:06,640 --> 00:00:08,320 This happens all the time you take a car back. 2 00:00:08,400 --> 00:00:10,160 Yeah, regularly. 3 00:00:10,240 --> 00:00:12,680 Alright, Richard, give it the full majesty of your mind 4 00:00:12,760 --> 00:00:15,200 and I will leave you in your teenage bedroom. 5 00:00:15,280 --> 00:00:18,400 It would be quite nice if we became, workshop to the stars! 6 00:00:18,480 --> 00:00:20,000 Hello, how are you? 7 00:00:21,120 --> 00:00:24,160 Aha! This is superb. 8 00:00:26,440 --> 00:00:27,880 It's nearly three years 9 00:00:27,960 --> 00:00:30,400 since the Smallest Cog opened its doors. 10 00:00:30,480 --> 00:00:32,960 The business still owes me a fortune. 11 00:00:33,040 --> 00:00:34,480 I've been hiding bank statements. 12 00:00:34,560 --> 00:00:36,760 I'm basically running a social club! 13 00:00:36,840 --> 00:00:38,680 So, it's time for a big shake-up. 14 00:00:38,760 --> 00:00:41,360 Clock in in the morning, clock onto a job. 15 00:00:41,440 --> 00:00:42,520 The dawn of a new era. 16 00:00:42,600 --> 00:00:44,360 But not everyone likes change. 17 00:00:44,440 --> 00:00:45,680 I am very nervous about all of it. 18 00:00:45,760 --> 00:00:48,000 This isn't gonna tell me what to do! I'll tell you that for nothing. 19 00:00:48,080 --> 00:00:49,080 We make history 20 00:00:49,160 --> 00:00:51,360 with our most important restoration yet. 21 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:53,800 Did Montgomery or Churchill ever imagine you sitting in it? 22 00:00:53,880 --> 00:00:54,920 Probably not. 23 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:57,960 The work must be completed on time. 24 00:00:58,040 --> 00:00:59,200 Oh, she's eager! 25 00:00:59,280 --> 00:01:02,200 Can we race into a bright new future? 26 00:01:02,280 --> 00:01:04,560 With me at the wheel? 27 00:01:04,640 --> 00:01:06,440 Oh, oh, oh, oh! 28 00:01:13,880 --> 00:01:16,880 (UPBEAT MUSIC) 29 00:01:25,600 --> 00:01:26,600 Today is gonna be a good day. 30 00:01:26,680 --> 00:01:29,680 The Rolls Royce is out of our hair 31 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:32,360 so now it's my chance to prove 32 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:34,200 that we can get this workshop working. 33 00:01:45,080 --> 00:01:47,400 Morning. Morning, lads, alright? 34 00:01:47,480 --> 00:01:49,640 First job of the day, a bit of a tidy up. 35 00:01:49,720 --> 00:01:51,040 Normally first job is cup of tea. 36 00:01:51,120 --> 00:01:53,840 Shall we work up a bit of a thirst first? 37 00:01:53,920 --> 00:01:55,000 Alright, I'll crack on. 38 00:02:01,640 --> 00:02:03,040 I've been brought in to manage the place. 39 00:02:03,120 --> 00:02:06,320 But at the moment I've probably spent 90% of my time 40 00:02:06,400 --> 00:02:09,520 on the workshop floor with the Rolls Royce and stuff. 41 00:02:09,600 --> 00:02:12,160 Richard's passion is the classic car market. 42 00:02:12,240 --> 00:02:16,160 The problem with that is they just take so long to do. 43 00:02:16,240 --> 00:02:17,760 We had to hire more people for the Rolls Royce 44 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:18,840 obviously to get it done. 45 00:02:18,920 --> 00:02:22,760 So, now the overheads have gone up I want to bring in more smaller, 46 00:02:22,840 --> 00:02:26,240 quick turnaround jobs and hopefully we can make a bit of profit on them. 47 00:02:37,760 --> 00:02:39,200 Morning. 48 00:02:47,400 --> 00:02:48,640 Here we are. 49 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:49,960 Ha-ha-ha! 50 00:02:51,880 --> 00:02:53,240 What is he doing in that? 51 00:03:01,560 --> 00:03:02,600 What's this? 52 00:03:02,680 --> 00:03:04,240 I'll tell you what this is, mate. 53 00:03:04,320 --> 00:03:06,280 This is a golden opportunity for you. 54 00:03:06,360 --> 00:03:09,680 This chap Alex has bought this and if you look closely, 55 00:03:09,760 --> 00:03:12,440 the engine, the chassis and the back wheel 56 00:03:12,520 --> 00:03:13,880 is like a really orangey yellow. 57 00:03:13,960 --> 00:03:14,960 Yeah, yeah. 58 00:03:15,040 --> 00:03:16,560 They painted the front wheel the wrong colour 59 00:03:16,640 --> 00:03:18,760 and he wants to get it looking as it should look. 60 00:03:18,840 --> 00:03:19,840 We could do loads of these. 61 00:03:19,920 --> 00:03:21,360 This could be the start of something big. 62 00:03:23,840 --> 00:03:26,520 So, Neil's just brought a tractor in. 63 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:30,200 That's the total opposite to what we want in the shop. 64 00:03:30,280 --> 00:03:31,880 Number one, it's a big vehicle. 65 00:03:32,960 --> 00:03:34,480 And number two, when we strip it all, 66 00:03:34,560 --> 00:03:36,000 we've got nowhere for all the panels to go 67 00:03:36,080 --> 00:03:38,000 so it's gonna be getting all in the way on the floor. 68 00:03:38,080 --> 00:03:39,600 It's just gonna be a nightmare. 69 00:03:39,680 --> 00:03:41,400 It seems like the Cogs at the moment, 70 00:03:41,480 --> 00:03:45,000 they just bring any vehicle in they possibly can find. 71 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:49,000 What's next? Maybe a Boeing 747. 72 00:04:00,720 --> 00:04:03,880 This is my mate Zog's Morgan. 73 00:04:03,960 --> 00:04:05,480 It needs a service, 74 00:04:05,560 --> 00:04:09,160 and I'd like to do just a little bit more than that as a favour. 75 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:11,160 What's the point of having a workshop 76 00:04:11,240 --> 00:04:13,680 if you can't do a mate a favour with their car? 77 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:17,960 That said, I'm not entirely sure that the workshop manager, Jamie, 78 00:04:18,040 --> 00:04:19,400 is gonna see it that way. 79 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:29,520 What have we got? It's called a Morgan. 80 00:04:29,600 --> 00:04:31,160 I don't know if you've seen one of these before. 81 00:04:31,240 --> 00:04:33,320 They're quite a popular old car. I've seen a few. 82 00:04:33,400 --> 00:04:34,920 How many years did you work there? 83 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:36,000 19, just over. 84 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:37,280 19 years working on this, right? 85 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:38,680 Well, this particular one 86 00:04:38,760 --> 00:04:42,080 belongs to one of my oldest and dearest friends, Zog Ziegler. 87 00:04:42,160 --> 00:04:44,720 I know him because, like, 30 years ago, 88 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:47,280 I took on doing a radio show in Lancashire, 89 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:50,800 and they said, right, Richard here's your regular guest. 90 00:04:50,880 --> 00:04:53,000 Zog Ziegler is a funny fella. 91 00:04:53,080 --> 00:04:55,880 He does like a car review and I got chatting to Zog 92 00:04:55,960 --> 00:04:56,960 and I thought that's... 93 00:04:57,040 --> 00:04:58,800 I want to do what he does. 94 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:01,280 That's my dream job. So, then I did. 95 00:05:01,360 --> 00:05:03,240 He wants a service. Yeah. 96 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:05,720 But once you see... Look, look, look. 97 00:05:05,800 --> 00:05:09,040 If you go over it there's quite a few little scuffs. 98 00:05:09,120 --> 00:05:10,880 It's had a life. 99 00:05:10,960 --> 00:05:13,240 I'm just thinking what I'd like to do. 100 00:05:13,320 --> 00:05:14,560 Make it look lovely. 101 00:05:14,640 --> 00:05:17,080 And it's a bit...and it's a bit of a surprise for him. 102 00:05:17,160 --> 00:05:21,960 I'll be honest, in his capacity as head of PR global. 