Everyone loves the Mini, but the iconic car company is not just a job for the thousands of people who work there, it’s a way of life. Made across two factories in Swindon and Oxford, highly skilled workers make around 1,000 cars a day. We’ll see the car being built from the ground up, from the steel plates being made into body parts in the press shop, to the multitude of colours in paint shop to final checks.\n\nAlong the way, we’ll meet generations of the same family who work at the plants, and learn how the company has given opportunities and careers to thousands.
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