The Motorbike Show

The Motorbike Show

Continuing First aired 06/Jun/2011 United Kingdom English 14 season(s) 70 episode(s)
Presenter, motorcycle adventurer and writer, Henry Cole, takes a look at the world of motorcycling.

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Season 13 · Series 13
5 episode(s) · Air date: 27/Nov/2024
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S13E5
Episode 5
Air date: 25/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Crunch time for Henry and the team as they embark on the final build and test of the landspeed record bike. Will it be quick enough to take to America?

Summary

Crunch time for Henry and the team as they embark on the final build and test of the landspeed record bike. Will it be quick enough to take to America?

S13E4
Episode 4
Air date: 18/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through the Cotswolds on some of his favourite roads, tells the story of the Yamaha V-Max, meets top rider Maria Costello and brings the restoration of his Suzuki JiXR to its climax with the help of Allen Millyard.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through the Cotswolds on some of his favourite roads, tells the story of the Yamaha V-Max, meets top rider Maria Costello and brings the restoration of his Suzuki JiXR to its climax with the help of Allen Millyard.

S13E3
Episode 3 - Wessex Downs
Air date: 11/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides an Indian Scout across the North Wessex Downs from Chopper's Cafe on the outskirts of Malborough to a bijou motor museum in Calne - Henry also celebrates the Brough Superior SS100 and tries to get a Norton Nemesis going.

Summary

Henry Cole rides an Indian Scout across the North Wessex Downs from Chopper's Cafe on the outskirts of Malborough to a bijou motor museum in Calne - Henry also celebrates the Brough Superior SS100 and tries to get a Norton Nemesis going.

S13E2
Episode 2 - North Somerset
Air date: 04/Dec/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole sets out on a Moto Morini through the Mendip Hills while visiting cheese shops, and celebrations are made to mark 25 years of the Suzuki Hayabusa.

Summary

Henry Cole sets out on a Moto Morini through the Mendip Hills while visiting cheese shops, and celebrations are made to mark 25 years of the Suzuki Hayabusa.

S13E1
Episode 1 - Wiltshire
Air date: 27/Nov/2024 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides a BMW superbike through Wiltshire, tells the story of the Honda 400-4 and British brand Harris, and begins a new restoration project.

Summary

Henry Cole rides a BMW superbike through Wiltshire, tells the story of the Honda 400-4 and British brand Harris, and begins a new restoration project.

Season 12 · Series 12
6 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jun/2023
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S12E6
Episode 6 - Shropshire
Air date: 17/Jul/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through Shropshire, meets the Imps motorcycle team, does a road test of a one-off Norton Nemesis V8 and brings a conclusion to the restoration of the Suzuki Kettle.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through Shropshire, meets the Imps motorcycle team, does a road test of a one-off Norton Nemesis V8 and brings a conclusion to the restoration of the Suzuki Kettle.

S12E5
Episode 5 - Lincolnshire
Air date: 10/Jul/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through the gloriously traffic-free Lincolnshire Wolds, meets the Lincolnshire Ladies bike club, and heads north to Langen Motorbikes in Wigan.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through the gloriously traffic-free Lincolnshire Wolds, meets the Lincolnshire Ladies bike club, and heads north to Langen Motorbikes in Wigan.

S12E4
Episode 4 - Warwickshire
Air date: 03/Jul/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole test rides the DOT Demon in historic Warwickshire as he rides from Warwick Castle to William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon in this episode.

Summary

Henry Cole test rides the DOT Demon in historic Warwickshire as he rides from Warwick Castle to William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon in this episode.

S12E3
Episode 3 - Cornwall
Air date: 26/Jun/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides the new Indian Sport Chief in Cornwall, meets best friend Sam Lovegrove for a catch-up and a pasty, and takes Allen Millyard to a photography exhibition.

Summary

Henry Cole rides the new Indian Sport Chief in Cornwall, meets best friend Sam Lovegrove for a catch-up and a pasty, and takes Allen Millyard to a photography exhibition.

