Motoring
This week Bruce explores the motoring history of Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
In a new series for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Solent, Bruce Parker taps into the south's rich history.
With the help of experts from across Hampshire Dorset and the Isle of Wight and using Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Solent's archive.
In the second programme of the series, Bruce and his guests discuss motoring in the south.
Ralph Montagu talks about the National Motor Museum collection at Beaulieu and Bruce remembers taking part in the London to Brighton veteran car rally.
Bruce recalls the controversial routing of the M3 extension through Twyford Down and the 20 year struggle to prevent it passing across the valley.
And hear how the Gordon Keeble, Enfield Electric and Ford Transit have been built in the south.
For those using the roads across the south of England, there is travel news as it happens. And a smile is promised as the weekend draws to a close.
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Solent offers a choice of listening on a Sunday evening, with Bruce on 96.1 and 103.8FM, on 999 and 1359 AM and on the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer.
The Paul Miller Soul Show is on digital radio and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ iPlayer.
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- Sun 20 Nov 2011 17:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Solent