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World Outdoor Trials Review 2009

The official review of the Outdoor World Championship brings you the definitive story of another thrilling season of trials action, featuring all the big names – including Toni Bou, Adam Raga, Albert Cabestany, Dougie Lampkin, Takahisa Fujinami and Jeroni Fajardo. Amazing footage delivers the round-by-round story of the season, with edge-of-the-seat moments captured in glorious close-up. With an amazing run of six victories in a row, it always looked like Bou had the title sewn up. However, the ultra-successful Spaniard had to work hard for his victory, as this dramatic season review records.

Trial Des Nations 2009

The 2009 FIM Trial des Nations saw the finest riders from 20 countries around the world descend on Darfo Boario Terme, Italy, to do battle for the pride of their nations. It produced an awesome demonstration of skill, and plenty of thrilling Trial competition.

Now you can relive this amazing event in the Official DVD Review, which is packed with stunning action from the Men’s and Women’s Trial des Nations, plus the nail-biting International Trophy Group and the gripping final round of the Women’s Trial World Championship.

The best footage delivers the full drama of the Men’s Trial des Nations, as the all-star Spanish team of Toni Bou, Adam Raga, Jeroni Fajardo and Albert Cabestany ignore the rain to put on a dominant performance, chased all the way by the Great Britain squad of Dougie Lampkin, James Dabill, Michael Brown and Alexz Wigg.

Exceptional camerawork captures the awesome skills displayed by all the stars, including the Italian team on its way to a superb podium place.

The Official DVD Review also charts the full story of the International Trophy Group, which saw Germany and the Czech Republic locked in an edge-of-the-seat battle to the very end. Matched on points, it would all come down to a tie-break to decided the outcome.

Witness Spain’s Laia Sanz secure the Women’s Trial World Championship, then watch Rebekah Cook take revenge as part of the Great Britain team which would defeat its Spanish rivals in the Women’s Trial des Nations.

There are thrills and spills all the way, and the breathtaking footage ensures you don’t miss any of the vital moments from four awesome contests.

The best action, informed commentary and a chance to hear from the stars delivers the comprehensive story of the thrilling 2009 FIM Trial des Nations.

Tags: FIM , Trials

Ages of Steam The Streamline Age

In Great Britain, the Victorians built the vast bulk of the country’s railway system and   constructed steam locomotives to work them - many different designs were created, with many different results. The final form of the steam locomotive was seen in the designs introduced in the early years of the 20th century, from there on development was in detail and power.

Using footage from the last quarter of a century, this programme looks at the way this final form was refined by some of the most famous engineers of their time, right up to the last steam locomotives built for main line service in the country.

This is The Streamline Age, examining the locomotives of the Great Depression.

The 1930s were the years of depression, and this had a marked effect on Britain’s railways. However, renewals of locomotive fleets were becoming urgent, so there was considerable change in the steam fleets, many of which would be the final designs of their types.

The Great Western renewed on an almost like-for-like basis, although there were some notable advances, whilst the Southern Railway saw some interesting machines such as the "Schools" class, the most powerful 4-4-0s in Europe. Both the northern rivals, the LMS and LNER saw great advances in steam machines, the former at last breaking out of its post-grouping slump and the latter producing some of the greatest steam locomotives of all - the immortal A4 streamliners.

Ages of Steam The Jazz Age

In Great Britain, the Victorians built the vast bulk of the country’s railway system and   constructed steam locomotives to work them - many different designs were created, with many different results. The final form of the steam locomotive was seen in the designs introduced in the early years of the 20th century, from there on development was in detail and power.

Using footage from the last quarter of a century, this programme looks at the way this final form was refined by some of the most famous engineers of their time, right up to the last steam locomotives built for main line service in the country.

This is The Jazz Age, examining the locomotives of the 1920s.

Following the Great War, the railways of Great Britain firstly had to renew war damage and then had to re-group, forming four large companies from 1923, known as the "Big 4".

We follow the progress of locomotive design as each of the "Big 4" developed its own style - although no-one would notice any change on the Great Western! The Southern Railway’s management was intent on electrification so most of its new locomotives were just developments of its constituents’ designs, whilst on the LMS pre-grouping rivalry simply continued as did the pre-grouping designs - with one or two notable exceptions.

Only on the cash-strapped LNER was there any real development - it was fortunate to have acquired the great Nigel Gresley to create a modern steam fleet.

Ages of Steam The Standard Age

In Great Britain, the Victorians built the vast bulk of the country’s railway system and   constructed steam locomotives to work them - many different designs were created, with many different results. The final form of the steam locomotive was seen in the designs introduced in the early years of the 20th century, from there on development was in detail and power.