103 00:05:22,040 --> 00:05:23,120 I've paid him... 104 00:05:25,400 --> 00:05:30,240 Damn all, so this will be his thank you. 105 00:05:30,320 --> 00:05:32,000 Well, paint's not cheap, as you know. 106 00:05:32,080 --> 00:05:33,080 No. 107 00:05:33,160 --> 00:05:34,360 We're gonna have to pay for paint materials. 108 00:05:34,440 --> 00:05:35,440 Yeah. 109 00:05:35,520 --> 00:05:37,160 Since you've sort of joined and you're doing more 110 00:05:37,240 --> 00:05:39,240 of the, you know, everyday day to day managerial stuff 111 00:05:39,320 --> 00:05:41,560 it's a lot easier 'cause I can just waft in. 112 00:05:41,640 --> 00:05:42,880 What are you gonna say when I leave? 113 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:45,520 OK. Don't say it in front of me. (LAUGHS) 114 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:46,600 Alright, Jamie, thank you. 115 00:05:46,680 --> 00:05:48,320 I'm gonna leave it in your capables. 116 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:49,720 Yeah. No problem. 117 00:05:49,800 --> 00:05:51,320 OK. He'll be pleased. 118 00:05:51,400 --> 00:05:52,960 You'll make an old man very happy. 119 00:05:57,880 --> 00:06:00,840 The trouble with Zog's Morgan is 120 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:02,840 we're never gonna make no profit out of that. 121 00:06:02,920 --> 00:06:05,040 I worked there for 20 years so I know this ain't a quick job, 122 00:06:05,120 --> 00:06:06,560 it's gonna take some time. 123 00:06:06,640 --> 00:06:11,080 Rusty bolts, stuff snapping off, it's not what we want right now. 124 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:13,440 It's just gonna be impossible to make the company any money 125 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:15,560 if we keep bringing stuff like this in. 126 00:06:22,320 --> 00:06:25,320 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 127 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:33,480 In the spirit of trying to find some decent paid work 128 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:36,080 and frankly, to keep Jamie off my back, 129 00:06:36,160 --> 00:06:38,920 I've dug into my showbiz contact book. 130 00:06:41,200 --> 00:06:44,000 So, this is gonna be our second celebrity client. 131 00:06:44,080 --> 00:06:46,600 It's not Nick Mason and his Ferrari GTO. 132 00:06:46,680 --> 00:06:47,680 That's a shame. 133 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:51,000 It is the lovely Debbie McGee who has a Mercedes SL. 134 00:06:51,080 --> 00:06:53,280 It got damaged in a flood at her house 135 00:06:53,360 --> 00:06:55,240 but she's desperately attached to the car. 136 00:06:55,320 --> 00:06:57,880 She loves it, so I want you to be on your best behaviour. 137 00:06:57,960 --> 00:07:00,360 Maybe try and engage brain before engaging mouth. 138 00:07:00,440 --> 00:07:02,920 It's not in me. I-I-I tried before. 139 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:06,000 I want her to think we are slick professionals, 140 00:07:06,080 --> 00:07:09,600 not what we actually are, which is something else. 141 00:07:14,200 --> 00:07:16,040 Here's a door. There we go. 142 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:17,320 Hi, guys. 143 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:18,800 Hello. How are you? Nice to see you. 144 00:07:18,880 --> 00:07:19,880 Thank you for coming over. 145 00:07:19,960 --> 00:07:21,440 Thank you for having us. Pleased to meet you. 146 00:07:21,520 --> 00:07:23,120 What a beautiful place to live. 147 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:24,200 Thank you. It is. 148 00:07:24,280 --> 00:07:25,520 Right on the river, it's breathtaking. 149 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:26,920 I love it here. 150 00:07:27,000 --> 00:07:29,760 Except sometimes the river comes a little bit too close. 151 00:07:29,840 --> 00:07:32,320 Yes, on one occasion it was in the river. 152 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:33,480 This year. Yeah. 153 00:07:33,560 --> 00:07:37,600 And so my poor little car has had a bit of river damage. 154 00:07:37,680 --> 00:07:39,360 Let's have a look. Yeah. Come on. 155 00:07:39,440 --> 00:07:41,760 Right. So, are you ready for this? 156 00:07:41,840 --> 00:07:43,520 Yes. We are braced and ready. 157 00:07:43,600 --> 00:07:44,680 Ooh. 158 00:07:45,880 --> 00:07:46,960 Can we go and have a look? 159 00:07:47,040 --> 00:07:48,240 Please do. 160 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:49,760 It's solid, isn't it? 161 00:07:49,840 --> 00:07:52,600 Which makes it all the more cruel that it got damaged in the flood. 162 00:07:52,680 --> 00:07:55,080 I know, I've really looked after it. 163 00:07:55,160 --> 00:07:57,080 I've had it over 25 years now. 164 00:07:57,160 --> 00:07:58,560 It's got an engine... Yeah. 165 00:07:58,640 --> 00:08:00,480 ..that's been damp obviously. 166 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:02,120 How high did the water come up? 167 00:08:02,200 --> 00:08:05,120 So, up to about halfway up the wheel. 168 00:08:05,200 --> 00:08:07,760 Right, what we probably should do is have a look 169 00:08:07,840 --> 00:08:10,640 at the problem area and this is the issue 170 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:11,880 we've been drafted in to resolve. 171 00:08:11,960 --> 00:08:14,360 Yes. Oh. Oh, dear. 172 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:15,720 Oh, that has suffered. 173 00:08:15,800 --> 00:08:17,880 I know, I know, it's awful, isn't it? 174 00:08:17,960 --> 00:08:20,360 And I didn't want to touch it in case I hurt it more. 175 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:22,600 Yeah. You actually shouldn't because of all the spores and stuff. 176 00:08:22,680 --> 00:08:23,680 Yeah. 177 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:27,000 So, the only way to go in is with a special protective suit, 178 00:08:27,080 --> 00:08:28,680 and I could only get one... 179 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:31,160 Oh. ..and it's in Neil's size. 180 00:08:31,240 --> 00:08:32,680 One? You don't mind, do you? 181 00:08:32,760 --> 00:08:34,040 Sorry. It's quite dangerous. Yeah. 182 00:08:34,120 --> 00:08:35,520 Shall we go for a walk? Mould and spores. 183 00:08:35,600 --> 00:08:38,040 We'll go for a walk in the garden? Yes! We'll do that. 184 00:08:38,120 --> 00:08:39,160 While you do your thing. Yeah. 185 00:08:39,240 --> 00:08:40,240 You put your... You know. 186 00:08:40,320 --> 00:08:41,440 Yeah, fine. 187 00:08:57,280 --> 00:09:02,280 In the back here it looks like a mouse has been in there 188 00:09:02,360 --> 00:09:03,960 and had a bit of a party. 189 00:09:04,040 --> 00:09:05,320 It's used it as its loo. 190 00:09:07,280 --> 00:09:08,480 Oh, there's more. 191 00:09:08,560 --> 00:09:10,920 Oh, there's no bottom of the seat. 192 00:09:11,000 --> 00:09:12,160 It's all been eaten. 193 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:13,960 There's no seat padding left. 194 00:09:14,040 --> 00:09:16,120 There's definitely something in here, isn't there? 195 00:09:16,200 --> 00:09:17,280 So, a freebie has turned 196 00:09:17,360 --> 00:09:19,040 into an even bigger job by the looks. 197 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:26,720 He's gone through that first layer. 198 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:27,960 Yeah, he's gone through there. 199 00:09:28,040 --> 00:09:30,720 I think the inner's OK, but he's still destroyed it 200 00:09:30,800 --> 00:09:31,960 and then he's ate that as well. 201 00:09:32,040 --> 00:09:34,560 And you've got to buy them. Can't repair that. 202 00:09:34,640 --> 00:09:37,920 Why is it every job we do just seems to get bigger and bigger? 203 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,200 It's just classic car craft isn't it? 204 00:09:39,280 --> 00:09:40,480 There's always something. 