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TV adventurer Charlie Boorman sets off on another journey, using any transport available, from Ireland to Australia. Following on from his motorcycle adventures with Ewan MacGregor, Charlie travels across three continents and 24 countries using any mode of transport he can get his hands on, including elephants, gondolas, yaks, bikes, trucks and boats, on his way from Ireland, via eastern Europe and India, to Sydney, Australia.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2.4 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Anamorphic Widescreen, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Photo Gallery, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Following the phenomenal success of Long Way Round, Race to Dakar and Long Way Down, adventurer extraordinaire Charley Boorman is back with a brand new voyage. Charley, travelling with his best friend and director, Russ Malkin, is faced with the utmost challenge: to get himself from Wicklow County in Ireland to Sydney, Australia by any means of transportation available. From yaks to Yugos, trucks to trawlers and ferries to fruit boats, no mode of moving transport is overlooked as Charley negotiates his way through 25 countries and over 20,000 miles.Taking in Eastern Europe and the undiscovered countries of far Western Asia, moving across India and high up into the Himalayas, Charley mixes his passion for travelling with his love of meeting people and appreciating some of the world's most incredible offerings. This is an exhilarating story uncovering a vast array of exciting vehicles that in turn unleashes the flavour of each nation visited. A must-watch for all. ...Charley Boorman: Ireland to Sydney by Any Means - 2-DVD Set (UK) ( By Any Means with Charley Boorman - Season 1 ) ( By Any Means with Charley Boorman - Season One )
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By alliep
Format:DVD
The real shame here is that the very things that people are not happy with - the rushed journey, the feel that they were just `ticking boxes' in terms of reaching destinations and modes of transport, are all comments that have been put to the production company, via email and also on the Long Way Down website forum. I am a very huge fan of Charley Boorman, I think he is a genuine gem, interesting to watch and incredibly likeable, but unless the comments by viewers are listened to, then I wonder how many more chances he will get with viewers? As a fan, I get a lot of feedback from other people, and most of the feedback I got was how rushed this series was, and how disjointed it felt. With Ewan not there, that chemistry is absent, but Charley is charismatic enough in himself. It's the constant dashing from place to place in an `Oh look, here's a boat that just happens to be empty and able to take us on the next leg' fake style that doesn't help. We tend to lead busy lives, and to be honest, the thought of sitting down after a week running around after my kids, working, running the house, seeing my friends only to watch someone else chase around is not what I want. I'm after escapism, new worlds, new cultures and new people with a different take on life. If I want rushed and busy, I just get up in the morning! Also, there were nowhere near enough motorbikes. Charley withough a bike - it's just wrong!
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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i've been watching this on iplayer and it's a great program the only thing i'd say is w.a.i.t until the full 'extended version' hits the shops the production company have a habit of releasing the product on dvd then re releasing it with more added bonus content just a couple of months later...that's what happened with the long way down and i bought the first version so felt somewhat annoyed at being short changed on extra's by being enthusiastic about the program...would have been nice to be given the option of a download area for those who were first to buy..still learned my lesson and will wait fo the proper dvd version this time.
other than that this is a great journey to watch charlie 'do his thing'
stee
i've been watching this on iplayer and it's a great program the only thing i'd say is w.a.i.t until the full 'extended version' hits the shops the production company have a habit of releasing the product on dvd then re releasing it with more added bonus content just a couple of months later...that's what happened with the long way down and i bought the first version so felt somewhat annoyed at being short changed on extra's by being enthusiastic about the program...would have been nice to be given the option of a download area for those who were first to buy..still learned my lesson and will wait fo the proper dvd version this time.
other than that this is a great journey to watch charlie 'do his thing'
stee
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I've really enjoyed this series. Charley gets a bad press and I myslef have grown to like the guy more after reading all the books and watching the DVDs. His enthusiasm is infectious and he doesnt moan like Ewan Mcgregor. Long way Round was super but this series is entertaining and a good watch
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Denny
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
For anybody who is a fan of Charley Boorman, this is a must. I thoroughly enjoyed this DVD, it felt like I was with them on the trip. Very interesting, and educational. It is just as good as Long way down and Long way round, even though Ewan isn't in it. I heartily recommend this DVD. What an adventure!!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By G. Wheater
Format:DVD
The problem with this DVD is the mission and goals behind it. Charley/Russ/Mongo are a good team (and can at times be entertaining to watch), but they've put themselves in an impossible position in trying to make a very dull objective interesting. It was not a race, it was not an expedition, there was no drama (apart from small health issues), and there was minimal interaction with indigenous folks along the way. So it's not LWD/LWR (a real adventure) and it's not Palinesq' either; it's a group of enthusiasts that are trying to make a living through travel. For me this concept just doesn't work (which is why Charley is forced to repeatedly point at things and utter "how cool is that?"). Although he's a great guy he's not a cultural historian nor geographer, so what's the point of joining him on this journey?
