Bangers & Cash

Derek sets off to collect two lovely 1970s Lotus sports cars, planning to add them to his classic collection. En route, he boards a 1967 Bell 47 helicopter, enjoying his inaugural flight in the iconic rotorcraft as the landscape rolls by beneath him.

The episode, titled On the way to pick up two lovely ‘70s Lotus sports…, is a short programme that falls squarely within the episode format. It presents a single, self‑contained adventure rather than a longer series, and its focus is on a specific outing rather than a broader narrative arc. In this instalment, Derek sets off with the intention of collecting two classic Lotus sports cars from the 1970s. While en route, he finds himself boarding a 1967 Bell 47 helicopter – his very first experience piloting a chopper. The flight marks a new milestone for him, juxtaposing the ground‑based pursuit of the vintage Lotus machines with an unexpected airborne episode. The segment highlights both the allure of the Lotus cars and the novelty of the Bell 47 helicopter. By combining the quest for the two beloved Lotus models with Derek’s inaugural helicopter ride, the programme offers a concise glimpse into his dual enthusiasm for classic automobiles and aviation, all wrapped up in a single, straightforward narrative.