Episode 2
Hornby number two Simon Kohler takes on two of his biggest rivals in a dramatic showdown. Meanwhile, the company hires its first female product designer.
The concluding episode of the series, introduced and narrated by model train enthusiast James May, follows Hornby鈥檚 new management team in a desperate attempt to save the company.
In this episode Ken, head of audio development, is sent on a top-secret mission to capture the sound of a steam locomotive for its potential use in a brand new model.
Simon Kohler, Hornby鈥檚 number two, tries to rejuvenate the tired Scalextric brand name with a flashy new advert, but there is a problem: with the company strapped for cash, the budget is miniscule and it will have to be made entirely with in-house staff.
Meanwhile, the company takes on its first female product designer, Caitlin Williams. Fresh out of university, Caitlin is put on the Scalextric design team and we go behind the scenes to see what it takes to produce her first car.
In the climactic finale, we see Simon take on two of his biggest rivals as Hornby鈥檚 2019 range includes two products that have the competitors fuming, leading to a dramatic showdown.
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Battle of the Banners
Duration: 01:04
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:01Nina Simone
Sinnerman
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00:02The John Barry Orchestra
The Challenge
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00:05Traveling Wilburys
End Of The Line
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00:16Europe
The Final Countdown
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00:16Europe
The Final Countdown
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00:24Clifton Parker
Sink The Bismarck!
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00:38Aaron Copland
Fanfare for the Common Man
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | James May |
| Executive Producer | Will Daws |
| Producer | Will Fisher |
| Director | Matt Fisher |
| Executive Producer | Clare Paterson |