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Comprising over 300 works by more than 30 major contemporary artists, the Renault Art Collection is a unique part of the cultural heritage of Renault. Arman, Dubuffet, Tinguely, Vasarely, Erro, Soto: all feature in this extraordinary assembly of modern art.
This 26 minute documentary dives into the heart of the rich and intimate history of Renault with fine art. Frequently exhibited at various venues throughout the world the collection illustrates the fertile potential of the collaboration between Business and Art.
Comprising over 300 works by more than 30 major contemporary artists, the Renault Art Collection is a unique part of the cultural heritage of Renault. Arman, Dubuffet, Tinguely, Vasarely, Erro, Soto: all feature in this extraordinary assembly of modern art and this 26 minute documentary dives into the heart of the rich and intimate history of Renault with fine Art. Frequently exhibited at various venues throughout the world the collection illustrates the fertile potential of the collaboration between Business and Art.
RTV follows the Renault Art collection to the 2011 Contemporary International Art Fair (FIAC) in the elegant surroundings of the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris and speaks to artist Jean-Luc Moulène about his work with Renault. This short programme looks at Moulène's contribution to the exhibition: 'Body' and 'Body versus Twizy', a pair of sculptures that the artist has been working on since 2007 and how they are a tribute to the unique shape of the Renault Twizy. The pieces were the result of long and complex work that even involved Renault engineers who helped Moulène to make his vision a reality.
Off to the French Riviera! Patrice Carmouze takes Jonathan Lambert on the roads of the south of France to discover the cultural treasures of the region. In this episode our presenters are opening the doors of the Cabana of Le Corbusier in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The famous architect built a small cottage with an incredible story in a grandiose setting.
Off to the French Riviera! Patrice Carmouze takes Jonathan Lambert on the roads of the south of France to discover the cultural treasures of the region. The stop in the village of Saint Paul de Vence allows Patrice Carmouze and Jonathan Lambert to make a short friendly break at the hotel/restaurant "La Colombe d'Or" surrounded by amazing works of art from Picasso, Braque or Cesar,
Off to the French Riviera! Patrice Carmouze takes Jonathan Lambert on the roads of the south of France to discover the cultural treasures of the region. Patrice and Jonathan discover during this episode, the Maeght Foundation, a centre of contemporary art with artists such as Giacometti, Miro or Chagall. This visit enables them to discover the treasures of this foundation and to meet its director.
Off to the French Riviera! Patrice Carmouze takes Jonathan Lambert on the roads of the south of France to discover the cultural treasures of the region. Share a special interview with the artist: Ben, word player and provocative character, who welcomes them in his own home and workshop. In this episode, we discover both the work of Ben as well as the unusual character he is.
Off to the French Riviera! Patrice Carmouze takes Jonathan Lambert on the roads of the south of France to discover the cultural treasures of the region. This artistic rendez-vous begins with a guided tour of the famous Negresco hotel in Nice, a living museum where classic works of art are displayed harmoniously next to contemporary creations. Discover this magnificent hotel in this episode.
Off to the French Riviera! Patrice Carmouze takes Jonathan Lambert on the roads of the south of France to discover the cultural treasures of the region. This artistic rendez-vous begins with a guided tour of the famous Negresco hotel in Nice, a living museum where classic works of art are displayed harmoniously next to contemporary creations. Share a special interview with the artist: Ben, word player and provocative character, who welcomes them in his own home and workshop. Patrice and Jonathan also discover the Maeght Foundation, a centre of contemporary art with artists such as Giacometti, Miro or Chagall. After a short friendly break at the hotel/restaurant "La Colombe d'Or" surrounded by amazing works of art from Picasso, Braque or Cesar, our presenters are opening the doors of the Cabana of Le Corbusier in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The famous architect built a small cottage with an incredible story in a grandiose setting.
Join Renault TV and the French rugby team for a day of relaxation and fun prior to the Rugby World Cup 2011. Enjoy a different side to the players of the french nationl rugby squad as they participate in a day of performance driving with the Renault RS range on the Marcoussis circuit. Follow the players through preparation workshops and experience the thrill of being behind the wheel of a high performance car on a race track.
