The Power Of Drive To Survive

aka: Drive to Survive: The 'Soap Opera' That Saved F1?

aka: Remorseless Propaganda

11 March 2025

In episode 129: Drive To Survive, the colossal Formula 1 Netflix hit returns to our screens. How has it shaped reality sport documentaries that now dominate the documentary space and what can we expect from the latest series?
The 1975, Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo all announced as 2025 Glastonbury headliners. Something for everyone and yet like every year there are cries of “worst lineup ever”. Richard and Marina discuss if it is the worst ever and provide a bluffers guide to some of the names playing.
Marina has sat through With Love, Meghan so you don’t have to. She has thoughts.
Recommendations:
Marina – Israel and the Palestinians: The Road to 7th October (iPlayer)
Richard – Amandaland (iPlayer)

Producers: Neil Fearn + Joey McCarthy
Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude
Video Producer: Jake Liascos
Executive Producers: Tony Pastor + Jack Davenport

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