Series

Watch James May's Cars of the People (2014) Online

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Synopsis

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.

Episodes

Season 1

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1. Episode 1Now viewing2014-08-101hA look at European cars: the VW Beetle, the Trabant, the Wartburg 353, the Fiat 500, the Fiat 124 and the Lada which was based on the Fiat 124.
2. Episode 22014-08-171hA look at two extremes: the massive American gas-guzzling "automotive palaces" with their excess of chrome and fins, and the low-powered three-wheeler microcars which could be driven without a driving licence or on a motorbike licence.
3. Episode 32014-08-241hJames continues to take a look at the examination of the social significance of cars by taking a look at how aspiration and new wealth were behind the development of some of the greatest cars ever built.

Cast

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James May
Self - Presenter

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Is James May's Cars of the People available to watch online?

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How many seasons does James May's Cars of the People have?

James May's Cars of the People has 2 seasons and 6 episodes.

When did James May's Cars of the People first air?

James May's Cars of the People first aired in 2014.

Is James May's Cars of the People still running?

James May's Cars of the People's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is James May's Cars of the People?

James May's Cars of the People is classified as Documentary.