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Race Across the World

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 5 months

Pairs of travellers are pitted against each other in a race to reach the Far East, without taking a single flight and with no smartphone in sight. Show more

Race Across the World

Series 1

Episode 3

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 5 months

As five teams become four, they are more focused than ever on reaching Singapore. They journey across the deserts, mountains and Silk Road cities of Central Asia to Uzbekistan. Show more

Race Across the World

Series 4

The Reunion

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for years

The five intrepid teams reunite in London to look back at their 51-day thrilling adventure through some of the most beautiful, populous and remote places on the planet. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Composer:
Michael Burns
Producer:
Louis Bird
Producer:
Joe Cummins
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Editor:
Phil Ashby
Series Editor:
Charlotte Woolley
Series Producer:
Charlotte Jacobs
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Lucy Shepherd
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 2

Episode 5

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 5 months

A frenetic race across the world. The teams have reached the halfway mark in the 25,000km race to Ushuaia. To reach the next checkpoint, they must choose to travel through either Bolivia or Chile. Show more

Contributors

Composer:
Michael Burns
Production Manager:
Juliet Cole
Production Manager:
Katy Goddard
Production Manager:
Anna Wood
Producer:
Kathryn Burke
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Executive Producer:
Matt J Smith
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Line Producer:
Maria Kennedy
Production Company:
Studio Lambert
Editor:
Ben Hills

Race Across the World

Series 2

Episode 6

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 5 months

A frenetic race across the world. With three teams already at the checkpoint in Argentina, Dom and Lizzie are over 24 hours behind and must use all their ingenuity to claw their way back into the race Show more

Contributors

Composer:
Michael Burns
Production Manager:
Katy Goddard
Production Manager:
Anna Wood
Producer:
Kathryn Burke
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Executive Producer:
Matt J Smith
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Line Producer:
Maria Kennedy
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 2

Episode 7

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 5 months

With two teams at the checkpoint – Ilha Grande in Brazil – the remaining teams are engaged in a frantic race to avoid finishing the leg in last place. Show more

Contributors

Composer:
Michael Burns
Production Manager:
Katy Goddard
Production Manager:
Anna Wood
Producer:
Kathryn Burke
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Executive Producer:
Matt J Smith
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Line Producer:
Maria Kennedy
Production Company:
Studio Lambert
Editor:
Ruari Muri

Race Across the World

Series 2

Episode 8

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 5 months

After 21,000 kilometres, two continents and 17 countries, the teams embark on the final leg of their epic journey. Show more

Contributors

Composer:
Michael Burns
Production Manager:
Katy Goddard
Production Manager:
Anna Wood
Producer:
Kathryn Burke
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Line Producer:
Maria Kennedy
Production Company:
Studio Lambert
Editor:
Phil Ashby

Race Across the World

Series 2

Revealed

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for 5 months

The five teams reunite for the first time to reveal fascinating insights into their different strategies and individual experiences - from their highest highs to their lowest lows. Show more

Contributors

Composer:
Michael Burns
Production Manager:
Katy Goddard
Production Manager:
Anna Wood
Producer:
Kathryn Burke
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Line Producer:
Maria Kennedy
Production Company:
Studio Lambert
Editor:
Phil Ashby

Race Across the World

Series 3

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One NightlightLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for years

The race to St John’s continues as the five teams leave Haida Gwaii and head into the heart of the Yukon towards the second checkpoint, the former gold rush boom town Dawson City. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Director:
Kate Siney
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Series Producer:
Louise Bartmann
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 3

Episode 3

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One East MidlandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for years

The five pairs leave Dawson City and head south to the third checkpoint, the Rocky Mountain resort town of Banff. This time, the team arriving in last place will be eliminated from the race. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Director:
Kate Siney
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Series Producer:
Louise Bartmann
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 3

Episode 4

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One East MidlandsLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for years

The teams head for the fourth checkpoint, the remote outpost of Churchill, on Hudson Bay. The only transport is a twice-weekly train, and they have just three days to catch it. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Director:
Kate Siney
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Series Producer:
Louise Bartmann
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 3

Episode 5

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for years

The teams head for Lake Huron, a 3,000-kilometre journey, but the pairs only have one way out of Churchill – a noisy overnight train south. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Director:
Kate Siney
Series Producer:
Louise Bartmann
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 3

Episode 6

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for years

In the sixth leg of the race, the pairs must brush up on their language skills, as the next stop is in Quebec. To get there, the teams must navigate Canada’s most densely inhabited region. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Director:
Kate Siney
Series Producer:
Louise Bartmann
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 3

Episode 7

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC One LondonLatest broadcast: on BBC Three

Available for years

41 days since the start on Canada's Pacific coast, the teams now have the Atlantic within their reach, lapping the shores of the seventh checkpoint at the seaside town of Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Director:
Kate Siney
Series Producer:
Louise Bartmann
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 5 months

The five teams head out of Delphi to their next checkpoint - Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan - a journey that sees them leave behind the familiarity of the west. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Stephen Lambert
Series Editor:
Stephen Day
Director:
Rob Fisher

Race Across the World

Series 1

Episode 4

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Available for 5 months

The four remaining teams enter the People’s Republic of China. After nearly a month on the road together, budgets are running low and emotions are high. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Series Editor:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Stephen Lambert
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Director:
Rob Fisher
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt

Race Across the World

Series 1

Episode 5

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for 5 months

In the penultimate leg of their journey, the remaining four teams head through the dense forests and bustling metropolises of Cambodia and Vietnam. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Series Editor:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Stephen Lambert
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Director:
Rob Fisher
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt

Race Across the World

Series 1

Episode 6

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales

Available for 5 months

After 12,000 miles, two continents, 21 countries and four seas, the finish line is in sight as the four teams complete the final leg of the Race Across the World. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
John Hannah
Series Editor:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Stephen Lambert
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Director:
Rob Fisher
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt

Race Across the World

Series 2

Episode 1

Duration: 59 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 5 months

Five teams set off from Mexico City – a gargantuan metropolis and the largest Spanish speaking city in the world – in a race to reach the most southerly city in the world, Ushuaia in Argentina. Show more

Contributors

Composer:
Michael Burns
Director:
Robert Fisher
Production Manager:
Juliet Cole
Production Manager:
Katy Goddard
Production Manager:
Anna Wood
Producer:
Kathryn Burke
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Executive Producer:
Matt J Smith
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Line Producer:
Maria Kennedy
Production Company:
Studio Lambert

Race Across the World

Series 2

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD

Available for 5 months

The teams head out of Copan Ruinas in western Honduras to their next checkpoint, Panama City. Having raced hard in the previous leg, leaders Jo and Sam are keen to experience more this time. Show more

Contributors

Composer:
Michael Burns
Production Manager:
Juliet Cole
Production Manager:
Katy Goddard
Production Manager:
Anna Wood
Producer:
Kathryn Burke
Series Producer:
Lucy Curtis
Executive Producer:
Stephen Day
Executive Producer:
Tim Harcourt
Executive Producer:
Mark Saben
Executive Producer:
Matt J Smith
Producer:
Niamh Kearney
Line Producer:
Maria Kennedy
Production Company:
Studio Lambert