Michael Jayston Playing Real People/Frederick Royce in ''Mr. Rolls and Mr. Royce'' (1972) - HD Clips

Clips from the biographical drama (an ep. of "The Edwardians") about the first Rolls-Royce car. In the early years of the 20th century, the motor car was not only new but was looked upon by almost everyone as something that was unreliable and had little future. Frederick Royce from Birmingham had a different view. His company manufactured electric dynamos but his passion became the gasoline powered motor car. Throughout most of 1903 and into the first months of 1904, he designed, built and tested his first 2-cylinder car. Its quality in terms of reliability and smooth running was unknown at the time. Charles Rolls meanwhile lived in London and shared Royce's passion for the automobile. The son of a Baron, Rolls was an adventurer who liked to test the limits of cars, balloons and airplanes. An avid racer and balloonist, he had little difficulty selling Royce's vehicles once the two finally met in 1904 and together formed Rolls-Royce Ltd in 1906. Their emphasis on quality automobiles remains their hallmark today. Rolls was killed in an airplane crash in 1910 while Royce lived on for many years.
Starring Robert Powell, Michael Jayston, Barrie Cookson, Tim Hardy, Rosalind Lloyd, Eve Pearce, Tim Harty, Mary Hignett, Denis Gilmore, John Franklyn-Robbins.

[@marymagmartha7453]

Interesting Clip. Always a surprising pleasure to see the Birthday 🥳 Boy in any of his countless movie projects. We loss a true talent earlier this year.
I’ve always believed that one should never attempt to afford anything if the Upkeep is unaffordable 🚘Whether it’s a RollsRoyce, Lam or going “low-rent” with a Bentley 😊 if you can’t afford the Tires🛞🛞🛞🛞don’t buy the car‼️
The things rich folks spend their Money 💴💰on 😊
Thanks for the upload…

[@mrrochesterfan]

You're very welcome! These clips are from an ep. of The Edwardians - a very interesting series (1972). Michael Jayston said he hated cars and never wished to learn how to drive. Robert Powell was great as the eccentric aristocrat too. 🥰

[@marymagmartha7453]

@ _Now that’s a Fun tidbit_ 😊