Once a Jolly Swagman

Sucked into the glamour of the Mayfair set, Bill starts to forget his working class roots. Disillusioned, he fights back and attempts to form a riders’ union to ensure families are secure should an accident every occur. Facing opposition, the dilemmas keep on rolling—from packing up riding and opening a garage, to enlisting to fight in the Second World War. And how about that long awaited racing comeback, might Bill have to make a choice over returning to the arms of his one true love?

“With many scenes filmed on location at New Cross Speedway, at the height of Speedway’s popularity, the crowd shots are almost unbelievable compared to today. The sound of the bikes will be music to the ears of Speedway lovers who can remember the sport before the 1970s. You can almost smell the damp shale, the burning fuel, and the Castrol R!”