Long Way Round

Long Way Round

Ended First aired 18/Oct/2004 United Kingdom English 2 season(s) 22 episode(s)
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In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all the odds, realize their dream.
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Season 1 · Season 1
7 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Oct/2004
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S1E7
Anchorage to New York
Air date: 29/Nov/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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Ewan and Charley take in the wildlife in Alaska then head across the border into Canada and ride into the Yukon region. They meet the Firefighters tackling forest fires and a Welshman who takes them up in his aeroplane to view a glacier. After a visit to Calgary Funfair, Ewan is almost injured when a reckless driver causes a near fatal accident.

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Ewan and Charley take in the wildlife in Alaska then head across the border into Canada and ride into the Yukon region. They meet the Firefighters tackling forest fires and a Welshman who takes them up in his aeroplane to view a glacier. After a visit to Calgary Funfair, Ewan is almost injured when a reckless driver causes a near fatal accident.

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S1E6
Yakutsk to Magadan (The Road of Bones)
Air date: 22/Nov/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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Pushing on despite many setbacks, Ewan and Charley immerse themselves in the rich culture and their spirits are lifted by the beauty and kindness of the people of Mongolia. They know that the Road of Bones in Siberia (built by Stalin's prisoners) lies ahead and will surely test them further.

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Pushing on despite many setbacks, Ewan and Charley immerse themselves in the rich culture and their spirits are lifted by the beauty and kindness of the people of Mongolia. They know that the Road of Bones in Siberia (built by Stalin's prisoners) lies ahead and will surely test them further.

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S1E5
Western Mongolia to Yakutsk
Air date: 08/Nov/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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A bad fall and more mechanical trouble dogs Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as their motorbike odyssey continues. After regrouping to assess the damage, they head for Ulan Bator and are taken on an underground tour of the Mongolian capital's sewers. They then travel back into Russia and on to Siberia, where they're informed of a really bad stretch of road ahead. Reluctantly they decide to let a train take the strain.

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A bad fall and more mechanical trouble dogs Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as their motorbike odyssey continues. After regrouping to assess the damage, they head for Ulan Bator and are taken on an underground tour of the Mongolian capital's sewers. They then travel back into Russia and on to Siberia, where they're informed of a really bad stretch of road ahead. Reluctantly they decide to let a train take the strain.

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Barnaul to Western Mongolia
Air date: 08/Nov/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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Before Ewan and Charley enter Mongolia, they have a small portion of Russia they must travel through first. They are thrilled to be on decent roads again, and make good time driving to Barnaul, a rather large Westernized city. Ewan and Charley are taken by surprise by the stunning gorgeous Altai region they find themselves in. There are literally no roads in Mongolia as we know them. Instead, the guys must follow tracks marked in the earth by trucks.

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Before Ewan and Charley enter Mongolia, they have a small portion of Russia they must travel through first. They are thrilled to be on decent roads again, and make good time driving to Barnaul, a rather large Westernized city. Ewan and Charley are taken by surprise by the stunning gorgeous Altai region they find themselves in. There are literally no roads in Mongolia as we know them. Instead, the guys must follow tracks marked in the earth by trucks.

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S1E3
Kazakhstan
Air date: 01/Nov/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Ewan and Charley are on the road to Kazakhstan. They notice how both the terrain and people have changed. At the border they are met by a welcoming committee. Almost immediately they encounter the horrible roads they've been dreading. Claudio (the cameraman) falls first. Later Ewan admits to being scared about falling off and nervous about the bad roads. The second greatest problem for Ewan and Charley are the constant police escorts: the last thing they want, they are quickly growing very tired of them. Another welcoming committee which although the guys appreciate, they want to be unfettered in their journey. A light moment filming a herd of giant woolly camels quickly turns heavy. A very rattled looking Ewan and Charley tell how a man in a car just pointed a gun at them. Another police escort takes the guys to a roadside turnout filled with more police cars and television cameras. Ewan is confused and upset. A policeman offers his house as a rest spot.

