'For the Love of Cars' Articles
collection of articles and reviews for Channel Four's 'For the Love of Cars'; a documentary series where Philip explores his passion for classic British motors
Special
30th April 2016 - Hillingdon & Uxbridge Times
Actor turned tv presenter Philip Glenister will be taking part in the 2016 Silverstone Classic
He may be better known for his acting skills but film and television star Philip Glenister is relishing the chance to take centre stage in another of his passions for this year’s Silverstone Classic.
Series 2
18th April 2015 - Daily Mail
From an Aston Martin Vantage to a run-down Fiat 500... For the Love of Cars returns with a broader focus
Petrol heads suffering Top Gear withdrawals will be pleased to know the car show-sized hole in their lives will soon be filled by the return of For the Love of Cars for a second series.
18th April 2015 - Hull Daily Mail
For the Love of Cars: Is Philip Glenister revving up for Top Gear role?
In TV, timing is every thing - and actor Philip Glenister and car designer and mechanic Ant Anstead couldn't really have picked a better time to launch the second series of their show For the Love of Cars.
17th April 2015 - The Sun
"Top Gear is a perfect show the way it is," says Philip Glenister
He might soon present it and car fan Philip Glenister says he would not change a thing about Top Gear. The Life on Mars star is in the running to replace Jeremy Clarkson, which was axed from the show for punching a producer on location.
14th April 2015 - TV and Satellite Week
Fire up the Aston!
He got to drive a Ford Cortina MK1 and an Audi Quattro in Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes. Now, thanks to Channel 4’s For the Love of Cars, the restoration motoring show that returns this week, petrolhead Philip Glenister has got behind the wheel of a whole showroom’s worth of classic cars.
12th April 2015 - Sunday Times Motoring
Philip Glenister reviews the Audi A3 Sportback E-tron (2015)
Spark up the Quattro!
10th April 2015 - Channel 4
For the Love of Cars - Car Profiles
For the Love of Cars returns and sees Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead taking classic examples of iconic cars on inspiring and informative road trips, winding their way through the social histories of a plethora and diverse mix of memorable motors (WARNING - contains spoilers!)
8th April 2015 - Channel 4
Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead interview for For the Love of Cars
Actor Philip Glenister and car designer Ant Anstead are like two kids in a sweet shop. The pair are so thrilled to be working on a show all about cars, it can be difficult to get a word in edgeways. Here, they discuss their best and worst cars, how restoring may be a dying art, and why Ant’s wife could do with a decent birthday present.
Series 1
5th August 2014 - 4-Traders
Life on Cars; My Car: Philip Glenister
Philip Glenister began working as an actor in his late twenties but it was his scene-stealing role as the politically-incorrect detective Gene Hunt in Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes that propelled him to stardom. Earlier this year he presented the Channel 4 show For The Love Of Cars and appeared in BBC One's Manchester-based From There To Here.
3rd June 2014 - The Telegraph
Triumph and adversity
A journey in a classic Triumph Stag with actor Philip Glenister neatly encapsulates the failings of many 1970s British cars
19th April 2014 - Hertfordshire Mercury
Car designer joins DCI Gene Hunt in new show
He’s best known as no-nonsense copper DCI Gene Hunt, but after his starring turns behind the wheel in Life on Mars’s Ford Cortina and Ashes to Ashes’s Audi Quattro, actor Philip Glenister will be bringing some of Britain’s lost treasures back to life in a new show with Ware car designer Ant Anstead.
15th April 2014 - Total TV Guide
Vroom with a View
Philip Glenister joins restorer Ant Anstead to breathe new life into six classic cars that tell the story of post-war Britain
15th April 2014 - Radio Times
My Motor Makeover
Philip Glenister chooses five classic cars to save from the scrapheap – but how much are they worth?
15th April 2014 - TV & Satellite Week
Fire up the Escort!
Life on Mars actor Philip Glenister helps to restore six classic British cars
15th April 2014 - TV Choice
Philip Glenister - For the Love of Cars
TV Choice met Philip Glenister at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London hours before the restored autos were auctioned off to talk about the series…
2nd December 2013 - Channel Four
Channel 4 to celebrate Great Britain's iconic cars
In Cars (w/t), Philip Glenister (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes) will explore his personal passion for British motors.
