Long Way Down

Long Way Down

Created by Russ Malkin, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Ewan McGregor

On BBC Two

20071 season6 episodes60 min8.1 / 10

A warm, visually stunning travelogue following two friends on an epic motorcycle journey across continents, balancing adventure with genuine human connection and reflection.

Three years after Long Way Round, Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman set off on a 15,000-mile journey from the northernmost tip of Scotland to the southernmost tip of South Africa, mixing their love of motorcycles with the lure of far-flung roads.

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  • Does Long Way Down leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.

  • Is Long Way Down easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.

  • Is Long Way Down violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.

  • Is Long Way Down scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Long Way Down sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

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Rarity50

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Surprise36

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Love49

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Long Way Down

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Long Way Down

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Long Way Down, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Long Way Down, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Long Way Down, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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