Roy James on dream to be a racing driver

Title

Roy James on dream to be a racing driver

Genre

Interview

TX Date

23 Nov 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:02:25

Description

Former Great Train Robber, Roy James describes his difficulties in getting the sponsorship he needs to become a racing driver. James feels that no matter how successful he becomes as a racing driver he will be remembered as a train robber. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Roy James

Keywords

Sport; Crime; Criminals; Sponsorship; Robbery; Motor racing; Great Train Robbery (1963); Roy James; Sponsors

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