Motorbike Mania Week: TT specials on ITV4

The 2020 Isle of Man TT Races may have been cancelled but ITV4 will broadcast seven new TT-themed programmes as part of Motorbike Mania Week.

ITV4’s special week of shows, running from 16-19 June, includes a look at the Greatest TT Races in the Superbike, Supersport and Senior TT classes over the last decade, from 2009 through to 2019.

Three new documentaries will also be broadcast, including an in-depth profile of the enigmatic Michael Dunlop, a behind-the-scenes look at the Padgetts Racing Team’s TT performances and The Ultimate Challenge – a unique insight into the challenge of racing legendary TT Mountain Course through the eyes of the leading competitors.

The Dunlop Factor, airing on Tuesday, 16 June, profiles the nineteen-time TT race winner, looking at the TT career to date of the Ballymoney man through race highlights since his first TT victory in 2009, with his team-mates and rivals providing their unique perspective on the maverick Northern Ireland racer.

The cameras head to Batley to catch up with Padgett’s Racing team boss Clive Padgett who will be sharing insights on the privately-run Yorkshire outfit that has gone from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful race teams in TT history.

Padgetts TT Winners will also feature some of the headline makers including John McGuinness, Conor Cummins and Ian Hutchinson who have represented Padgetts on the TT podium.

The 37¾ mile TT Mountain Course is the widely recognised as the ultimate test of man and machine and this feature programme sees the top riders sharing their thoughts on what makes the TT course so special, including never before seen on bike footage of Peter Hickman’s record breaking 135 mph lap.

The three-part ‘Best Race’ series looks at the best Superbike, Supersport and Senior TT Races of the last ten years with some of the most memorable races in the event’s long illustrious history featuring in the three action packed one hour specials including dramatic wins, lap and race records and controversial results for many of the leading current riders – Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop, Ian Hutchinson and John McGuinness.

Full details of ITV4’s Motorbike Mania Week schedule can be found below.

All programmes will be available to watch live online or via catch-up on the ITV Hub – itv.com/itv4

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TUESDAY 16th JUNE

A look back at the most memorable superbike races in the last 10 years of the road-racing event, as the competitors raced over the mountain course.

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A profile of 19-time TT winner Michael Dunlop, featuring contributions from friends, team-mates and rivals.

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WEDNESDAY 17th JUNE

Eight TT heroes, including Peter Hickman, Conor Cummins and Davey Todd, get to grips with a new challenge and tackle the familiar course from the comfort of their own homes.

Each of the TT Stars will team up with a gamer and go head to head to complete one lap of the TT game in a competition to be crowned Virtual TT 2020 Champion.

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A look back at the most memorable supersport races in the last 10 years of the road-racing event, a 600cc discipline that often produces closely fought battles.

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A look at the Padgetts racing team, who have become an integral part of the Isle of Man TT. Team leader Clive Padgett and riders Conor Cummins, Ian Hutchinson and John McGuinness reveal the secrets to their success.

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THURSDAY 18th JUNE

An insight into this famous closed roads race circuit, as the top riders reveal what makes the TT course so special. Plus, never-before-seen on-bike footage of Peter Hickman’s record-breaking lap.

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FRIDAY 19th JUNE

A look back at the best stagings over the last 10 years of the meeting’s blue riband event, the Senior TT.

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