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Race Across the World

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ClicketyClick Thu 02-Apr-26 17:29:36

Starts tonight at 8pm BBC1 for those interested and may not know.

Treebee Fri 01-May-26 19:17:19

I love how kind and welcoming the hosts are when the teams do a family stay. Even with the language barrier their warmth and interest is heart warming. And those who give free lifts too.

silverlining48 Fri 01-May-26 17:34:51

I have really enjoyed all the series I have watched. So many interesting countries which I will never see, so second best, I watch from my sofa.

Silvergirl Fri 01-May-26 17:07:53

The two Liverpool boys are so nice and kind to each other. It would be nice if they won.

Tenko Fri 01-May-26 16:33:00

I’ve only started watching this series the other day and am on the turkey one. I think it’s the 3rd episode. Istanbul and Cappadoccia are on my bucket list .
So far I haven’t really gelled with the contestants , but it’s early days .

Jane43 Fri 01-May-26 15:02:52

I also like the brother and sister Harrison and Katie, they seem to have had a tough time caring for their mother for ten years and they are only 23 and 21.

Grannybags Fri 01-May-26 09:39:15

I'm another one rooting for the two youngsters from Liverpool. Such lovely kind boys who seem to really appreciate the whole experience

Jane43 Fri 01-May-26 09:21:57

GrannyGravy13

I really like the two young boys from Liverpool. They are so kind and willing to soak up this experience.

They are growing in confidence during their travels.

They are lovely young men, their parents must be so proud of them, I love their close friendship. I am rooting for them in the same way that I was for the two young boys in Series 4.

ViceVersa Fri 01-May-26 09:13:41

Think that was Alfie and Owen - did they not win that series? I really liked them - and I like Jo and Kush too. I'd like to see them win, I think.

TerriBull Fri 01-May-26 09:09:33

Race Across the World has done well with its boy duos, I like these two very much. There were another couple of lovely boys a season or so ago. I think one was called Alfie and he'd lost his mum when he was very young. I'd be very happy to see the boys win. I also like Margo, there aren't any I dislike.

All the scenery, as always, has been wonderful, Cappadocia would take some beating. Last night's was so interesting and the blue mosques just stunning. What lovely people too

J52 Fri 01-May-26 08:55:18

I hope the Liverpudlian boys win, they are so kind and likeable.

MartavTaurus Fri 01-May-26 08:05:08

The lads make me laugh.

I like the other couples, but I'm not jelling to any of them this time.

Grammaretto Fri 01-May-26 07:58:18

Thanks for the explanations. Yes Granny Gravy those lads seem really appreciative of the whole experience.
My friends are booked for Uzbekistan with a tour group this month so I shall hear how they get on. It won't be without mobile phones!

GrannyGravy13 Fri 01-May-26 07:35:34

I really like the two young boys from Liverpool. They are so kind and willing to soak up this experience.

They are growing in confidence during their travels.

ViceVersa Fri 01-May-26 07:22:49

ferry23

Grammaretto

I enjoy it for the glimpses of real local life and fabulous scenery.

The actual racing and the sad personal stories are somewhat repetitive.

How is it filmed? Are each couple accompanied by a photographer who runs alongside? 😂

Yes I believe each team has camera crew with them (2 people).

I thought planes were off limits but they took a flight last night. They have taken a flight before bit I think that was because there was civil unrest in the country they were due to visit and the route had to change.

I loved last night's episode. Spectacular cities and wonderful scenery. Very different cultures, fascinating stuff. The "Stans" had been on my bucket list but Covid and bad health put a stop to my travelling days.

It was a similar situation with the flight in last night's episode - the land border crossing was closed, so they had to fly instead.

TerriBull Fri 01-May-26 07:02:04

It's become a favourite programme, it showcases amazing and sometimes little known places so well. My only gripe is I wish they wouldn't offload the team that comes last a few weeks in.

ferry23 Fri 01-May-26 06:49:41

Grammaretto

I enjoy it for the glimpses of real local life and fabulous scenery.

The actual racing and the sad personal stories are somewhat repetitive.

How is it filmed? Are each couple accompanied by a photographer who runs alongside? 😂

Yes I believe each team has camera crew with them (2 people).

I thought planes were off limits but they took a flight last night. They have taken a flight before bit I think that was because there was civil unrest in the country they were due to visit and the route had to change.

I loved last night's episode. Spectacular cities and wonderful scenery. Very different cultures, fascinating stuff. The "Stans" had been on my bucket list but Covid and bad health put a stop to my travelling days.

Grammaretto Fri 01-May-26 01:23:31

I enjoy it for the glimpses of real local life and fabulous scenery.

The actual racing and the sad personal stories are somewhat repetitive.

How is it filmed? Are each couple accompanied by a photographer who runs alongside? 😂

Eloethan Fri 01-May-26 00:51:29

I love Race Across the World. All of the series have been so exciting, and it's nothing like a travel programme that is just advertising tourist resorts.

Ilovedogs22 Mon 06-Apr-26 12:19:54

As Ursula the Seawitch said,
"Never underestimate the power of body language." I can always tell when MrIlovedogs is fan-girling someone.

Jane43 Mon 06-Apr-26 11:09:58

This completely passed me by, I must watch the first episode before Thursday.

silverlining48 Fri 03-Apr-26 12:21:03

They formed a bond when looking after her sister/ his wife before she died.

J52 Fri 03-Apr-26 11:57:07

He, not ‘her’

J52 Fri 03-Apr-26 11:56:45

Yes, but I got the impression that her was doing to make a point. As they were close family I would expect him to call her Margo(t).
Not that it matters at all.

Visgir1 Fri 03-Apr-26 10:52:58

J52

Yes she says her name as Margo, yet he calls her Margaret. There’s probably more to them than meets the eye. I await the back story! Other than her role as devoted sister to his late wife.
Maybe I’m reading too much into it.
I love the program, if only I was young enough to go on it.

Wasn't Princess Margaret called by the family Margot?
It's a form of Margaret so I believe is Daisy.

J52 Fri 03-Apr-26 08:35:54

Yes she says her name as Margo, yet he calls her Margaret. There’s probably more to them than meets the eye. I await the back story! Other than her role as devoted sister to his late wife.
Maybe I’m reading too much into it.
I love the program, if only I was young enough to go on it.