Gears and Tears

Documentary series following the Smiths and the Wainmans, two rival clans in the world of stock car racing, who have dominated the circuit for 40 years

Storyline

Documentary series following the Smiths and the Wainmans, two rival clans in the world of stock car racing, who have dominated the circuit for 40 years

First Aired

2010-08-02
Last Aired

2010-09-06
Creator
Genre

Documentary
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One

Keywords:

stock car racing motorsport

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

As the two families prepare for the 09/10 racing season, new members from both families become involve...More

As the two families prepare for the 09/10 racing season, new members from both families become involved.Less

30mins 2010-08-02

2. Episode 2

The Wainman family accuse the Smith family of cheating with the new car that they are using. 17-year-o...More

The Wainman family accuse the Smith family of cheating with the new car that they are using. 17-year-old Georgia Neachell joins the circuit.Less

30mins 2010-08-09

3. Episode 3

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30mins 2010-08-16

4. Episode 4

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30mins 2010-08-23

5. Episode 5

A tale of thwarted love as the stockcar saga takes a truly Shakespearean twist. In the emotional clima...More

A tale of thwarted love as the stockcar saga takes a truly Shakespearean twist. In the emotional climax of the World Final, a real life story of Romeo and Juliet emerges between the rival camps of the Smiths and the Wainmans. Will young love prevail - or can the enmity between the families only be sorted out in the mayhem of the track?Less

30mins 2010-08-31

6. Episode 6

The grand finale of the stockcar season arrives, and with it, the final showdown between the Smith and...More

The grand finale of the stockcar season arrives, and with it, the final showdown between the Smith and Wainman clans. Has Frankie Wainman still got the hunger to beat the Smiths, or has he lost his focus? It's time for a dose of tough love to get Frankie's season back on track. But Frankie's eyes are on a different prize as he prepares his 10-year-old son for his first big race; a new generation of Smiths and Wainmans is waiting in the wings.Less