Grand Prix film on BBC Four

[Penarth Blues]

Incredibly evocative seeing all the circuits as they used to be - some of the cinematography is stunning.

It also reminds you of how nuts F1 used to be

[Cyclops]

Best bit for moi was the re-creation of 'Graham Hill' - stunning example of the skill of the make-up artist and a look-alike.

Could almost have been him.

[Penarth Blues]

Best bit for moi was the re-creation of 'Graham Hill' - stunning example of the skill of the make-up artist and a look-alike.

The film was made in 1966/7 and apparently within 5 years one third of the drivers shown in the film had died on the track - you can see why with the houses alongside the track in Spa amongst others...