[TV] Long Way Up

Bozza

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Jul 4, 2003

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Back in Sussex

• Nov 22, 2020

• #1

Anyone else followed the recent McGregor/Boorman travelogue on Apple TV+ covering The Americas, south to north?

It got a bit bogged down in the hassles of using (and charging) electric vehicles at the start of the journey and they either got to grips with that or the programme's editors decided to make it less of a feature of the show as they progressed.

We've just watched the final episode and I feel slightly sad it's finished - felt slightly rushed through Mexico and the final leg in the US to the finish in LA. Still really enjoyed it though.

 

Withdean and I

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Aug 6, 2003

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• Nov 22, 2020

• #2

Been a superb series as have all their other trips over the years. Still got an episode or two to watch but really great tv.
Getting to see some truly amazing parts of the world from the comfort of your sofa at times like this is great!


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Cowfold Seagull

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Apr 22, 2009

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Cowfold

• Nov 22, 2020

• #3

Love just about everything that Charlie Boorman puts out on tv. In fact l caught him at the Capitol in Horsham a few years back, where he gave a talk on his life and career. A facinating evening.

 

Barham's tash

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Jun 8, 2013

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Rayners Lane

• Nov 22, 2020

• #4

Loved it until they popped out of Colombia into Central America where it all started to feel rushed and hastily pulled together.

The two producers are wet wipes though and it’s astonishing anything gets done with them in tow.

Loved the bikes and the Rivian SUVs though. Fantastic pieces of kit.

 

Rambo

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Jul 8, 2003

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Worthing/Vietnam

• Nov 22, 2020

• #5

I purchased Apple TV + entirely for Long Way Up. I echo what has been said, very enjoyable as always but it did feel rushed in the final 3 episodes through Central America, Mexico and the USA.

I would have like liked to have seen more on Mexico.

The bonus of Apple TV though is a series called Ted Lasso, fantastic stuff and worthy of the subscription for these 2 series.

 

Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003

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West west west Sussex

• Nov 22, 2020

• #6

Rambo said:

I purchased Apple TV + entirely for Long Way Up. I echo what has been said, very enjoyable as always but it did feel rushed in the final 3 episodes through Central America, Mexico and the USA.

I would have like liked to have seen more on Mexico.

The bonus of Apple TV though is a series called Ted Lasso, fantastic stuff and worthy of the subscription for these 2 series.

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We're all in on Ted Lasso despite its predictableness (is a word) it's still blooming funny.

 

One Teddy Maybank

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Aug 4, 2006

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• Nov 22, 2020

• #7

Bozza said:

Anyone else followed the recent McGregor/Boorman travelogue on Apple TV+ covering The Americas, south to north?

It got a bit bogged down in the hassles of using (and charging) electric vehicles at the start of the journey and they either got to grips with that or the programme's editors decided to make it less of a feature of the show as they progressed.

We've just watched the final episode and I feel slightly sad it's finished - felt slightly rushed through Mexico and the final leg in the US to the finish in LA. Still really enjoyed it though.

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Thought it was an opportunity wasted to be honest.

Agree re the electric bikes and whether they’d booked the right boats etc.... not enough scenic shots for me.


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