The Motorbike Show returns to the small screen this July, with six brand new hour-long episodes on ITV4.
This will be the tenth series of the popular motorcycle magazine programme, which has been broadcast free to UK audiences since 2011.
Presenter Henry Cole travels North, East, South and West to ride some of his favourite biking roads in England and Wales, meeting some fascinating people along the way.
Each episode will chart the highs and lows of bringing a classic bike back to life in a’ ground up restoration project, with expert assistance from Sam Lovegrove and Allen Millyard.
Plus features covering iconic motorcycles and manufacturers, stories of amazing riders and much more besides.
See The Motorbike Show season 10 weekly on ITV4 at 9pm from Wednesday 21st July.
For more information on all programmes produced by Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv
The first of two events to be broadcast live and free-to-air this season, the French GP lands on ITV4.
Dorna Sports is delighted to confirm free-to-air coverage of the SHARK Grand Prix de France across the UK. The FIM MotoGP™ World Championship races of all three classes – MotoGP™, Moto2™ and Moto3™ – will all be shown live on ITV4 on Sunday the 16th of May.
ITV4 became the new home of free-to-air MotoGP™ highlights at the start of 2021, with a comprehensive package covering the best of each race weekend on Monday evenings. Now, the first of two races to be shown live in 2021 will provide supplementary free-to-air race day broadcasting, giving fans watching on ITV4 extended coverage of the world’s fastest motorcycle racing Championship.
The British Grand Prix will also be shown live on ITV [main channel] later this season, with the MotoGP™ race at Silverstone set to be broadcast live. Fans in the UK can continue to watch every race, qualifying and practice session from every MotoGP™ World Championship class and Grand Prix on BT Sport.
For more MotoGP info checkout our dedicated MotoGP News page
The nation’s favourite shed supremos Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove are back on TV, searching for yet more automotive treasure lying dead in the nation’s sheds, outbuildings and garages.
In 10 brand new 30-minute episodes, Henry and Sam travel across the country on their quest to find neglected motoring gems on two, three and four wheels, as well as automotive memorabilia, which they hope to fix up and sell for a tidy profit.
Expect plenty of rummaging, restoring and reckless tea drinking.
Shed & Buried series 3 will be on screen from Tuesday 8th June and there are two ways to enjoy it;
Binge watch all 10 episodes on discovery+ from Tuesday 8th June
Watch episodes 1 & 2 on Quest (Freeview channel 12) at 9pm on Tuesday 8th June, followed by the rest of the series weekly in double bills.
discovery+ is available to subscribe to via web, mobile, AndroidTV and Apple TV and on Sky Q in the UK & Ireland for a monthly or annual fee. For more information visit the discovery+ website at www.discoveryplus.co.uk
For more information on Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv/
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Silverstone Auctions are offering a unique opportunity to get involved in assisting Guy Martin break the current Motorcycle Land Speed Record by riding at 400 MPH!!
Engineer with the project and former GP Motorcycle racer Alex Macfadzean will be selling his private collection of BMW’s to help fund the project called The 52 Express.
The 1,200 horsepower motorcycle is hoped to hit 400mph, breaking the current record of 376mph, which was set in 2010 by American Rocky Robinson. Channel 4 have already started a documentary filming the entire project. The motorcycle has been designed and built over the past decade by Alex Macfadzean.
The preparation includes a rolling-road, a wind tunnel and CFD work carried out in order to help finalise aerodynamics. The testing all of the systems in the UK (on a former RAF airfield) beginning in June!
Mark Bryan, Motorcycle Manager for Silverstone Auctions, added “We are delighted to be offering the 5 BMW motorcycles in our May Sale in order to help fund Guy Martin and his Motorcycle Land Speed Record Attempt, this is a fantastic opportunity for all involved”
Alex has said that his next target is now clear – this is to become the first two-wheeled vehicle that is able to surpass 400mph. He commented that it is a great target and something he just must do!
Silverstone Auctions are offering in person viewings of the motorcycles from 12th – 21st May at Stoneleigh Park. Viewings require an appointment, and this should be made by calling 01926 691141.
Motorcycle Manager Mark Bryan can be contacted on 07958 107974, by emailing markb@silverstoneauctions or via their website if you would like more information.
There is no higher compliment one man can pay another than this: “Do you want to come and see my shed, mate?”
