8.046 minSeason 1 • Episode 7
LatestEwan and Charley take in the wildlife in Alaska then head across the border into Canada and ride into the Yukon region. They meet the Firefighters tackling forest fires and a Welshman who takes them up in his aeroplane to view a glacier. After a visit to Calgary Funfair, Ewan is almost injured when a reckless driver causes a near fatal accident.
In 2004 Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on an epic challenge to bike 20,000-miles across 12 countries and 19 time zones in just 115 days. Watch as two friends ride around the world together and, against all the odds, realize their dream.
Cinematography
Stunning landscapes that'll ruin your weekend plans.
Acting
Ewan's optimism vs. Charley's chaos — the real performance.
Production
Logistical nightmare captured in real-time breakdowns.
Creators
Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, Russ Malkin, David Alexanian
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ewan McGregor used his Star Wars earnings to fund the backup vehicles, which the crew nicknamed 'The Mother Ship.'
The series pioneered the 'celebrity travel doc' format later copied by everyone from Top Gear to Jack Whitehall — for better and worse.
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