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Penelope Keith and the Fast Lady

Penelope Keith tells the story of Edwardian 'it girl' and motoring pioneer Dorothy Levitt. She retraces Levitt's 1905 journey from London to Liverpool in a De Dion motor car, with the aid of Dorothy's handbook The Woman and the Car and advice from motoring historians and veteran car enthusiasts. The story is further illustrated by archive material from the period.

English
  • Originally Aired February 19, 2009
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network BBC
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Name Type Role
Penelope Keith Guest Star