First Broadcast: 7.35PM Fri 3 July 2009

Is your name Nigel? Does having the number plate N1GEL appeal? How much money would you spend to own it?

This quirky documentary explores the world of personalised car number plates and some of the people who spend thousands to own the right combination of numbers and letters.

    1. Fri 03 Jul 2009

      Is your name Nigel? Does having the number plate N1GEL appeal? How much money would you spend to own it?

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