A typical modern family of gadget addicts leave their comfortable suburban home and go deep into the wilds to experience 2 days and nights in the great outdoors. Camping mad presenter Kirsten O'Brien and bushman supreme, Ben McNutt, are ready and waiting to guide and challenge our inexperienced family as they take on living in the wilderness. Over 48 hours they will pitch a tent, learn to make fire, scavenge for vegetables, build a boat and skin a rabbit. Each task will focus on learning new skills and building teamwork within the family. For this family of urbnanites it's a truly eye opening experience but at the end, will they be Happy Campers?
The 4L is one of the best known of any of Renault's cars. For several generations the model has remained incredibly popular and this year it celebrates its 50th anniversary. In 1997 students from across Europe chose this car to create a different kind of rally event: The 4L Trophy. A humanitarian 'raid' rally from Paris to the deserts in the south of Morocco. The goal? To deliver the largest amount of supplies to schools in Morocco. Through the series we follow the daily adventures of several of the competing teams. Alongside these dedicated young people we live their journeys with them from start to finish. We follow the crews and their highly emotional experiences aboard their 4Ls loaded with school supplies.
The 4L is certainly one of the best known Renault cars. Through the ages and generations this model continues with its strength and celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. For over a decade, students from all over Europe, just their licenses in hand, have seized on this model to create the 4L Trophy. A humanitarian raid leaving from Paris to get to the south of Morroco. Its goal? offer the greatest number of school supplies to children in Morocco. Through this series we will follow the daily adventures of several teams. From start to finish, we will live the journey of these passionate young people and go with them to meet the local population. A strong emotional experience, as we follow the crews through their journey and their discoveries aboard their 4L loaded with school supplies.
Each year the Cannes Film Festival is the worldwide meeting place for cinema's elite. Where the finest projects succeed and careers can be made. For Renault, the official partner of the Festival for the past 28 years, this year is an opportunity to preview it's own star-in-the-making, the fully electric powered Fluence Z.E.. Follow Renault TV at the 64th Cannes Festival, from the Croisette, to the Atelier Renault of the Plage du Majestic beach sharing in the glamour and exclusivity. In additiona gain a chance to see behind the scene where the all new Renault Latitude fleet is deployed. These 140 official Latitudes will traverse the streets of Cannes carrying the esteemed guests and jury members to the bottom of the all too famous steps, As well as the glamour of the festival with its international stars including jury members Jude Law, Uma Thurman, and their president Robert de Niro, discover unseen cinematic magic via another partner of Renault, Les Toiles Enchantées, who bring the silver screen to the hospitalised children. Welcome to the Cannes Film festival with Renault TV.
Whilst in Paris Renault TV caught up with and interviewed Melody Gardot. Join us as Melody provides insights into and thoughts about her musical roots and influences.
A behind the scenes look at Live Ochestra by Renault special event. Through interviews, and backstage access discover the magic behind the music and people, and see the evening come to life.
The 21st edition of the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles took place in March in the South of Morocco. More than a women's orienteering race, this event is a real adventure. The Gazelles are only allowed a map and a compass, and at each leg they must find six or seven markers while covering as little ground as possible. Dacia entered five vehicles under the banner of ‘Women@Renault’, the internal social network of the company, and the National post-office entered five: the test bed is unique with ten Dusters at the start. All competitors will have to cope with extreme fatigue due to short nights and the daily ten hours of driving. The Gazelles will also have to bear the heat of the day while being frequently stuck in the sand with the many punctures and unique hazards to off-road driving.
From January 26th to February 2nd 2011, the 14th Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique has been held. From Reims to Monaco, by way of alpin foothills, follow with Renault TV a true road-movie that recount the atypical itinerary of three indefatigable Renault 4L, registered in an incredible race of regularity among others mythical cars like Eric Comas' Alpines, Jaguars Type E, and Porsche 356. 50 years after the launch of the Renault 4, echoing back to the official registration of 4L for the Rallye Monte-Carlo of 1962 and 1963, three teams taken along by the drivers Jean Ragnotti, Manu Guigou and Michele Leclere will share with you their experience about this fantastic adventure, wich will stay forever engraved in their memory.
