An Hour With Joan Sutherland

Toyota’s unique brand of luck came to the fore once again at the 2019 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Although the race finished with a 1-2 for the Toyota Gazoo Racing team, the finishing order saw a dramatic change in the final hours of the action, in a way that always seems to strike Toyota on the Circuit de la Sarthe. Follow the stories in every class as teams and drivers set out to make their mark on the history books. The challenge of driving at the limit through the night, hour after hour at speeds approaching 200mph on the straights, negotiating notorious corners with famous names such as Mulsanne, Indianapolis, Arnage, Esses and Terte Rouge where a momentary slip of concentration is enough to end hopes: all of the drama that makes Le Mans irresistible is here.

The 2020 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans provided a beacon of entertainment in a year that saw so much upset and gloom. Although there were no spectators on hand to enjoy the annual endurance test, the teams and drivers were no less focused and competitive than usual. Toyota led the charge in the final full year of the LMP1 category, whilst no fewer than 15 Oreca LMP2s crossed the line after 24 hours of racing. In the GTE classes there was extremely close racing all the way through the night and into the second day as Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin fought for dominance. The line-up of drivers throughout the field saw previous winners including Se´bastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley, Kazuki Nakajima alongside talented racers such as Bruno Senna, Henry Tincknell, Paul di Resta and the all-female crew of Tatiana Calderon, Sophia Florisch and Beitske Visser.

The 2015 24 heures du Mans saw a huge battle between German titans Audi and Porsche and Japanese giants Toyota and Nissan. Would Audi, who in recent years have made the Circuit de la Sarthe resound to the cheers of their supporters, or Porsche whose spiritual home is on the Mulsanne emerge triumphant, or could one of the Japanese factories achieve what Mazda did in 1991 and knock the Europeans of the top spot in their own back yards? How would the always fascinating GT dust-up sort itself out?

The 2017 edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans saw thrilling action from the moment Chase Carey waved the flag to get the race underway. The prestigious LMP1 class dominated the headlines with a stunning battle between polesitters Toyota and perennial favourites Porsche. However, for the 250,000 trackside fans the real entertainment was going on down the field in the GTE Pro race. In an incredible three-way, race-long struggle Aston Martin, Ford and Chevrolet ended up being separated by just seconds after a full 24 hours of tough but fair competition. As ever with Le Mans, the biggest enemy wasn’t the opposing drivers but simply attrition as the highly tuned cars operated at the sharp edge continuously for a full day and night. With cameras all around the course, and right in the pit lanes the official review will show you the most exciting action from the track and all the drama when crews had to rush to fix damage.

2018 was the year Fernando Alonso helped bring Toyota their first ever win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and joined an exclusive club of drivers who have won the Monaco Grand Prix and the World’s most prestigious endurance race. As always with the 24 Hours of Le Mans the total story is about so much more than just the headlines. In every class there was racing of the calibre that only the most significant events can bring out of drivers looking to etch their names in the history books. Of course, it wouldn’t be the 24 Hours of Le Mans without its fair share of controversy and intrigue and the 2018 event certainly didn’t disappoint in that respect. Over the course of a day and night of racing the prototypes and GT cars delivered hour after hour of intense action and the HD cameras were there to capture all of the most exciting moments.

Highlights from the 2013 Le Mans 24 hour race. The footage includes action from the qualifying rounds, interviews with top competitors and relives an action-packed race that saw Audi driver André Lotterer take an early lead before a mechanical issue allowed Allan McNish and others to join him in a battle for the title.

The 2012 Le Mans 24 Hours produced a fascinating, action-packed and gripping race, the perfect ingredients for the 80th running of motorsport’s greatest event. The official review brings you all the vital highlights and unforgettable moments of more than 3,000 miles of racing in 4 hours of stunning footage.

The Official Review of the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours race is an essential and comprehensive look back at one of the greatest endurance events ever seen. The Peugeot 908 HDi outpaced the mighty Audi R10 TDi throughout, but inclement weather and reliability woes would see Audi come through to claim yet another historic victory. The win brought joy for the tens of thousands of British fans who travelled to the Circuit de la Sarthe - Alan McNish was a member of the three-strong driver line-up which guided the car to victory. The 2008 event also saw another piece of history created as the incredible Tom Kristensen romped to a record-breaking eighth Le Mans victory. It was drama all the way, and the incredible action footage, including plenty from in-car, captured in this review puts you right at the heart of the fast and furious racing. Interviews, behind the scenes features and much more make this the ultimate record of the event Autosport magazine called "Race of the Decade".

