Alf and the Iconic London Taxi

Synopsis:

The series presents 350 years of compelling history of the world famous black cab and the life of London’s cabbies, a tribute to an iconic London symbol. Researches show that we could be experiencing the last few years before the demise of the black cab....

The series features a unique character, Alf Townsend, “celebrity taxi driver” for 44 years, a trade journalist and a published author of three books. Over the years he appeared in TV shows, he has been interviewed by several publications and radio shows, recently by the BBC, he picked up many well known celebrities in his cab, often Ava Gardner... Even Princess Margaret and her family sat in the back of Alf’s cab...

John Sheen had Prince Charles in his cab… Prince Philip drives his own taxi... London cabbies talk of their experiences, weird passengers included! Laughter and tears, the everyday life of the famous London cabbie... Vintage taxis and collectors, visits to historical locations of the oldest and most stylish taxi in the world.

Duration: 4 x 58

Number of Episodes: 4

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