205 00:09:49,840 --> 00:09:52,080 Oh, well, let me get it done. 206 00:09:53,680 --> 00:09:57,720 I've always loved cars, and it was my dream car. 207 00:09:57,800 --> 00:10:01,960 Oh. No, no, no, no, no. 208 00:10:02,040 --> 00:10:04,240 And I told Paul on my 30th birthday, 209 00:10:04,320 --> 00:10:07,000 he had ten years to save up to buy me one. 210 00:10:07,080 --> 00:10:10,400 Oh, it's in the electrics, it's in there. 211 00:10:10,480 --> 00:10:11,800 This is not good. 212 00:10:11,880 --> 00:10:14,160 It's like it's been washed up at sea. 213 00:10:14,240 --> 00:10:17,080 And then on the morning of my 40th birthday, he said, 214 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:19,560 "Close your eyes," and he opened the garage door. 215 00:10:19,640 --> 00:10:21,960 Oh. I don't like that. 216 00:10:22,040 --> 00:10:25,200 There was my Mercedes and he went "There's the keys." 217 00:10:25,280 --> 00:10:26,640 I thought I could smell something. 218 00:10:26,720 --> 00:10:29,600 You kind of want a bit more than an air freshener in here. 219 00:10:29,680 --> 00:10:31,360 So, it has especially fond memories for you of Paul. 220 00:10:31,440 --> 00:10:34,520 Oh, absolutely, I love everything about that car. 221 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:38,560 Obviously the emotional attachment to Paul, it fits me. 222 00:10:38,640 --> 00:10:41,040 I love that huge steering wheel. 223 00:10:41,120 --> 00:10:42,600 And I've always loved the cream interior. 224 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:44,000 Except it's not cream at the moment. 225 00:10:44,080 --> 00:10:45,480 No, it's definitely not. 226 00:10:45,560 --> 00:10:46,760 Here he is. Look. 227 00:10:46,840 --> 00:10:48,480 You look like a cartoon character. 228 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:51,720 Well, I've just come out of surgery with the patient. 229 00:10:51,800 --> 00:10:55,160 And then it's quite bad, to be honest. 230 00:10:55,240 --> 00:10:58,320 I think the seats, the carpet's definitely got to go. 231 00:10:58,400 --> 00:10:59,480 Perhaps the door cards. 232 00:10:59,560 --> 00:11:02,040 But I'm pretty confident, mechanically, 233 00:11:02,120 --> 00:11:04,480 it will be good so I think it is salvageable. 234 00:11:04,560 --> 00:11:06,840 Oh. Oh. 235 00:11:06,920 --> 00:11:08,040 I want to hug you but I can't. 236 00:11:08,120 --> 00:11:11,400 I know. I can soon get this off. 237 00:11:11,480 --> 00:11:13,320 It won't take me a minute, you hold on there. 238 00:11:13,400 --> 00:11:14,440 (LAUGHTER) 239 00:11:15,960 --> 00:11:18,440 I would never have given up on this car. 240 00:11:18,520 --> 00:11:20,320 The insurance company wrote it off, 241 00:11:20,400 --> 00:11:22,360 but my brain was going like, what can I do? 242 00:11:22,440 --> 00:11:23,720 Who can I go to? 243 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:25,800 I want to show you a little magic trick 244 00:11:25,880 --> 00:11:27,480 I learnt years ago. 245 00:11:27,560 --> 00:11:28,960 You'll be impressed. Watch this. 246 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:32,360 Neil. Go. I've never seen that! 247 00:11:32,440 --> 00:11:34,080 Leave Debbie alone! 248 00:11:37,240 --> 00:11:39,680 I cannot believe you did your thumb trick 249 00:11:39,760 --> 00:11:40,840 to Debbie McGee. 250 00:11:40,920 --> 00:11:42,640 She liked it. Did she? 251 00:11:42,720 --> 00:11:45,560 And the thing is, we could be the garage to the stars. 252 00:11:45,640 --> 00:11:48,200 Well, exactly. Next stop, Hollywood. 253 00:11:54,960 --> 00:11:57,960 (MELLOW MUSIC) 254 00:12:05,040 --> 00:12:07,720 We've got to make this racing thing work, 255 00:12:07,800 --> 00:12:10,600 both on the track, but just as importantly, off the track. 256 00:12:10,680 --> 00:12:14,360 And when I say we, me, I have I'm the boss. 257 00:12:14,440 --> 00:12:18,960 We originally started racing to attract quick turnaround jobs 258 00:12:19,040 --> 00:12:23,240 from racers who prang their cars and the like and I've got an idea 259 00:12:23,320 --> 00:12:25,840 for how to maybe kick-start that process. 260 00:12:29,320 --> 00:12:32,640 Kamla! I wanted to talk to you about racing. 261 00:12:32,720 --> 00:12:36,360 You remember why we started was to bring in jobs? 262 00:12:36,440 --> 00:12:38,120 The fast turnaround, race work. 263 00:12:38,200 --> 00:12:40,440 It's a mobile advert. And... 264 00:12:40,520 --> 00:12:41,800 You brought in one job, Richard? 265 00:12:41,880 --> 00:12:42,920 But the problem I had there, 266 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:45,440 Neil doesn't like quick turnaround jobs. 267 00:12:45,520 --> 00:12:48,160 He likes long, drawn out, craft jobs. 268 00:12:48,240 --> 00:12:50,280 But now we've got new people in place. 269 00:12:50,360 --> 00:12:52,680 Yes, great to meet the team, the new team. Well done. 270 00:12:52,760 --> 00:12:55,240 That's what they...that's what they will do. 271 00:12:55,320 --> 00:12:56,440 They will do those quick jobs. 272 00:12:56,520 --> 00:13:00,120 So, we're racing again but I'm driving. 273 00:13:00,200 --> 00:13:02,520 That means I'm not available to do 274 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:04,240 the really important bit of the races, 275 00:13:04,320 --> 00:13:05,600 the reason we're at the races, 276 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:07,880 which is to go out and try and drum up that work. 277 00:13:07,960 --> 00:13:11,960 How would you feel about touring the pits and the garages... 278 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:13,040 Right. 279 00:13:13,120 --> 00:13:15,040 ..and talking to people to see if you can drum up some work? 280 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:16,480 You're the logical person to do it. 281 00:13:16,560 --> 00:13:19,320 I would love to, because more than anyone, 282 00:13:19,400 --> 00:13:21,440 I want some money coming in. 283 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:24,080 So, deal? Good idea? Put it there. 284 00:13:24,160 --> 00:13:25,280 Good deal. 285 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:27,520 While he's busy on the track, having fun, 286 00:13:27,600 --> 00:13:30,400 I'm happy to have a walk around the paddock, 287 00:13:30,480 --> 00:13:33,920 hand some of these cards out and do my part. 288 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:36,480 I'm actually really looking forward to Silverstone. 289 00:13:36,560 --> 00:13:38,840 I love racing. Don't tell Richard. 290 00:13:44,200 --> 00:13:47,680 Right, that's the business side of Silverstone sorted. 291 00:13:47,760 --> 00:13:49,320 Now, for the fun part. 292 00:13:53,280 --> 00:13:55,400 Uhm, basically, I'm trying to play it cool 293 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:58,120 because I know Father Christmas has been. 294 00:13:58,200 --> 00:14:01,520 I saw him and it's up there and now I'm gonna give it a go! 295 00:14:01,600 --> 00:14:02,720 Ha-ha. 296 00:14:04,440 --> 00:14:06,360 Oh, look at you! 297 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:11,520 Thing is, my race at Silverstone is only a few days away now 298 00:14:11,600 --> 00:14:14,520 and compared with the one race I've already done at Oulton Park 299 00:14:14,600 --> 00:14:16,400 it's a massive step up. 300 00:14:16,480 --> 00:14:18,400 It's just a huge track. 