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The Bike's the Star

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

BMW Boxer. Seven-times world motorcycling champion
John Surtees was inspired to race when he saw the version of the BMW Boxer win the Isle of Man Tourist
Trophy and now owns the bike that kick-started his career. A generation later, royal photographer Patrick Lichfield traded his Honda for the first BMW super bike. Steve Berry looks at the remarkable history of BMW's legendary engine which has powered "Beemers" for 77 years.
Director/Producer Dennis Jarvis (S) (W)

Contributors

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John Surtees
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Patrick Lichfield
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Steve Berry
Producer:
Dennis Jarvis
Source: Radio Times

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