Mark Evans

A scientific search by Mark Evans

Only 12 original Jaguar Lightweight E-Types were made in 1963 and now their craftsmen are building six more, each at a cost of £1 million and bound for a specially-selected customer. With exclusive access to Jaguar as their craftsmen create six new Lightweight E-Types, costing over £1 million each and going to specially-chosen customers, Mark Evans seeks to understand the world of classic cars. He meets dedicated car collectors and attends important events in the classic car calendar to discover what makes these cars so special and desirable.

Find out how the cars were crafted and discover the secret family stories behind the most famous marques including Riley, Standard, Triumph and Jaguar. Legendary racers Rosemary Smith, Pat Quinn and Norman Dewis share their memories of competing Coventry’s cars in some of the world’s most dangerous motorsport events. And, meet the people passionate about preserving the city’s extraordinary motoring heritage.

Mark Evans and geneticist Bryan Sykes examine the legend of Bigfoot, using DNA testing to determine if he's a hominid, an ape or just a hoax

Host Mark Evans investigates whether the DNA extracted from privately-owned remains of historical figures and celebrities like John Lennon's tooth or Eva Braun's hair can tell us something about these dead famous people.