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Stephen Watson tells the story of Northern Ireland's love affair with motorcycle racing.

Stephen Watson tells the story of Northern Ireland's love affair with motorcycle racing on roads and short circuits and of the heroes who emerged to capture our 

hearts.

Charge of the Bike Brigade: Series 1: Episode 4

20/07/2005

Episode 4

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Featuring races in 1980 - includeing the NW200, the Temple 100 and Kirkistown. 

In the final episode, the story highlights activities in 1980: the NW200, the Temple 100, Kirkistown and shows how much motorcycle racing has changed in a single decade. 

In the final episode of the series, we concentrate on the events of 1980: the NW200, the Temple 100 and Kirkistown. The programmes also considers how motorcycle racing has changed in a single decade and features interviews with riders and fans about the glory days of the 70s and the promise of the 80s. 

Charge of the Bike Brigade: Series 1

Stephen Watson tells the story of Northern Ireland's love affair with motorcycle racing on roads and short circuits and of the heroes who emerged to capture our hearts.

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