Long Way Round

20041h 0m / epDocumentary · Reality

First aired

October 18, 2004

8.2

TMDB Score

82% match · 137 votes

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S01 · E03

Kazakhstan

Season 1 · Nov 1, 2004 · 45m

Ewan and Charley are on the road to Kazakhstan. They notice how both the terrain and people have changed. At the border they are met by a welcoming committee. Almost immediately they encounter the horrible roads they've been dreading. Claudio (the cameraman) falls first. Later Ewan admits to being scared about falling off and nervous about the bad roads. The second greatest problem for Ewan and Charley are the constant police escorts: the last thing they want, they are quickly growing very tired of them. Another welcoming committee which although the guys appreciate, they want to be unfettered in their journey. A light moment filming a herd of giant woolly camels quickly turns heavy. A very rattled looking Ewan and Charley tell how a man in a car just pointed a gun at them. Another police escort takes the guys to a roadside turnout filled with more police cars and television cameras. Ewan is confused and upset. A policeman offers his house as a rest spot.

About the Series

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Synopsis

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.

CreatorsEwan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian

First aired
October 18, 2004
Last aired
November 29, 2004
Seasons
1 season · 7 episodes
Status
Ended
Original language
English
Network
Sky One

Top Billed Cast

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Self

Charley Boorman

Charley Boorman

Self

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