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James May's 20th Century

Genres

Documentary

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James May takes a look at some of the greatest developments of the 20th century.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

05 June 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

James May

James May

Himself - Presenter

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