Sky Atlantic HD revs up with THE PETROL AGE
4 x 60’ exclusively for Sky Atlantic HD
Presented by Paul McGann
Sky Atlantic HD today, 18 January 2012, announced THE PETROL AGE, a four part series, presented by Paul McGann. The series tells the absorbing story of British motoring across the ages, through the iconic cars and incredible personalities that helped establish the UK as a major driving force in the global motoring industry. THE PETROL AGE is a Bigger Pictures production, commissioned by Clare Handford, Commissioning Editor, Factual, Sky.
Each of the four programmes will focus on one aspect of British motoring: Speed; Glamour; Icons and Trail Blazers. In each, presenter Paul McGann will explore a key story that ties in with the episodes’ central theme, as well as creating a wider picture for the viewer via archive footage, visits to some of the nations’ most impressive motoring museums, and interviews.
Speaking about his involvement in the series Paul said: "I'm thrilled to be part of Sky Atlantic HD’s THE PETROL AGE. It promises to be something of a personal journey of discovery into our national love of cars, our spirit of invention and design, our sense of adventure and competitiveness and our fascination with beauty. And I might even get to drive some classics!"
Handford said: “I am very excited about THE PETROL AGE which is my first order for Sky Atlantic HD. Paul McGann will take us on a revved up ride through the very best of British motoring, from the most glamorous and iconic cars we've ever produced, to the superfast hybrids we are creating today. It’s a unique way to look at British innovation over the last 100 years.”
Executive Producer for Bigger Pictures Darren Bender added: “For me this series is a celebration ofhow cars have changed our landscape and our way of life beyond recognition, as well as inspiring love, envy, admiration and joy for millions of us. We also hope to show viewers the fundamental role Britain and our heroic innovators have played in the evolution of the petrol car.”
THE PETROL AGE is a Bigger Pictures production exclusively for Sky Atlantic HD. The series is Executive Produced by Darren Bender, the Series Producer is Lynda Regnier and Director is Christopher Hale. The series will exclusively air on Sky Atlantic HD and Sky Atlantic in March 2012.
THE PETROL AGE has been specially commissioned for Sky Atlantic HD as part of Sky's complimentary programming to celebrate the launch of Sky's brand new channel Sky Sports F1™ HD. This new home of Formula 1™ will be the only place to enjoy live coverage of the whole Grand Prix™ season, including all practice and qualifying sessions and every race in the calendar. The dedicated channel will be provided at no extra charge to all Sky TV customers who take both Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 or who take Sky’s HD pack of channels. Sky 1 HD will also broadcast a Gadget Geeks special and Sky Atlantic HD and Sky Movies HD will be showing the Bafta ™ nominated Senna in March."
Notes to editor
For more information please contact:
Louise Snell , Senior Publicist, Sky Atlantic HD
T: +44 (0)20 7032 1488, M: +44 (0)7730 260 352
E : louise.snell@bskyb.com