Driven by a desire to beat the world, Texan racing driver Carrol Shelby won motor racing's most prestigious event on his first attempt. After his 1959 Le Mans victory, Shelby was acclaimed as one of the best drivers in the world. But he had a secret that was to prevent him driving again. This is the story of his comeback and the car that would take on the world and win.
Director Richard Symons ; Executive producer Hamish Barbour
First shown on BBC4 www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour