F1 Legend: Jackie Stewart on BBC Four (Sat-11-April at 7pm)
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"JACKIE STEWART: THE FLYING SCOT"
(Saturday 11th April at 19:00 on BBC Four: 90 minute documentary)
"Sir Jackie Stewart is one of Britain's all time great sporting personalities - winner of three Formula 1 world championships, 27 grand prix and ranked as one of the ten greatest racing drivers of all time. With his black cap and sideburns, he became an unmistakable icon in the glorious era of style, glamour and speed of the 1960s and 70s.
Venturing beyond the world of motor sport, this documentary is an insight into the triumphs and tragedies of Stewart's eventful life, and includes contributions from friends and colleagues such as Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi, Sean Connery, Murray Walker and Edsel Ford, as well as the last ever interview with the late Ken Tyrrell, without whom Stewart's career might have taken a very different turn.
Produced by Stewart's youngest son Mark, the film is enriched with family photographs, home movies and scrapbooks kept by Lady Helen Stewart that document her husband's career."
F1-Legend_Jackie-Stewart_BBC-Four_Link
(Saturday 11th April at 19:00 on BBC Four: 90 minute documentary)
"Sir Jackie Stewart is one of Britain's all time great sporting personalities - winner of three Formula 1 world championships, 27 grand prix and ranked as one of the ten greatest racing drivers of all time. With his black cap and sideburns, he became an unmistakable icon in the glorious era of style, glamour and speed of the 1960s and 70s.
Venturing beyond the world of motor sport, this documentary is an insight into the triumphs and tragedies of Stewart's eventful life, and includes contributions from friends and colleagues such as Niki Lauda, Emerson Fittipaldi, Sean Connery, Murray Walker and Edsel Ford, as well as the last ever interview with the late Ken Tyrrell, without whom Stewart's career might have taken a very different turn.
Produced by Stewart's youngest son Mark, the film is enriched with family photographs, home movies and scrapbooks kept by Lady Helen Stewart that document her husband's career."
F1-Legend_Jackie-Stewart_BBC-Four_Link
Couldn't agree more about his book "Winning is not Enough" it should have been re-titled "Enough of Jackie Stewart" with a sub-title of "How You Can Live A Perfect Life Like Mine (If You Have The Money)".
Any auto-biography will be a list of stories and achievements of the individual, except in Sir Jackie case he REALLY wants you to make triple sure you know them all.
Granted he did a massive amount for safety in motorsport (although he does credit others with this goal such as Prof. Sid Watkins) and his charity shooting events, both for celebs (of which he lists a whole page of who attended one particular event - from Heads-of-State to James Bond) and those working in motorsport, do raise a lot of money. But otherwise these good deeds are offset by constant name and sponsorship dropping ("I only wear a Rolex"), missives that you should take time out to have a complete health check annually, like he and his wife do in a top US hospital (massive name drop for said hospital and staff, although I can see who would want to thank them for saving his sons life) and a whole chapter devoted to his dogs – a complete yawn.
The motoring/motorsport entries were very interesting, apart from his talk-up of team SGP success ("Stewart GP should have the cleanest trucks in the paddock" er like all the other teams turn up in filthy rigs) and the fact that it appears he would almost have you believe that he had a hand in designing every Ford model since 1970.
I really wanted to enjoy this book, but I gave up on the last chapter as I had had enough of the man. The DVD extra, whilst interesting from an archive footage point of view, was burdened down with Edsel Ford and others singing his praises. It was simply overkill. A real shame.
I moved onto Murray Walkers autobio afterwards and it was with some trepidation that I started to read it, thinking Mr Walkers would be in the same tone. I couldn't have been more wrong, an excellent read from a down to earth man.
That said I won't be rushing to watch the TV offering!
Any auto-biography will be a list of stories and achievements of the individual, except in Sir Jackie case he REALLY wants you to make triple sure you know them all.
