BBC Cycling Narrator of History Programme

[ThickBloke]

Hope this is the right place to ask but...
... does anyone remember the guy who rode around dishing out historical facts on a BBC series? He wore (as I recall) a day glow outfit and his bike had a single axle front fork. I think there were two series made. I cannot remember the title of the programme or the gentleman's name (put it down to age). Any pointers appreciated.
Many thanks.

[brianleach]

Adam Hart-Davis???

[TrevA]

Adam Hart Davis. He presented a series called “What the Victorians did for us”.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Hart-Davis

[brianleach]

And the Romans I think.

[backnotes]

Some of the episodes of Local Heroes are available on YouTube.

For example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=842XvWGtt9E

A search for "adam hart davis local heroes" brings up 29 assorted episodes - I expect there are others in there if you search more thoroughly.

[ThickBloke]

Thanks so much everyone.

Much appreciated, I'll be binge watching YouTube all evening now.

Regards All

[gazza_d]

Ahh how I miss Adam and his day glo gear. Always fascinating programmes with his improvised experiments in all kinds of odd places.
It should be revived.