Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year (2023)

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In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.

Director: Hugh Farrow
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: David Warby
Production: GCN+
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Classic Cycling Races and Endurance

Keywords

great britain, endurance, world record, cycling, 1930s

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More Films by Director: Hugh Farrow
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year about?
In 1939, driven by a desire for fame and fortune English amateur Tommy Godwin cycled a world record 75,065 miles in one year setting out from home each day through bitter winters and the blackouts of World War Two. He became the fastest person to cycle 100,000 miles in just 500 days. After this epic feat of endurance, Tommy had to learn to walk again and uncurl his hands! The madcap record has only been attempted by a handful of determined souls and Tommy’s record stood for 76 years making it one of the greatest, but also most overlooked sporting achievements. Ultra endurance athlete and round the world cycling record holder Mark Beaumont is on a mission to shine a light on Tommy’s ride. He delves deeper into Tommy’s story and finds out if he has the physical and mental stamina to take on Godwin’s record.
Who directed Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year?
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year was directed by Hugh Farrow.
Who stars in Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year?
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year stars Mark Beaumont.
How long is Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year?
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year?
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year is a Documentary film.
Where was Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year produced?
Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year was produced in United Kingdom.
What are the themes of Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year?
The themes of Tommy Godwin: The Hardest Year include: Classic Cycling Races and Endurance.