The first episode of Roads of France is filmed in Alsace during harvest time. This episode is a sightseeing tour of the region and allows us to go and meet different characters. Patrice Carmouze driving the Renault Laguna Coupé Monaco GP Limited Edition travels around Alsace. We follow him through a distinctive landscape. It is a moving postcard that the viewer is invited to contemplate. The ride consists of 3 visits. Domaines Schlumberger, a winery where Séverine Schlumberger-Beydon receives us into the abode of her ancestors, the Auberge de l'Ill in Illhausern, inn unanimously recognized by all guides and reviews where Patrice has the privilege of being welcomed in the kitchen by Chef Marc Haeberlin and finally the famous Royal Palace of Peter Meyer in Kirrwiller, a famous cabaret of 3000 m2. The opportunity for Patrice Carmouze to meet women and men who love their region and who excel in their field.
The first episode of Roads of France is filmed in Alsace during harvest time. This episode is a sightseeing tour of the region and allows us to go and meet different characters. Patrice Carmouze driving the Renault Laguna Coupé Monaco GP Limited Edition travels around Alsace. We follow him through a distinctive landscape. It is a moving postcard that the viewer is invited to contemplate. The ride consists of 3 visits. Domaines Schlumberger, a winery where Séverine Schlumberger-Beydon receives us into the abode of her ancestors, the Auberge de l'Ill in Illhausern, inn unanimously recognized by all guides and reviews where Patrice has the privilege of being welcomed in the kitchen by Chef Marc Haeberlin and finally the famous Royal Palace of Peter Meyer in Kirrwiller, a famous cabaret of 3000 m2. The opportunity for Patrice Carmouze to meet women and men who love their region and who excel in their field.
During this program, we discover in Paris, the Rétromobile Exhibition 2011. Situated beneath the Parc des Expositions at Porte de Versailles, it is right here that each year, all fans of classic automobile meet, surounded by a world of trinkets, mechanical parts, pieces of art and exceptional cars. As all of the previous editions, the 2011 edition has its loads of birthdays and surprises. Among Rofgo-Gulf mythical race cars collection, Juan-Manuel Fangio's legendary Formula 1 cars, and the famous Fardier de Cugnot replica, steam-powered carriage from the 18th century and ancester of automobile, the Renault 4L celebrates proudly its 50th anniversary. Emblematic car of the brand, she has not a single wrinkle. With Renault TV, discover how the 4L, timeless and universal, still continues to attract the crowd.
Since the 1990s, London has been hogging the spotlight with some of the biggest and most lucrative names in contemporary art. Figures like Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, and the Chapman Brothers, and galleries such as Saatchi, White Cube, and Tate Modern. But London-based art critic and author Francesca Gavin thinks it’s time for a change of scene. We follow her as she goes in search of new hotspots in contemporary art, and where better to start than the birthplace of modernism - Paris. In this programme she visits the eastern side of the city, where she discovers an exciting new art scene emerging in the district of Belleville.
Since the 1990s, London has been hogging the spotlight with some of the biggest and most lucrative names in contemporary art. Figures like Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, and the Chapman Brothers, and galleries such as Saatchi, White Cube, and Tate Modern. But London-based art critic and author Francesca Gavin thinks it’s time for a change of scene. We follow her as she goes in search of new hotspots in contemporary art, and where better to start than the birthplace of modernism - Paris. In this programme she visits the eastern side of the city, where she discovers an exciting new art scene emerging in the district of Belleville.
6AM. Cyril Coursier, 36-year-old park ranger of the Parc des Écrins, leaves home. He loads his Renault. Telescope, binoculars, hiking gear, shoes, hiking stick. His car is “an essential work equipment”, he explains. “It enables us to access tracks at the very begning through harsh pathways, on a rather bumpy ride…” Having reached the point of departure Cyrils meets two children. Two youngsters from the city who are not familiar with nature. As a good guide, Cyril takes charge of them and leads them to discover the magnificent patrimony of the Parc des Écrins. All along the hike, we stop in various observation spots. Cyril adjusts his telescope. And then, a mind-blowing scenery unveils under our eyes. Here, a golden eagle nest… There, an ibex colony… The children are amazed and full of enthusiasm.
6AM. Cyril Coursier, 36-year-old park ranger of the Parc des Écrins, leaves home. He loads his Renault. Telescope, binoculars, hiking gear, shoes, hiking stick. His car is “an essential work equipment”, he explains. “It enables us to access tracks at the very begning through harsh pathways, on a rather bumpy ride…” Having reached the point of departure Cyrils meets two children. Two youngsters from the city who are not familiar with nature. As a good guide, Cyril takes charge of them and leads them to discover the magnificent patrimony of the Parc des Écrins. All along the hike, we stop in various observation spots. Cyril adjusts his telescope. And then, a mind-blowing scenery unveils under our eyes. Here, a golden eagle nest… There, an ibex colony… The children are amazed and full of enthusiasm.