Special
30th April 2016 - Hillingdon & Uxbridge Times
Actor turned tv presenter Philip Glenister will be taking part in the 2016 Silverstone Classic
He may be better known for his acting skills but film and television star Philip Glenister is relishing the chance to take centre stage in another of his passions for this year’s Silverstone Classic.
Series 2
18th April 2015 - Daily Mail
From an Aston Martin Vantage to a run-down Fiat 500... For the Love of Cars returns with a broader focus
Petrol heads suffering Top Gear withdrawals will be pleased to know the car show-sized hole in their lives will soon be filled by the return of For the Love of Cars for a second series.
18th April 2015 - Hull Daily Mail
For the Love of Cars: Is Philip Glenister revving up for Top Gear role?
In TV, timing is every thing - and actor Philip Glenister and car designer and mechanic Ant Anstead couldn't really have picked a better time to launch the second series of their show For the Love of Cars.
17th April 2015 - The Sun
"Top Gear is a perfect show the way it is," says Philip Glenister
He might soon present it and car fan Philip Glenister says he would not change a thing about Top Gear. The Life on Mars star is in the running to replace Jeremy Clarkson, which was axed from the show for punching a producer on location.
14th April 2015 - TV and Satellite Week
Fire up the Aston!
He got to drive a Ford Cortina MK1 and an Audi Quattro in Life on Mars and Ashes to Ashes. Now, thanks to Channel 4’s For the Love of Cars, the restoration motoring show that returns this week, petrolhead Philip Glenister has got behind the wheel of a whole showroom’s worth of classic cars.
12th April 2015 - Sunday Times Motoring
Philip Glenister reviews the Audi A3 Sportback E-tron (2015)
Spark up the Quattro!
10th April 2015 - Channel 4
For the Love of Cars - Car Profiles
For the Love of Cars returns and sees Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead taking classic examples of iconic cars on inspiring and informative road trips, winding their way through the social histories of a plethora and diverse mix of memorable motors (WARNING - contains spoilers!)
8th April 2015 - Channel 4
Philip Glenister and Ant Anstead interview for For the Love of Cars
Actor Philip Glenister and car designer Ant Anstead are like two kids in a sweet shop. The pair are so thrilled to be working on a show all about cars, it can be difficult to get a word in edgeways. Here, they discuss their best and worst cars, how restoring may be a dying art, and why Ant’s wife could do with a decent birthday present.
Series 1
5th August 2014 - 4-Traders
Life on Cars; My Car: Philip Glenister
Philip Glenister began working as an actor in his late twenties but it was his scene-stealing role as the politically-incorrect detective Gene Hunt in Life On Mars and Ashes To Ashes that propelled him to stardom. Earlier this year he presented the Channel 4 show For The Love Of Cars and appeared in BBC One's Manchester-based From There To Here.
3rd June 2014 - The Telegraph
Triumph and adversity
A journey in a classic Triumph Stag with actor Philip Glenister neatly encapsulates the failings of many 1970s British cars
19th April 2014 - Hertfordshire Mercury
Car designer joins DCI Gene Hunt in new show
He’s best known as no-nonsense copper DCI Gene Hunt, but after his starring turns behind the wheel in Life on Mars’s Ford Cortina and Ashes to Ashes’s Audi Quattro, actor Philip Glenister will be bringing some of Britain’s lost treasures back to life in a new show with Ware car designer Ant Anstead.
15th April 2014 - Total TV Guide
Vroom with a View
Philip Glenister joins restorer Ant Anstead to breathe new life into six classic cars that tell the story of post-war Britain
15th April 2014 - Radio Times
My Motor Makeover
Philip Glenister chooses five classic cars to save from the scrapheap – but how much are they worth?
15th April 2014 - TV & Satellite Week
Fire up the Escort!
Life on Mars actor Philip Glenister helps to restore six classic British cars
15th April 2014 - TV Choice
Philip Glenister - For the Love of Cars
TV Choice met Philip Glenister at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London hours before the restored autos were auctioned off to talk about the series…
2nd December 2013 - Channel Four
Channel 4 to celebrate Great Britain's iconic cars
In Cars (w/t), Philip Glenister (Life on Mars, Ashes to Ashes) will explore his personal passion for British motors.
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