Granted he did a massive amount for safety in motorsport (although he does credit others with this goal such as Prof. Sid Watkins) and his charity shooting events, both for celebs (of which he lists a whole page of who attended one particular event - from Heads-of-State to James Bond) and those working in motorsport, do raise a lot of money. But otherwise these good deeds are offset by constant name and sponsorship dropping ("I only wear a Rolex"), missives that you should take time out to have a complete health check annually, like he and his wife do in a top US hospital (massive name drop for said hospital and staff, although I can see who would want to thank them for saving his sons life) and a whole chapter devoted to his dogs – a complete yawn.
The motoring/motorsport entries were very interesting, apart from his talk-up of team SGP success ("Stewart GP should have the cleanest trucks in the paddock" er like all the other teams turn up in filthy rigs) and the fact that it appears he would almost have you believe that he had a hand in designing every Ford model since 1970.
I really wanted to enjoy this book, but I gave up on the last chapter as I had had enough of the man. The DVD extra, whilst interesting from an archive footage point of view, was burdened down with Edsel Ford and others singing his praises. It was simply overkill. A real shame.
I moved onto Murray Walkers autobio afterwards and it was with some trepidation that I started to read it, thinking Mr Walkers would be in the same tone. I couldn't have been more wrong, an excellent read from a down to earth man.
That said I won't be rushing to watch the TV offering!
Edited by TGAoW on Friday 10th April 13:31
Edited by TGAoW on Friday 10th April 13:32
Looks like a 90min version of the DVD that came with the hardback.
I thought the book was pretty good. Not the best for racing content - more to show his whole life which didn't revolve around racing cars.
He's moved up in the world took advantage of his status for good causes.
His 'value for money' mantra is still relevant as ever.
He understands corporate sponsorship in F1 but IMHO, his association with RBS has now sadly tarnished his reputation.
I thought the book was pretty good. Not the best for racing content - more to show his whole life which didn't revolve around racing cars.
He's moved up in the world took advantage of his status for good causes.
His 'value for money' mantra is still relevant as ever.
He understands corporate sponsorship in F1 but IMHO, his association with RBS has now sadly tarnished his reputation.
DSM2 said:
Always respected him but couldn't quite finish his book, 'Winning is not enough' once it turned the the name dropping chapters. Sir Fred is one of many.
Yep the book started off quite well but the name dropping was a bit ridiculous towards the end, Fred Goodwin being the icing on the cake.Would not say Stewart's reputation is tarnished by his association with RBS, I don't think he was responsible for any investment decisions !
Ben
SRT77 said:
Lost a lot of respect for him when he voiced his support for Sir Fred whatever his name is (ex RBS) and his massive pension that we will all be paying for. I believe Sir Jackie did or does pretty well himself from RBS.
I'm sure i heard that Sir Jackie is now doing his final year of his contract without being paid. At least he's not milking the funds like Sir(?) Fred 
RJB_666 said:
SRT77 said:
Lost a lot of respect for him when he voiced his support for Sir Fred whatever his name is (ex RBS) and his massive pension that we will all be paying for. I believe Sir Jackie did or does pretty well himself from RBS.
I'm sure i heard that Sir Jackie is now doing his final year of his contract without being paid. At least he's not milking the funds like Sir(?) Fred Re: Name dropping
If you are going on the record never name drop (that is say how great they are) if they are alive, only pick dead people. That way they cant f
k up and drag you down with them.
I can think of several examples, Aldous Huxley rated Max's dad, until he became a facist.
Several well known people rated that American president (can't even think of his name), until he lied about coming over Monica Lewinskys dress.
See what I mean - any more anyone?
If you are going on the record never name drop (that is say how great they are) if they are alive, only pick dead people. That way they cant f
k up and drag you down with them.I can think of several examples, Aldous Huxley rated Max's dad, until he became a facist.
Several well known people rated that American president (can't even think of his name), until he lied about coming over Monica Lewinskys dress.
See what I mean - any more anyone?
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