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Long Way Down

  • TV Mini Series
  • 20072007
  • 8h 39m
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Long Way Down (2007)
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Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa.Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa.Two guys take a trip of several months on motorcycles. They travel from the North of Scotland, down through Europe, into Africa, finally winding up in Cape Town, South Africa.
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
6.1K
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  • Creators
    • David Alexanian
    • Charley Boorman
    • Russ Malkin
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Charley Boorman
    • David Alexanian
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  • Creators
    • David Alexanian
    • Charley Boorman
    • Russ Malkin
  • Stars
    • Ewan McGregor
    • Charley Boorman
    • David Alexanian
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    • 23User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Ewan McGregor
    Ewan McGregor
    • Selfas Self
    8 episodes8 eps • 2007
    Charley Boorman
    Charley Boorman
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    8 episodes8 eps • 2007
    David Alexanian
    David Alexanian
    • Selfas Self
    8 episodes8 eps • 2007
    Russ Malkin
    • Selfas Self
    7 episodes7 eps • 2007
    Jimmy Simak
    Jimmy Simak
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    7 episodes7 eps • 2007
    Eve Mavrakis
    Eve Mavrakis
    • Selfas Self
    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Claudio von Planta
    Claudio von Planta
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    3 episodes3 eps • 2007
    Dai Jones
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2007
    Jim Foster
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    2 episodes2 eps • 2007
    Nuri Lamin
    • Selfas Self
    2 episodes2 eps • 2007
    Ramy Romany
    Ramy Romany
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    1 episode1 ep • 2007
    Colin McGregor
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2007
    Ray Mears
    Ray Mears
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    1 episode1 ep • 2007
    Carol McGregor
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2007
    Lucy Trujillo
    • Selfas Self
    1 episode1 ep • 2007
    Doone Boorman
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    1 episode1 ep • 2007
    Kinvara Boorman
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      • David Alexanian
      • Charley Boorman
      • Russ Malkin
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    not quire there
    Watched the whole of LWD on Love film after catching most of it on the TV. I was just left mildly interested, but ultimately uninspired. I still can't quite put my finger on it, other than say to LWD just didn't deliver.

    The reasons for this I feel are 1. Six episodes, as opposed to 10 on the extended LWR DVD. So felt rushed, someone said they went though three countries in one hr on one of the episodes? The guy's said they didn't want to be away from their family's for an extended period of time- no problem with this but the schedule compromised the quality of the show. A lot of moaning in particular.

    2. Support crew were a main character as much as Charley & Ewan- this of course completely understandable in Africa where they were often in unstable territory, so need to stick together, but from an exploration/enjoyment point of view made it a less appealing show.

    3. Ewan's wife, Eve, being a part of the trip- just didn't understand why they allowed a rider with virtually no experience to ride in a really tough environment- also no explanation of when she passed her bike test, we see her doing her CBT & then nothing? It was quite clear that Charley was not in favour, although he cover this well, so as not to upset Ewan. I think most of the crew, other than David Alexanian were think the same thing.

    4. Lack of detail- LWR seemed to cover a lot more & seemed more "from scratch" whereas LWD was more corparate & rushed. I don't think the audience cared so much for the characters & where didn't seem t be in so many compromising situations.

    I watched Race-to-Dakar as well. Also read the book, and found that more interesting, though not enough to buy it.

    LWD did have some good points in it though. Seeing the ferry from Italy to Tunisia, as described in Ted Simon's Juniper's travels was great; seeing how different counties dealt with not having medical care- as we know it; the great work that Unicef do & the history of the conflict that went on- & is still going on in Darfur.

    Love watching these guys & hope they take more care with Long Way Up!
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    • Feb 8, 2008

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    • What's the name of the song after the opening song, while they tell you "we're riding through so many countries etc etc etc"

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    • Release date
      • October 28, 2007 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • BBC (United Kingdom)
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El mundo en moto: La aventura continúa
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Big Earth
      • Elixir Films
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      8 hours 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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