Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics
The crew wager on bringing a 1970s VandenâŻPlas saloon and a 1960s child's tricycle back to life, while also pushing forward with the rare Sunbeam Lotus restoration.

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The crew wager on bringing a 1970s VandenâŻPlas saloon and a 1960s child's tricycle back to life, while also pushing forward with the rare Sunbeam Lotus restoration.
Shamil snaps up a 70s jukebox thatâs fallen apart, while Matt gets stuck fixing a collectible KitâCat clock that wonât even tell the time.
Shamil and Rob swing by a retro gaming shop and snag a CommodoreâŻ64 and a ZXâŻSpectrum.
Dr Shini and her crew build a detailed scale model of a classic vintage aircraft, then turn their attention to making a drafting table that doubles as an armchair.
Same episode as This is U&YeSTERDAY, shown an hour later.
Same episode as This is U&YeSTERDAY, shown an hour later.
Same episode as This is U&YeSTERDAY, shown an hour later.
Same episode as This is U&YeSTERDAY, shown an hour later.
Same episode as This is U&YeSTERDAY, shown an hour later.
Same episode as This is U&YeSTERDAY, shown an hour later.
Same episode as This is U&YeSTERDAY, shown an hour later.
From Blackburn up to Manchester, Michael Portillo spots Edwardian scenes on early film and notes how both factory lads and school kids were keen to chase a bit of stardom.
From Manchester to Elsecar, Michael Portillo swings by HeatonâŻPark â the spot that hosted one of the first openâair concerts in 1909 â before moving on to Oldham.
Michael Portillo heads from Maltby to Hinckley, gives Marmite a go to see what the fuss is about, then takes a look around the Triumph motorcycle factory.
With his trusty Bradshaw's in hand, Michael Portillo arrives in Birmingham and discovers how a radical reformer left his mark on the âcity of a thousand tradesâ.
Derek inspects a neglected 1985 RenaultâŻ4 and an MGB Roadster thatâs been tucked away for 36 years, while Jack heads over to Rotherham to pick up a couple of rare cars.
Hitlerâs forces move on, with civilians in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland bearing the brunt of the occupation and the first concentration camps being set up.
Spies are pulling the strings as the big powers move into a new era. Their intel nudges leaders toward a calmer stance, but something fresh is simmering in the shadows.
Fiona Bruce drops into Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland, where one of the highlights is a gold 1980s Rolex President wristwatch.
The crew heads to Ham House in Richmond to check out the collection, and Fiona Bruce catches up with Southall's Punjabi community.
Derek convinces the lads to snap up a FrancisâŻBarnett Plover at auction, then the MG Metro restoration goes a bit pear-shaped.
Derek says a 29,000âmile Ford Capri should stay asâis, and the crew also take on a 1950s Hercules women's racing bike.
Hitlerâs forces move on, with civilians in Ukraine, Belarus and Poland bearing the brunt of the occupation and the first concentration camps being set up.
Spies are pulling the strings as the big powers move into a new era. Their intel nudges leaders toward a calmer stance, but something fresh is simmering in the shadows.
Fiona Bruce drops into Woodhorn Museum in Northumberland, where one of the highlights is a gold 1980s Rolex President wristwatch.
Simon Reeve cuts across the Kalahari in southern Africa, tags along with San trackers on a hunt and then heads for the green haven of the Okavango Delta.
A beloved WWII steam engine is being moved 160âŻmiles from the Churnet Valley line in Staffordshire down to a winter event in Oxfordshire.
David Jason digs into Britainâs engineering milestones, kicking off with early wheeled machines such as the Penny Farthing and Stephensonâs Rocket.
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Derek says a 29,000âmile Ford Capri should stay asâis, and the crew also take on a 1950s Hercules women's racing bike.
Shamil grabs a cheap 80s boombox that looks brilliant, but Rob says getting it working again will be a right nightmare.
Shamil tackles a classic Weltron Space Helmet Radio that needs fixing, but its round shape makes it a real pain to open.
The crew turn a vintage DIY air raid shelter into a highâtech garden shed, while Jenny and Ellis get stuck into building a pedalâpowered washing machine.
Michael Portillo launches his crossâborder trip, heading out from Newry and making his first stop at Portadown.
Michael Portillo hops on the train from Belfast up to Portrush, digs into the legacy of CâŻSâŻLewis â the writer behind Narnia â and swings by the famed Royal Portrush Golf Club.
Michael Portillo sets off from Larne, crosses the water into Scotland and makes his way through Stranraer and the Mull of Galloway on the route to Dumfries.
From Glasgow out to Cumbrae, Michael Portillo follows the line and discovers a littleâknown Scottish expedition that set off for the Antarctic.