Henry Cole, host of The Motorbike Show, Junk & Disorderly, Find It Fix It Flog Itand Shed & Buried, introduces readers to the joy of sheds. In his new book, which is out next Thursday (17th September), Henry introduces the idea that a shed is a place to sit, a place to fettle and a place to stash, a spiritual refuge and a state of mind. From construction to maintenance, from foundations to roof to damp-proofing in between (“nobody wants rusty nuts”), here is all the practical information you need to start your own shed odyssey, delivered in Henry’s inimitable style.
“Your shed is your refuge. You need to make that pilgrimage to the bottom of the garden. Whether you’re walking down a muddy track or crunching along a gravel path… Breathe in the fresh air. Then pull open the door, grapple for the light switch, fire up the heaters and turn on the kettle. You’re the king in there.”
Henry covers everything from achieving that musty, oily shed smell (if you know, you know) through shed security and style to socialising (is it a one cuppa shed, or are you happy for invited mates to linger?).
“Sheds are about endeavour. They’re about restoration and preservation: spiritually, mentally and physically. They’re the place where old things get a new lease of life, and where new things – the motor, the light bulb, the telephone – are invented. You can make mistakes in a shed, and that’s where creativity begins, with experimentation and a whole lot of simple tinkering. (And don’t forget the complex etiquette of shed tea!)”
THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF SHEDS by Henry Cole is published by Quercus in hardback & e-book on 17th September 2020, priced £16.99. Visit https://henrycole.tv/ to find out more.
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Apple TV+ Unveils Official Trailer for “Long Way Up,” Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s Epic, Apple Original Adventure Series
New series premieres globally on Apple TV+ with its first three episodes on Friday, September 18 2020.
The trailer for “Long Way Up,” the epic, new Apple Original series from stars Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman is now available. The first three episodes of the 11-part unscripted series will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 18. New episodes will roll out weekly, every Friday.
“Long Way Up” reunites McGregor and Boorman for the ultimate adventure in travel and friendship after more than a decade since their last motorbike adventure around the world. In their most challenging expedition to date, the two cover 13,000 miles over 100 days from Ushuaia at the tip of South America to Los Angeles. In order to contribute to the sustainability of the planet, the duo travels on modified electric Harley-Davidson LiveWire® motorcycles.
Using cutting-edge technology, they travel through 16 border crossings and 13 countries along with their longtime collaborators, directors David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, who follow in the first two electric Rivian trucks ever made.
“Long Way Up” was created and executive produced by Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian and Russ Malkin.
Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung and LG smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Roku devices, as well as at tv.apple.com, for £4.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. The Apple TV app will be available on Sony and VIZIO smart TVs later this year. For a limited time, customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy one year of Apple TV+ for free. This special offer is good for three months after the first activation of the eligible device.*
Eurosport today announced it will renew its long-standing media partnership with series promoters and rights holder, MotorSport Vision Racing, for the Bennetts British Superbike Championship for a further seven years – effective from 2021.
Coverage will be broadcast Europe-wide, meaning millions of fans across the continent can experience thrilling season-long action. A selection of races will also be made available live free-to-air in the UK on channel Quest.
First airing on the network in 2008, Eurosport and Eurosport Player will continue to screen full race weekend coverage from every round, including support classes such as the Quattro Group British Supersport/GP2, British Talent Cup, Pirelli National Superstock, HEL Junior Supersport, Ducati TriOptions Cup and the Molson Group British Sidecar Championships.
Simon Downing, Head of Factual and Sport Discovery UK, said: “This agreement underlines our long-term commitment to premium content. Motorsport is a key pillar for Eurosport and we see British Superbikes as a key component of the portfolio.
“We have the ability to leverage Discovery’s wider UK network offering a selection of races free-to-air to ensure we reach as many passionate viewers as possible.
“We’re excited to continue super-serving fans with a high-quality viewing experience through unrivalled production and expertise.”
Stuart Higgs, BSB Series Director said: “To confirm this agreement within the very turbulent period we are all experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is a tremendous statement of confidence for the BSB Championship.
“Eurosport have been with us from day one of this most recent era of the championship, and now as part of the broader Discovery Group with access to their multiple platforms we can continue to grow our audience.”
“I am particularly pleased to improve our free-to-air offering with a selection of live events together with highlights from all rounds on Quest.”