301 00:14:18,480 --> 00:14:20,720 So, my hope is this is gonna help, 302 00:14:20,800 --> 00:14:25,160 the professionals use a version of this exact simulator to train 303 00:14:25,240 --> 00:14:29,440 for real so I'm hoping this is gonna give me the edge! 304 00:14:31,360 --> 00:14:34,400 (GASPS) There it is. That's my car! 305 00:14:34,480 --> 00:14:36,000 So, put it in gear. 306 00:14:37,400 --> 00:14:39,920 I'm driving. I'm leaving the pits. 307 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:45,080 I'm in my MGB GT and it feels unbelievably real. 308 00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:49,640 The whole rig moves when I, ooh, with the car. 309 00:14:49,720 --> 00:14:51,320 Oh, I was in completely the wrong place there 310 00:14:51,400 --> 00:14:52,640 and basically stopped. 311 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:54,360 Right. 312 00:14:54,440 --> 00:14:55,920 I've got to put this on. 313 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:58,240 It might look a bit silly and if Mindy finds me, 314 00:14:58,320 --> 00:14:59,960 I'll die of shame. 315 00:15:00,040 --> 00:15:02,240 But there's no point having a car exactly like the car, 316 00:15:02,320 --> 00:15:04,880 if when I get in it, I'm thinking, "Oh, what's this on my head?" 317 00:15:06,360 --> 00:15:07,400 Right. 318 00:15:07,480 --> 00:15:10,760 The aim is, I'll set myself a best lap time on here, 319 00:15:10,840 --> 00:15:14,000 and then I'll know what I should be going for on the day, 320 00:15:14,080 --> 00:15:15,200 on the real track. 321 00:15:25,880 --> 00:15:28,000 When you see, like Formula One drivers 322 00:15:28,080 --> 00:15:29,960 and that they're always like in the gym. 323 00:15:30,040 --> 00:15:33,120 It's all about being mentally aware and quick reactions 324 00:15:33,200 --> 00:15:34,960 and all that isn't it, that's what it's about. 325 00:15:35,040 --> 00:15:37,400 Yeah. Silverstone is a very demanding track. 326 00:15:37,480 --> 00:15:39,600 It's the longest circuit in the UK. 327 00:15:39,680 --> 00:15:42,360 So, I've got to be mentally and physically prepared. 328 00:15:42,440 --> 00:15:43,640 I'm not built for running. 329 00:15:43,720 --> 00:15:45,320 I've tried running. Yeah. 330 00:15:45,400 --> 00:15:47,360 Not for me. 331 00:15:47,440 --> 00:15:50,880 So, less impact, more fun, rowing. Right. 332 00:15:50,960 --> 00:15:54,560 Hopefully this will be the turning point into the fitness 333 00:15:54,640 --> 00:15:56,120 and the better Ant for racing. 334 00:16:07,960 --> 00:16:09,960 Charlie. How are you, mate? 335 00:16:10,040 --> 00:16:11,360 Hi there, Anthony. How are you? 336 00:16:11,440 --> 00:16:13,440 Dad, Neil. Hello, Charlie, nice to meet you. 337 00:16:13,520 --> 00:16:16,240 So, will this actually help me then with racing? 338 00:16:16,320 --> 00:16:17,320 Absolutely. 339 00:16:17,400 --> 00:16:19,400 Rowing uses about 86% of your muscles so brilliant. 340 00:16:19,480 --> 00:16:20,600 86? 341 00:16:20,680 --> 00:16:24,240 I don't think I've ever used 86% of my muscles in one time. 342 00:16:30,800 --> 00:16:32,360 Do they come with bigger seats than that? 343 00:16:32,440 --> 00:16:34,320 I don't think so. (LAUGHS) 344 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:35,960 Alright. Two, three, above heads. 345 00:16:37,280 --> 00:16:38,640 I'm feeling strong, Charlie. 346 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:43,440 What worries me about that is 86% of Antony's muscles 347 00:16:43,520 --> 00:16:45,880 are in his mouth so he might have a bit of a problem here. 348 00:16:47,240 --> 00:16:50,120 If I fall in, Charlie, you're in the blame, alright? 349 00:16:52,160 --> 00:16:54,720 Whoa, missed the seat. 350 00:16:54,800 --> 00:16:56,080 Can you stop laughing as well, Sir? 351 00:16:57,120 --> 00:16:59,120 You hold tight on those blades. 352 00:16:59,200 --> 00:17:00,200 Oh, I'm on them. 353 00:17:00,280 --> 00:17:02,080 I'm proud of that boy. 354 00:17:02,160 --> 00:17:04,800 I think his boat's got a flat tyre. Looks a bit low effort to me. 355 00:17:04,880 --> 00:17:06,720 Pop your blades on the water for me. 356 00:17:09,080 --> 00:17:10,680 Raise our hands up. Alright? 357 00:17:10,760 --> 00:17:12,360 That's the catch. 358 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:13,560 Oh, it's backwards, man. 359 00:17:13,640 --> 00:17:16,480 And then off the finish... Yeah? 360 00:17:16,560 --> 00:17:18,560 ..you're gonna twist it away from you. 361 00:17:18,640 --> 00:17:20,640 Oh, my god, this is harder than I thought. 362 00:17:20,720 --> 00:17:22,480 I thought I'd be quite good at this. 363 00:17:22,560 --> 00:17:24,600 It takes a couple of weeks, to be honest. 364 00:17:24,680 --> 00:17:26,000 And you're doing fast track. 365 00:17:26,080 --> 00:17:28,320 I'm not so worried about the fitness side, 366 00:17:28,400 --> 00:17:31,880 but knowing my way around Silverstone is more of an issue. 367 00:17:38,680 --> 00:17:40,440 Right, I'm now on a timed lap. 368 00:17:41,520 --> 00:17:43,120 Aah! I shouldn't have gone for a second there. 369 00:17:43,200 --> 00:17:44,760 That should have been third. 370 00:17:46,720 --> 00:17:48,160 301. 371 00:17:52,440 --> 00:17:54,520 No, no. Done it again. 372 00:17:54,600 --> 00:17:56,360 I've never once got this right. 373 00:18:03,560 --> 00:18:05,400 255. 374 00:18:10,200 --> 00:18:13,040 Oh, now I'm stuck on 257. 375 00:18:14,720 --> 00:18:19,040 Right, I seem to be settling around about... 376 00:18:19,120 --> 00:18:21,280 255 is a fast time for me. 377 00:18:21,360 --> 00:18:22,920 257 is a slow time. 378 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:24,280 That's between those two. 379 00:18:24,360 --> 00:18:27,440 I have got a huge problem with village corner. 380 00:18:27,520 --> 00:18:29,280 But that was time well spent. 381 00:18:29,360 --> 00:18:30,840 Now, I've got a headache. 382 00:18:32,440 --> 00:18:34,320 It's not very racing drivery, is it? 383 00:18:40,800 --> 00:18:41,920 Push from your legs. 384 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,200 Push from your legs. 385 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:44,880 Come on. 386 00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:47,120 I want to get home for my tea. Come on. 387 00:18:47,200 --> 00:18:48,200 Zone your dad out. 388 00:18:48,280 --> 00:18:50,840 I'm trying to. 389 00:18:50,920 --> 00:18:53,800 That's it. That's it. Well done. 390 00:18:53,880 --> 00:18:55,960 Getting the hang of it now though, isn't he? 391 00:18:56,040 --> 00:18:57,400 Got a good bit of rhythm there. 392 00:18:57,480 --> 00:18:58,920 That's going well. 393 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:03,040 Doing well Anthony, there. 394 00:19:07,200 --> 00:19:09,280 I know I'm taking the mickey but hell, he was going well there. 395 00:19:09,360 --> 00:19:12,240 He's picked that up absolutely a treat. 396 00:19:12,320 --> 00:19:14,240 So, if we keep going, then where do we end up? Chepstow? 397 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:15,360 Out to sea. 398 00:19:15,440 --> 00:19:16,680 Off to France. Yeah. 399 00:19:18,680 --> 00:19:19,880 Wait for me. 400 00:19:22,560 --> 00:19:24,160 Slow down, Anthony. Wait. 401 00:19:31,840 --> 00:19:34,840 (SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 402 00:19:37,360 --> 00:19:39,280 Ever since my landlord, Hadrian, 403 00:19:39,360 --> 00:19:43,680 loaned us fabricator Matt to help finish Monty's Rolls, 404 00:19:43,760 --> 00:19:45,320 I've owed him a big favour. 405 00:19:45,400 --> 00:19:47,480 Today, I'm repaying the dead. 406 00:19:48,600 --> 00:19:50,320 Well, kind of. 407 00:19:52,840 --> 00:19:55,560 I want you to consider today as my treat. 408 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:59,720 It is my thank you for giving us Matt 409 00:19:59,800 --> 00:20:01,880 which is very decent of you. 410 00:20:01,960 --> 00:20:04,400 Hadrian is a passionate steam enthusiast, 411 00:20:04,480 --> 00:20:07,160 which turns out is rather handy. 412 00:20:11,040 --> 00:20:12,400 It's busy isn't it? 413 00:20:14,080 --> 00:20:17,200 See how popular it is. Everybody's here. 414 00:20:17,280 --> 00:20:18,520 Oh, yeah, there's Taylor Swift. 