Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year (2023)
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year (2023)
In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.

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In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.


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Genres: Documentary

Language: English

Release Date: 09 May 2023

Country: GB

Runtime: 46m

Company Credits

Company: GCN+

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Cast

Mark Beaumont

Mark Beaumont

Presenter

Directed By

Hugh Farrow

Hugh Farrow

Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Annie Wareham

Annie Wareham

Researcher

Mike Rees

Mike Rees

Producer

Simon Wear

Simon Wear

Executive Producer

Emma Rimmer

Emma Rimmer

Producer

Mia Walter

Mia Walter

Associate Producer

Simon Richardson

Simon Richardson

Producer

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Dominic Aston

Dominic Aston

Editorial Manager

David Warby

David Warby

Editor

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Camera

Hugh Farrow

Hugh Farrow

Camera Operator

Tom Grundy

Tom Grundy

Camera Operator

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