Eurosport’s stellar line-up of experts is headlined by six-time British Superbike champion and record holder Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, as well as two-time winner James Whitham and former World Superbike rider James Haydon.
Widely regarded as one of the most competitive two-wheel Championships, the series showcases some of the most exciting up-and-coming talent and has played a key role in the career paths for World Superbikes Champions Troy Bayliss, Neil Hodgson and James Toseland. The 2019 season saw Scott Redding win the British Superbike Championship in his debut season and has since made the step-up to World Superbikes for 2020.
Eurosport’s ever-growing portfolio of live motorsport includes the FIM Superbike World Championship; 24 Hours of Le Mans, FIA Formula E Championship, plus it recently announced a Europe-wide agreement to broadcast the MotoAmerica Superbike Championship for the 2020 season.
For more information on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visit www.britishsuperbike.com
The Motorbike Show returns to ITV4 this spring, with six brand new hour-long episodes.
Now in its 9th season, the popular motorcycle magazine programme, presented by Henry Cole, has proved to be a ratings success since it first aired in 2011.
Viewers can look forward to a mix of their favourite features in each episode, including rides along some of the best biking roads in the UK and Europe, the stories of iconic motorcycles and manufacturers, and a restoration. Henry will be giving a classic bike a new lease of life, with a lot of help from his regular restoration buddies Sam Lovegrove and Allen Millyard.
Episode 1 is scheduled to be shown on ITV4 in mid-April.
For more information on all programmes produced by Henry Cole visit henrycole.tv.
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Popular Channel 4 restoration show Find It, Fix It, Flog It is looking for sheds across the country filled with vintage vehicles and automotive memorabilia.
The series follows motorbike-obsessive Henry Cole and upcycling expert Simon O’Brien, as they search for vintage and unusual items gathering dust in peoples’ sheds, to restore and sell at a profit for their owners.
They want to hear from anyone with sheds, garages, lock-ups, barns, outhouses or even shipping containers full of mechanical curiosities and anything automotive they can bring back to life.
From the creators of Shed & Buried and The Motorbike Show, the upcoming series of Find It, Fix It, Flog It will start filming in March 2020.
If you, or someone you know, has a fantastic assortment of vintage memorabilia, an incredible automotive collection or just needs a good old-fashioned clear out of motoring ‘junk’, email: info@hcaentertainment.com for more information. The production team are always careful not to reveal the location of any sheds featured in the programme.
Two new episodes of Junk & Disorderly, presented by Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove, will be shown on ITV4 at 8pm on October 7th and 14th.
Each hour-long programme follows the exploits of the boys as they challenge themselves to make money by restoring automotive junk and classic collectibles found at auctions and auto jumbles, then selling them on for a profit.
In episode 2 Henry and Sam transform a BSA Bantam from a humble roadster into a trials bike, but It proves far easier to restore it than it is to sell.
Episode 3 features a pair of vintage bikes – but will they find any buyers?
Henry Cole and his mechanical genius of a best mate Sam Lovegrove return to television screens this autumn, in a brand-new show for ITV4.
Made by the people behind The Motorbike Show and Shed & Buried, Junk & Disorderly follows the exploits of the boys as they jump back on board the memorabilia merry-go-round, challenging themselves to make money from buying and selling other people’s automotive junk and classic collectibles.
In the 10-part series Henry and Sam descend upon a whole host of events, from auctions and auto jumbles to country shows, (and the occasional shed), meeting a deluge of colourful characters, on their quest to hunt out the very best deals on offer.
Tune in to Episode 1 of Junk & Disorderly on ITV4 at 8pm on Monday 30th September. Details on the ITV Hub at www.itv.com/hub/itv4
More episodes of The Motorbike Show, Series 8, are scheduled for May.
In Episode 4 of this brand new series, Henry Cole rides through Andalucia in Spain, meets Zef Eisenberg – one of the fastest men on two wheels – and visits a specialist workshop where they restore vintage speedometers.
Episode 5 is the penultimate of the series; Henry goes motorcycling in the stunning Yorkshire Dales, tells the story of Indian – one of America’s most venerable motorbike brands – and begins the rebuild of his vintage BSA Gold Star.
The Motorbike Show, Series 8, Episode 4, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Thursday 23rd May and Episode 5 on Thursday 30th May at the slightly later time of 10pm .