S12E2
Episode 2 - Leicestershire
Air date: 19/Jun/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole sets off on a new Zero electric bike through Leicestershire, meeting pie makers, automotive collectors, and members of the Sikh Motorcycle Club on his way.

Summary

Henry Cole sets off on a new Zero electric bike through Leicestershire, meeting pie makers, automotive collectors, and members of the Sikh Motorcycle Club on his way.

S12E1
Episode 1 - Monmouthshire
Air date: 12/Jun/2023 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides the Monmouthshire countryside on a new Royal Enfield Super Meteor, setting off from Monmouth to visit local historic sites and new motorbike hangouts.

Summary

Henry Cole rides the Monmouthshire countryside on a new Royal Enfield Super Meteor, setting off from Monmouth to visit local historic sites and new motorbike hangouts.

Season 11 · Series 11
6 episode(s) · Air date: 05/Oct/2022
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S11E6
Episode 6
Air date: 16/Nov/2022 · Time: 23:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole brings his Series 11 restoration to a stunning climax, road-tests a British electric bike, and tells the story of the Kawasaki Z1.

Summary

Henry Cole brings his Series 11 restoration to a stunning climax, road-tests a British electric bike, and tells the story of the Kawasaki Z1.

S11E5
Episode 5
Air date: 09/Nov/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole is in Somerset riding a Honda Goldwing - while on his journey, he meets historians and cheesemakers, and he also drops in on the Haynes motor museum.

Summary

Henry Cole is in Somerset riding a Honda Goldwing - while on his journey, he meets historians and cheesemakers, and he also drops in on the Haynes motor museum.

S11E4
Episode 4
Air date: 26/Oct/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through the glorious Peak District from Buxton down to the world-renowned Crich Tramway Village, where he explores the notorious history of the Magpie lead mine.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through the glorious Peak District from Buxton down to the world-renowned Crich Tramway Village, where he explores the notorious history of the Magpie lead mine.

S11E3
Episode 3
Air date: 19/Oct/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole takes a trip through the glorious Malvern Hills, rips up the tarmac on an MV Augusta, meets a new generation of female bikers & begins rebuilding his Japanese superbike.

Summary

Henry Cole takes a trip through the glorious Malvern Hills, rips up the tarmac on an MV Augusta, meets a new generation of female bikers & begins rebuilding his Japanese superbike.

S11E2
Episode 2
Air date: 12/Oct/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides across Kent, from the White Cliffs of Dover to the oyster farms of Whitstable, tries to get a Ducati 948 going again & takes his Kawasaki to the powder coaters.

Summary

Henry Cole rides across Kent, from the White Cliffs of Dover to the oyster farms of Whitstable, tries to get a Ducati 948 going again & takes his Kawasaki to the powder coaters.

S11E1
Episode 1
Air date: 05/Oct/2022 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides the Wiltshire Downs on a new BSA Goldstar - he sets off from Royal Wootton Bassett to historic Avebury before dropping in on the market town of Marlborough.

Summary

Henry Cole rides the Wiltshire Downs on a new BSA Goldstar - he sets off from Royal Wootton Bassett to historic Avebury before dropping in on the market town of Marlborough.

Season 10 · Series 10
6 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Jul/2021
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S10E6
Episode 6
Air date: 01/Sep/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole takes a road trip through his own backyard, celebrates the life of designer Derek Rickman, visits Sammy Miller's Museum and concludes the restoration of the Moto Martin.

Summary

Henry Cole takes a road trip through his own backyard, celebrates the life of designer Derek Rickman, visits Sammy Miller's Museum and concludes the restoration of the Moto Martin.

S10E5
Episode 5
Air date: 25/Aug/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through the Lake District, celebrates the Vincent motorbike, and joins the Moto-Birds - an all-female motorbike display team from the 1970s - for a famous stunt.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through the Lake District, celebrates the Vincent motorbike, and joins the Moto-Birds - an all-female motorbike display team from the 1970s - for a famous stunt.

