Tonight (Friday), architect and tv presenter George Clarke will showcase the Isle of Wight's very own homage to the star of the classic childhood movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
Episode two of the tenth series of George Clarke's Amazing Spaces includes a visit to see the replica car, as it 'gets an extension'.
Watch tonight (Friday, January 14) at 8pm, on Channel 4
If you can't watch live visit THIS LINK to see it on catch up
A familiar wonder on the Isle of Wight, at fetes and events, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was created by Islander Nicholas Pointing.
It is a faithful recreation of the original, seen in the 1968 British musical, which starred Dick Van Dyke and Sally Ann Howes.
PLENTY OF CLOWNING AROUND ON GEORGE CLARKE'S AMAZING SPACES - TONIGHT AT 8PM! CHANNEL4@MrGeorgeClarke @studiohardie @C4Press @Channel4 @plumpictures @Hattrickint pic.twitter.com/Jawnvk0G24
— Amazing Spaces (@GCAmazingSpaces) January 14, 2022
The Islander is no stranger to glory, thanks to his marvellous creation. Last year, he was shortlisted in the competition to find Britan's Best Shed!
Read more:
- Could 'eternal shed glory' beckon for the Island's most unusual sheds?
- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Sally Ann Howes dies aged 91
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