Topic: Race Across The World (BBC Two)

[RedSince86]

Love this show.

Looking forward to this.

[Rhi]

Back next week. Enjoyed the first one. Would love to do this

Check this out if you think it's something you'd like to do:

https://www.lupine.co.uk/race/

Also looking forward to the new series of this. Personally, I wouldn't want to actually race to do something like this, as I would want to see all the sights and enjoy things along the way. But I enjoy watching others do it .

[The G in Gerrard]

Check this out if you think it's something you'd like to do:

https://www.lupine.co.uk/race/

Also looking forward to the new series of this. Personally, I wouldn't want to actually race to do something like this, as I would want to see all the sights and enjoy things along the way. But I enjoy watching others do it .

My Mrs ain't able to join me so I'd be on my own

Thanks though!

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I've always wanted to kayak around the UK.

[Ray K]

Starting right now, 9.00 BBC 1.

We're doing a cross Canada holiday this summer so very interested in this.

[rowan_d]

This Dad is lovely, dunno anyone's name yet

edit: Not the Hugh Dennis one

edit 2: Seeing him from the front he looks nothing like Hugh Dennis

[The G in Gerrard]

Flipping hell. What a stunning place. This must be one of the few shows where experience outweighs the prize.

[Lad]

It’s not a bad programme but it’s obvious they have assistance, such as most of them always being able to find a lift off generous locals, and those jobs they do have to be agreed in advance by the researchers with seemingly no interview process or references required, even if it was just a few hours work.

[The G in Gerrard]

It’s not a bad programme but it’s obvious they have assistance, such as most of them always being able to find a lift off generous locals, and those jobs they do have to be agreed in advance by the researchers with seemingly no interview process or references required, even if it was just a few hours work.

It's not anything more than manual labour? I'm assuming those that have backpacked experience similar situations. Hardly think references etc are required.

[Roady]

It’s not a bad programme but it’s obvious they have assistance, such as most of them always being able to find a lift off generous locals, and those jobs they do have to be agreed in advance by the researchers with seemingly no interview process or references required, even if it was just a few hours work.

Nah went to Oz with a grand in my pocket and relied on the goodness of people and odd jobs here and there.no references etc required .plenty of free lifts etc .very doable.

[Elzar]

It’s not a bad programme but it’s obvious they have assistance, such as most of them always being able to find a lift off generous locals, and those jobs they do have to be agreed in advance by the researchers with seemingly no interview process or references required, even if it was just a few hours work.

Well they do explain that in the show.... They say they have a list of jobs they can do that have been picked out in advance.

[Grobbelrevell]

I've started watching the first series and now all I can think about is doing an over-land trip from London to Singapore.

So I just got onto this show, extremely belatedly, and this is basically where I'm at.

Series one was brilliant. Great TV, and really reignited my own desire for adventure. Bit gutted Darron and Alex didn't win it, mind, but then again, I didn't dislike any of them, really. The bit at the end where Josh and Felix don't have enough money to get up the elevator to finish the journey, and Natalie goes down to give them what they need, honestly, I was about in tears. Lovely moment. Despite Josh and Felix doing their best to remind each other how much they'd achieved by getting that far anyway, they would have been absolutely devastated to not sign in at the final checkpoint, last place or not.

Starting season two now (whilst looking up flights to SE Asia)...

[JerseyKloppite]

The scenery in this series is absolutely incredible.

Though do think the actual "racing" element isn't nearly as interesting, at least in this week's episode. There's basically one road, so they had two options. Doesn't really give them much scope to problem solve and plan how to win. Also I do feel that these early episodes have been hugely dependent on luck, moreso than in other series. If you happen to be offered a lift by two lovely people who'll basically take you all the way there, you're in business. Otherwise you end up hoping that an odd looking bloke still has space in his dog-filled trailer for the night

Spoiler

Also don't like the twist they've lined up for next week all that much. Feels too early to be booting out the last to finish the next leg!

[close]

Great TV though.

[sinnermichael]

Agree with above.

Still a great show but it feels more like a travel documentary than a race so far. Just a case of who can hire a car the quickest.