S10E4
Episode 4
Air date: 11/Aug/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through Snowdonia to meet round-the-world biker Steph Jeavons, takes the Moto Martin to the hard chromers, and reviews a brand-new Royal Enfield Meteor.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through Snowdonia to meet round-the-world biker Steph Jeavons, takes the Moto Martin to the hard chromers, and reviews a brand-new Royal Enfield Meteor.

S10E3
Episode 3
Air date: 04/Aug/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through Sussex, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the game-changing Suzuki Katana and visits fabulous collections of British and Italian bikes.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through Sussex, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the game-changing Suzuki Katana and visits fabulous collections of British and Italian bikes.

S10E2
Episode 2
Air date: 28/Jul/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole tours Dorset's Jurassic Coast, uncovers the history of Lawrence of Arabia and his love for Brough Superior motorbikes, and meets Britain's biggest women's bike club.

Summary

Henry Cole tours Dorset's Jurassic Coast, uncovers the history of Lawrence of Arabia and his love for Brough Superior motorbikes, and meets Britain's biggest women's bike club.

S10E1
Episode 1
Air date: 21/Jul/2021 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides the gorgeous roads of North Devon, begins the restoration of a legendary 1980s Moto Martin, and tells the little-known story of Isle of Man TT pioneer Beryl Swain.

Summary

Henry Cole rides the gorgeous roads of North Devon, begins the restoration of a legendary 1980s Moto Martin, and tells the little-known story of Isle of Man TT pioneer Beryl Swain.

Season 9 · Series 9
6 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Nov/2020
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S9E6
Episode 6
Air date: 16/Dec/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry brings his Chopper rebuild to a climax while taking time to ride the latest CCM bike, tell the story of the Honda Fireblade and ride out on vintage Norton ES2.

Summary

Henry brings his Chopper rebuild to a climax while taking time to ride the latest CCM bike, tell the story of the Honda Fireblade and ride out on vintage Norton ES2.

S9E5
Episode 5
Air date: 09/Dec/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides an Africa Twin through the backroads of Oxfordshire, road-tests his first ever electric motorbike and reveals Alan Milyard's extraordinary new Kawasaki.

Summary

Henry Cole rides an Africa Twin through the backroads of Oxfordshire, road-tests his first ever electric motorbike and reveals Alan Milyard's extraordinary new Kawasaki.

S9E4
Episode 4
Air date: 02/Dec/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole rides through the Cotswolds, savouring its gorgeous roads. He meets the young designers reviving Royal Enfield and tells the story of the Ducati Monster.

Summary

Henry Cole rides through the Cotswolds, savouring its gorgeous roads. He meets the young designers reviving Royal Enfield and tells the story of the Ducati Monster.

S9E3
Episode 3
Air date: 25/Nov/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry takes a glorious ride through the South of France, where he finds some of the twistiest roads imaginable. Back home, he meets the designers behind Aston Martin's first bike.

Summary

Henry takes a glorious ride through the South of France, where he finds some of the twistiest roads imaginable. Back home, he meets the designers behind Aston Martin's first bike.

S9E2
Episode 2
Air date: 18/Nov/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry takes a ride through southern Spain. Back home, the restoration of the 1970 Chopper gathers pace and Henry also gets a sneak peak at the latest models from AJS.

Summary

Henry takes a ride through southern Spain. Back home, the restoration of the 1970 Chopper gathers pace and Henry also gets a sneak peak at the latest models from AJS.

S9E1
Episode 1
Air date: 11/Nov/2020 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry and Sam track down a rare 1970s Chopper to restore, and Henry visits the Morgan factory to learn about their iconic three wheelers and what they're like to ride.

Summary

Henry and Sam track down a rare 1970s Chopper to restore, and Henry visits the Morgan factory to learn about their iconic three wheelers and what they're like to ride.

Season 8 · Series 8
6 episode(s) · Air date: 02/May/2019
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S8E6
Episode 6
Air date: 06/Jun/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole visits the Isle of Man, drops in the Ace Cafe - a pitstop on the North Circular, and brings the restoration of his BSA Goldstar to a climax with a mass ride-out.

Summary

Henry Cole visits the Isle of Man, drops in the Ace Cafe - a pitstop on the North Circular, and brings the restoration of his BSA Goldstar to a climax with a mass ride-out.

S8E5
Episode 5
Air date: 30/May/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Motorcycle guru Henry Cole is in the Yorkshire Dales taking in the delights of some of the UK's best motorcycling roads. Plus, he tells the story of motorbike brand Indian.

Summary

Motorcycle guru Henry Cole is in the Yorkshire Dales taking in the delights of some of the UK's best motorcycling roads. Plus, he tells the story of motorbike brand Indian.

S8E4
Episode 4
Air date: 23/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Motorcycle mad Henry Cole is in Spain riding through Andalucia. Back in the UK he meets Zef Eisenberg - one of the fastest men on two wheels, and visits a specialist workshop.

Summary

Motorcycle mad Henry Cole is in Spain riding through Andalucia. Back in the UK he meets Zef Eisenberg - one of the fastest men on two wheels, and visits a specialist workshop.

S8E3
Episode 3
Air date: 16/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole visits the Algarve to discover the joys of Portugal's roads and joins Sam Lovegrove at the Pioneer Run, racing from London to Brighton on pre-1915 bikes.

Summary

Henry Cole visits the Algarve to discover the joys of Portugal's roads and joins Sam Lovegrove at the Pioneer Run, racing from London to Brighton on pre-1915 bikes.

S8E2
Episode 2
Air date: 09/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole discovers the delights of riding in Cornwall, tells the amazing story of the Paris Dakar Rally and uncovers the strange history of Hesketh.

Summary

Henry Cole discovers the delights of riding in Cornwall, tells the amazing story of the Paris Dakar Rally and uncovers the strange history of Hesketh.

S8E1
Episode 1
Air date: 02/May/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole visits Wales to ride the iconic Devil's Bridge ride, joins Sam Lovegrove to buy a rare BSA Goldstar and tells the fascinating story of two classic British bikes.

Summary

Henry Cole visits Wales to ride the iconic Devil's Bridge ride, joins Sam Lovegrove to buy a rare BSA Goldstar and tells the fascinating story of two classic British bikes.

Season 7 · Series 7
6 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Apr/2018
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S7E6
Episode 6
Air date: 09/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry and Guy reveal their Norton redesign to Norton boss Stuart Garner, before Henry revels in the Laverda Jota and tests the CCM Spitfire.

Summary

Henry and Guy reveal their Norton redesign to Norton boss Stuart Garner, before Henry revels in the Laverda Jota and tests the CCM Spitfire.

S7E5
Episode 5
Air date: 02/May/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry and Sam get the engine in the Harley Bobber restoration, try out a bike with an extra wheel in the form of a custom trike and join fans of custom bikes at the Kickback show.

Summary

Henry and Sam get the engine in the Harley Bobber restoration, try out a bike with an extra wheel in the form of a custom trike and join fans of custom bikes at the Kickback show.

S7E4
Episode 4
Air date: 25/Apr/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole is in South Africa for a bit of dual sport touring, starts the nickel plating of the Harley restoration, tells the history of wartime bikes and rides the Enfield Bullet.

Summary

Henry Cole is in South Africa for a bit of dual sport touring, starts the nickel plating of the Harley restoration, tells the history of wartime bikes and rides the Enfield Bullet.

S7E3
Episode 3
Air date: 18/Apr/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole jets off to South Africa for some dual sport touring, continues his Harley restoration and takes a ride on the iconic Enfield Bullet.

Summary

Henry Cole jets off to South Africa for some dual sport touring, continues his Harley restoration and takes a ride on the iconic Enfield Bullet.

S7E1
Episode 1
Air date: 04/Apr/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole tours Majorca on a classic bike, begins the restoration of a vintage Harley-Davidson and visits Bike Shed in London, the home of the New Wave custom scene.

Summary

Henry Cole tours Majorca on a classic bike, begins the restoration of a vintage Harley-Davidson and visits Bike Shed in London, the home of the New Wave custom scene.

Season 6 · Series 6
6 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Jul/2016
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S6E6
Episode 6
Air date: 17/Aug/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry's painstaking restoration of Honda race bike comes to a climax. In between intensive workshop sessions, Henry rides his first twin machine gun Mad Max special, and trains to become a Blood Biker.

Summary

Henry's painstaking restoration of Honda race bike comes to a climax. In between intensive workshop sessions, Henry rides his first twin machine gun Mad Max special, and trains to become a Blood Biker.

S6E5
Episode 5
Air date: 10/Aug/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry travels to California to meet the Brit who is reviving the American chopper. He also discovers the joys of Soviet era sidecars, and rides vintage flat tankers in Cornwall.

Summary

Henry travels to California to meet the Brit who is reviving the American chopper. He also discovers the joys of Soviet era sidecars, and rides vintage flat tankers in Cornwall.

S6E4
Episode 4
Air date: 03/Aug/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry goes Green-laning in Oxfordshire, and visits speed week in Yorkshire. He also tells the story of the Streetfighter, one of the most distinctive styles of modern motorbike.

Summary

Henry goes Green-laning in Oxfordshire, and visits speed week in Yorkshire. He also tells the story of the Streetfighter, one of the most distinctive styles of modern motorbike.

S6E3
Episode 3
Air date: 27/Jul/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry joins 3,500 other riders on the Bike for Life ride out. He meets bike builder extraordinaire, Alan Milyard, who tells the story of the Triumph Bonneville, and continues his Phil Read restoration.

Summary

Henry joins 3,500 other riders on the Bike for Life ride out. He meets bike builder extraordinaire, Alan Milyard, who tells the story of the Triumph Bonneville, and continues his Phil Read restoration.

S6E2
Episode 2
Air date: 20/Jul/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry takes on one of his biggest challenges so far - riding a 1960s drag bike known as 'the Yellow Peril' at North Weald airstrip. In between nail biting rides he tells the story of the Brough Superior and continues his epic restoration project, stripping down an ivy-covered Honda.

Summary

Henry takes on one of his biggest challenges so far - riding a 1960s drag bike known as 'the Yellow Peril' at North Weald airstrip. In between nail biting rides he tells the story of the Brough Superior and continues his epic restoration project, stripping down an ivy-covered Honda.

S6E1
Episode 1
Air date: 13/Jul/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry travels to the Isle of Man where he interviews Enduro legend and three-time world champion David Knight, and meets the current Norton racing team. He also begins an epic restoration project, a rare Phil Read Honda, rescued from a garden in London.

Summary

Henry travels to the Isle of Man where he interviews Enduro legend and three-time world champion David Knight, and meets the current Norton racing team. He also begins an epic restoration project, a rare Phil Read Honda, rescued from a garden in London.

Season 5 · Series 5
6 episode(s) · Air date: 11/Aug/2014
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S5E6
Episode 6
Air date: 15/Sep/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

The last in the current series of the motorbike magazine show with Henry Cole. After months of preparation and planning, the time for landspeed record glory is finally here.

Summary

The last in the current series of the motorbike magazine show with Henry Cole. After months of preparation and planning, the time for landspeed record glory is finally here.

S5E5
Episode 5
Air date: 08/Sep/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Crunch time for Henry and the team as they embark on the final build and test of the landspeed record bike. Will it be quick enough to take to America?

Summary

Crunch time for Henry and the team as they embark on the final build and test of the landspeed record bike. Will it be quick enough to take to America?

S5E4
Episode 4
Air date: 01/Sep/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

The motorcycling magazine show. Henry and bike restorer Peter Thorne head down to the seaside at Exmouth on a motor biking holiday, and sample a classic drag race at Santa Pod.

Summary

The motorcycling magazine show. Henry and bike restorer Peter Thorne head down to the seaside at Exmouth on a motor biking holiday, and sample a classic drag race at Santa Pod.

S5E3
Episode 3
Air date: 25/Aug/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole goes back to his roots as a dispatch rider in London, and buys a couple of bikes with Pete the Restorer for a road trip on a shoestring budget. Plus, the land speed record bike gets some wheels and a rolling chassis, and a the programme visits Red Max Custom.

