Race Across the World

20194 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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Five teams set off from Palermo on a 12,000km race to reach Hatgal in northern Mongolia.

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The teams enter their third country as they race through Greece to reach Istanbul.

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The teams bid farewell to Europe and head into Asia, racing to the remote town of Halfeti.

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The race intensifies as the teams journey to Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital.

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The teams discover their next checkpoint lies in Zaamin National Park, Uzbekistan.

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With the lead up for grabs, four teams race towards Kazakhstan’s largest city, Almaty.

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The teams tackle freezing conditions as they race to Kharkhorin, Mongolia.

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The teams face one final test of endurance as they race to the finish line in Hatgal.

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All five teams reunite to relive their journey, with exclusive behind-the-scenes access.

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