Race Across the World
Overview
A thrilling adventure unfolds as competitors embark on a global journey with complete freedom in their route selection. However, they must navigate without the aid of flights or phones, adding to the challenge. As pairs traverse diverse landscapes and cultures, only one duo will emerge victorious in this ultimate test of strategy and resilience. Who will conquer the race and claim the title?
Episodes
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1
Greenwich, London to Delphi, Greece
The teams embark from Greenwich, facing the challenge of navigating through five checkpoints on their way to the ultimate destination. Their first sto...
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Delphi, Greece to Baku, Azerbaijan
The five teams set off for their next destination: Baku, Azerbaijan. This leg of their adventure marks a departure from the comforts of the West as th...
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Baku, Azerbaijan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
The last four teams depart from Azerbaijan, journeying through the deserts, mountains, and Silk Road towns of Central Asia in the third leg of the com...
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Huangyao, China
This week, the global travel series escalates as the final four teams arrive in the People’s Republic of China. After almost a month of traveling to...
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Huangyao, China to Koh Rong, Cambodia
In the second-to-last segment of BBC Two’s acclaimed travel series, viewers are taken on an adventure from the rugged landscapes of Kazakhstan to th...
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Koh Rong, Cambodia to Singapore
As the teams embark on the final stretch of their adventure, they journey 1500 miles across the Malaysian Peninsula to reach Singapore. After seven we...
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Mexico City, Mexico to Copan Ruinas, Honduras
In the opening episode, the teams embark on their journey from Mexico City, a massive metropolis and the most populous Spanish-speaking city globally.
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Copan Ruinas, Honduras to Panama City, Panama
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Panama City, Panama to Villavieja, Colombia
Departing from Panama City, they venture into the Caribbean Sea, skirting around the perilous region known as the Darien Gap, considered the most trea...
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Villavieja, Colombia to Puno, Peru
With the 25,000km journey to Ushuaia nearing its midpoint, the four teams find themselves battling not only against one another but also the challengi...
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Puno, Peru to Cafayate, Argentina
To arrive at the next destination, Cafayate in Argentina, teams must decide whether to go through Bolivia or Chile. However, the volatile political si...
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Cafayate, Argentina to Ilha Grande, Brazil
At the Cafayate checkpoint in Argentina, three teams have already made it, but one team is still missing. Dom and Lizzie find themselves more than 24 ...
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Ilha Grande, Brazil to Mendoza, Argentina
At the Ilha Grande checkpoint in Brazil, two teams are already there, while the others scramble to stay out of last place in a tense race against time...
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Mendoza, Argentina to Ushuaia, Argentina
As the teams set out on the final stretch of their adventure, they face a daunting 4,800-kilometre journey to reach Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmo...
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Reunion
The five teams come together for the first time, sharing intriguing details about their unique strategies and personal journeys—highlighting their g...
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Vancouver to Tlell
Five teams embark on a journey from Vancouver, competing in a race across Canada. Stripped of smartphones, internet, and credit cards, they'll have to...
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Tlell to Dawson City
The journey to St. John’s presses on as the five teams depart from Haida Gwaii, making their way deep into the Yukon towards their next destination:...
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Dawson City to Banff
The five teams depart Dawson City, making their way south to the third checkpoint located in the scenic Rocky Mountain resort town of Banff. This leg ...
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Banff to Churchill
The teams make their way to the fourth checkpoint, a secluded outpost in Churchill on Hudson Bay. Their only mode of transportation is a train that ru...
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Churchill to Manitoulin Island
The teams set off towards Lake Huron, embarking on a lengthy 3,000-kilometre trek. However, the only option for getting out of Churchill is a loud ove...
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Manitoulin Island to Quebec City
During the sixth leg of the competition, the teams are challenged to enhance their language abilities as they head to Quebec. To reach their destinati...