415 00:20:18,600 --> 00:20:19,960 She's come for a look. (LAUGHS) 416 00:20:21,560 --> 00:20:23,840 Here we go. See, this is Grosmont. 417 00:20:23,920 --> 00:20:27,440 Look, there's a steam thing doing, you know, steam stuff. 418 00:20:27,520 --> 00:20:29,720 Look at that. Look at that. 419 00:20:35,040 --> 00:20:37,960 I've organised a special tour with the man in charge 420 00:20:38,040 --> 00:20:40,080 of the steam engines. 421 00:20:40,160 --> 00:20:41,160 How are you doing? Alright. Nice to meet you. 422 00:20:41,240 --> 00:20:42,840 Nice to meet you. Piglet. Hi, how are you doing? 423 00:20:42,920 --> 00:20:45,280 Alright? Nice to meet you. Welcome to the engine shed. 424 00:20:45,360 --> 00:20:49,560 And yes, you heard right. His name is 'Piglet'! 425 00:20:49,640 --> 00:20:51,280 Right, can we have a look around? 426 00:20:51,360 --> 00:20:52,880 Yeah. Come in. Have a look around, yeah. 427 00:20:56,360 --> 00:20:59,600 So, Piglet, how many fusible plugs have you got 428 00:20:59,680 --> 00:21:00,960 in the firebox in there? 429 00:21:01,040 --> 00:21:03,360 Generally we have two in a firebox, front and back. 430 00:21:03,440 --> 00:21:05,080 What's a fusible plug? 431 00:21:05,160 --> 00:21:06,680 It's the ultimate safety device, 432 00:21:06,760 --> 00:21:09,840 it's the "put the fire out, lose the energy." 433 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:11,120 There is a test at the end of this, 434 00:21:11,200 --> 00:21:12,320 just so you know, so you need to be paying attention. 435 00:21:12,400 --> 00:21:15,160 Right, fusible plugs! 436 00:21:16,800 --> 00:21:17,960 There's the engine for the 130. 437 00:21:18,040 --> 00:21:20,120 Whoa! 438 00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:21,720 Oh, my word. 439 00:21:21,800 --> 00:21:24,160 As steam engines go, this is about as big as it gets. 440 00:21:24,240 --> 00:21:25,600 Are we going on this? Yeah, yeah, yeah. 441 00:21:25,680 --> 00:21:26,920 You're gonna get in a cab 442 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:28,360 and you're gonna go down the station. 443 00:21:28,440 --> 00:21:30,160 So, just up here. Yeah, yeah, yeah. 444 00:21:30,240 --> 00:21:33,240 (DELIGHTFUL MUSIC) 445 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:48,480 This is only doing 25 miles an hour. 446 00:21:48,560 --> 00:21:49,800 What it must be like 447 00:21:49,880 --> 00:21:53,560 when these things are flat out, 80, 90 mph. 448 00:21:53,640 --> 00:21:55,440 Shovelling coal in as fast as you can 449 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:59,520 and feeding it what it needs to make the energy to drive. 450 00:22:04,520 --> 00:22:05,960 In the door. 451 00:22:06,040 --> 00:22:07,240 It's bloody hot. 452 00:22:08,400 --> 00:22:10,080 Put your back into it, man. 453 00:22:12,360 --> 00:22:13,360 Are you alright with that? 454 00:22:13,440 --> 00:22:14,600 Yeah, lovely. 455 00:22:14,680 --> 00:22:16,120 Only way to travel. 456 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:31,480 So, the Morgan, we've stripped it all down. 457 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:32,960 All the wings and that are off now. 458 00:22:33,040 --> 00:22:37,200 Callum is just about to sand it all off and get it ready for primer. 459 00:22:37,280 --> 00:22:40,520 If see there... See where that crack is? 460 00:22:40,600 --> 00:22:41,600 Yeah. 461 00:22:41,680 --> 00:22:44,720 That's sealer, so it's sealed all the way around, 462 00:22:44,800 --> 00:22:46,280 so we'll have to dig that out. 463 00:22:46,360 --> 00:22:49,160 This Morgan is turning into a bit of a nightmare, 464 00:22:49,240 --> 00:22:51,560 the problem with them being, to take the wings off 465 00:22:51,640 --> 00:22:54,080 you have to take virtually the whole car apart. 466 00:22:54,160 --> 00:22:55,760 In the boot you have to take all the boot liner 467 00:22:55,840 --> 00:22:57,400 out to get to the badges and stuff like that. 468 00:22:57,480 --> 00:22:59,680 Of course we're not making any money at all 469 00:22:59,760 --> 00:23:03,200 so the longer it takes the more it eats into our budget. 470 00:23:09,000 --> 00:23:10,360 This is stunning. 471 00:23:10,440 --> 00:23:11,720 Yeah! 472 00:23:11,800 --> 00:23:14,840 And it's my second favour for a friend this week 473 00:23:14,920 --> 00:23:18,040 although this one comes with fringe benefits. 474 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:22,000 Right, H, I'm gonna get off 475 00:23:22,080 --> 00:23:25,080 and just take a quick photograph of the train. 476 00:23:27,040 --> 00:23:28,120 Ha-ha. 477 00:23:28,200 --> 00:23:30,760 And here is my ulterior motive, 478 00:23:30,840 --> 00:23:33,880 my cunning reason for this whole expedition. 479 00:23:33,960 --> 00:23:38,880 I needed to get up here because I recently bought this car. 480 00:23:38,960 --> 00:23:40,040 I couldn't get up to collect it, 481 00:23:40,120 --> 00:23:42,440 but they said they could deliver it here to the train station 482 00:23:42,520 --> 00:23:43,680 for me to collect. 483 00:23:43,760 --> 00:23:46,080 It's a 1964 Opel Kadett Caravan, 484 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:48,200 basically an estate version of the car 485 00:23:48,280 --> 00:23:50,160 I already own called Oliver. 486 00:23:50,240 --> 00:23:51,440 Oh, look at you. 487 00:23:51,520 --> 00:23:53,480 You're even prettier than the pictures. 488 00:23:53,560 --> 00:23:55,200 We're going in a minute. 489 00:23:56,720 --> 00:23:58,480 Did he say anything to you? 490 00:23:58,560 --> 00:23:59,640 No. 491 00:23:59,720 --> 00:24:01,000 Oh, right. 492 00:24:01,080 --> 00:24:03,000 I'm gonna leave Hadrian to have fun on the train 493 00:24:03,080 --> 00:24:04,960 and go for a little drive. 494 00:24:09,520 --> 00:24:11,480 We're going now so your mate's had it. 495 00:24:11,560 --> 00:24:13,040 We can't leave him here. 496 00:24:13,120 --> 00:24:14,480 Well, I got to go. 497 00:24:18,520 --> 00:24:21,200 I don't understand why he ain't come back, you know? 498 00:24:22,720 --> 00:24:23,920 I just don't get that. 499 00:24:30,400 --> 00:24:34,480 Right, now according to my map calculations, 500 00:24:34,560 --> 00:24:38,400 this is the perfect spot to complete my cunning and brilliant plan. 501 00:24:40,920 --> 00:24:42,240 Wa-heey! 502 00:24:42,320 --> 00:24:43,800 So long, mate. 503 00:24:43,880 --> 00:24:44,960 Thanks for the lift. 504 00:24:45,040 --> 00:24:46,600 What the bloody hell is he doing there? 505 00:24:46,680 --> 00:24:48,640 Thanks for the lift. I'll see you in Hereford. 506 00:24:51,560 --> 00:24:53,400 He won't mind that. He's gonna be OK. 507 00:24:53,480 --> 00:24:55,920 He's having a great day out and I got a lift. 508 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,840 It's a win-win. (LAMB BLEATS) 509 00:24:57,920 --> 00:24:58,920 Exactly! 510 00:24:59,000 --> 00:25:01,480 I've given him a lift all the way up here 511 00:25:01,560 --> 00:25:03,760 and he's arranged for this and he's gone off 512 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:06,360 'cause he knows he's picked up a bloody car. 513 00:25:07,400 --> 00:25:08,800 I can't believe that. 514 00:25:14,280 --> 00:25:15,480 (LAMB BLEATS) 515 00:25:16,720 --> 00:25:19,720 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 516 00:25:29,040 --> 00:25:31,040 (HORN HONKS) 517 00:25:38,320 --> 00:25:40,120 Chaps! 518 00:25:40,200 --> 00:25:41,400 Behold! 519 00:25:41,480 --> 00:25:42,680 What's he doing now? 520 00:25:42,760 --> 00:25:44,320 That is Daphne. 521 00:25:44,400 --> 00:25:46,200 And it's an estate Oliver. 522 00:25:46,280 --> 00:25:47,720 Is it or is it not brilliant? 