Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip
Journalist and broadcaster Sean Fletcher explores the iconic Route 66 on its 100th anniversary, connecting with his American roots. Over eight episodes, he's joined by famous figures who share how the highway influenced their lives, and he meets local characters working to preserve its legacy. The series is produced by Telegraph Media Group and sponsored by Visit The USA.
Episodes
Henry Cole: Roots of the road
One hundred years. 2,500 miles. Eight states. Route 66 is a living, linear museum: a road where every mile has a story. Joining Sean Fletcher is author, TV presenter and avid motorcyclist Henry Cole, who has travelled the Mother Road not once, but three times.Together, they meet Arizona-based author and historian Jim Hinckley to discover how Route 66 became so much more than a highway. And in Amar
James King: Stories from the screen
For aspiring actors, Route 66 was more than just a highway: it was a pathway to Hollywood. In this episode, Sean Fletcher sits down with film critic James King to explore why the Mother Road became such a powerful symbol of ambition, opportunity and the pursuit of stardom in American culture.Sean and James also speak to Jim Harris, executive director of the Santa Monica Pier and the pier's residen
Suzi Quatro: Music of the Mother Road
There aren’t many people out there who can say they have spent 63 years on the road, but rock ’n’ roll legend Suzi Quatro is one of the few. Suzi has lived through countless eras of music, performing up and down the United States and across the globe. Sean speaks to her about her life as a touring musician and the various sounds and artists that evolved along Route 66.Sean and Suzi chat to the man
Introducing... Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip
In this eight-part series, journalist and broadcaster Sean Fletcher connects with his American roots, joined by famous figures who’ll help him pay tribute to the iconic Route 66 in its 100th year. Along the way he’ll learn how their lives were touched by it and meet the local characters keeping the spirit of this legendary highway alive.Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip with Sean Fletcher is
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