Discovery Orders Two New Motoring Programs

Discovery has commissioned a pair of new motoring shows from Workerbee for Quest—Motor Pickers and World’s Greatest Cars.

Motor Pickers will follow classic car expert Paul Cowland and builder and restorer Helen Stanley as they help desperate car buyers select the perfect used car within their budget. World’s Greatest Cars, meanwhile, is a celebratory series that brings together well-known car experts to showcase the best cars ever made, starring Cowland and Stanley as well as Mike Brewer, Jimmy De Ville, Ant Anstead, Drew Pritchard, Marc Priestley, Karun Chandhok, Vicki Butler-Henderson and Rory Reid.

Simon Downing, senior VP and head of factual and sport at Discovery UK, said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Workerbee on these brand new motoring commissions. Motoring is a key vertical on Quest and is gaining popularity and prominence in our schedule every year. We’re delighted to be super-serving Quest audiences with more automotive programs than ever before—with a boosted library of high-octane car content.”

Victoria Noble, VP of original content for factual at Discovery, said: “With a long history of commissioning car programs, I’m particularly pleased to be commissioning editor for these fantastic new shows. Motor Pickers will empower viewers with tips and tricks on how to get ahead in the second-hand car market, while World Greatest Cars, will give them the chance to learn more about a wide range of vehicles with our stellar line up of Discovery motoring experts.”

Rick Murray, managing director and executive producer at Workerbee, said: “We’re delighted to be working with Quest again on two brand new car formats. To have the opportunity to work with the best motoring experts on the planet for World’s Greatest Cars was irresistible, and Motor Pickers is a fast-paced show with two of the best hosts in the business at the helm. Being commissioned to make these shows during a global pandemic was challenging, but thanks to a fantastic team we made it happen and are thrilled with the results.”