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Ewan and Charley are on the road to Kazakhstan. They notice how both the terrain and people have changed. At the border they are met by a welcoming committee. Almost immediately they encounter the horrible roads they've been dreading. Claudio (the cameraman) falls first. Later Ewan admits to being scared about falling off and nervous about the bad roads. The second greatest problem for Ewan and Charley are the constant police escorts: the last thing they want, they are quickly growing very tired of them. Another welcoming committee which although the guys appreciate, they want to be unfettered in their journey. A light moment filming a herd of giant woolly camels quickly turns heavy. A very rattled looking Ewan and Charley tell how a man in a car just pointed a gun at them. Another police escort takes the guys to a roadside turnout filled with more police cars and television cameras. Ewan is confused and upset. A policeman offers his house as a rest spot.

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London to Volgograd
Air date: 25/Oct/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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Travelling through Europe, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman head for Slovakia, but the lads' motorbike odyssey is about to hit trouble. Originals of their vehicle-ownership documents are essential (their photocopies won't do); once that's sorted, Charley accidentally sprays Ewan in the eyes with petrol! A visit to a coal mine is followed by a short hop into Russia and a trip on board a ferry heading for Kazakhstan.

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Travelling through Europe, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman head for Slovakia, but the lads' motorbike odyssey is about to hit trouble. Originals of their vehicle-ownership documents are essential (their photocopies won't do); once that's sorted, Charley accidentally sprays Ewan in the eyes with petrol! A visit to a coal mine is followed by a short hop into Russia and a trip on board a ferry heading for Kazakhstan.

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S1E1
Preparation
Air date: 18/Oct/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 46 min
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Meet Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor. The pair met on the set of 'Serpent's Kiss' and have since forged a firm and lasting friendship. Now meet their dream: to ride their motorbikes around the world. Ewan and Charley start mapping out their route, talking through the countries that will make up their 'Long Way Round' the world.

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Meet Charley Boorman and Ewan McGregor. The pair met on the set of 'Serpent's Kiss' and have since forged a firm and lasting friendship. Now meet their dream: to ride their motorbikes around the world. Ewan and Charley start mapping out their route, talking through the countries that will make up their 'Long Way Round' the world.

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Season 0 · Specials
15 episode(s)
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S0E15
Retrospective
Air date: 01/Feb/2005 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Reminiscing about the journey, the team discusses their favorite moments and the most hilarious, emotional, and challenging days.

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Reminiscing about the journey, the team discusses their favorite moments and the most hilarious, emotional, and challenging days.

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S0E14
Calgary to New York
Air date: 13/Dec/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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On the final leg of the journey, Ewan and Charley face a highway collision but remain excited about seeing their families as they push on.

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On the final leg of the journey, Ewan and Charley face a highway collision but remain excited about seeing their families as they push on.

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Anchorage to Calgary
Air date: 06/Dec/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 45 min
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Damage to the bikes cause a delay in Alaska, but the guys are happy to take some time out to marvel at the incredible local wildlife.

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Damage to the bikes cause a delay in Alaska, but the guys are happy to take some time out to marvel at the incredible local wildlife.

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S0E12
Shoving Off
Air date: 25/Oct/2004 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 44 min
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The guys continue making preparations for their trip, heading to Wales for off-road motorcycle training and making last-minute plans.

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The guys continue making preparations for their trip, heading to Wales for off-road motorcycle training and making last-minute plans.

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Trip Preparation
Air date: — · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 44 min
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Ewan and Charley prepare for their adventure around the globe starting from London. Training courses are in place for a treacherous journey ahead of them.

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Ewan and Charley prepare for their adventure around the globe starting from London. Training courses are in place for a treacherous journey ahead of them.

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Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
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Charley Boorman
Charley Boorman
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Claudio von Planta
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David Alexanian
David Alexanian
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Russ Malkin
Russ Malkin
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Charley Boorman
Charley Boorman
Executive Producer
Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Executive Producer

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