In the UK over one and a half million people take their Driving test every year. Travel with Steve Davis of The Brighton Driving School and watch from the safety of your screen the trials and tribulations of new drivers as they start their journey to motoring freedom. Join our trusted Driving instructor as he takes three intrepid learners through the memorable period of learning to drive. Experience the bunny hops, three point turns, reversing round corners and emergency stops. Just remember Signal, mirror, and manoeuvre.
The DeZir is the first in a series of six concept cars that symbolise the different phases of life. The DeZir represents love... and desire (of course). This car seduces with lines are agressive yet soft. Its red finish evokes passion. The passenger compartment is dreamlike, with double seats, flesh tones and above all, special lighting that imitates a heart beat though the leather parts of the seats. This is Renault's new design leader Laurens van den Acke's first eagerly anticipated project; and he has proven himself a fine successor of Patrick le Quément. Judging by the unanimous response from the media and the public, the DeZir has come through its trail by fire brilliantly.
Luke MacLeod and Sophie Dudemaine are both top chefs living and working in France. Join them on a culinary mystery tour that will take them to some of the country’s finest and most unusual food producers. In this programme the on board Sat-Nav in their Renault guides them through the French countryside in search of fabulous seafood, which they must collect and use in a head to head cook off at the end of the show. Their tasty creations will be judged by a group of discerning critics. Join Sophie and Luke as they’re led to a fish market, a remote oyster farm and find themselves foraging on a windswept beach. Buckle up, sit back, relax and let the Chefs on Tour take you on a truly gastronomic adventure.
Luke MacLeod and Sophie Dudemaine are both top chefs living and working in France. Join them on a culinary mystery tour that will take them to some of the country’s finest and most unusual food producers. In this programme the on board Sat-Nav in their Renault guides them through the French countryside in search of fabulous meat, tasty vegetables and fermented fruit which they must collect and use in a head to head cook off at the end of the show. Their tasty creations will be judged by a group of discerning critics. Join Sophie and Luke as they’re led to a remote salt flat, an ancient farm and an inviting orchard. Buckle up, sit back, relax and let the Chefs on Tour take you on a truly gastronomic adventure.
All teams meet in Paris for the final episode of the VERY GOOD TRIP ! We will look back at the best moments of the adventure before announcing the winning team. They will then have the chance to have dinner at the Atelier Renault on the Champs Elysées! The winning candidates will go home with New Mégane Coupe-Cabriolet and Renault Wind Roadster as well as the financial equivalent of a year of petrol and insurance !
Mickael Weiss and Franck Pontais are both top French chefs living and working in the UK. Join them on a culinary mystery tour that will take them to some of the UK’s finest and most unusual food producers. In this programme the on board Sat-Nav in their Renault guides them on a gastronomic tour of Greater London, during which they must collect the ingredients that they’ll use in a head to head cook off at the end of the show. Their tasty creations we be judged by none other than the producers they’ve met on the journey. So how many great food producers are there in Greater London? Well, look out for a spot of pig-herding, sausage making, high rise bee-keeping and wheel-barrow racing, as well as some delicious culinary creations when Franck and Mickael do battle in this episode of Chefs on Tour!
The Key is a guerrilla game show led by presenter and stand-up comedian Tom Price where you can win a car in a car. This week, Tom and his driver Dave pick up Louise who’s playing for a brand new Clio worth seven thousand pounds.
The Key is a guerrilla game show led by presenter and stand-up comedian Tom Price where you can win a car in a car. This week Tom and his driver Dave pick up Cara who’s playing for a brand new Clio GT. But before she can win the car she must try
The Key is a guerrilla game show led by presenter and stand-up comedian Tom Price where you can win a car in a car. This week Tom and his driver Dave pick up Robin who’s playing for a brand new Clio GT. But before he can win the car he must try and lower his odds by successfully carrying out various rounds including ‘Beat the Driver’, ‘Celebrity Mash-up’ and ‘Who Knows?’ Each round could mean a maximum of five golden keys eliminated from the board but to assist in the round we calling ‘Who Knows’ Robin’s asked to find a travelling companion good at geography on London’s Southbank. He miraculously finds Ollie sitting reading a book, who is not only willing to help Robin as they travel to the Curry Mile on London’s Brick Lane, but also turns out to be a geography teacher. Is Ollie able to help Robin? How many keys will Robin eliminate? Will Robin choose the correct key from the board and win a brand new Clio? All these questioned are guaranteed to be answered only if you watch – The Key.
