Over 30 years Premier Carriage has provided vehicles for many Film and Television programmes. We have put together a short selection of famous Film and TV vehicles. They are the actual vehicle also available to hire for weddings.
Endeavour, the prequel to Inspector Morse
This 1959 Jaguar Mark 1 is the actual car used by the lead actor Shaun Evans in the popular detective drama series ‘Endeavour’. The television series based upon the younger ‘Inspector Morse’ which starred John Thaw. Shaun uses this very car as his own Police Car in the series, he says driving it is the best part, he simply loves it.
Bruce Forsyth on Strictly Come Dancing
This two-door 1930’s style Beauford Convertible was used by BBC television for an episode of the very popular BBC TV series ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ shown above with the late Sir Bruce Forsyth and his co-host Tess Daly arriving on set. Didn’t he do well ! You will note the front passenger seat was removed to ensure Sir Bruce had plenty of room for those very famous tap-dancing feet.
Rocketman
The below Rolls-Royce Phantom V had to make our List of "Famous Film and TV Vehicles" has it was used in the big screen film ‘Rocketman’ portraying the life of music superstar ‘Elton John’.
Agatha Christie's "Poirot"
This 1935 Vintage Daimler was used in the famous Agatha Christie film ‘Lord Edgware Dies’, starring actor David Suchet as the famous Belgian detective ‘Hercule Poirot’. It was also the regular transport of the late King Edward VIII and Mrs Wallis Simpson after the Kings abdication and during his exile in France.
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson in the Limousine during his Devon Tour. This particular American Lincoln Stretched Limousine affectionately known as ‘Big Tex’ due its number plate has carried some very famous people in its time including the world-famous king of pop himself ‘Michael Jackson’ along with his sister ‘Germaine Jackson’ and best friend ‘Uri Geller’ during the Devon part of Michael Jackson’s UK tour.
Bergerac
This 1949 Triumph Roadster was used in the television series ‘Bergerac’ set on the island of Jersey and was used by the star of the series John Nettles who can be seen perched on the car talking to the director. John Nettles of course is also well known for the series ‘Midsomer Murders’. The Triumph Roadster was designed on the classic tourers of the 1930’s where two additional passengers could travel in ‘Dickey Seats’ in the boot, yes in the boot !.
Downton Abbey
This 1924 Vintage Cadillac Limousine was used in the popular television series ‘Downton Abbey’ and you may well remember American actress Shirley MacLaine as ‘Martha Levinson’ being chauffeur driven along the drive and graciously stepping out outside the main entrance of Downton Abbey. Our chauffeur actually drove the car and said Shirley was superb both in and out of character.
British Actor Richard Briers and Musician Dave Davies
This Rolls-Royce Park Ward Convertible was used for the day to transport in Bournemouth both famous actor ‘Richard Briers’ and his wife Ann, and world-famous Kinks musician ‘Dave Davies’ and his wife Kate to the birthplace of the career of well-known comedian ‘Tony Hancock’. Many hundreds were waiting to see their arrival.
Coronation Street
In 2019, This classic Triumph Vitesse 6 Sports made our list of "Famous Film and TV Vehicles" for being used in the popular TV Series ‘Coronation Street’ as the wedding transport for Daniel and Sinead, actors Rob Mallard and Katie McGlynn pictured above. And below parked outside the famous Rovers Return, as there is no chauffeur in the photo we can all guess where he’s gone ! The Rovers ..
The Rolls-Royce Phantom VI was used in the popular Netflix series "The Crown". Photo below shows the car in season 2 as the Queen arrives at Browns Lane's Jaguar factory in 1956. In the later series the same vehicle is also used as the "Queen's Car"
Cruella The Movie
This Classic Rolls-Royce Limousine was used on the movie set "Cruella" below are a couple of photos from "Behind the scene".
Great British Car Journeys on channel 4
The below classic Hillman Minx's Photo was taken on Great British Car Journeys on channel 4 with actors Peter Davison and Christopher Timothy.. It has also stared in the film 'Ironbank' with actor Benedict Cumberbatch, The BBC Drama "Small Axe" directed by Steve McQueen. It is has starred the popular Amazon Series "The Grand Tour" with Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond.
Big Fat Quiz of the Year - Barbie Theme
Classic American Pink Cadillac was used on the Big Fat Quiz of the year for a Barbie Themed emission. Photo was taken during the rehearsal in the Channel 4 Studios.
Kate Winsley for Net-a-Porter
Classic Aston Martion DB5 was used for the promotion of a luxurious clothing brand "Net-a-Porter". Oscar winner, Kate Winsley, can be seen in the Aston Martin for a filmshoot and photoshoot.