[rowan_d]

Imagine offering a couple a free room for the night, then you watch the programme the bloke had assumed you're a serial killer and your place is a shithole

The brothers are complete wet blankets so far, and Monique has an air of insincerity about her experience so far. Bit of a weird dichotomy in that you want them to see as much of the country as possible, but when they go out of their way to do it it detracts from the competetive element.

Gonna watch the first two series I think, my mum mentioned the same thing Jersey did where there's much more variety in the way they got about in those. Glad the dad and daughter didn't get the hitchhike first after getting there well after Zainib and Mobeen.

[killer-heels]

Dunno if there was some logistical/political issues but Africa would have been much better.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

Dunno if there was some logistical/political issues but Africa would have been much better.

I honestly expected it to be Africa, although  I don't know enough about the political situation, entry requirements, Covid restrictions, etc.

I wouldn't mind one around East Asia and Australia - lots of island hopping for sure but I think as the more traditional land routes get done they'd have to do island hopping at some point

[JerseyKloppite]

Dunno if there was some logistical/political issues but Africa would have been much better.

You could zig zag across the USA in an interesting way, or could have done the US and Canada from Alaska to Florida via XYZ places.

It will presumably change when they get further east and there's a bit more variety to it. But as has been said above, I find it hard to balance the realism of experiences Vs race. The couple taking a 400km detour to go for a plane ride. I mean it's an amazing experience but it's not what you'd do if you actually wanted to win. They didn't get any money or board for it. They also rarely seem to earn much money working, while wasting a day they could be travelling. If all you do is earn enough money to pay for another days room and board it's not really worth it

[BER]

$500 on a taxi the first day!

[killer-heels]

$500 on a taxi the first day!

He was having a pint, buying coffees. He definitely going to find this a struggle.

[killer-heels]

Imagine offering a couple a free room for the night, then you watch the programme the bloke had assumed you're a serial killer and your place is a shithole

The brothers are complete wet blankets so far, and Monique has an air of insincerity about her experience so far. Bit of a weird dichotomy in that you want them to see as much of the country as possible, but when they go out of their way to do it it detracts from the competetive element.

Gonna watch the first two series I think, my mum mentioned the same thing Jersey did where there's much more variety in the way they got about in those. Glad the dad and daughter didn't get the hitchhike first after getting there well after Zainib and Mobeen.

Problem is on the other races in South America and Asia, there were ways to get to your checkpoint. On this one there isn’t any so it literally relies on getting a hitch.

[The G in Gerrard]

The locations they are in are stunning. Chose a great place.

Zainib is probably most interesting person in it so far.

[killer-heels]

On episode three and it’s a bit silly thus far. Because there is no public transport, you literally have to rely on meeting someone who gives you their car or a lift. It’s a bit mad that they chose a location where there is no public transport between locations.

[JerseyKloppite]

On episode three and it’s a bit silly thus far. Because there is no public transport, you literally have to rely on meeting someone who gives you their car or a lift. It’s a bit mad that they chose a location where there is no public transport between locations.

Agree, though would expect things to improve a bit on that front now.

Does show how amazingly hospitable Canadians are though

[rowan_d]

800km and a night behind 4th place

'We were so close'

[redan]

This series is annoying me now which is disappointing as I love this show. Yet another episode where there’s literally one option to get to the finish. The whole concept of racing each other is a bit lost when youre all sat on the same train to the finish line playing Uno with each other.

I’m hoping for a grand finale but I won’t hold my breath. Not sure when it was filmed and if it’s covid related it’s so restricted

[keano7]

This series is annoying me now which is disappointing as I love this show. Yet another episode where there’s literally one option to get to the finish. The whole concept of racing each other is a bit lost when youre all sat on the same train to the finish line playing Uno with each other.

I’m hoping for a grand finale but I won’t hold my breath. Not sure when it was filmed and if it’s covid related it’s so restricted

The first two series were brilliant as there weee multiple ways of getting to the checkpoint. This series has even a bit of a shambles despite the unreal scenery and landscape. The two women losing their advantage as they had to wait until sunrise. Doesn’t feel like a race at all. I’d be surprised if they all made it to the end as they’re going through their money so fast.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

This series is annoying me now which is disappointing as I love this show. Yet another episode where there’s literally one option to get to the finish. The whole concept of racing each other is a bit lost when youre all sat on the same train to the finish line playing Uno with each other.