In this episode, follow the 8 teams on the road for their final week of the VERY GOOD TRIP. They will take on their last challenges as they cross their last country of the adventure.
The pressure is starting to rise as all teams realise there is not much time left for them to win points in order to have the chance of going home with New Renault Megane Coupe-Cabriolet and Renault WInd....
The adventure continues for our candidates as they take on the second week of the VERY GOOD TRIP on board Nouvelle Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet. For the first time they will have to deal with the language barrier as they finally leave their home countries to go and discover Europe.
After having all failed their ritual last week, our candidates mobilise themselves in order to take on the new challenges of the second week of the VERY GOOD TRIP.
Guaranteed fun and emotions for our candidates who push themselves to the limit in order to maintain a chance of winning the adventure !
After two weeks filled with emotions, our candidates are treated with a very special moment as they get together in Venice for the weekend!
This will give them time to reflect on the first part of the VERY GOOD TRIP, share their adventures and get ready to take on the rest of the adventure.
They will also compete in an exceptional challenge that will give one team the opportunity to discover, before anyone else, the new roadster that they will all be driving until the end of the adventure: Renault Wind Roadster !
All teams meet in Paris for the final episode of the VERY GOOD TRIP !
We will look back at the best moments of the adventure before announcing the winning team. They will then have the chance to have dinner at the Atelier Renault on the Champs Elysées!
The winning candidates will go home with New Mégane Coupe-Cabriolet and Renault Wind Roadster as well as the financial equivalent of a year of petrol and insurance!
Back to business for our 8 teams who hit the road again for the third week of the VERY GOOD TRIP. Indeed, after a very special weekend in Venice, the candidates get back to driving through Europe while taking on challenges along the way.
However, there is a big difference with the first two weeks of the adventure. Indeed, the candidates have had to thank New Renault Mégane Coupé-Cariolet for the good times spent together as they welcome their new team mate : the exceptional Renault Wind Roadster !
The 8 teams finally hit the road on the New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet for the first week of the VERY GOOD TRIP. In this episode discover the reactions of the candidates as they discover the car that will accompany them during the first two weeks of their adventure and watch them leave their capital city behind them for a four week adventure. They will be taking on their first set of challenges that will give them the opportunity to shine and get as many of your votes as possible in order to win New Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet as well as Renault Wind. Fasten your seatbelt, the adventure is about to begin !
This is the first episode of the VERY GOOD TRIP, Renault's unique summer reality-TV adventure ! The candidates taking the road on the Renault Wind and Nouvelle Renault Mégane Coupé-Cabriolet have now been chosen. In this episode, the candidates meet each other for the first time in the extraordinary atmosphere of the french mediterranean coast in Cannes. They will test themselves, as well as the opposition, during the very first VERY GOOD TRIP challenge! Which team will take an early advantage in this competition? You will also be able to follow the contestants through a special moment they will never forget...
Mickael Weiss and Franck Pontais are both French chefs, living and working in the UK. Join them on a culinary mystery tour that will take them to some of the UK’s finest and most unusual food producers. The on board Sat-Nav in their Renault Scenic will guide them on a gastro-tour, during which they must collect the ingredients that they’ll use in a head to head cook off. Their tasty creations are then judged by a trio of female rugby players who’ll decide today’s winner. In this episode the chefs try a spot of fly-fishing, pick their own sweet-corn and hunt for wild mushrooms in the New Forest
Renault TV challenges two sporting superstars to an action-packed race around the Circuit de l’Ouest Parisien in France. The new Clio Renaultsport with cup chassis will be put through its paces as rugby union man-mountain Benjamin Kayser and Olympic gold medallist figure skater Gwendal Peizerat go head to head vying for the title of France’s fastest sportsman.
Apprentice star Nick Hewer recounts his impressive solo journey from London to Mongolia in a Renault 4. We discover Nick's passion for culture and his spirit of adventure as he drives across some of the remotest landscapes in the world. The film is interspersed with Nick's own footage from his journey and we see a whole new side to his Apprentice persona as he documents the highs and lows of his extraordinary trip.