The Motorbike Show returns for a brand new series on ITV4 starting on 2nd May.
In the first of six hour-long episodes, presenter Henry Cole visits Wales to ride the iconic Devil’s Bridge, joins Sam Lovegrove to buy a rare BSA Goldstar and tells the fascinating story of two classic British names – Ariel and the Triton.
Following episodes cover topics as diverse as riding in Cornwall and the Algarve, participating in the epic Pioneer Run on a pre-1915 bike, and a look at the extreme conditions faced in the Paris-Dakar Rally. Plus a celebration of the Honda CB 750’s 50th birthday and the strange history of Hesketh, Britain’s most aristocratic bike brand.
The Motorbike Show, Series 8, Episode 1, is on ITV4 at 9pm from Thursday 2nd May.
Two new episodes of Find It Fix It Drive It, from the team behind Shed & Buried and The Motorbike Show, will be shown on More4 at 9pm on April 17th and 24th.
The 10-part series follows classic vehicle obsessed TV presenter Henry Cole and his best mate, the engineering genius Sam Lovegrove, as they set out on a mission to ride, drive and compete in some of the craziest challenges they have on their bucket lists.
In Episode 4 (Wednesday 17th April) Henry and Sam need classic race transportation for a vintage land speed record attempt on Henry’s supercharged classic Triumph. So they’ve bought a 1968 Morris ambulance to restore and transform into the quintessential vintage race transporter. To complement the total ground-up restoration they also need to deck it out with vintage tools and equipment, before they drive it up to Elvington in Yorkshire for a white-knuckle attempt at that land speed record.
In Episode 5 (Wednesday 24th April) Henry and Sam bring a slice of the American Dream to Find It Fix It Drive It. They hunt for a classic American pick-up truck that Henry wants to use as a daily driver. Along the way Henry delves into the history of the pick-up wagon and takes a drive in an original Model T Ford, before restoring his own truck with a custom “rat rod” finish.
For laughs, tears, classic vehicles, restoration and a couple of old friends taking on endeavours they should know better than to be involved in, tune in to watch Find It Fix It Drive It on More4, Wednesdays at 9pm.
To find out more and apply to be included in future programmes, visit www.henrycole.tv
Find It Fix It Drive It, a new 10-part series from the team behind Shed & Buried and The Motorbike Show, is coming to TV screens in March.
Find It Fix It Drive It follows classic vehicle obsessed TV presenter Henry Cole and his best mate, the engineering genius Sam Lovegrove, as they set out on a mission to ride, drive and compete in some of the craziest challenges they have on their bucket lists.
In each episode Henry & Sam will scour the nation’s sheds to find and buy the perfect vehicle for the job in hand. The pressure will then be on to get it restored in time for the big challenge ahead.
Henry and Sam need to find a classic tractor for a ploughing championship, a motorbike for the UK’s biggest custom show, something to traverse the Welsh Valleys off-road, a pre-war boat tailed race car to take on the banking at the World famous Brooklands and a vintage race bike to do a lap of the Isle of Man TT Mountain course, to name but a few.
For laughs, tears, classic vehicles, restoration and a couple of old friends taking on endeavours they should know better than to be involved in, tune in to watch the first episode of Find It Fix It Drive It on More4 at 9pm on Wednesday 27th March.
To find out more and apply to be included in future programmes, visit www.henrycole.tv
Is your shed filled with automotive memorabilia? If it is, then it could be featured in a new television series, due to be filmed later this year.
Motorbike-mad TV presenter Henry Cole, best known for his appearances on The Motorbike Show and Shed & Buried, is searching for unique items lost in people’s sheds, lofts, garages and barns, to fix up for a profit. Mechanical curiosities are always a favourite, but all manner of vintage paraphernalia is of interest, including furniture, electrical items and tools.
“I’m interested in lots of different types of stuff – tiny trinkets and big bits too! It’s not the size of the shed, its the way you fill it!” says Henry.
To find out more and apply to be included in the programmes, visit www.henrycole.tv.
The Motorbike Show returns on ITV4 in December, with three hour-long specials, featuring Triumph, Norton & Ducati.
