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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.
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.
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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
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!
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
15 of 17 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
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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 1 month ago by dl27
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 4 months ago by whythedevilnot
The bland antithesis to LWR
As a fan of LWR and to a lesser extent, LWD, I was very disappointed by this plodding snoozefest from Ireland to Australia. The idea just doesn't work. Read more
Published 8 months ago by cryingfreeman
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 14 months ago by drmar120
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 15 months ago by wolfie
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 16 months ago by T Leckie
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 17 months ago by spartacus88
good
this dvd is really interesting and funny. Once you've watched the first ten minutes you'll not want to turn it off til it's finished.
Published on 11 Feb 2010 by Ms. N. D. Welfare
Oh he's annoying..
I've been out of the UK 20+ years and miss the telly, so I often buy stuff on DVD.
On a whim I purchased this, and it really is not very good at all.. Read more
On a whim I purchased this, and it really is not very good at all.. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by AZ Mutley
charley boorman what more can you say !!!!
as the title says what more can you say if you like charley boorman and travel u will love this
Published on 27 Nov 2009 by trogle46
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