Derek heads up to Northumberland to pick up a scarce 1975 NSU ROâŻ80, Jack wrestles with a Mini Mayfair that's been left in a barn, and an old AstonâŻMartin DBS ends up on the auction block.
Derek drives the LotusâEsprit/MG TF/ERF lorry to collect two â70s Lotus sports cars, then climbs into a 1967 BellâŻ47 for his first ever helicopter flight.
The Red Army gains momentum and finally stops Hitlerâs spring thrust at Stalingrad, while the Warsaw ghetto residents launch their own uprising.
Operation Pimlico sees Cold War agents clash, sparking danger, doubleâcrosses and a daring breakout that could upset the shaky push for global peace.
Fiona Bruce hosts Antiques Roadshow at the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset, and among the finds is a plaque that once hung in a Bristol pub.
Fiona Bruce hosts the show from Edinburghâs Royal Botanic Garden, where one of the highlights is a traditional Highland dress set.
Derek spots a decent 1969 MGB at an auction and gets the crew to keep an eye on it. They win the bid and hand the car over to a dad and his son to bring back to life.
Dave spots a 1979 Lotus Esprit S3 â itâs a costly, risky buy, but a genuine classic that needs a proper rebuild.
The Red Army gains momentum and finally stops Hitlerâs spring thrust at Stalingrad, while the Warsaw ghetto residents launch their own uprising.
Operation Pimlico sees Cold War agents clash, sparking danger, doubleâcrosses and a daring breakout that could upset the shaky push for global peace.
Fiona Bruce hosts Antiques Roadshow at the Bishop's Palace in Wells, Somerset, and among the finds is a plaque that once hung in a Bristol pub.
Each autumn, polar bears line up along the coast of Hudson Bay in Canada, biding their time for the sea ice to set in before they start their winter hunt.
Historian Tanyaâs after a massive gold haul and ends up with a surprising theory that sends the hunt heading east.
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Dave spots a 1979 Lotus Esprit S3 â itâs a costly, risky buy, but a genuine classic that needs a proper rebuild.
Shamil comes across a pinball machine that looks like a quick fix, but just as Rob gets the flippers sorting, another snag jumps in the way.
Shamil digs into an old Scalextric set for a bit of nostalgia, while Rob faces a fresh challenge â he never owned one as a kid andâs never had to fix it before.
The crew tackle a retro aluminium boat, sparring over the right dimensions and shape. Meanwhile, Ivan and Louiza give a cycle sidecar a fresh makeover.
From Hillhead up to Connel Ferry, Michael Portillo drops by the University of Glasgow's Officer Training Corps before heading on to Helensburgh, where he runs into the artist collective known as the âŠ
Michael Portillo kicks off the trip in Warwick and makes his way to Radley in Oxfordshire, marking the opening stretch of his MidlandsâtoâRye railway adventure.
From Reading to Taplow, Michael Portillo carries on from Warwick down to Rye. He stops in Reading to see how education for workers first began, then heads over to Cliveden to have a look at the ItaliâŠ
From Ealing Broadway to South Kensington, Michael Portillo rolls into London on his rail trek. Once in Ealing he gets a full filmâstyle makeover from the pros.
Daveâs got his sights on a beige Fiat Uno 45 from the 1970s, and itâs only clocked about 36,000 miles.
Paul sets off to pick up a retired navy ambulance that's been used as a holiday camper.
At Kursk â a battlefield roughly the size of Wales â the Soviets start to push the Germans back. As the Nazis retreat, they go to great lengths to erase any trace of their murderous deeds.
A bold documentary that flips the usual WWII story, making you rethink the war and the famous figures we all think we know.
Fiona Bruce is back at Aston Hall in Birmingham, and she's brought Benjamin Zephaniah along to chat about his fascination with quirky banknotes and cash.
Fiona and the crew drop into Dyffryn Gardens near Cardiff to have a look at a shipâs chest that survived the Windrush and a clock that actually runs on air.
The Restoring Classics crew give a nod to the midâ80s Midlands, reviving the Montego Turbo â once MGâs quickest production car.
CZ & Nova ditch their usual routine and follow Dave Mathewsonâs suggestion, taking on a 1992 Vauxhall Nova MeritâŻPlus for a proper restoration.
At Kursk â a battlefield roughly the size of Wales â the Soviets start to push the Germans back. As the Nazis retreat, they go to great lengths to erase any trace of their murderous deeds.
A bold documentary that flips the usual WWII story, making you rethink the war and the famous figures we all think we know.
Fiona Bruce is back at Aston Hall in Birmingham, and she's brought Benjamin Zephaniah along to chat about his fascination with quirky banknotes and cash.
Gordon Buchanan discovers how a Canadian town keeps polar bears away, and Simon Reeve talks to scientists watching the glaciers melt.
The show ends with its trademark wartime comedy, as Rene and Edith end up in front of a German firing squad after a Resistance plan goes terribly wrong.
