S1 E1 ∙

The one-time Top Gear host reveals how the masses were mobilised, hearing how the car industry in Japan and Germany bloomed after WWII.

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All episodes for series 1 of James May's Cars of the People

S1 E1

James discovers how dictators helped kick-start the mobilisation of the masses.

S1 E2

James May explores the weird world of the microcar, which was created in response to austerity.

S1 E3

James May explores the world of the prestige car.