Vauxhall Motors, makers of the iconic Vauxhall Astra, have launched a new series that takes a look and profiles some of Britain’s best-loved figures from the worlds of comedy, sport and entertainment called ‘Great British Legends’.
Ahe first installment of the series, available as three episodes online or as a longer podcast at www.vauxhall.co.uk/greatbritishlegends, has comedian Harry Enfield showing GQ Editor Dylan Jones around the city of York from behind the wheel of the new British-built Vauxhall Astra.
Harry Enfield is involved in Vauxhall's series as a direct result of a recent Vauxhall-commissioned survey that revealed his position in a list of top legendary comedy figures in Britain today, with one of his comedy characters, “Kevin The Teenager”, featuring in the top 10 UK comedy characters from the past 20 years.
That list also includes the likes of Del Boy and Rodney from "Only Fools and Horses", Basil Fawlty, Mr.Bean, Geraldine Granger from the "Vicar of Dibley", Edmund Blackadder, Alan Partridge and "The Office's" David Brent; so he is in exulted company.
Seen driving around with Dylan Jones, Harry Enfield is seen discussing his time at York University, and talks about his early years driving Vauxhall cars, as well as his early comedy career, discovering politics at Uni, and meeting the man who gave him his first break at the Edinburgh Festival.
“All these years on, it’s an honour to be even considered a ‘Great British Legend’ and take a road-trip around York to reminisce about my time at university.” Harry Enfield commented.“It’s where I discovered I could actually be funny for a living and met some inspirational people along the way that played a big role in kick-starting my career.”
The podcasts also have Harry:
Vauxhall have not yet revealed the 'Great British Legend' to feature in the next episode, but Dylan Jones is excited about the opportunity that Vauxhall have given to him to make the videos.
“One in four Brits has either owned or driven an Vauxhall Astra at some point in their lives, so it’s only right that we pay tribute to its legendary status, along with other living legends in Britain. I’m looking forward to meeting the next.”