Your ultimate guide to Race Across The World
Series 4 has landed!
Last updated 25th Apr 2024
Following the news earlier this year that hit BBC show Race Across the World had been renewed for a fifth series, fans were eager to know more details about the previously announced fourth series.
After series four kicked off on 10th April, here's everything you need to know as we enjoy the hit show.
When did series four start?
Series four of Race Across the World started on Wednesday 10th April, with weekly episodes.
Watch the trailer for Race Across the World below:
What's the route?
It's now been confirmed Eastern Asia is this year's route.
The BBC say of the route: 'Five intrepid duos will battle it out in a breath-taking 15,000 kilometres race across several countries. From northernmost Japan, they will cross six seas and eight borders, skirting the path of the volcanic ring of fire - the most geologically unstable region on the planet to reach the finish line in Lombok, an idyllic Indonesian island paradise'.
Who are the contestants?
Five pairs will take part in the fourth series, including mother and daughter duos, Brydie and Sharon and Eugenie and Isabel; best friends, Alfie and Owen; married couple, Stephen and Viv and brother and sister, Betty and James.
Betty and James
Brother and sister duo.
Alfie and Owen
Best friends.
Stephen and Viv
Married couple.
Eugenie and Isabel
Mother and daughter duo.
Sharon and Byrdie - ELIMINATED
Mother and daughter duo Sharon and Byrdie were eliminated during the third episode.
Who has been eliminated?
During episode three, mother and daughter duo Sharon and Brydie were eliminated after they were the last to reach the checkpoint in Cambodia's capital Phnom Penh.
What is the prize for winning?
The first pair to reach the finish line in Lombok will be awarded with a £20,000 cash prize.
What channel is it on?
The fourth series airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
What time is it on?
Race Across the World airs at 9pm, with 60-minute episodes, every Wednesday night.
How many episodes?
The fourth series is made up of 11 episodes.
Episode 1 aired on Wednesday 11th April.
Episode 2 aired on Wednesday 17th April.
Episode 3 aired on Wednesday 24th April.
Will there be more series?
There will! Series five has already been announced for 2025, and there will be another celebrity edition of the show.
Can I apply?
Although applications for series four are now closed, if you fancy taking part you can apply for the fifth series.
The website states: 'We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice. We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.
'Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world'.
Applications close on 19th April 2024.
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Race Across the World series four airs every Wednesday at 9pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
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