In the Lisandre family everybody is plunged in the Renault universe from day one. Claude Lisandre has initiated a love of cars in his offspring. As his children have grown up each one has developed a passion for the Renault brand. Isabelle is a fan of her Twingo RS and Christophe loves his Megane RS. Their father dreams of driving a Renault Alpine Berlinette. It's time to make his dreams come true.
We meet Jennifer and gain an insight into her obsessive love of all things Renault. From a Renault-themed Bedroom to a cat called Reno, you would be hard pushed to find a bigger fan. Her most treasured possession is Melvin, a standard Mégane who is anything but standard to her. We see the bond between 26 year-old Jen and her car as she gets together with other Renault fans at the highlight of a groupie's social calendar, The Mega Midlands Meet.
Emmauel Guigou has two lives. He’s a rally winning Clio 3 Maxi driver and a well known Renault consultant, driving around France in his Clio 3 in order to share his passion for Renault. Since 2003 Manu has been winning prizes as an impressive rally driver. But he is also a peoples’ person, meeting fans and participating in many Renault organised events.
In the Lisandre family everybody is plunged in the Renault universe from day one. Claude Lisandre has initiated a love of cars in his offspring. As his children have grown up each one has developed a passion for the Renault brand. Isabelle is a fan of her Twingo RS and Christophe loves his Megane RS. Their father dreams of driving a Renault Alpine Berlinette. It's time to make his dreams come true.
Having had a Renault in the family for over 100 years, the 11th Duke of Rutland, David Manners, is carrying on the family tradition. With the magnificent backdrop of Belvoir Castle, the Duke reveals his most prized heirloom, a 1908 Renault type AI. After forty years of being polished but not driven, the Renault is finally getting the make-over it deserves. Under the expert eye of car restorer Jonathan Woods we gain a revealing insight into the inner workings of a one-hundred year old car.
Apprentice star Nick Hewer recounts his impressive solo journey from London to Mongolia in a Renault 4. We discover Nick’s passion for culture and his spirit of adventure as he drives across some of the remotest landscapes in the world. The film is interspersed with Nick’s own footage from his journey and we see a whole new side to his Apprentice persona as he documents the highs and lows of his extraordinary trip.
Apprentice star, Nick Hewer gives us a blow by blow account of his adventure across quarter of the world's circumference in a Renault 4 christened Hortense.
Apprentice star, Nick Hewer gives us a blow by blow account of his adventure across quarter of the world's circumference in a Renault 4 christened Hortense.
Having had a Renault in the family for over 100 years, the 11th Duke of Rutland, David Manners, is carrying on the family tradition. With the magnificent backdrop of Belvoir Castle, the Duke reveals his most prized heirloom, a 1908 Renault type AI. After forty years of being polished but not driven, the Renault is finally getting the make-over it deserves. Under the expert eye of car restorer Jonathan Woods we gain a revealing insight into the inner workings of a one-hundred year old car.
Renault TV introduces viewers to the high octane excitement of the Journées Passion, where track day enthusiasts and everyday motorists get the chance to test their Renault Sport models to the limit in some of Europe's most iconic motor sport locations. In this observational documentary filmed at the iconic F1 circuit at Spa, we meet drivers from both France and England who explain what the Journées means to them. Our cameras will be on board as seasoned track day veterans, negotiate the twists and turns of the famous Spa circuit in expert fashion. We'll also be getting a birds eye view as nervous novices take to the track for the first time.
Need for Speed™ SHIFT is an award-winning authentic racing game that combines the true driver’s experience with real-world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic race tracks. Need for Speed SHIFT takes players in a different direction to create a simulation experience that replicates the true feeling of driving high-end performance cars including the Renault Sport Megane R.S.
Emmauel Guigou has two lives. He's a rally winning Clio 3 Maxi driver and a well known Renault consultant, driving around France in his Clio 3 in order to share his passion for Renault. Since 2003 Manu has been winning prizes as an impressive rally driver. But he is also a peoples' person, meeting fans and participating in many Renault organised events.
Chloe and Jade Edwards are sisters who've a passion to race in one of Renault's most competitive one make series; the Clio Cup. Both girls have a racing family pedigree stretching back two generations so driving fast is in the blood. Their father, Jim Edwards JNR won the Clio Cup back in 2001 so who better to guide these very competitive ladies around 'the home of motor racing' Silverstone racing circuit. We witness each sister battle it out against the more seasoned Clio Cup drivers as they fight the field for the best lap times but which sister will be the fastest?