I’m hoping for a grand finale but I won’t hold my breath. Not sure when it was filmed and if it’s covid related it’s so restricted

To be fair the first couple races had a lot of that as well, everyone rushing to get the same train or ferry, and race leads being wiped out because of it.

I remember in the first one everyone caught up to each other because they all had to take a boat across the Caspian, and then they all got delayed because the boat stopped for like 3 days due to a storm

The only possible transport being a car share is super annoying though, and highly predictable with how bad public transport is in North America

[sinnermichael]

Hope Kevin and Claudia run out of money, the annoying pricks.

[Stockholm Syndrome]

Hope Kevin and Claudia run out of money, the annoying pricks.

I don't mind her but he is a fucking manchild

[redan]

Hope Kevin and Claudia run out of money, the annoying pricks.

I’ve only just discovered that this is 8 episodes (plus a bonus end one) not 6 so essentially they’ve only reached half way and haven’t they only got 25% of their budget or something?? Fear not they’ll be gone soon

[Craig Mac]

Race across the world. Also known as getting a taxi across Canada. 

[rowan_d]

Stunned that this guy ran a successful pub for years when he's so loose with limited money. His daughter's meltdown annoyed me a bit, but you'd lose your mind if your race partner blew $400 without even consulting you first. Did Ladi and Monique embark the train at a different station to everyone else?

That hotel in Banff looked stunning. Loving the city skylines as well, the skyscrapers and surrounding buildings are in a small enough cluster that you can still see the nature surrounding them rather than being a sprawl.

[Elmo!]

Never understand why contestants get so worked up about winning a checkpoint, to the point of blowing huge amounts of money on a taxi. It really doesn't matter if you are a few seconds/minutes behind at a checkpoint, only at the end or to catch an actual deadline like a ferry/bus/train leaving.

[killer-heels]

Stunned that this guy ran a successful pub for years when he's so loose with limited money. His daughter's meltdown annoyed me a bit, but you'd lose your mind if your race partner blew $400 without even consulting you first. Did Ladi and Monique embark the train at a different station to everyone else?

That hotel in Banff looked stunning. Loving the city skylines as well, the skyscrapers and surrounding buildings are in a small enough cluster that you can still see the nature surrounding them rather than being a sprawl.

That fucking idiot had the nerve to criticise one on the groups for using a taxi, saying they got to a checkpoint the hard way. I’m wishing they run out of the money soon and fuck off out the process.

[The G in Gerrard]

Hope Kevin and Claudia run out of money, the annoying pricks.

Claudia is fine. Kevin however.... Just doesn't seem to understand what the "game" is.

Canada is one hell of a country.

[RedSince86]

How awkward was that at the dinner table with the religious mentalists, the shots of their faces when they they were told they had Muslim guests.

Brilliant TV.

I'm rooting for them to win.

[Komic]

How awkward was that at the dinner table with the religious mentalists, the shots of their faces when they they were told they had Muslim guests.

Brilliant TV.

I'm rooting for them to win.

Rooting for them to win as well, think the cameramen following them has had the best time as well.

Also, to be fair to the Christians they did then take them to a state fair and the train station for free after they got over the initial shock. It was still funny though.

This season does feel different to the others as it seems mode of transport and job selection are the deciding factors instead of travel route like previous series.

Was also very funny when Monique was eulogising her Dad and saying how not all Dads are like that after spending those long train journeys talking to the other daughter.

[The G in Gerrard]

How awkward was that at the dinner table with the religious mentalists, the shots of their faces when they they were told they had Muslim guests.

Brilliant TV.

I'm rooting for them to win.

Zainib is great. Mobeen not so much and he keeps wearing that Dutch top (I think it is) which is annoying.

[Chavvie]

Claudia is fine. Kevin however.... Just doesn't seem to understand what the "game" is.

Canada is one hell of a country.

Can’t agree that Claudia is fine. She had a tantrum at the petrol station because they were struggling to get a lift and said she was past caring about what their plan was. Kevin then made the (stupid) decision at the next place to get a cab, probably because he couldn’t handle another meltdown, and she said he should have consulted with her and had cost them the race! Amazing.

Great show and Canada looks beautiful