Race to Dakar

1h

Documentary

Race to Dakar is a documentary series following actor and keen motorcyclist Charley Boorman's entry into the 2006 Dakar Rally from Lisbon to Dakar. First aired on Sky2 and ABC Television during 2006, it was also released as a book.

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

17th Oct 2006

Charley is not only faced with the challenging task of one of the toughest races in the world, he also has to find his team and get fit.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

24th Oct 2006

After suffering a major set back, a broken collar bone in Dubai Charley has his work cut out getting his team to the rally start line in Lisbon.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

31st Oct 2006

The boys are off! Only minutes into the start of the race and Charley faces his first problem…petrol or lack of it!

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

1h

7th Nov 2006

Charley, Simon and Matt roll off the ferry into the unknown of Morocco. Charley takes with him his fears and anxieties of the terrain

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

1h

14th Nov 2006

Simon and Matt continue the rally devastated that they are one man down. Charley has reached a real low and now wonders what his new role will be.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

1h

21st Nov 2006

Simon and Matt make it to Nouakchott for day 8, the rest day. Here they are able to recuperate and reflect on their journey so far.

Episode 7

7. Episode 7

1h

28th Nov 2006

Charley is at the finishing line with his best mate Ewan McGregor to welcome Simon in.

First air date

17th Oct 2006

Last air date

28th Nov 2006

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks