The Motorbike Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove continue their rebuild of a Harley WLC, and Henry pays a visit to the Norton factory at Donington.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.