I just sat and watched a few episodes of "An MG is Born". I guess that it is a repeat. I caught it on Discovery Shed or Turbo or some such. I thoroughly enjoyed watching it, even though the final car was a bit like Tigger's broom (Only Fools and Horses). I have to admit that it did stir a lust in me for a nice wee MGB roadster....
It's a great series, I remember watching it before. Mark Evans did a few of these types of ones, a kit car, a Jag and a helicopter spring to mind.
Here you go a bit of info .....
An MGB Is Born
Nowt wrong with Rover V8's I've got an ex TVR engine in my 77 roadster, and It's quite adequate, loads of low range torque ( twisted a half shaft within 6 months), and over 30mpg on the motorway.