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Streetwise

First transmitted in 1996, this film looks at the tough training regime undertaken by black cab drivers as they prepare for one of the hardest examinations they will ever take.

First transmitted in 1996, this film looks at the tough training regime undertaken by black cab drivers as they prepare for one of the hardest examinations they will ever take.

It takes years to get to grips with the intricate road network and tangle of streets that weave their way through the heart of the capital and 70 per cent of applicants fail to finish. With repeat appearances at the Public Carriage Office to take the examination, it's a bumpy road to the coveted green badge.

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50 minutes

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Sat 26 Jul 2008 23:50
BBC Four

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Credits

Producer Mark Phillips
Series Editor Stephen Lambert

Broadcasts

  • Wed 24 Apr 1996 21:00
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Tue 19 Aug 1997 15:05
    BBC Two except East, South East & Yorkshire
  • Sat 26 Jul 2008 23:50
    BBC Four

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