This programme was originally broadcast on a Sky television channel, then they showed it on the BBC, and I got to watching it when it was released on DVD. Basically, actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman met each other when working together in the movie The Serpent's Kiss in 1997 and sharing a love for motorbikes have been best friends ever since. In 2004, they planned a journey to go around the world riding on BMW motorbikes (they originally wanted KTM bikes, but KTM declined to provide them with bikes thinking they would fail). They plan a journey that would take them 19,000 miles from London, England to New York, USA, travelling eastwards through Europe and Asia, flying to Alaska, and riding the rest of the way. They are joined by the support crew in four-by-fours, director/producers David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, and cameramen Claudio von Planta and James Simak. The crew would link up with them at borders and help with logistics, equipment and supplies, but otherwise, they were on their own, with handheld and helmet cameras. Ewan and Charley travel through the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Russia, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Canada, and the United States of America. They stay mainly in hotels, but occasionally were given places to stay from natives of the countries and camped where possible. During the journey they meet many interesting people, see the famous sites, experience the culture, and eat food, and they visit UNICEF projects (Ewan is an ambassador). They go through many towns, villages, and cities, and through various types of scenery, including forests, mountains, deserts, and rivers, through hot, cold, wet, and windy weathers. There are many challenges along the way, including dangerous territories, hostile environments, tough terrain, and occasional accidents, but team try to remain optimistic, and there are some surprises along the way (Ewan is surprised by his dad Jim appearing). The ten-part series is full of struggles, success, and exploration, the sights make for wonderful viewing, and you really get the sense of adventure from the two best friends. It has the catchy title song by Kelly Jones, lead singer of the Stereophonics, Ewan and Charley and the members of the crew are great characters, this is perfect for anybody who likes a road trip, motorbikes and seeing the world, a fantastic travel documentary. It was number 76 on The 100 Greatest TV Treats 2004. Very good!