523 00:25:47,800 --> 00:25:48,920 Where did you find that? 524 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:51,480 Auction. I've had a brilliant idea. 525 00:25:51,560 --> 00:25:54,520 I am gonna drive this car to the south of France 526 00:25:54,600 --> 00:25:56,080 for my holiday this summer. 527 00:25:56,160 --> 00:25:57,400 You know how far that is? 528 00:25:57,480 --> 00:25:59,480 It's 1,000mi. 2,000mi there and back. 529 00:25:59,560 --> 00:26:01,960 I'm trying to get the lads to be clocking on jobs at the moment 530 00:26:02,040 --> 00:26:05,120 so we can allocate work to them and see where we are, 531 00:26:05,200 --> 00:26:08,080 hours wise and then, typical Hammond turns up 532 00:26:08,160 --> 00:26:10,680 and they're having a chit chat. 533 00:26:10,760 --> 00:26:12,040 I want you to go through it. 534 00:26:12,120 --> 00:26:14,520 It needs brakes, I think there's a clutch issue. 535 00:26:14,600 --> 00:26:19,120 There's a bit of lash in the drive train, it needs a radio fitting. 536 00:26:19,200 --> 00:26:20,760 We could do that. Right, it's yours. 537 00:26:20,840 --> 00:26:23,040 Enjoy. I'll leave her with you. 538 00:26:23,120 --> 00:26:24,120 And to cap it all off. 539 00:26:24,200 --> 00:26:26,160 They're off bloody racing tomorrow. 540 00:26:26,240 --> 00:26:27,600 Is this a workshop or not? 541 00:26:29,840 --> 00:26:32,840 (INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 542 00:26:41,320 --> 00:26:43,560 We're throwing everything we've got at this. 543 00:26:43,640 --> 00:26:46,640 Our racing gurus Ric Wood and Patrick Blakeney Edwards 544 00:26:46,720 --> 00:26:49,160 will be with us at the track. 545 00:26:49,240 --> 00:26:50,600 And then away from the track, 546 00:26:50,680 --> 00:26:53,840 Kamla is gonna be out there drumming up work 547 00:26:53,920 --> 00:26:55,640 in the pits with the other teams. 548 00:26:56,960 --> 00:26:58,640 Getting our accountant to go out there 549 00:26:58,720 --> 00:27:02,840 and actually get us the work and bring in the money is genius. 550 00:27:02,920 --> 00:27:05,000 And I don't know why I've never thought of it before. 551 00:27:11,440 --> 00:27:12,520 We'll pull up there. 552 00:27:12,600 --> 00:27:14,200 Perfect. 553 00:27:14,280 --> 00:27:17,560 We have arrived at the home of racing! 554 00:27:23,520 --> 00:27:25,200 Strap coming off. 555 00:27:25,280 --> 00:27:26,360 Yep, we're good. 556 00:27:27,800 --> 00:27:29,640 There are 62 cars on this grid. 557 00:27:29,720 --> 00:27:30,720 62? 558 00:27:30,800 --> 00:27:32,800 I think there's about seven cars in our class, 559 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:34,840 but that's seven cars amongst 62. 560 00:27:34,920 --> 00:27:38,120 First driver, which will be me goes out, does one flying lap. 561 00:27:38,200 --> 00:27:39,640 That's my qualifying lap, like it or lump it. 562 00:27:39,720 --> 00:27:40,760 Alright, yeah, yeah. 563 00:27:40,840 --> 00:27:41,920 And then in... And then in yeah. 564 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,520 And then we have to do a fast driver change... 565 00:27:43,600 --> 00:27:44,640 Right. 566 00:27:44,720 --> 00:27:45,960 ..to get Anthony in to do the same. 567 00:27:46,040 --> 00:27:49,200 So, we're racing 61 cars, 568 00:27:49,280 --> 00:27:51,080 but only competing for silverware 569 00:27:51,160 --> 00:27:54,360 with those in the same class as our MGB. 570 00:27:54,440 --> 00:27:57,960 Cars in the same class have the same engine and tyres 571 00:27:58,040 --> 00:28:03,520 which, in theory, makes it all down to the skill of the drivers. 572 00:28:03,600 --> 00:28:04,840 Shall I go to the assembly area? 573 00:28:04,920 --> 00:28:06,000 You're gonna go to the pit lane? You go to the pit lane. 574 00:28:06,080 --> 00:28:07,080 Yeah. Yeah. 575 00:28:07,160 --> 00:28:08,160 Richard's gone there, 576 00:28:08,240 --> 00:28:09,760 and we're gonna go to the pit wall to set up. 577 00:28:09,840 --> 00:28:11,160 They're here at the Grand Prix circuit. 578 00:28:11,240 --> 00:28:14,240 I sort of see a slightly different Richard now. 579 00:28:14,320 --> 00:28:16,440 The original Richard was circumspect 580 00:28:16,520 --> 00:28:18,400 about the whole motor racing thing 581 00:28:18,480 --> 00:28:20,480 and the cost but I'm looking at a different Richard 582 00:28:20,560 --> 00:28:23,520 who's confident, laughing, excited, 583 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:25,640 ready to take on the challenge of Silverstone. 584 00:28:28,400 --> 00:28:29,800 Good luck, mate. 585 00:28:29,880 --> 00:28:31,600 Bit of the old nervous tension is good for you. 586 00:28:33,320 --> 00:28:35,360 When they first started racing 587 00:28:35,440 --> 00:28:37,600 they made possibly every mistake 588 00:28:37,680 --> 00:28:39,360 that could be made. 589 00:28:39,440 --> 00:28:42,120 And to their credit, they've kind of listened 590 00:28:42,200 --> 00:28:44,080 and they've come a long way. 591 00:28:49,920 --> 00:28:52,400 Right. Bloody hell! 592 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:55,480 (TENSE MUSIC) 593 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:05,720 Oh, there's a bit of stress involved in this, isn't there? 594 00:29:14,280 --> 00:29:16,880 All I've got to do is complete a lap. 595 00:29:16,960 --> 00:29:19,160 Everybody's overtaking me. 596 00:29:23,440 --> 00:29:24,480 Hard on the brakes. 597 00:29:24,560 --> 00:29:25,920 Harder than that, Richard. 598 00:29:27,480 --> 00:29:29,880 Whoo-hoo, wheel in the air. Felt it. 599 00:29:33,840 --> 00:29:36,920 Hammond, 304.8. 600 00:29:37,000 --> 00:29:38,760 He's doing what he's supposed to have done, isn't he? 601 00:29:40,040 --> 00:29:41,880 Where the hell are the pits? 602 00:29:41,960 --> 00:29:43,280 I've forgotten. 603 00:29:44,440 --> 00:29:46,320 There. It's there. 604 00:29:50,240 --> 00:29:51,280 You ready, maestro? 605 00:29:51,360 --> 00:29:52,640 Always ready, mate. 606 00:29:55,920 --> 00:29:57,680 We have to engine off. 607 00:30:07,960 --> 00:30:09,920 Come on then, Ant, qualifying. 608 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:12,880 If Ant can give us a 250 something we'll be not at the back. 609 00:30:12,960 --> 00:30:14,400 Yeah. That's all we need, isn't it? 610 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:15,680 Yeah. It's good. Yeah. 611 00:30:20,880 --> 00:30:23,760 Come on, Doris, you can do this, girl. 612 00:30:27,400 --> 00:30:28,640 What's he doing? 613 00:30:28,720 --> 00:30:30,600 He did a 257 then. 614 00:30:37,320 --> 00:30:39,840 Come on. Fight you. Come on. 615 00:30:42,760 --> 00:30:44,920 Come on, on the power, on the power, on the power. 616 00:30:46,040 --> 00:30:47,280 Go on, let her have it. 617 00:30:51,200 --> 00:30:52,840 Jesus 48. 618 00:30:52,920 --> 00:30:55,640 Bloody hell! Fantastic! 619 00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:57,840 Whoo! What a track! 620 00:30:59,720 --> 00:31:02,200 So, that's gonna put us... Fourth in class. 621 00:31:02,280 --> 00:31:03,640 Bloody hell. He's not gonna beat that. 622 00:31:03,720 --> 00:31:04,800 Let's get him in. 623 00:31:07,920 --> 00:31:11,040 Good girl. Ooh, I loved that. 624 00:31:18,120 --> 00:31:19,760 Right, Debbie McGee's Mercedes, 625 00:31:19,840 --> 00:31:22,440 I've worked with some flood damaged cars. 626 00:31:22,520 --> 00:31:25,080 We've got to be really careful because of the mould. 627 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:26,240 Have to put a mask on. 628 00:31:30,480 --> 00:31:32,200 Debbie McGee, what have you done to us? 629 00:31:37,640 --> 00:31:39,120 This is on another level. 630 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:44,160 I don't know how long it's been sat for but Jesus. 631 00:31:44,240 --> 00:31:46,600 It looks absolutely disgusting. 632 00:31:46,680 --> 00:31:48,080 Everything's just rotten. 