The 78th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours Race saw Audi determined to take revenge on arch-rivals Peugeot, but its fleet of R15-plus TDIs faced a monumental struggle to overcome the race-winning performance of the 908 HDi. The raw pace of the Peugeots in practice and qualifying showed just what a task Audi faced, but when the clock hit 3pm on Saturday, June 12, the tables turned.

All the highlights from the 2007 tournament, covering all the action from 24 hours of solid racing, including interviews with top drivers.

Incredible footage brings you the full story of almost 3,000 miles of racing at the classic Circuit de la Sarthe as the Mazdas, Jaguars and Mercedes battled with each other against a background of controversy over rule changes. Despite questions over rules, the teams did their talking on the track, and this review captures all the action and atmosphere of this historic event. Among the major motorsport names which competed at the 1991 Le Mans were legends like Derek Bell and Hans Joachim Stuck, British stars like Johnny Herbert and Derek Warwick, plus a young man by the name of Michael Schumacher!

The Rothmans Porsches were back after missing the '84 race, but the trio of works 962Cs would not only be racing each other for victory. The Jaguar XJR-5s, factory Lancias and a strong field of privately-entered Porches would be chasing hard for the win. As the sun set, the first signs of the mechanical gremlins which would neutralise the works Porsche strategy appeared, with the 962C of Le Mans legend Jacky Ickx and Jochen Mass making the first of many stops for repairs. Both its sister cars would suffer their own problems, shattering any hopes of challenging for the win. As the dramatic film on this review records, nothing could prevent the Joest-entered Porsche of Klaus Ludwig, Paolo Barillia and John Winter romping to victory, ahead of the Lloyd Racing machine of British heroes Jonathan Palmer, James Weaver and Richard Lloyd.

Jaguar lined up five of the awesome Tom Walkinshaw-prepared XJR-9s in the determined hope of taking the British marque's first Le Mans victory in more than 30 years. However, the V12 Jags would have to overcome the trio of works Porsche 962Cs, as well as a huge number of privately-entered machines. Overheating, reliability problems and fuel consumption issues dented the challenges of both Porsche and Jaguar, leaving just one car from each marque battling for the win. With the end in sight, and the XJR-9 of Johnny Dumfries, Andy Wallace and Jan Lammers out in front, a sudden rain shower allowed the second-place Porsche of Derek Bell, Klaus Ludwig and Hans-Joachim Stuck to catch up. As the dramatic footage of this amazing duel shows, it was too little, too late. Nothing could stop Jaguar at last claiming victory.

Incredible footage brings you the full story of more than 3,200 miles of racing at the classic Circuit de la Sarthe as the Porsches, Jaguars and Mercedes-powered Saubers battled with each other. Among the major motorsport names which competed at the 1989 Le Mans were legends like Jochen Mass, Hans Joachim Stuck, Derek Bell and Bob Wollek, plus British stars like James Weaver and Tiff Needell. In addition to the race action, this review brings viewers all the colour and atmosphere that surrounds this amazing event.

Official Review of the 2003 Le Mans 24 hour endurance race that this year featured entries from Bentley and TVR.

All the highlights from the 2006 tournament, covering all the action from 24 hours of solid racing, including interviews with top drivers.

Nearly a quarter of a million spectators travelled to Le Mans in 2002 to witness drivers testing their skills in speed and endurance over 3,000 miles. This film takes a look at the highlights of the race which was eventually won by the Audi Sport team.

Combining thrilling race footage with interviews from the world's top drivers, this fast-paced video is an official review of the action, atmosphere and excitement of the 2005 Le Mans race-car competition, arguably one of the most important races on the planet. In addition, the cameras showcase the latest creations from automobile manufacturers, which use the well-attended event as a virtual showroom for their wares.

Shiritsu Ebisu Chuugaku, celebrating their 15th anniversary, will release their first full-length album "indigo hour" with a new lineup of 10 members on the theme of "youth" on February 28th! To commemorate this, SPACE SHOWER TV will be airing a special program that explores their charms!

A detailed reconstruction of the events from Nov. 9th to 11th, 1989, which led to the Berlin wall tumbling down, on a local, national and international level.