Summary

Henry Cole goes back to his roots as a dispatch rider in London, and buys a couple of bikes with Pete the Restorer for a road trip on a shoestring budget. Plus, the land speed record bike gets some wheels and a rolling chassis, and a the programme visits Red Max Custom.

S5E2
Episode 2
Air date: 18/Aug/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry Cole spends a day training with the Police SEG riders, delivers an engine to be rebuilt by Sam Lovegrove for the Bonneville record bike project, visits the Brooklands Museum as a reporter and the Bike Shed show at Tobacco Dock.

Summary

Henry Cole spends a day training with the Police SEG riders, delivers an engine to be rebuilt by Sam Lovegrove for the Bonneville record bike project, visits the Brooklands Museum as a reporter and the Bike Shed show at Tobacco Dock.

S5E1
Episode 1
Air date: 11/Aug/2014 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

This week, Henry Cole rides with the Harley Owners Group, experiences 1000cc sidecar speedway, and goes moped endurance racing at the BMF rally in Peterborough.

Summary

This week, Henry Cole rides with the Harley Owners Group, experiences 1000cc sidecar speedway, and goes moped endurance racing at the BMF rally in Peterborough.

Season 4 · Series 4
6 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Jun/2013
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S4E6
Episode 6
Air date: 17/Jul/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

An injured Henry Cole decides to send Pete The Restorer to take his place learning Speedway, and at last the restored Triumph Bonneville is due to be unveiled.

Summary

An injured Henry Cole decides to send Pete The Restorer to take his place learning Speedway, and at last the restored Triumph Bonneville is due to be unveiled.

S4E5
Episode 5
Air date: 10/Jul/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

After weeks of preparation, Henry Cole nervously lines up on the grid for his first motorbike race at Oulton Park. He also joins Britain's top drag-bike racers at Santa Pod Raceway

Summary

After weeks of preparation, Henry Cole nervously lines up on the grid for his first motorbike race at Oulton Park. He also joins Britain's top drag-bike racers at Santa Pod Raceway

S4E4
Episode 4
Air date: 03/Jul/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry finds himself entered for a race at Oulton Park–so it’s off to Chris ‘The Stalker’ Walker’s racing school to get some much needed instruction. Henry also delves into the world of a used motorcycle dealer, he tries his hand at ADV off-road riding, and he and Pete ‘The Restorer’ Thorne continue the Bonneville ‘basket-case’ restoration.

Summary

Henry finds himself entered for a race at Oulton Park–so it’s off to Chris ‘The Stalker’ Walker’s racing school to get some much needed instruction. Henry also delves into the world of a used motorcycle dealer, he tries his hand at ADV off-road riding, and he and Pete ‘The Restorer’ Thorne continue the Bonneville ‘basket-case’ restoration.

S4E3
Episode 3
Air date: 26/Jun/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry goes classic racing with Pete ‘The Restorer’ Thorne at Donington, he checks out the retro-scooter craze in England, he continues the Bonneville restoration, and looks at the custom scene in the UK.

Summary

Henry goes classic racing with Pete ‘The Restorer’ Thorne at Donington, he checks out the retro-scooter craze in England, he continues the Bonneville restoration, and looks at the custom scene in the UK.

S4E2
Episode 2
Air date: 19/Jun/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry starts the process of teaching his sons to ride, he and Pete start the restoration of Henry’s recently acquired ‘basket case’ Triumph Bonneville, and Henry visits Garry Laurence and his stunning collection of Cafe Racers.

Summary

Henry starts the process of teaching his sons to ride, he and Pete start the restoration of Henry’s recently acquired ‘basket case’ Triumph Bonneville, and Henry visits Garry Laurence and his stunning collection of Cafe Racers.

S4E1
Episode 1
Air date: 12/Jun/2013 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry takes on the world of competitive Trials riding on a classic Yamaha YT175, he and Pete ride a Ural sidecar for the first time, and they start the restoration of Henry’s recently acquired ‘basket case’ Triumph Bonneville.

