there's not alot you can say about this without spoiling the result, but six young men set off round the world to try local sports with and against the locals. I thought it sounded a little arrogant when I first saw the description in the tv paper, but most of the contestants were very down to earth, even humble at times, and honest about their feelings.
The events weren't as extreme as the ones in series two, but this is still worth watching: seeing the changes in character, and just how determined these guys were to finish each event, you just have to respect them all (except one, who was made out to be a moaning little girl by the British cut, as we didn't get to see the episodes where he actually made an effort).
Well worth watching. And hurry up series 2!
(Oh yes, Hammond's narration is priceless)