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Quebec City to Liverpool
After 41 days since beginning their journey on Canada’s Pacific coast, the teams are now closing in on the Atlantic, reaching the shores of Liverpoo...
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Liverpool to St John's
The thrilling conclusion of the third season of Race Across the World unfolds as the teams finalize their demanding trek across Canada. Which duo will...
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The Reunion
After an exhilarating third season of the Bafta-winning adventure, the five pairs reunite to reminisce about their unforgettable journey. As the seaso...
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Episode 1
In a chaotic global adventure, contestants have the freedom to pick their own paths, but they must forgo flights and phones. As they embark on this un...
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Episode 2
The competition to Lombok is heating up, with teams only five hours apart. Departing from Nara City, they must make their way across the border into S...
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Episode 3
The teams kick off the third leg of their journey in Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam. Their challenge lies in covering more than 2,000 kilomete...
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Episode 4
The teams kick off their journey from the third checkpoint in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, embarking on a 1,400-kilometre trek through Thailand, a popular de...
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Episode 5
The teams are challenged to traverse the entire expanse of Thailand in order to arrive at their next destination: Koh Phi Phi, a stunning group of isl...
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Episode 6
Following the serene beauty of Koh Phi Phi, the teams are now set to take a bold step into uncharted territory. They’re leaving Thailand behind as t...
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Episode 7
The teams are set to navigate the bustling Indonesian island of Sumatra, facing a makeshift transportation network, scarce lodging choices, and an env...
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The Final
Just twelve minutes stand between the top two teams as they kick off the final stretch of their journey in the Race Across the World, traveling from J...
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The Reunion
The five daring teams come together in London to reflect on their exhilarating 51-day journey through breathtaking, bustling, and secluded corners of ...
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Episode 1
Five adventurous pairs set out on the journey of a lifetime, embarking on a thrilling race spanning over 14,000 kilometers across Asia, the largest co...
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Episode 2
The teams hurry to make it to the second checkpoint in Sanya, a city located in the southern part of China. They must not only figure out the most eff...
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Episode 3
The five duos face a daunting challenge as they compete in a race from the island checkpoint in Sanya to the enigmatic Shangri-La, a city perched on t...
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Episode 4
Upon arriving in Shangri-La, China, the teams learn their next destination: Varanasi, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.
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Episode 5
Having traveled through China and Nepal, the teams have now arrived in northern India. They face a trek of 1,500 kilometers northwest from Varanasi to...
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Episode 6
As the race nears the finish line, with more than two-thirds completed and nearly 10,000 kilometers covered, four teams have reached the fifth checkpo...
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Episode 7
As the countdown continues, the last four teams are closing in on the seventh checkpoint located in Panaji, the charming capital of India’s smallest...
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Episode 8
Having traveled almost 13,000 kilometers over the course of seven weeks across China, Nepal, and India, the four teams are now ready to tackle the las...
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The Reunion
Half a year after embarking on the adventure of a lifetime, the five brave pairs gather together for their first reunion since arriving back home in t...
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Episode 2
The teams say goodbye to the peaceful shores of Kefalonia and speed across Greece, heading for one of Europe’s most dynamic destinations—Istanbul....
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Episode 3
After leaving Europe behind, the five teams push deeper into Asia, racing toward the secluded riverside town of Halfeti. The pressure mounts as each t...
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Episode 4
After covering more than 4,500 kilometers, the competition intensifies as the remaining teams discover that the fourth checkpoint is set in Tbilisi, G...
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Episode 5
With the race at its midpoint, the teams learn their next destination is hidden inside Uzbekistan’s Zaamin National Park. Getting there means crossi...
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Episode 6
With the standings razor-thin, every team departs Zaamin National Park and pushes toward the next destination—Almaty, Kazakhstan’s former Soviet c...
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The Reunion
Half a year after crossing the finish line, the five teams come back together to revisit their grueling 12,000-kilometer trek from Palermo to Mongolia...
