1920s: The Engine-Roaring Twenties

Summary After the horrors of World War I, the 1920s boom-and-bust years were about speed, glamour, and power. But the modern world didn't just exist, it had to be invented. Chris explores the motorbikes, articulated lorries, petrol pumps and planes that came off the drawing board to redefine an exciting new world. See Chris recreate the decade's new obsession with motor racing, and explore the massive building where Britain produced the biggest flying machine the world had ever seen - the R101 airship.

S2.E2 ∙ 1920s: The Engine-Roaring Twenties

Directed : Unknown

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Stars : Chris Barrie Tim O'Brien Bernard Lovell Kevin Stone

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Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 7, 2010

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : National Geographic

Language : English

Production companies : National Geographic Channel The Gamma Project

Summary After the horrors of World War I, the 1920s boom-and-bust years were about speed, glamour, and power. But the modern world didn't just exist, it had to be invented. Chris explores the motorbikes, articulated lorries, petrol pumps and planes that came off the drawing board to redefine an exciting new world. See Chris recreate the decade's new obsession with motor racing, and explore the massive building where Britain produced the biggest flying machine the world had ever seen - the R101 airship.

Details

Genres : Documentary

Release date : Feb 7, 2010

Countries of origin : United Kingdom

Official sites : National Geographic

Language : English

Production companies : National Geographic Channel The Gamma Project

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