Driving Ambition

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  • : 1984
  • : 8
  • : 0
  • BBC One
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  • Drama

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1x1
A Little Differential Problem
Episode overview
03, 1984
As their husbands watch yet another Saturday evening of television sport two housewives, Donna and Jen, find that a chance encounter sows the seed of an idea in their heads.
1x2
Dream Machine
Episode overview
10, 1984
Ken has agreed to give Donna a test-drive. If she can prove her skill and her nerve, if she and Jen can raise the cash, well.... it's still a long way to Brands Hatch.
1x3
Five O'clock Shadow
Episode overview
17, 1984
Funds are being raised and Ken has started work on the conversion of Donna's old Mini into a powerful special saloon racing car. Jen is trying hard to be a mechanic, but Ray and Mick have decided to join the team too.
1x4
Manifold Depression
Episode overview
24, 1984
Donna and Jen, struggling through a rigorous training programme, suddenly find they've become local celebrities. In the midst of all this frantic activity, an old school friend arrives....
1x5
The Late Breaker
Episode overview
31, 1984
This racing business is certainly making waves for everyone. Family relationships, friendship, even marriage, are being put to the test. Then, out of the blue, there comes a chance to put Donna's driving to the test.
1x6
The Thin Red Line
Episode overview
07, 1984
As race day approaches, the tensions mount in the Hewitt and Robinson households. Ray has the chance of a new job and even Jen is learning to drive; but while Ken is putting the final touches to the racing car-disaster strikes.
1x7
Big Torque
Episode overview
14, 1984
A serial in eight episodes starring Rosemary Martin as Donna Hewitt, Anne Carroll as Jen Robinson, Mark Kingston as Ray Hewitt, Donald Gee as Mick Robinson with Gavin Richards as Ken .. show full overview
1x8
A Class of Their Own
Episode overview
21, 1984
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, but as the families set out for Brands Hatch, Ken Lark is nowhere to be seen. Will Donna be able to achieve her driving ambition?

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