These guys can do outstanding work - they need something serious to get their teeth into (innovative, challenging, motorised, international) - there must be something meaningful they can tackle together?
These guys can do outstanding work - they need something serious to get their teeth into (innovative, challenging, motorised, international) - there must be something meaningful they can tackle together?
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By David Bowers
Format:DVD
Unlike most reviews for this thusfar I thought I'd wait to see the whole series. How can you really comment if you haven't?
Before I start my review of the series I'd say that watching this on DVD is the way to go. This kind of adventure should seem epic and long, put it on and watch 3 episodes back to back. Not in a weekly form. I found Long Way Down much better on DVD than on TV due to this. Oh and one more thing, it's not as good as Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman - Long Way Round [Special Edition] [2004], few shows are, so don't expect it to be.
So, it's Charley on his own, but not for the first time. Charley Boorman - Race to Dakar follows Charley as he and his team enter the infamous Dakar Rally. In this Charley has to show his abilities as a Biker and presenter, good training for By Any Means.
By Any Means is a different adventure altogether. Gone are the BMW motorbikes, replaced by over 100 different types of transport as Charley goes from Ireland to Australia 'by any means'. Really this is one big, nerdy transport documentary, showing how people move around the world, talking more about machines than cultures. This isn't a documentary about soaking up cultures as per the previous outings. Things get trickier as the series goes on, climaxing in a some dangerous events in the last episode.
Charley does well, he's obviously a good guy and is willing to show all to the camera (literally). This is more like your mate going on an adventure than a TV/Film star, which is By Any Mean's charm.... Read more ›
Before I start my review of the series I'd say that watching this on DVD is the way to go. This kind of adventure should seem epic and long, put it on and watch 3 episodes back to back. Not in a weekly form. I found Long Way Down much better on DVD than on TV due to this. Oh and one more thing, it's not as good as Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman - Long Way Round [Special Edition] [2004], few shows are, so don't expect it to be.
So, it's Charley on his own, but not for the first time. Charley Boorman - Race to Dakar follows Charley as he and his team enter the infamous Dakar Rally. In this Charley has to show his abilities as a Biker and presenter, good training for By Any Means.
By Any Means is a different adventure altogether. Gone are the BMW motorbikes, replaced by over 100 different types of transport as Charley goes from Ireland to Australia 'by any means'. Really this is one big, nerdy transport documentary, showing how people move around the world, talking more about machines than cultures. This isn't a documentary about soaking up cultures as per the previous outings. Things get trickier as the series goes on, climaxing in a some dangerous events in the last episode.
Charley does well, he's obviously a good guy and is willing to show all to the camera (literally). This is more like your mate going on an adventure than a TV/Film star, which is By Any Mean's charm.... Read more ›
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Love!
Man, this is a great DVD! Not as great as 'Long way around' and 'Long way down', but it gets close. Recommended to everyone who likes travelling!
Published 1 month ago by Susy Q
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DVD and continuation from Long way Down
Bought this DVD as I missed the series on TV, and it got good reviews from other customers on Amazon. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Foster Major
5.0 out of 5 stars
By any Means
Charlie Boorman's trip from Ireland to South Africa was quite entertaining and gave an interesting insight to the lives of people he met on route will watch again and again
Published 4 months ago by D. J. Melhuish
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
This is a great follow on from "long way round" & " long way down". Get it today you won't be disappointed!
Published 8 months ago by Thekidneykid
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great ***
Another adventure with Charley, I really cannot get enough of his adventures. Can highly recommend this if you have any adventurer in you.
Published 14 months ago by dl27
5.0 out of 5 stars
First Rate Travel Adventure
I bought this while watching Charley Boorman's Canadian series (the name of which escapes me.
This is ten times better. There are 6 fully packed episodes over two DVD's. Read more
This is ten times better. There are 6 fully packed episodes over two DVD's. Read more
Published 17 months ago by whythedevilnot
3.0 out of 5 stars
Stunt travel
This is the only Charley Boorman program I've seen, so I've no idea where this stands in his body of work. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2011 by drmar120
1.0 out of 5 stars
No show!
Would be able to comment, however, ordered this item a long time ago but never showed up! luckily got a refund though...
Published on 16 Feb 2011 by wolfie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Charlie Boorman - By any means
I've been an admirer of Charlie since he did Long Way Round. In this new series Charlie strikes out in his own TV show with good friend Russ Malkin (although Ewan Mcgreggor does... Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2011 by T Leckie
4.0 out of 5 stars
Worth a the purchase
This is a good DVD from Charlie and his team and worth the discounted purchase. But still does not compare to the long way around, that was more gritty and down to basics. Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2010 by spartacus88
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