The war's winding down, so the Colonel and Gruber are making a dash for Spain, and Herr Flickâs had a fullâon plasticâsurgery overhaul.
A wartime comedy brimming with quirky characters. RenĂ© gets caught by Louise of the Communist Resistance, who insists heâs her love slave.
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CZ & Nova ditch their usual routine and follow Dave Mathewsonâs suggestion, taking on a 1992 Vauxhall Nova MeritâŻPlus for a proper restoration.
Retro Electro Workshop follows Rob Howard, one of the few fullâtime retroâelectronics fixers left in the UK, as he and his team bring old gear back to life. In the latest episode Shamil tracks down aâŠ
Retro Electro Workshop follows Rob Howard, one of the UK's last fullâtime retroâelectronics repairmen, as he brings old gear back to life. In this episode Shamil buys a chunky 80s Technics turntable âŠ
Masters of Reinvention follows awardâwinning engineer Dr. ShiniâŻSomara as she leads a ragâtag crew of engineers, crafters and gadgeteers to give old PracticalâŻMechanics sketches a 21stâcentury makeovâŠ
Great British Railway Journeys follows former MP Michael Portillo as he hops the train from bustling Piccadilly Circus down to the riverside town of Gravesend. Along the way he drops into a onceâexotâŠ
Great British Railway Journeys follows Michael Portillo as he hops on a train from Warwick up to Rye in East Sussex. Along the way he notes how the Edwardians' love of cultivation still shapes the coâŠ
Great British Railway Journeys heads north from Newcastle to County Durham. Michael Portillo gets off at Jarrow, where he looks at why 200 unemployed men walked 300âŻmiles to Westminster in the 1930s âŠ
Michael Portillo boards a train in Kielder Forest and heads north to Edinburgh. Along the way he talks about the history and the people of Northumbr
Restoration Workshop follows salvage whizz Gary Wallis and his team as they hunt down oddball bits with hidden potential and turn them into something useful. Gary revives a Grenadier Guard's drum. HeâŠ
Restoration Workshop follows GaryâŻWallis and his crew as they hunt down neglected items and give them a new lease on life. In this episode Gary tackles an old shipâs compass and a massive display cabâŠ
Restoration Workshop follows GaryâŻWallis and his crew as they hunt down overlooked bits and turn them into something proper. In each episode Gary revamps a pubâs interior, checks out an automobilia aâŠ
Gary Wallis and his crew travel to Kempton Park Autojumble, buy a tired vintage MotoâŻGuzzi and turn it into eyeâcandy. Across ten halfâhour episodes they track down forgotten bikes, roll up their sleâŠ
The show ends with its trademark wartime comedy, as Rene and Edith end up in front of a German firing squad after a Resistance plan goes terribly wrong.
The war's winding down, so the Colonel and Gruber are making a dash for Spain, and Herr Flickâs had a fullâon plasticâsurgery overhaul.
A wartime comedy brimming with quirky characters. RenĂ© gets caught by Louise of the Communist Resistance, who insists heâs her love slave.
Robbie Cumming sets off on the Trent and Mersey Canal, travelling from Shardlow up to Etruria Junction by StokeâonâTrent.
Robbie Cumming sets off from Froghall and heads for Bugsworth Basin, cruising the English canals. He bumps into a cramped tunnel in Staffordshire that causes a few headaches, and ends up giving a strâŠ
Robbie Cumming carries on from Marple towards Huddersfield across the Pennines, only to be held up by a fallen tree and a leaking lock pound.
Robbie Cumming heads out from Sowerby Bridge down the Rochdale Canal towards Manchester, but his trip goes sideways when his boat ends up stuck on the bottom.
Dom Chinea teams up with engineer Sam Lovegrove to build a drift car, then brings a digger to dig a new pond at his Cornish farmhouse. After fixing the club trailer in Hayle, they try gig rowing, allâŠ
In this instalment of *Tropic of Capricorn*, Simon Reeve hauls himself across the Australian outback, stopping at a ghost town scarred by asbestos and a struggling Aboriginal community near Uluru. ThâŠ
Simon Reeveâs Tropic of Capricorn takes you from Chile down to Brazil, stopping in Argentina where he hangs out with an anthropologist living among a forest tribe. He also darts into a Brazilian neigâŠ
David Jason digs into Britainâs engineering milestones, kicking off with early wheeled machines such as the Penny Farthing and Stephensonâs Rocket.
Bangers &âŻCash follows the Mathewson clan as they track down affordable classics. Jack is after a pristine PeugeotâŻ205âŻGTI that could be one of the best in the country, and Derek is hunting a pair of.
Derek and his son Paul head up to Leeds for a oneâoff road trip to collect a VW Golf Cabriolet and a Lotus Elite.