Using footage from the last quarter of a century, this programme looks at the way this final form was refined by some of the most famous engineers of their time, right up to the last steam locomotives built for main line service in the country.

This is The Standard Age, examining the Standard locomotives.

Following the Second World War, the railways were somewhat worn out and run down, as was the steam locomotive fleet. The idealistic new Labour Government was committed to nationalising the railways, and thus produced a homogeneous railway system for the first time in Great Britain’s history.

However, there was no money for investment in the new technology of electrification or diesel locomotives which was taking place elsewhere in Europe and the USA, so steam designs were continued from the "Big 4" days and a new range of Standard locomotives was produced for construction in the 1950s.

There was to be one final steam ‘fling’ as the reconstruction of the controversial Bulleid Pacifics of the Southern produced what was to be effectively the last main line steam type of all.

BTCC 2009 Review

In 2009, the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship delivered one of the most thrilling title battles ever. There were a record-breaking seven different winners in the first seven races, the closest-ever race finish, the debut of Grand Prix winner Johnny Herbert and just eight points splitting the top three in the championship-deciding final race - plus plenty of edge-of-the-seat action.

Relive the BTCC drama in more than seven hours of highlights as we follow the nail-biting title battle right down to the final lap - with exceptional action footage, interviews with the stars and commentary from Ben Edwards and Tim Harvey bringing you the full story from all 10 rounds.

We have extracted the very best action from all 30 races to not only deliver the complete story of the knife-edge championship battle, but to bring you more than seven hours of the very finest bumper-to-bumper, wing mirror-smashing, panel-denting racing.

The best camera angles, plenty of on-board footage and some of the closest action you’ve ever seen will have you coming back to your 2009 BTCC official review time after time as you marvel at the gripping title battle between Colin Turkington in the WSR-run Team RAC BMW, VX Racing’s Fabrizio Giovanardi and Jason Plato, in the phenomenal RML-prepared Team Silverline Chevrolet Lacetti, right down to the very last lap of the season.

The official review is a thrill ride through a season of BTCC racing which will be remembered for generations to come.

Tags: BTCC , Touring car , 2009

British Motocross Championship 2009 Review

In 2009, the MAXXIS British Motocross Championship delivered another eight rounds of thrilling action, and now you can enjoy every essential highlight in the Official Review. 

Our cameras were there to capture every mud-spitting, high-jumping, hard-charging moment from the exciting and unpredictable season. The best action footage, plus informed commentary and interviews with all the stars, ensures this is the definitive look back at the 2009 British MX year. 

We follow the intense MX1 battle as reigning champion Billy MacKenzie’s hopes of retaining his title are dashed by early-season falls and a mid-season injury. The way was open for rival Brad Anderson to claim victory, but South African star Gareth Swanepoel produced a stunning mid-season run of success to challenge for the championship. The review brings you all the action, including popular wins for Carl Nunn, Max Nagl’s starring role at Langrish and more. 

In MX2, Stephen Sword’s move to KTM set up a thrilling showdown with title-holder Shaun Simpson, and the pair traded blows in the opening rounds. Sadly, Simpson’s hopes of retaining the championship were shattered in a training accident, but that didn’t mean Sword had it all his own way – stunning rides from the likes of Jake Nicholls and Mattis Karro ensured the fight would go on. 

The Official Review brings you the full stories of both thrilling championship chases, with action from every round, from the mud and rain of Canada Heights to the incredible MX1 rides by Sword and Simpson at Landrake.

Tags: british motocross , MX

British Rally Review 2009

"Top stuff!" Autosport

The 2009 MSA British Rally Championship delivered fast and furious drama over every mile of gravel and tarmac – and now you can share the excitement, and all the thrills and spills, of a gripping title battle.

This is the complete story of the down-to-the wire championship fight, with comprehensive coverage of all six rounds of the BRC season. Superb footage, including plenty from inside the cars, puts you in the hot seat as we follow the edge-of-the-seat title showdown, while interviews with the stars ensure you get the full stories behind the special stage drama.

Three-times British Champion Mark Higgins started the season as favourite, but the veteran would face a strong challenge from a field full of young chargers. As the season got underway on the slippery stages of North Wales, it was Irishman Keith Cronin, with co-driver Greg Shinnors, who emerged as the greatest threat – taking his Mitsubishi Evo 9 to the narrowest of victories over the Subaru Impreza of Manxman Higgins and co-driver Bryan Thomas.

The pair would trade blows throughout the season, sharing the points lead after the fourth round in the Isle of Man. When Cronin got too close for comfort to the scenery in Ulster, the scene was set for the most thrilling finale – and we bring you every vital, heart-in-the-mouth highlight from the Yorkshire showdown.

