Long Way Round 

This documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, ... See full summary »

Creators:

David Alexanian, Charley Boorman, Russ Malkin

Stars:

Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian

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Cast

Series cast summary:
Ewan McGregor	...	Himself 7 episodes, 2004
Charley Boorman	...	Himself 7 episodes, 2004
David Alexanian	...	Himself 7 episodes, 2004
Russ Malkin	...	Himself 7 episodes, 2004
Jimmy Simak	...	Himself 7 episodes, 2004
Claudio von Planta	...	Himself 3 episodes, 2004

Storyline

This documentary series follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. The two friends will travel through such places as Siberia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Alaska, before finally ending the journey in New York. The filming will be done by on board cameras and one ride along cameraman.

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Plot Keywords:

travel | motorcycle | journey | new york | siberia | 

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Taglines:

2 men, 2 bikes, 20,000 miles...

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Genres:

Documentary | Adventure

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

Bravo TV Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 October 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

El mundo en moto con Ewan McGregor

Filming Locations:

Bojnice Castle, Bojnice, Slovakia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Elixir Films, Image Wizard Television Ltd.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

315 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In 1997, prior to making this series, actor Ewan McGregor was in an episode of the American TV series "ER" which was similarly titled: ER: The Long Way Around (1997).

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Quotes

Charley Boorman: I'm in awe of it, and I'm completely terrified at the the same time.

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Alternate Versions

On its original airing, the series featured seven episodes. The original 2-disc DVD set comprises these original episodes. The show has subsequently been re-edited into a 10-episode series. Notably, the preparation for the trip has been extended over two episodes. There is also additional footage during the trip itself. There is also an entirely new tenth episode, a retrospective of their journey. This extended series has been broadcast on Sky television in the UK, and is also available on a new 3-disc DVD set.

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Connections

References Down with Love (2003)

User Reviews

Stunning series.

A thoroughly enjoyable series. Not only was it serious and informative, but hugely funny too, not to mention moving. It was a real insight into other cultures and countries. Beautifully filmed, giving a 'warts and all' view, and yet emphasising how stunning these countries really are, and the people who live there. Makes you realize just how much we take for granted, and how tough life can be without a few home comforts! Refreshing to see celebs looking rough and struggling with emotions, hardships, mosquito's and dodgy cuisine! I have to confess that I would not normally watch anything like this, I expected it to be a couple of actors being macho, trying to win popularity (not like they need to!) by being REAL people. However, I underestimated them - it was awesome and I take my hat off to all those involved, not only out there in the wilderness, but the patient families also. It was a very brave and worthwhile thing to do. Good on ya.