Driven: The Billy Monger Story
Following the remarkable story of 18-year-old Billy Monger as he attempts to become the first ever amputee to race competitively in a single-seater racing car.
Following the remarkable story of 18-year-old Billy Monger, one of Britain's most exciting young racing drivers, who in April 2017 was involved in a devastating crash, resulting in the amputation of his legs. Incredibly, soon after his accident, Billy resolved to get back to racing, in the hope of becoming the first ever amputee to race competitively in a single-seater racing car.
This film follows the extraordinary story of Billy and his family, as he pursues his dream to one day race in Formula One. With the support of the racing community and his hero Lewis Hamilton, Billy has to change the rules of motorsport and learn to drive again without legs, all while coming to terms with life as a disabled person - a term Billy is reluctant to accept. This heartwarming and inspirational story is about the incredible will of one young man, but also the extraordinary support his family provides during the toughest time of their lives.
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Narrator | Billy Monger |
Interviewed Guest | Rob Monger |
Interviewed Guest | Amanda Monger |
Interviewed Guest | Bonny Monger |
Director | Charlie Russell |
Executive Producer | Caroline Hawkins |
Editor | William Grayburn |
Composer | Tim Goalen |
Production Manager | Anna Brett |
Production Company | Oxford Scientific Films |
Broadcasts
- Mon 19 Nov 2018 21:00
- Wed 11 Sep 2019 22:40Â鶹Éç One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Wales & Wales HD
- Wed 11 Sep 2019 23:40Â鶹Éç One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
- Wed 11 Sep 2019 23:45Â鶹Éç One Wales HD & Wales only
- Sun 14 Mar 2021 23:40
- Wed 27 Sep 2023 22:00
- Mon 15 Jul 2024 22:00
- Tue 16 Jul 2024 01:30
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