Race Across the World

20195 seriesEntertainment / Travel
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BBC One

Five pairs of travellers participate in an epic race that will take them through many countries. However, there is a catch, the pairs cannot take planes, must leave behind their smartphones and credit cards, and will not have access to the internet. Provided only with the cash equivalent of their airfare from their starting destination to the finishing line, they must find innovative ways to manage their budget and conduct their journey. If they run out of money, they must earn some more to continue the journey. The duos must also pass through a number checkpoints along the way.

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Episode 1. Pairs of travellers race to reach the Far East, without flying and with no smartphone. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 2. The teams head out of Delphi to their next checkpoint - Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 3. As five teams become four, they are more focused than ever on reaching Singapore. Contains some strong language.

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Episode 4. The four remaining teams enter the People’s Republic of China. Contains strong language.

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Episode 5. The teams reach the dense forests and bustling metropolises of Cambodia and Vietnam.

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Episode 6. After 12,000 miles, 21 countries and four seas, the finish line is in sight.

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