Angela and Auntie Beeb

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I was recently contacted by a researcher with the BBC who remembered me and my bug, from a film shoot that I did back in November 1998 at Silverstone. If you recall the outcome from the piece so kindly written by Jean Bartlett, the film shoot was never televised at the end of the day.

I was asked if I would like to get involved in some filming for an art programme which was to feature the design of cars and the producer wanted to use the example of the Beetle. As anyone would, I jumped at the chance. There were to be no fees involved, just the pleasure of getting involved and being a TV celebrity for a couple of minutes.

The researcher Fiona, and Sebastian the producer came over to my house with the camera and equipment. I was filmed getting into my vehicle, driving off my drive. I was also asked to talk about the history of the Beetle, and the fact that it was created as the ‘Peoples Car.’ I was told to speak about my passion for my bug and we had all the local kids following the shooting of me coming round corners. it was a very enjoyable and pleasurable experience.

The shoot ended with me driving my bug back onto my drive and locking the door. It was planned to be televised at the end of July, but as it is too be shown on BBC Digital, I would never get to see it, consolation prize, a video of it (which I have yet to receive!!!)

Angela Antoniou, PRO