Chloe and Jade Edwards are sisters who've a passion to race in one of Renault's most competitive one make series; the Clio Cup. Both girls have a racing family pedigree stretching back two generations so driving fast is in the blood. Their father, Jim Edwards JNR won the Clio Cup back in 2001 so who better to guide these very competitive ladies around 'the home of motor racing' Silverstone racing circuit. We witness each sister battle it out against the more seasoned Clio Cup drivers as they fight the field for the best lap times but which sister will be the fastest?
The Renault Collector follows the story of French car connoisseur; Bernard Dumas and his collection of six beautifully restored and treasured Renaults. From the majestic 1921 Type IG to a flashy 1980's Alpine, we see Bernard's passion for Renault workmanship and his love of driving. On the look out for the next member of his Renault family, Bernard seeks a perfect Spyder and we meet the man responsible for the car's design. He test drives a potential candidate but will it meet the exacting standards of the Renault Collector?
The Renault Collector follows the story of French car connoisseur; Bernard Dumas and his collection of six beautifully restored and treasured Renaults. From the majestic 1921 Type IG to a flashy 1980's Alpine, we see Bernard's passion for Renault workmanship and his love of driving. On the look out for the next member of his Renault family, Bernard seeks a perfect Spyder and we meet the man responsible for the car's design. He test drives a potential candidate but will it meet the exacting standards of the Renault Collector?
This programme contains two great films about the joys of travel, one a documentary, one a complete fantasy. The first is about a scheme Renault supported in the late 60s and early 70s that gave young scientists the chance to travel to far flung places in search of new horizons. Renault not only provided the cars and trained the teams in basic mechanics and off road driving but they also provided 16mm film cameras, stock and the training needed to effectively document these life changing journeys. The second film is a fictional tale of a young boy who wanders astray amid the hostile winter mountains and is given sanctuary by an unusual Renault 8. The car takes him on a magical ride through jungle, across deserts and even to the beach. Although this film contains no dialogue, the quality of the cinematography and the playful ideas combined with an orchestrated score, illustrate just how much care Renault put into their promotional work in the 1960s.
These two films show how well Renaults could cope with rough treatment & rugged terrain – even in the 1950s and early 60s! On the Caravan Trail is a record of the amazing trip a convoy of Renault's undertook in 1955. Setting off from Renault HQ at Billancourt, a Fregate, an off road Colorale, an ambulance and a support truck took on a 10,000km journey to Libya via western Asia. The second film is a romantic musical interlude featuring the adventures of two Renault 4s having fun in the Camargue region in the South of France. There are hitch hikers, wild horses, cowboys and a rodeo, plus a mystery donkey to be seen in another example of the unhindered structure and creatively free films Renault's cinema department were making in the 1960s. It's gentle nature and refreshing simplicity is all quite a contrast from the highly polished, carefully choreographed, but often soulless, corporate films that are used to promote modern cars!
This short film tells the fictional tale of two girls being challenged to use all their guile and charm in order to inherit a rural farm. The conditions of the inheritance mean they must travel 5000kms in their Renault Domaine – on just one tank of petrol! Despite the reasonably frugal Renault doing it's best to make the trip without refuelling, the girls are soon involved in all sorts of japes and adventures to keep the petrol coming. These scenarios range from an innocent request for any spare fuel from passers by, to the girls taking part in a beauty contest, while along the way they find themselves looking after somebody's cows!
These two films, made 25 years apart, celebrate the unadulterated imagination of childhood and the creativity it can produce. The first film, an extract from a 1958 “The Automobile Magazine” shows the fun children can have with cars, in this show some of the lucky children get to drive beautiful scale models of race cars and also get a slightly less exciting crash course in motor mechanics and road safety. The second film is from 1983 and is the result of when Renault asked 3000 8 to 11 year olds to “Design me a Car” and imagine what they thought the transport of the future might look like. From the resulting pictures an unusual animated film was produced. As we are now living in that future it's fascinating to see if those bright young minds of 1983 were on the right track!