Triumph: In the first of a series of three brand new Motorbike Show specials, Henry Cole tells the story of Triumph, the world’s oldest production motorbike brand. He explores fascinating back histories of their most iconic models – including the Bonneville, Thunderbird and Daytona – and visits the Triumph factory at Hinckley to discover how today’s bikes are built.
Norton: In the second Motorbike Show special, Henry tells the compelling tale of Norton, one of the world’s greatest racing manufacturers. 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 must-see for all British bike fans.
Ducati: In the final Motorbike Show manufacturer special, Henry Cole flies out to Bologna in Italy to explore how Ducati’s innovative engineering enabled them to produce world beating bikes. Including some of Ducati’s most successful racers, such as Carl Fogarty and Paul Smart, there’s plenty of passion in this series finale.
The Motorbike Show, Triumph special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Tuesday 11th December
The Motorbike Show, Norton special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 12th December
The Motorbike Show, Ducati special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Thursday 13th December
The Motorbike Show returns on ITV4 in December, with three 60 minute specials, featuring Triumph, Norton & Ducati.
Triumph: In the first of a series of three brand new Motorbike Show specials, Henry Cole tells the story of Triumph, the world’s oldest production motorbike brand. He explores fascinating back histories of their most iconic models – including the Bonneville, Thunderbird and Daytona – and visits the Triumph factory at Hinckley to discover how today’s bikes are built.
Norton: In the second Motorbike Show special, Henry tells the compelling tale of Norton, one of the world’s greatest racing manufacturers. 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 must-see for all British bike fans.
Ducati: In the final Motorbike Show manufacturer special, Henry Cole flies out to Bologna in Italy to explore how Ducati’s innovative engineering enabled them to produce world beating bikes. Including some of Ducati’s most successful racers, such as Carl Fogarty and Paul Smart, there’s plenty of passion in this series finale.
The Motorbike Show, Triumph special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Tuesday 11th December
The Motorbike Show, Norton special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Wednesday 12th December
The Motorbike Show, Ducati special, is on ITV4 at 9pm on Thursday 13th December
A BIKER’S LIFE
Misadventures on (and off) Two Wheels
Henry Cole is on television most days of the year as the presenter of shows like Shed and Buried, The World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides and The Motorbike Show.
A Biker’s Life is the dramatic, humorous and candid memoir of Britain’s busiest motorcycle show presenter.
Henry’s passion for motorbikes began at the age of eight, when he was first introduced to a ‘man cave’. His great-uncle Redbeard’s corrugated iron shed was “stuffed to the gills with old motorbikes” which Henry helped rebuild and ride. Since then, Henry’s life can be charted through the bikes and journeys he has been on – from a stifling public-school education, via many years battling addiction, to the big-sky iconic routes Henry has ridden for over twenty series as presenter of numerous TV shows.
“I can’t think of anywhere I’d less like to be than in a car” writes Henry. “When you’re driving a car, you’re not taking part, you’re a spectator. You’re in a can; if it’s cold you turn up the heating, if you’re hungry you have a wine gum. You might be looking at what’s going on, but you’re definitely not a part of it.”
This book reminds millions of motorcyclists why their bike gives them the freedom to be exactly who they want to be;
“When you ride a motorbike you become part of a worldwide community of kindred spirits – those of us who will not be pacified by driving a car, but instead live for adventure, escape and the sheer thrill of the throttle”.
A BIKER’S LIFE Misadventures on (and off) Two Wheels by HENRY COLE will be published in Hardback by Quercus on 18th October 2018, RRP £20.00
Presenter Henry Cole and his engineering accomplice Sam Lovegrove continue to pick out their favourite projects from the past series of Shed & Buried, in four new episodes of Shed & Buried Best Bits.
Henry and Sam have travelled across the land in their quest to discover amazing vintage vehicles lying abandoned in Britain’s sheds. Whether it’s a motorbike, car, tractor or stationery engine, the boys have always had one eye on a project to tidy up and sell for a handsome profit. In this entertaining trip down memory lane, they reminisce over their favourite moments spent together – both on the road and in the shed!
19 June Episode 7 – From Bodmin To Oxfordshire – 8pm
19 June Episode 8 – Redruth – 8.30pm
26 June Episode 9 – Hampshire – 8pm
26 June Episode 10 – In The Heart Of Oxfordshire – 8.30pm
See Shed & Buried Best Bits on The Travel Channel (Freeview 42).
