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Season 5 – Race Across the World

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Pairs of travelers race to reach the Far East without flying or smartphones, and have only the money that the airfare would have cost on the day they set off from Greenwich, London.

Critics Reviews

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Benji Wilson Daily Telegraph (UK) May 1
4/5
The highest praise you can give the show is that in truth the competition scarcely matters – sorry for the cliché, but it’s the journey that’s the thing. Go to Full Review Carol Midgley The Times (UK) Apr 28
4/5
It’s good entertainment in a formula that, for once, doesn’t irritate. Go to Full Review Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 5
The race’s producers have done an exceptional job of picking the right participants: all of them have been likeable and interesting, and every couple has grown closer week by week. Go to Full Review Alison Rowat The Herald (Scotland) May 2
As is the wonderful way with "Race", all human life was here, just waiting to reveal itself over nine weeks. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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SirLallington T @RT16795311 Jun 6 Up to date with all 5 seasons. A great series that highlights the importance of not judging people by their appearance — you never know their trauma. It showcases the kindness of strangers and, most importantly, reminds us not to stay trapped in our own mindset. Travel definitely broadens the mind 🧐✌️ See more Read all reviews
Race Across the World — Season 5

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Cast & Crew

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John Hannah

Narrator

Niamh Kearney

Producer

Sabeh Bali

Producer

Amy Swan

Production Manager

Nicola Barnes

Producer

Anthony Pike

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 23, 2025 Five intrepid duos are tasked with undertaking the trip of a lifetime, racing over 14,000km across the world's largest continent, Asia, taking in three of its nations China, Nepal and India. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 18, 2025 The Reunion Pairs of travelers race to reach the Far East without flying or smartphones, and have only the money that the airfare would have cost on the day they set off from Greenwich, London. Details

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Race Across the World — Season 5

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Season Info

Director
Anthony Pike
Executive Producer
Tim Harcourt, Rob Fisher, Lucy Curtis, Benjamin Leigh
Network
BBC
Genre
Reality, Travel
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Apr 23, 2025