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Race Across the World

TV·2019–present·BBC One·Adventure, Travel·1h·7.8

Streaming on (US) Britbox Apple TV Channel See all

Race Across the World will pit pairs of travellers against each other in a race to reach the Far East without taking a single flight, with no smartphone in sight. Each contestant will only have the cash equivalent of an air fare to their destination to pay for their overland travel. If they run out, they'll need to earn more.

Cast

John HannahJohn HannahSelf - Narrator (voice)

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