Some of Britain’s oldest drivers were the stars of ITV’s 100 Year Old Drivers: Rebooted, but it was Joseph Batty-Peirson who proved a favourite with viewers.
The documentary explored why, and how, a selection of Britain’s older drivers are still behind the wheel.
Romance was in the air as we followed 98-year-old Joseph who has an eye for the opposite sex – and that’s why he continues to drive to this day.
Joseph Batty-Peirson from 100 Year Old Drivers: Rebooted (screengrab/ITV)
“When the twinkle goes out of my eye for the ladies, I shall turn up my toes and die,” he said on the programme.
Keen on finding a wealthy widow, Joseph set up an internet dating profile and lied about his age – hoping to pass himself off as 83.
There were some familiar faces from previous series, including Ken and Edna Medlock who have a combined age of 200. But viewers who took to Twitter to have a say appeared to be captivated with Joseph.
We love Joseph!
What a man joseph is☺ #100yearolddriversrebooted
— Harry Goulding (@HarryGoulding6) July 20, 2016
#100YearOldDriversRebooted that Joseph is 98 and is online dating 😂👏 best part is his profile says 83 the dog
— Lee Bannister (@lbannister94) July 20, 2016
Omg loving Joseph on #100yearolddriversrebooted 98 and looking for love again ! Just shows ur never to old #loveoldies #helptheaged #oaps
— Anzi (@Monkey_Moom) July 20, 2016
Joseph the online dating legend at 98 telling the ladies he's 83 😳cheeky scamp 🎈 #100yearolddriversrebooted #gojoe
— Sally Stanway (@SallyStanway) July 20, 2016
Joseph is the ultimate Casanova #100yearolddriversrebooted
— Flo (@Colour_Me_Flo) July 20, 2016
Ahahaha Joseph and his Jag signing up for online dating 😂. Go get 'em Joe! #100yearolddriversrebooted
— Beckii (@bringwine_) July 20, 2016
Joseph is a massive catfish oh my god 😂😂 #100yearolddriversrebooted
— Jess (@JessSalt) July 20, 2016
Joseph's an absolute player! What a guy 😂 #100yearolddriversrebooted
— Catherine Hastings (@CatHasti) July 20, 2016
Joseph is the ladies man. He hasn't lost his drive at the age of 98 has he? #100YearOldDrivers #100YearOldDriversRebooted
— Kevin Astley (@kevtheman10) July 20, 2016
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