Charley Boorman: Ireland to Sydney by Any Means

If it was easy everyone would be doing it. Charley Boorman is a pure joy to watch, he makes even the mundane fun and interesting and isn't afraid to muck in. There is real enthusiasm in his approach and a love for what he is doing. There is no doubt that Russ Malkin has found his niche. The logistics of such adventures must be a complete nightmare but time and time again he proves his skill. Interestingly he only Produces/Directs the First Series and let's Claudio, Produce and Direct the Second. These are great series's and more may they continue.

Another enjoyable adventure following Charley bumbling his way across the world. A real shame half the time you can't hear what he's saying due to the bad sound mixing.

Charley Boorman completely spoils this potentially interesting travelogue. Charley's lack of intellect is matched only by his severely limited vocabulary. His favourites descriptors are "nice" and "fun". Quote (on climbing on the back of an elephant) "Once you're up here - you're up here, really." And, pricelessly "We're at 1460 metres. That's why it's Katmandhu". It would be funny if it wasn't so pathetic. Clearly, nepotism got him where he is.

Charley has a way of describing the most depressing and happy areas of the world in a smooth likable tone. It was a fun series for the whole family. The boats were a crackup!

I drove a bus. I sailed a dinghy across the Channel. (Probably the best bit.) I got on a train. Oh, it's a sleeper, how exciting. I got a taxi. I got on a ferry. So? Boring boring boring. I'm just watching The Long Way Round again, that was an adventure.