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James May's Cars of the People

2014·Series·PG·60 min·★ 7.8(27)

James May takes a look at the 'peoples car'. Covering every form of cars for the masses - from the Beetle to the Kei Car, May looks at the many forms of people's car, their origins and their effect on history. Each episode covers a particular theme; these being cars from dictatorships, microcars and the dream cars we aspire to.

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Where to watch James May's Cars of the People in United States

Can I watch James May's Cars of the People in United States? Yes — you can stream James May's Cars of the People in United States on The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About James May's Cars of the People

James May's Cars of the People is a 2014 English-language documentary series. It spans 2 seasons and 6 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel.

James May's Cars of the People was produced by BBC and made in United Kingdom. It was first aired on August 10, 2014, and carries a PG certification.

First aired
August 10, 2014
Last aired
February 7, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Ended
Seasons
2 (6 episodes)
Network
BBC Two
Country
United Kingdom
Production
BBC
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Is James May's Cars of the People worth watching?

With 2 seasons and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy documentary, James May's Cars of the People is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch James May's Cars of the People

In United States, you can stream James May's Cars of the People on The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of James May's Cars of the People

James May

James May

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James May's Cars of the People — FAQs

▸Where can I watch James May's Cars of the People in United States?

James May's Cars of the People is streaming on The Roku Channel in United States.

▸Is James May's Cars of the People on The Roku Channel?

Yes — James May's Cars of the People is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.

▸What language is James May's Cars of the People in?

James May's Cars of the People is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How many seasons of James May's Cars of the People are there?

James May's Cars of the People has 2 seasons with 6 episodes in total.

▸What is James May's Cars of the People rated?

James May's Cars of the People is rated PG. It holds a 7.8/10 audience score from 27 ratings.

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