Summary

Henry takes on the world of competitive Trials riding on a classic Yamaha YT175, he and Pete ride a Ural sidecar for the first time, and they start the restoration of Henry’s recently acquired ‘basket case’ Triumph Bonneville.

Season 3 · Series 3
2 episode(s) · Air date: 12/Nov/2012
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S3E2
Episode 2
Air date: 19/Nov/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Motorcycling enthusiast Henry Cole gets an experience of the Wall of Death and meets the wives and girlfriends of leading British Superbike Championship contenders. He also learns about the work of a charity that aims to get riders back on two wheels after serious accidents, and tries his hand at moto gymkhana. Plus, a look at how the presenter's Streetfighter bike fared at the Brighton Custom Show.

Summary

Motorcycling enthusiast Henry Cole gets an experience of the Wall of Death and meets the wives and girlfriends of leading British Superbike Championship contenders. He also learns about the work of a charity that aims to get riders back on two wheels after serious accidents, and tries his hand at moto gymkhana. Plus, a look at how the presenter's Streetfighter bike fared at the Brighton Custom Show.

S3E1
Episode 1
Air date: 12/Nov/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

The show for motorcycle enthusiasts returns with regular presenter and biking fanatic Henry Cole. Henry joins the White Helmets display team to jump through a wall of fire, and samples enduro riding. Later, he visits a bike show in Stafford, and begins to customise a motorcycle to enter into the Brighton Custom Show.

Summary

The show for motorcycle enthusiasts returns with regular presenter and biking fanatic Henry Cole. Henry joins the White Helmets display team to jump through a wall of fire, and samples enduro riding. Later, he visits a bike show in Stafford, and begins to customise a motorcycle to enter into the Brighton Custom Show.

Season 2 · Series 2
2 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Jun/2012
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S2E2
Episode 2
Air date: 05/Jun/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

In the second of a two-part special Henry Cole is at the Isle of Man TT where the legendary Norton are attempting to make a return after 20 years. They last tried in 2009 but failed to qualify. We return to the workshop of bike restorer Pete Thorne to see how the 1981 Yamaha is coming along. And whatever happened to those legendary Californian style choppers? And with the numbers of people taking a motorcycle test plummeting, Henry persuades restorer Pete and Chris 'The Stalker' Walker to take the new Compulsory Basic Training test.

Summary

In the second of a two-part special Henry Cole is at the Isle of Man TT where the legendary Norton are attempting to make a return after 20 years. They last tried in 2009 but failed to qualify. We return to the workshop of bike restorer Pete Thorne to see how the 1981 Yamaha is coming along. And whatever happened to those legendary Californian style choppers? And with the numbers of people taking a motorcycle test plummeting, Henry persuades restorer Pete and Chris 'The Stalker' Walker to take the new Compulsory Basic Training test.

S2E1
Episode 1
Air date: 04/Jun/2012 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Henry rides a rare and desirable bike - the Brough Superior. He goes behind the scenes at a British Superbike race to check out the legendary Chris 'The Stalker' Walker. Henry gets his hands dirty reuniting with bike restorer Pete Thorne as he works on a 1981 Yamaha XT500 trail bike. And we hear how Norton are making a return to TT.

Summary

Henry rides a rare and desirable bike - the Brough Superior. He goes behind the scenes at a British Superbike race to check out the legendary Chris 'The Stalker' Walker. Henry gets his hands dirty reuniting with bike restorer Pete Thorne as he works on a 1981 Yamaha XT500 trail bike. And we hear how Norton are making a return to TT.

Season 1 · Series 1
2 episode(s) · Air date: 06/Jun/2011
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S1E2
Episode 2
Air date: 06/Jul/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 55 min
Summary

Henry Cole reviews the latest movie on the TT. He checks out the runners and riders on this year's British Superbike grid, continues restoring his old Honda, and joins Superbike rider Chris Walker as they deliver pizzas.

Summary

Henry Cole reviews the latest movie on the TT. He checks out the runners and riders on this year's British Superbike grid, continues restoring his old Honda, and joins Superbike rider Chris Walker as they deliver pizzas.