This film describes the exciting experience of taking part in the 1954 Monte Carlo rally but from an unusual point of view. The whole story of preparation, travelling to the event and taking part is told to us by a slightly sarcastic and rather feisty Renault 4CV. Renault used to, and still does, love giving its cars a human character and how better to do this than allow the car itself to describe the experience of taking part in Europe's most famous rally event. The 4CV was always one of the less powerful entrants so keep your eyes open for the much heavier, more powerful Mercedes, Alfas, Jaguars and Rovers, however because of deft preparation and the poor conditions, plus the excellent traction from the rear engine layout, the little 4CV was often to be found finishing rallys in surprisingly high postions.
Two episodes of Renault's pioneering 1950s motoring magazine show, one features items on old bangers at Le Mans, a women only Dauphine race, the Paris car show and a rally raid across Europe, the other is entirely devoted to one story. Shot on beautiful colorfilm, this film follows the amazing road trip undertaken by the adventurous Mahuzier family that as they have the hliday of a lifetime in North America. Handsomely equipped with a Renault Domaine, a 1000KG van and a caravan they set out to cross the vast Canadian continent enjoying its wilderness as they go, eventually finishing their trip in California from where they returned to Europe by boat. It's another example of the unhurried pace of the films that were made by the Renault film unit in the 1950s and 60s and stands in stark contrast with the impatience and hard selling of today's film and television productions, relax and enjoy.
This programme features two different films that clearly illustrate the changing roles and increasing freedom that cars were bringing to the lives of women in the post World War 2 years. The first is an episode of Renault's Automobile Magazine show that focuses on the rapid growth in women drivers and the way they use them to go about their work. Then we follow a chic Parisienne as she goes to the Paris Motor show to see a beautiful new Renault; the Floride. The other is a documentary about four intrepid Elle fashion models who drove a pair of Renault 4s from the southern most tip of South America all the way up to Northern Alaska. They were taking part in Renault's famous “Around the World” scheme and had all sorts of trials and tribulations along the way. The alluring mix of gritty determination and sophisticated glamour makes this especially engaging viewing.
Two films about the fantastic Renault Gordinis of the 1960s and the way they enabled a generation of keen drivers to follow their dreams. The first, Chrono175, focuses on the R8, perhaps the most iconic of all Renault Gordinis. The film also spends quite some time showing, in detail, how to drive one on, and sometimes beyond, the R8 Gordini's considerable limits. The second film is a marvellously atmospheric record of a glorious sun and petrol soaked summer motoring festival that took place at Le Castellet race circuit in 1970. Surrounded by thousands of gleaming examples of his blue and white creations, “The Sorcerer” or Amadee Gordini as he was properly known, was the beaming guest of honour at this one off event. Any one who was into Gordinis in 1970 had to be there, and never one to miss a trick, Renault took the opportunity to introduce their brand new model; the R12 Gordini at the event they called G-Day!
In this programme, we are treated to two gems form the Renault film archive, giving us the insiders view of one of the most iconic motorsport events the world has known, the Le Mans 24 Hour Race. First up is a film made in 1966, when the Ford GT40s were dominant in the top class, but where the Renault Alpine, in distinctive Gordini colours won its own class and finished 9th overall. The second film is from 1977, and tells the story of a direct fight between the Porsche 936 and Renault Mirage. A motorsport treat from the archives!
In this programme, we unearth two classic employee information films from the incredible Renault archive. Made in the 1950s these films were shown to employees in purpose built theatres in or nearby the manufacturing sites. Each made up of several stories about Renault activity form the time they provide a fascinating insight into how Renault saw itself and the wider world. Always charming, often suprising, the first features a state visit from Emporer Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, and the second includes the story of the world-beating Etoile Filante speed testing car.
We’re off around the world with Film Club, as the archives give up two amazing stories of exploration in the name of science. In the first film we follow L’Equipe Vulcain to Indonesia as a team of hardy scientists seek greater understanding of Valcanoes. In the second film Zahir in Africa is our destination as a photographer and entomolgist team up to see if they can learn more about the insect world. Remarkable people in far flung places and two special films from Renault vaults.
We all know the French love cycling, so its little wonder that the Renault archives contain evidence of the company’s commitment to the sport over the years. This programme features a film from 1980 which tells the story of the World Cycling Championships that took place in the country around Mont Blanc in the French Alps. The womens event was won by an American, so all eyes were on the thigh-busting 268km mens race and French hero Bernard Hinault. Could the local boy and Renault team rider win on home soil?