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202146 minPGdocumentary

Battling The Lines

202146 minPGdocumentary

Trucker Jimmy Callaghan faces treacherous snowy conditions on a perilous Peak District road, while fellow drivers navigate their own delivery challenges across the UK.

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Channel: Banijay Documentaries

Battling The Lines

2021• 46 minPG

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Trucker Jimmy Callaghan faces treacherous snowy conditions on a perilous Peak District road, while fellow drivers navigate their own delivery challenges across the UK.

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Trucker Jimmy Callaghan faces treacherous snowy conditions on one of Britain's most dangerous roads in the Peak District during Easter. Mark Dixon's shortcut across London leads to unexpected challenges, while Ashley Maddocks encounters a trucking crisis as his load of house plants triggers severe hay fever. This observational documentary highlights the operations of Eddie Stobart's haulage, rail, and air divisions, showcasing the drivers' efforts to meet demanding delivery deadlines and introducing a new generation of drivers competing for coveted apprenticeships.

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