S01 Episode
Tobruk to Khartoum
The Tobruk War Cemetery; Riders for Health in Kenya; a tour of the pyramid of Khufu; travelling through Egypt to catch the ferry to the Sudan.
52 mins · Tue, 24 Jun 2008
S01 Episode
Scotland to Italy
Ewan and Charley face wind and rain while riding from London to France; another biking couple shares stories about Africa; a classic car show in Italy.
52 mins · Tue, 10 Jun 2008
S01 Episode
Rome to Tobruk
Battling traffic in Rome; a ferry ride from Sicily to Tunisia; a change in weather slows progress on the way to Tobruk, Libya.
52 mins · Tue, 17 Jun 2008
S01 Episode
Into Kenya
The team is in bandit country after crossing into Kenya; the soft sand makes for hard going; a huge muddy river may cause the team to turn around.
52 mins · Tue, 8 Jul 2008
S01 Episode
Sudan to Ethiopia
The team is stopped at customs in Ethiopia; a thunderstorm hits while the guys are camping; Ewan has a big fall from his bike.
52 mins · Tue, 1 Jul 2008
S01 Episode
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman travel from Scotland to Africa. This episode: practising for a hostage situation; Ewan breaks his leg.
52 mins · Tue, 3 Jun 2008
S01 Episode 1
Gentlemen, Start Your Engines
After finding a suitable base Ewan and Charley spend several months in London prior to departure, planning a route. Eve, Ewan's wife, decides she would like to join part of the trip. Ewan is over the moon but Charley's not so sure as she's never ridden a bike before. Meanwhile, as part of their training, the team attends a hostile environment course where they are faced with the kind of difficulties and dangers they may encounter in Africa. Two months before departure, Ewan has an accident and breaks his leg jeopardizing the future of the trip. As the departure date looms worryingly the team still doesn't have their visas for Libya. Six have been promised, but for David and Jimmy, the two Americans on the crew, it's not looking promising. The team take their vehicles and make their way up to John O'Groats at the most Northerly point of Scotland to start this epic adventure and what will be a journey of a lifetime.
1 h 0 mins · Sun, 28 Oct 2007
S01 Episode 2
John O'Groats, Scotland to Siena, Italy
After a miserable ride to London, Ewan and Charley push on to France. Despite arduous weather conditions, they must stay on a strict time course.
1 h 0 mins · Sun, 4 Nov 2007
S01 Episode 3
Rome, Italy to Tobruk, Libya
Leaving the romantic city of Rome they head down the Amalfi Coast as they make their way to the edge of Italy, ready to catch the ferry over to Sicily. After a days rest and new tires on the bikes they are ready to hit the new terrain. The team embarks on the ferry as they leave Europe behind and sail over to Tunisia. Whilst on board tension and voices rise as there are concerns over the safety of Charley's wheelies. With a long boat ride still ahead there is an atmosphere amongst the team.
1 h 0 mins · Sun, 11 Nov 2007
S01 Episode 4
Tobruk, Libya to Khartoum, Sudan
In Libya, the boys visit Tobruk War Cemetery; Ewan is touched by the amount of people buried there from all over the world. It is an emotional day for the boys as they realize how much they miss their families back home. Arriving safely in Egypt the team are reunited again when David and Jimmy meet them at the border. Riding through Egypt there is still doubt as to whether they will make it to Aswan in time for the ferry. They are starting to feel the strain of the long days on the bikes, if they don't make it in time they will have to wait for a week before they can continue with the trip. This will delay them hugely and put pressure on their relationships. Ewan and Charley visit the pyramids in Cairo and are extremely lucky to have a private guided tour.
1 h 0 mins · Sun, 18 Nov 2007
S01 Episode 5
Khartoum, Sudan to Shashemene, Ethiopia
Passing by Khartoum, the boys have been riding for a while and see the aftermath of a car crash and pull over to the roadside. One of the drivers explains he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed his truck into another vehicle. Police arrive and are more interested in the bikes than the accident scene. The head of police takes a fancy to Ewan's bike and decides to take it for a test ride much to Ewan's horror.
1 h 0 mins · Sun, 25 Nov 2007
S01 Episode 6
Shashemene, Ethiopia to Laisamis, Kenya
Now over the border, and in Kenya, the team find themselves stuck in bandit country when Claudio's shock absorber goes yet again. They set up camp for the night - aware of the dangers that surround them. With stomachs rumbling and the thought of eating another packet dinner frightening, the team makes a unanimous decision to sacrifice a goat for their supper. Ewan and Charley visit Turbi Primary School that was subject to a horrific massacre in 2005.
1 h 0 mins · Sun, 2 Dec 2007
S01 Episode 7
Kenya to Rwanda
The bikes and cars finally make it across a muddy river; Ewan sees wild zebras for the first time; wild gorillas in their natural habitat.
51 mins · Tue, 15 Jul 2008
S01 Episode 8
Kigali to Malawi
Ewan and Charley go to the home of Pal Kagame, the president of Rwanda; Ewan and Eve are reunited after two months; Eve has problems riding on sand.
52 mins · Tue, 22 Jul 2008
S01 Episode 9
Malawi to Botswana
A UNICEF child-care centre in Malawi; Victoria Falls; Charley decides to bungee jump over the Zambezi River.
52 mins · Tue, 29 Jul 2008
S01 Episode 10
Botswana to Cape Town
Ewan and Charley enjoy the culture and company of Namibian bush people; the team is overjoyed upon reaching Cape Town.
52 mins · Tue, 5 Aug 2008
