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Jane Garvey's Bottom Gear

4 Extra Debut. Jane Garvey explores women鈥檚 relationship with cars. With journalist Suzi Perry and racing driver Susie Wolff. From 2016.

Jane Garvey explores the relationship women have with cars.

First she takes a spin in a 1980s Fiat Panda (her first car) with motoring journalist Suzi Perry.

Next Jane discusses the state of her own car with her local mechanic, then tries to buy a new one from one of the growing number of women working in car showrooms.

After hitching a ride with racing driver Susie Wolff - Jane reflects on the macho world of alloy wheels and pin-up calendars.

Will she ever be able to talk the torque?

To aid the journey, Jane listens to some of the classic driving songs and talks to the writer of one them, 2-4-6-8 Motorway, Tom Robinson.

Producer: Jordan Thomas

A Trevor Dann's Company production for 成人快手 Radio 4, first broadcast in August 2016.

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30 minutes

Last on

Thu 18 Apr 2024 00:30

Broadcasts

  • Sat 27 Aug 2016 10:30
  • Wed 17 Apr 2024 10:30
  • Wed 17 Apr 2024 16:30
  • Thu 18 Apr 2024 00:30

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