S1E1
Episode 1
Air date: 06/Jun/2011 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

Motorcycle adventurer Henry Cole takes a look at the world of motorcycling. He rides the Isle of Man TT circuit with superbike ace Chris Walker, learns to road race with Neil Morrissey, and joins Harley mad DJ Neil Fox. He also gets time to embark on some restoration on his beloved old Honda.

Summary

Motorcycle adventurer Henry Cole takes a look at the world of motorcycling. He rides the Isle of Man TT circuit with superbike ace Chris Walker, learns to road race with Neil Morrissey, and joins Harley mad DJ Neil Fox. He also gets time to embark on some restoration on his beloved old Honda.

Season 0 · Specials
5 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Sep/2016
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S0E5
Ducati
Air date: 13/Dec/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
Summary

In the last of a series of three specials, Henry Cole flies out to Bologna in Italy to tell the story of Ducati, Italy's greatest bike brand. Featuring interviews with famous riders such as Carl Fogarty, Henry explores how Ducati's innovative engineering and cutting-edge design enabled them to produce world beating bikes.

Summary

In the last of a series of three specials, Henry Cole flies out to Bologna in Italy to tell the story of Ducati, Italy's greatest bike brand. Featuring interviews with famous riders such as Carl Fogarty, Henry explores how Ducati's innovative engineering and cutting-edge design enabled them to produce world beating bikes.

S0E4
Norton
Air date: 12/Dec/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

In the second in a series of three specials, Henry Cole tells the story of Norton, the world's greatest racing brand. Starting in a small factory in Birmingham, Norton rose to dominate the Isle of Man TT and the international racing circuit. Featuring interviews with designers, engineers and famous riders such as Trevor Nation, as well as rare archival material, this is a compelling tale.

Summary

In the second in a series of three specials, Henry Cole tells the story of Norton, the world's greatest racing brand. Starting in a small factory in Birmingham, Norton rose to dominate the Isle of Man TT and the international racing circuit. Featuring interviews with designers, engineers and famous riders such as Trevor Nation, as well as rare archival material, this is a compelling tale.

S0E3
Triumph
Air date: 12/Nov/2018 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Henry Cole tells the story of Triumph, the world's oldest production motorbike brand. He explores the fascinating back histories of their most iconic models including the Bonneville, the Thunderbird and the Daytona and visits the Triumph's state of the art factory at Hinckley to discover how today's bikes are built.

Summary

Henry Cole tells the story of Triumph, the world's oldest production motorbike brand. He explores the fascinating back histories of their most iconic models including the Bonneville, the Thunderbird and the Daytona and visits the Triumph's state of the art factory at Hinckley to discover how today's bikes are built.

S0E2
Steve McQueen: The Motorbike Movie Star (2)
Air date: 05/Oct/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Henry Cole embarks on a road trip to California to learn about the fascinating life of his personal hero. Henry delves further into McQueen's turbulent life and the battles he had with Hollywood. He talks bikes with US TV star Jay Leno, rides Steve McQueen's favourite Indian motorcycle and uncovers the secrets behind his famous film, The Great Escape.

Summary

Henry Cole embarks on a road trip to California to learn about the fascinating life of his personal hero. Henry delves further into McQueen's turbulent life and the battles he had with Hollywood. He talks bikes with US TV star Jay Leno, rides Steve McQueen's favourite Indian motorcycle and uncovers the secrets behind his famous film, The Great Escape.

S0E1
Steve McQueen: The Motorbike Movie Star (1)
Air date: 28/Sep/2016 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 60 min
Summary

Henry Cole goes on a road trip to California, to uncover the often surprising life of his personal hero. Steve McQueen was Hollywood's best-paid star, but motorbikes and racing, meant much more to him than acting. The documentary features previously unseen archive film and interviews with McQueen's family and friends, producing a fascinating portrait of a motorcycling icon.

Summary

Henry Cole goes on a road trip to California, to uncover the often surprising life of his personal hero. Steve McQueen was Hollywood's best-paid star, but motorbikes and racing, meant much more to him than acting. The documentary features previously unseen archive film and interviews with McQueen's family and friends, producing a fascinating portrait of a motorcycling icon.

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