Stirling Moss/Ian Wooldridge Mille MIglia

[Turini]

Hello - I am trying to track down the name and possibly a copy of the BBC2 1992 documentary of Stirling Moss and Ian Wooldridge doing the classic Mille Milgia in the 722 MB 300 SLR he won his famous 1955 victory in.

I cannot seem to find it via the BBC website or the usual internet searches and was wondering if anyone knew the name, production company or had a copy which I could purchase or borrow?

Edited by Turini on Tuesday 8th June 08:32

[hairykrishna]

I'd love a copy too if anyone can find it!

[Vietnam]

Got it on VHS in the attic somewhere... Great show. I remember Stirling getting ratty with Woolridge a few times because he sent him the wrong way..

[speedtwelve]

HOW ABOUT A LIFT, OLD BOY?

Transmission date 24/12/1992
Country Great Britain
Series/Slot Not available
Start time 19:30
Stop time 20:20
Duration 50 mins.
Company BBC
Channel BBC2

Was referenced in the 'Hammond meets Moss' show recently.

[Eric Mc]

I have it on VHS tape from the original broadcast.

Moss was extremely competitive and got very narky with Wooldridge when Wooldridge made a few navigational and timimg errors.

[williamp]

I remember the film saying something like: moss got fed up with the useless co driver and the camera chase car couldnyt keep up, so footage of the cars on the move was limited!!

[heebeegeetee]

Eric Mc said:

I have it on VHS tape from the original broadcast.

Moss was extremely competitive and got very narky with Wooldridge when Wooldridge made a few navigational and timimg errors.

EFA: When Woolridge was proved to be utterly useless at anything and whoever PR person who thought it a good idea to put him with the competitive Moss who took/takes the task of being Stirling Moss very seriously indeed needed shooting.

I've still got it on VHS as well. It needs putting on Youtube, not least for the coverage of that magnificent car. I remember the bit where Moss gives the chase driver (Mike Wilds?) a roasting (just because he had to roast somebody) then sets off in anger in the SLR. Wilds was able to keep up in the Merc support car and the crew films some great footage of Moss overtaking as much traffic as he could.

Was amusing to see Moss and Hammond laughing at some clips of that programme. I think even Moss was taken aback at the language he had used.

The reason Moss was so angry was because he knew that lots of people had turned out for a chance to see Moss in that car, but because Woolridge couldn't read map nor roadbook, they ended up driving the route after everyone had gone home.

[Max59]

Just resurrecting this thread as I'd love to see this old programme again but can't find it on Youtube or elsewhere.

If anyone could lend me a VHS copy I'm happy to digitise it and put it on Youtube?

[willyam22]

does anyone know where i can see this program or get a copy of it?

[ExChrispy Porker]

I can remember watching this.
Was it really 20 years ago??

[lotus72]

Yep, I've still got my off-air VHS and have copied it to DVD now as well.
NB the chase car driver was certainly NOT Mike Wilds, it was the producer of the programme, if I remember correctly.

[Turini]

I'd really like to get a copy of that if possible..? Had a good look through your website, some very interesting titles for sale as well..!

[ynotroines]

Hi

I have a copy of the 1992 BBC2 program of Sterling Moss and Ian Wooldridge doing the Mille Miglia if anyone is still interested - get in touch for a copy

Tony

[Eric Mc]

Stirling.

[Needless]

Greetings ynotroines,
Idly looking through YouTube items about Mercedes historic racing cars, whilst the distaff side was absorbed in 'Downturn Abbey', the notorious film of Moss retracing - with still the second syllable having significance for the driver, if not the occupant of Jenks's seat - his 1955 Mille Miglia exploits, swam into my consciousness. I understood the film, of which I've of course heard, but have never actually seen, to be generally unavailable, being disapproved of by the Great Man. If you have yet, a recording that you'd be prepared to share, I'd very much like to take you up on your offer as posted above. An eMail to: [e-mail] I hope will find me.
Best wishes,
Needless.

[Hooli]

ExChrispy Porker said:

I can remember watching this.
Was it really 20 years ago??

I remember a scene where Moss talks about picking a camera plane & overtaking it on the straights. Would love to see it again.

[Degner]

Needless said:

Greetings ynotroines,
Idly looking through YouTube items about Mercedes historic racing cars, whilst the distaff side was absorbed in 'Downturn Abbey', the notorious film of Moss retracing - with still the second syllable having significance for the driver, if not the occupant of Jenks's seat - his 1955 Mille Miglia exploits, swam into my consciousness. I understood the film, of which I've of course heard, but have never actually seen, to be generally unavailable, being disapproved of by the Great Man. If you have yet, a recording that you'd be prepared to share, I'd very much like to take you up on your offer as posted above. An eMail to: [e-mail] I hope will find me.
Best wishes,
Needless.

Come again?

[Eric Mc]

The return of derestrictor?

He wants a copy of the programme, I think.

[Needless]

My message was intended for Tony - aka 'ynotroines'!

[bvos]

Hello,

I remember watching this show Moss driving the Mercedes as it should, and would very much like to see it again. Does someone has a copy for me?

Thanks,
Bert