The title would be decided in the most dramatic of fashions, and the in-car footage in the official review lets you share the heartbreak – and the bone-shaking smash – which saw the BRC crown a new champion.

The British Championship can always be relied on for fireworks, and the official review is packed with all the unmissable moments, including Molly Taylor’s hedge-leaping in the Isle of Man, Alastair Fisher carrying on the family tradition and defending champion Guy Wilks’ blazing back into action. Plus, there’s a complete in-car stage from the Ulster International courtesy of Higgins.

Robbie Head, Mike Brewer and Jon Desborough are our guides as we experience the complete story of 2009 MSA British Rally Championship.

"Relive the classic scrap for British Rally honours between Subaru veteran Mark Higgins (bidding for a fourth crown) and Mitsubishi upstart Keith Cronin (out for his first) in over four hours of action. All six rallies - Bulldog, Pirelli, Jim Clark, Isle of Man, Ulster and Yorkshire - are here. Top stuff!" Autosport

Tags: BRC , British rally

World Enduro Championships 2009

This is the official review of the MAXXIS FIM World Enduro Championship, charting the complete story of the dramatic 2009 season. 

The best footage, interviews with the stars and informed commentary create the definitive review of the year, with action from all eight rounds of the WEC title chases, with detailed coverage of the battles in the Enduro 1, Enduro 2 and Enduro 3 classes. From the dust of sunny Portugal, the mud-soaked stages of Slovakia and the challenging altitude of Mexico – this is the comprehensive look back at an unforgettable championship. 

Get ready dust, stones, mud, flying bikes and more than a few bone-crunching crashes – not least among the tree-lined special stages of Finland – as two title chases go right down to the last weekend. 

There’s the return of Ivan Cervantes to E3, the team switch of E2 rivals Johnny Aubert and Juha Salminen and Mika Ahola’s determined bid to retain his E1 crown. Plus, multiple World Champion David Knight returns to the WEC, BMW launches an all-out assault on the championship and – new for 2009 – fans are treated to the Super Special prologues. The official review delivers all the essential highlights of another memorable year of the WEC. 

In addition to complete coverage of every Grand Prix weekend, including highlights from the Junior class, the review lets you meet some of the international stars who made guest appearances, like Taddy Blazusiak, hear from Enduro legend Thomas Gustavsson and find out about the future of the sport from woman rider Ludivine Puy.

World Motocross Review 2009

From the thick mud of Italy to the thrilling finale in Brazil, the 2009 FIM World Motocross Championship delivered one of the most spectacular seasons of bar-to-bar racing ever.

Now you can enjoy the vital highlights from every Grand Prix as you follow both the MX1 and MX2 title battles to the bitter end in this fantastic 2-disc Official Review

The best action-packed footage - including breathtaking sequences captured by helmet-mounted cameras - charts every moto from all 15 GPs, plus, there’s expert circuit guides from Paul Malin and interviews with all the stars.

This was a sensational year of mud-spitting, high-jumping competition, with numerous first-time winners, including Ken Roczen, Jeremy van Horebeek and Zach Osborne, the youngest-ever Grand Prix victor and an incredible five rounds before 2009 saw its first double GP winner in either class!

Reigning MX1 champion David Philippaerts endured a miserable season, but kept in touch with the title charge thanks to some flashes of brilliance - not least his outstanding victory in Great Britain. Antonio Cairoli’s domination in Turkey put him in pole position for the MX1 crown, but he would be chased all the way by countryman Philippaerts and Max Nagl, whose unbelievable late season charge ensured a gripping climax to the showdown.

As the title battle raged, fans were delighted by the moto-winning exploits of MX1 stars like Tanel Leok, Ken de Dycker, Jonathan Barragan and Clement Desalle - plus an emotional victory for Steve Ramon as he continued his recovery from a career-threatening injury.

Marvin Musquin, Gautier Paulin and Rui Goncalves set the early MX2 championship pace, but at the mid-way point of the season, Frenchman Musquin stepped it up a gear to become the first MX2 rider to dominate a weekend in 2009.

Just when it looked like Musquin had the title in his grasp, Goncalves put together two GP-winning weekends and took advantage of his rival’s misfortune to set-up a thrilling championship showdown in Brazil. MX2 fans were also treated to class performance from the likes of British star Shaun Simpson, Steven Frossard, Anthony Boissiere and many more of the world’s greatest dirt bike riders.

The Official Review brings you comprehensive coverage of every edge-of-the-seat round, and the full story of both championship battles.

Tags: moto , motocross , FIM