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Race Across the World

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TerriBull Thu 01-May-25 09:17:06

I love it, all the contestants appear likeable, unfortunately I think Tom and his mum will go out they're definitely trailing the others, a shame really to lose any of them. The scenery is amazing, one of the aspects that is so interesting about the programme it takes the viewer to places, that possibly we or maybe I should say I, didn't know existed. Isn't China vast so many huge space age cities that contrast with an interior that remains unchanged, but really interesting in so many ways .

Grannybags Thu 01-May-25 09:06:30

I love this for the amazing places they go to and things they experience

I agree, not so keen on the mum and son.

escaped Thu 01-May-25 09:02:22

I'd never thought of China as being appealing as a tourist, but I'm hooked. The cities and the countryside look amazing, the food not so much for me!
My least favourites are the mum and son. The two sisters seem bright and fit.

ViceVersa Thu 01-May-25 08:54:18

It's a series we've really enjoyed from the start. I think the two sisters definitely have a bit of an advantage in this leg being able to speak Mandarin. I like them though - and the brothers. not warming to the young Welsh couple at the moment, or the mum and son. One of the joys of the whole concept is seeing the stunning scenery as they make their way through the various countries. I'd never really thought of China as having such beautiful beaches.

J52 Thu 01-May-25 08:39:21

I agree about Tom & his mum, they don’t seem to have the mental or physical stamina for it. I really like all the other contestants, especially when the two brothers spent the night in the grubby hostel and laughed about it.

J52 Thu 01-May-25 08:37:21

I’m watching. I’ve watched them all and love the programme. Obviously it’s edited, but the contestants always seem pretty genuine.
The countries they visit are very interesting because they go off the beaten track. DH and DSs have all been to China at different times. I’d love to go, but would have to put my thoughts about their human rights issues aside.

ferry23 Thu 01-May-25 08:28:43

I'm loving this new series - mainly because I'm learning so much about China.

I must admit I've never had any desire to visit China, it's so far off my radar I've never given it any thought. but the diversity of the geography is startling and quite unexpected. Palm fringed beaches and swanky beach resorts are something I never would have associated with the country.

The rice terraces were extraordinary and the village where they kept spices on the roof - fascinating stuff.

As for the race, well it's early days but Tom & his Mum seem a bit out of their depth and surely must be at risk of being eliminated. I think because he did a gap year or some sort of backpack travelling she had great expectations of him which haven't come to fruition.