633 00:31:49,480 --> 00:31:52,480 For health reasons everything's got to go, 634 00:31:52,560 --> 00:31:55,200 the seats, door cards, carpets. 635 00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,640 It's gonna have to have a brand spanking new interior. 636 00:32:00,400 --> 00:32:02,440 Lucrative celebrity cars, hey? 637 00:32:02,520 --> 00:32:04,600 I just hope Debbie's got some deep pockets. 638 00:32:07,840 --> 00:32:09,760 It's an hour until the race. 639 00:32:09,840 --> 00:32:12,800 The perfect time for Kamla to do the business. 640 00:32:15,720 --> 00:32:17,040 Hi, guys. Hiya. 641 00:32:17,120 --> 00:32:20,680 I work with Richard Hammond at The Smallest Cog, 642 00:32:20,760 --> 00:32:22,280 and I thought this was a good opportunity 643 00:32:22,360 --> 00:32:24,840 to hand out some business cards in case you need any work doing. 644 00:32:25,880 --> 00:32:29,520 I'm here today to see if we can sell our services to anyone, 645 00:32:29,600 --> 00:32:32,360 which I think we will, I think we're in a good place to do that. 646 00:32:32,440 --> 00:32:34,280 So, if we smash the car up this afternoon, you can fix it? 647 00:32:34,360 --> 00:32:35,640 Amazing, please call us. 648 00:32:35,720 --> 00:32:37,800 (LAUGHTER) 649 00:32:37,880 --> 00:32:39,320 If it need any work doing to it, 650 00:32:39,400 --> 00:32:41,280 whether it's now or further down the line. 651 00:32:41,360 --> 00:32:42,400 We've got an issue right now. 652 00:32:42,480 --> 00:32:43,560 We've got an issue right now. 653 00:32:43,640 --> 00:32:45,320 Oh, have you? 654 00:32:45,400 --> 00:32:48,440 Our lads are very skilled. Neil can sort that out. 655 00:32:48,520 --> 00:32:50,000 If it can be done, yeah. 656 00:32:50,080 --> 00:32:51,360 Fantastic. Sounds good. 657 00:32:51,440 --> 00:32:53,240 I need him now to fix my car actually. 658 00:32:53,320 --> 00:32:55,200 Do you know what, you're about the third person 659 00:32:55,280 --> 00:32:56,320 that has said that. 660 00:32:57,480 --> 00:33:00,440 It's been a financial struggle the last few months 661 00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:02,600 but I feel like we're coming out the other side 662 00:33:02,680 --> 00:33:07,880 and just seeing Richard here and just seeing him so happy. 663 00:33:07,960 --> 00:33:11,400 It's worth it because I haven't seen him smile like this for a while. 664 00:33:15,080 --> 00:33:17,160 Oh, this is a bit nervous now. 665 00:33:17,240 --> 00:33:21,080 We just got to keep our cool and just play the game. 666 00:33:22,680 --> 00:33:25,960 After qualifying, we're fourth in class. 667 00:33:26,040 --> 00:33:29,360 If we can gain just one place, 668 00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:32,000 we'll be on the podium for the first time. 669 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:34,760 Good luck, lads. Cheers, thank you. 670 00:33:36,200 --> 00:33:39,040 It's every boy's dream to stand on the podium at Silverstone, 671 00:33:39,120 --> 00:33:42,880 and I believe today could be the day that my dream comes true. 672 00:33:47,760 --> 00:33:51,560 There's a crunch moment now when you're feeling a bit, ooh. 673 00:34:01,200 --> 00:34:02,720 The moment approaches. 674 00:34:09,200 --> 00:34:10,560 Forwards to glory! 675 00:34:17,440 --> 00:34:20,280 I've never seen so many cars on the start line in my life. 676 00:34:21,520 --> 00:34:23,240 What scares me is if one car loses it 677 00:34:23,320 --> 00:34:24,520 and there's a big pile up. 678 00:34:26,560 --> 00:34:28,160 Still positioning them. 679 00:34:28,240 --> 00:34:30,440 Look how far back it stretches. 680 00:34:31,720 --> 00:34:33,160 My heart is a flutter. 681 00:34:34,480 --> 00:34:35,960 Oh, this is so bonkers. 682 00:34:39,040 --> 00:34:40,280 (EXHALES) 683 00:34:51,600 --> 00:34:53,200 That's it. We are off. 684 00:34:57,080 --> 00:34:58,120 Ha-ha! 685 00:34:58,200 --> 00:35:02,280 I knew it would be busy, but I did not think this busy. 686 00:35:02,360 --> 00:35:04,880 He's come straight through... 687 00:35:06,800 --> 00:35:07,880 Ooh. 688 00:35:11,000 --> 00:35:12,120 Nearly had him. 689 00:35:19,360 --> 00:35:20,600 Good lad. Stay out of trouble. 690 00:35:24,920 --> 00:35:26,320 Oh, this is my nemesis. 691 00:35:27,360 --> 00:35:29,520 Little dab of brake, turn in. 692 00:35:30,560 --> 00:35:31,680 Ooh... 693 00:35:37,000 --> 00:35:39,000 I'm trying to remember everything I've learned. 694 00:35:39,080 --> 00:35:40,840 Smooth on the controls. 695 00:35:40,920 --> 00:35:43,000 I don't need to brake here. 696 00:35:43,080 --> 00:35:44,840 Look ahead. 697 00:35:49,400 --> 00:35:51,280 258. Good lad. 698 00:35:56,280 --> 00:35:57,360 Took that triumph. 699 00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:00,560 Ho-hoo! 700 00:36:03,960 --> 00:36:05,840 He's just done a 55. 701 00:36:05,920 --> 00:36:07,720 He's doing absolutely fantastic. 702 00:36:09,480 --> 00:36:11,440 Right, I think I'm gonna go in. 703 00:36:16,120 --> 00:36:17,800 Ready? I'm ready. 704 00:36:17,880 --> 00:36:19,040 Coming in! 705 00:36:21,440 --> 00:36:24,600 We've held position and are still lying in fourth. 706 00:36:35,080 --> 00:36:36,520 OK, Ant, let's do this. 707 00:36:43,800 --> 00:36:48,040 Ant needs to overtake just one of the others in our class, 708 00:36:48,120 --> 00:36:53,600 car number 105, a 1962 Alpha Romeo with the black bonnet and boot. 709 00:36:54,640 --> 00:36:56,520 Have you worked out how many seconds he is behind? 710 00:36:56,600 --> 00:36:57,720 When he goes past, 711 00:36:57,800 --> 00:37:00,280 we can actually count the number of seconds. 712 00:37:00,360 --> 00:37:02,000 (EXCLAIMING) 713 00:37:02,080 --> 00:37:06,360 One Mississippi, two Mississippi, three Mississippi, four Mississippi. 714 00:37:06,440 --> 00:37:07,760 Five seconds. Not far off! 715 00:37:07,840 --> 00:37:09,360 If we get two more laps. 716 00:37:09,440 --> 00:37:10,880 Ooh, he could actually do it. 717 00:37:16,400 --> 00:37:18,080 Go on, son, hold on to you. 718 00:37:18,160 --> 00:37:21,160 (DRAMATIC MUSIC) 719 00:37:23,960 --> 00:37:25,400 Nearly had him. 720 00:37:29,760 --> 00:37:31,080 Come on, Ant! 721 00:37:40,240 --> 00:37:43,280 Gutted. Nearly had him. 722 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:44,800 Is it finished? Yeah. 723 00:37:44,880 --> 00:37:46,880 So, we're just behind him. 724 00:37:46,960 --> 00:37:49,800 By 0.8 of a second. 725 00:37:49,880 --> 00:37:51,840 We're not gonna occupy any space on the podium, 726 00:37:51,920 --> 00:37:53,040 but we have finished. 727 00:37:53,120 --> 00:37:55,480 Many lessons learned, but I think in terms of calmness 728 00:37:55,560 --> 00:37:58,080 and efficiency as a team, I think we were bob on. 729 00:38:02,360 --> 00:38:03,760 (LAUGHTER) 730 00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:04,920 Well done, mate. 731 00:38:06,160 --> 00:38:10,040 It's not that long ago that we were struggling round, 732 00:38:10,120 --> 00:38:11,600 trying to find the legs for a gazebo 733 00:38:11,680 --> 00:38:13,880 and it was just an absolute shambles. 734 00:38:13,960 --> 00:38:17,880 But now we've turned into like a proper little band of brothers 735 00:38:17,960 --> 00:38:21,920 where we're all just pulling together, trusting each other. 736 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,360 And that's exactly what it's all about. 737 00:38:23,440 --> 00:38:25,600 Cogs, assemble! 738 00:38:26,600 --> 00:38:29,080 Guys, the silverware or whatever, it really doesn't matter. 739 00:38:29,160 --> 00:38:32,120 As an outfit, as a team, I am really, genuinely, 740 00:38:32,200 --> 00:38:34,560 properly proud of what we've done. 741 00:38:34,640 --> 00:38:36,160 Yeah, we didn't get a trophy, 742 00:38:36,240 --> 00:38:38,400 but it's the team and how we all work together 743 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:41,680 and this is the strongest and the best we have ever been. 744 00:38:41,760 --> 00:38:43,960 Obviously my real hope 745 00:38:44,040 --> 00:38:47,480 is that what's happening here translates back to the workshop. 