Fair rating?Long Way Round· Season 1 · Episode 1
Preparation
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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#6In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#6All-timeof 7 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.0
2004First airedOctober 18, 2004
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