James May’s Big Ideas

Synopsis

In this 3-part television series James May travels across the UK, US, Spain, Germany, Holland, Japan, Russia, and Ireland to find examples of cutting-edge science and technological innovation. Individual programmes cover his search for the ultimate flying machine, robots, and smarter, brighter and bolder ways of powering the planet;

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2009

Year of production

2008

Notes

Broadcast in 3 parts on BBC2 beginning 28/9/2008

Subjects

Energy; Engineering; Technology

Keywords

energy sources; flight; robots; technological innovation

Credits

Contributor

James May

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£15.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

180 minutes

Year

2013

Production Company

Name

Open University

Sponsor

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

Demand DVD

Email

info@demanddvd.co.uk

Web

http://www.demanddvd.co.uk/ External site opens in new window

Phone

01276 858 435

Address

Demand Media
Unit D1 Fairoaks Airport
Chobham, Surrey
GU24 8HX

Notes

A distributor of DVDs on motor and other sports, military history and transport. Of particular interest are television programmes, many broadcast on the Discovery Channel, on topics such as archaeology, anthropology, designers, commercial fishing and the Bear Grylls survival programmes. Sale direct or through retail outlets. A subsidiary of Simply Home Entertainment (qv).