746 00:38:47,560 --> 00:38:50,880 So, when we're next in the workshop together next week, 747 00:38:50,960 --> 00:38:52,760 people remember working together to achieve 748 00:38:52,840 --> 00:38:54,600 what we wanted to do 749 00:38:54,680 --> 00:38:56,040 and they'll do the same in the workshop. 750 00:38:56,120 --> 00:38:57,600 Ric, you're in the firing line. 751 00:38:57,680 --> 00:38:59,280 (LAUGHTER) 752 00:38:59,360 --> 00:39:01,320 Richard! Hey! 753 00:39:11,160 --> 00:39:14,160 (SOFT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 754 00:39:18,320 --> 00:39:21,880 My oldest mate Zog's coming in today to collect his Morgan. 755 00:39:21,960 --> 00:39:24,080 He only dropped it off for a service, 756 00:39:24,160 --> 00:39:27,720 but I sort of cheated the guys into doing a bit more. 757 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:32,560 As a result, we have over delivered colossally. 758 00:39:36,280 --> 00:39:37,280 Hello. 759 00:39:37,360 --> 00:39:39,280 Good morning. How are you? 760 00:39:39,360 --> 00:39:40,560 Oh, repping the brand. 761 00:39:41,760 --> 00:39:45,000 Well, I thought as I was coming to HQ. 762 00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:47,400 Thank you for being so patient. 763 00:39:47,480 --> 00:39:48,760 I'm sorry it's taken so long. 764 00:39:48,840 --> 00:39:50,400 I'll get them to bring it out so... 765 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:54,240 Can you bring it out, please, lads. Oh, here it comes. 766 00:40:04,080 --> 00:40:05,280 Blimey. 767 00:40:06,640 --> 00:40:08,200 What have you done with the wheels? 768 00:40:08,280 --> 00:40:11,080 Refurbed them and it's on new tyres. 769 00:40:11,160 --> 00:40:13,560 That is now ready for the nice weather. 770 00:40:14,680 --> 00:40:17,680 There is an interesting point about the seat. 771 00:40:17,760 --> 00:40:19,000 Yes? The driver's seat. 772 00:40:19,080 --> 00:40:20,560 Had you noticed it had got a bit saggy? 773 00:40:21,800 --> 00:40:23,480 I think there might have been some mice in there. 774 00:40:23,560 --> 00:40:25,440 There were. Yes. No! 775 00:40:25,520 --> 00:40:26,720 We got hold of some foam, 776 00:40:26,800 --> 00:40:29,640 and we've cut it to shape and rebuilt that seat. 777 00:40:29,720 --> 00:40:30,760 It's good innit? 778 00:40:30,840 --> 00:40:32,040 It's brilliant. 779 00:40:33,720 --> 00:40:35,160 How long have I got to pay for it? 780 00:40:35,240 --> 00:40:36,840 No, no, no. 781 00:40:36,920 --> 00:40:39,960 This is how much have I paid you as head of PR Global? 782 00:40:40,040 --> 00:40:42,000 Oh, fortunes. 783 00:40:42,080 --> 00:40:43,200 In actuality... 784 00:40:43,280 --> 00:40:44,840 Not an awful lot. 785 00:40:44,920 --> 00:40:46,920 So, you're seriously saying this is my payment. 786 00:40:47,000 --> 00:40:49,880 That's how... This is your payment. 787 00:40:49,960 --> 00:40:51,520 It's good innit? 788 00:40:51,600 --> 00:40:53,760 Yeah, words fail me, and that's unusual. 789 00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:56,400 I'm absolutely delighted. 790 00:40:56,480 --> 00:40:59,280 It's like... It's like the day I got it. 791 00:41:03,520 --> 00:41:04,520 Richard. 792 00:41:04,600 --> 00:41:06,360 Oh, mate, it's a pleasure. 793 00:41:06,440 --> 00:41:09,400 If I now own a workshop and you're the PR guy for it, 794 00:41:09,480 --> 00:41:10,680 if I can't do it, who can? 795 00:41:10,760 --> 00:41:13,520 Oh, gosh. Wow! 796 00:41:13,600 --> 00:41:14,880 I can't believe it. 797 00:41:14,960 --> 00:41:16,080 Right, well, go careful. 798 00:41:17,480 --> 00:41:19,680 Farewell. Thank you. Thank you. 799 00:41:21,680 --> 00:41:23,040 It does look brilliant, 800 00:41:23,120 --> 00:41:26,040 that, it looks absolutely superb 801 00:41:26,120 --> 00:41:27,840 and I'm really pleased we can do that. 802 00:41:32,600 --> 00:41:34,040 Richard, you OK? You OK for a chat? Yes. 803 00:41:34,120 --> 00:41:36,040 Like a big, grown up chat? Yeah. 804 00:41:36,120 --> 00:41:38,600 Alright. OK. Office. Alright. Yeah. 805 00:41:39,680 --> 00:41:40,680 I'm all ears. 806 00:41:40,760 --> 00:41:43,720 So, erm, about the Morgan. Yeah. 807 00:41:43,800 --> 00:41:46,040 So, that would have been a nice little earner for us. 808 00:41:46,120 --> 00:41:48,080 Unfortunately because it's Zog. 809 00:41:48,160 --> 00:41:50,840 Yeah, I mean, I might have agreed to do him a favour. 810 00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:51,960 We haven't made the money. 811 00:41:52,040 --> 00:41:53,720 No. 812 00:41:53,800 --> 00:41:55,920 Your Kadettt you've just bought. Oh, yeah. 813 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:58,880 These little jobs always end up turned into a bigger job. 814 00:41:58,960 --> 00:41:59,960 Right. 815 00:42:00,040 --> 00:42:02,720 And then it just puts us behind in the workshop. 816 00:42:02,800 --> 00:42:04,840 So, I've done it again. 817 00:42:04,920 --> 00:42:06,160 Yeah. OK. 818 00:42:06,240 --> 00:42:07,680 Another one of my observations, you know, 819 00:42:07,760 --> 00:42:09,320 I don't know if you've noticed, when you come in. 820 00:42:09,400 --> 00:42:10,400 Yeah. 821 00:42:10,480 --> 00:42:12,760 The lads seem to stop work 822 00:42:12,840 --> 00:42:14,120 and they come and have a chat with you. 823 00:42:14,200 --> 00:42:15,840 Well, we're mates aren't we, we have a little chat. 824 00:42:15,920 --> 00:42:17,280 Yeah, but... 825 00:42:17,360 --> 00:42:19,160 Talk about stuff. 826 00:42:19,240 --> 00:42:20,480 Is there any idea, like, 827 00:42:20,560 --> 00:42:21,800 you could come through the back door? 828 00:42:21,880 --> 00:42:25,080 Or even better, just come in a bit less? 829 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:28,400 Right. I'm a distraction. Got that. 830 00:42:28,480 --> 00:42:29,680 It's my powerful personality. 831 00:42:29,760 --> 00:42:31,120 It's something that happens. 832 00:42:31,200 --> 00:42:33,880 If you remember, you brought me in, the main reason... 833 00:42:33,960 --> 00:42:35,880 Yeah. ..was to make some profit. 834 00:42:35,960 --> 00:42:36,960 Make money. Yeah. 835 00:42:37,040 --> 00:42:38,600 That's not gonna happen if I'm... 836 00:42:38,680 --> 00:42:40,760 This is making my life difficult, to be honest. 837 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:43,480 OK. Anything else? 838 00:42:43,560 --> 00:42:45,520 I think that's it for now. 839 00:42:47,640 --> 00:42:48,880 Good managing. 840 00:42:53,280 --> 00:42:58,240 To be fair, it's conversations like that that I asked Jamie 841 00:42:58,320 --> 00:42:59,720 to step in as manager to do. 842 00:42:59,800 --> 00:43:01,720 That's kind of what I'm expecting... 843 00:43:01,800 --> 00:43:03,520 But increasingly it does feel like 844 00:43:03,600 --> 00:43:07,040 I'm more of a hindrance around here than a help. 845 00:43:07,120 --> 00:43:10,560 If I'm making things worse by being here, 846 00:43:10,640 --> 00:43:13,120 what am I actually for around here? 847 00:43:19,920 --> 00:43:20,960 Au revoir. 848 00:43:21,040 --> 00:43:25,800 I've driven in a lot of convoys but that really is something else. 849 00:43:25,880 --> 00:43:27,160 Oh, look at that. 850 00:43:27,240 --> 00:43:29,760 What is it? It's bonkers! 851 00:43:29,840 --> 00:43:31,560 When we bill him... Yeah? 852 00:43:31,640 --> 00:43:34,120 ..and I'd like you to be honest with me, 853 00:43:34,200 --> 00:43:35,240 I'm not out of pocket. 854 00:43:35,320 --> 00:43:37,640 Richard might just have to brace himself 855 00:43:37,720 --> 00:43:38,760 for some hard truths. 856 00:43:38,840 --> 00:43:41,840 Captioned by AI-Media ai-media.tv