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Alan Judd

Alan Judd

Alan Judd is a novelist and biographer who previously served in the army and the foreign office. Two of his novels were filmed by the BBC and another, "The Kaiser's Last Kiss" starring Christopher Plummer, has just finished shooting. His latest novel, "Out of the Blue", is set in WW2.

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Not so smart motorways – Alan Judd

Blog | By Alan Judd | Jan 12, 2022

Not so smart motorways – Alan Judd

It's just been revealed that new 'smart motorways’ are being put on hold for five years. They aren’t safe, says Alan Judd

Bentley’s beautiful bodies

Pursuits | By Alan Judd

Bentley’s beautiful bodies

visits Bentley's Crewe factory

Prince Philip’s driving lesson

Pursuits | By Alan Judd

Prince Philip’s driving lesson

Prince Philip's crash earlier this year has given oldies a bad name, young drivers are far worse, says Alan Judd

What would Churchill's doctor have said about Niki Lauda?

Blog | By Alan Judd | May 21, 2019

What would Churchill's doctor have said about Niki Lauda?

Alan Judd pays tribute to the great driver and remembers his rivalry with James Hunt

Motoring

Pursuits | By Alan Judd

Motoring

A Priceless Ride

Motoring: Going Electric

Pursuits | By Alan Judd

Motoring: Going Electric

A friend has gone electric, buying a £35,000 BMW i3, the Range Extender model, incorporating a small petrol engine. Like most buyers nowadays, he bought it on a lease deal, whereby he effectively hires the car and, after three years, either gives it back, trades it in for another or buys it outright for a lump sum. So far, he’s like a dog with two tails – he couldn’t be more pleased.

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