Race Across the World

Race Across the World

How would you race across the globe... if you couldn't fly?

On BBC One, BBC Two

2019–6 seasons51 episodes7.0 / 10

An exuberant, globe-trotting competition that celebrates human connection and discovery over conflict, sustained across six seasons as a feel-good travel spectacle.

In a frenetic race across the world, travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. On the trip of a lifetime, which pair will finish first?

Questions people ask

  • Does Race Across the World leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.

  • Is Race Across the World sad? No. Less sad than 92% of series.

  • Is Race Across the World easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Is Race Across the World violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.

  • Is Race Across the World scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% 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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Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity41

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Race Across the World

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Race Across the World

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Race Across the World, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Race Across the World, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Race Across the World, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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