James May follows a year inside Hornby Hobbies – an iconic British toymaker on the brink of collapse.
Episode 1
Hornby director Simon Kohler assesses the decline of his beloved company during his four-year absence. Master modeller Jim is given the biggest build of his modelling life.
Episode 2
Hornby number two Simon Kohler takes on two of his biggest rivals in a dramatic showdown. Meanwhile, the company hires their first female product designer.
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