Race Across the World (BBC)

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Love the two young guys, so endearing and funny. And I think the guy was right to be annoyed by spending so much on the beef.

I disagree on isobel and her mum, I actually think isobel is quite disrespectful and dismissive of her mum/mums abilities at times. Isobel also isn't quite as clever as she thinks she is. Not working in a higher paying country is a very silly move. Isobel also doesn't seem very flexible in her outlook.

The older guy is the epitome of entitlement and arrogance. Knowing what you're like, and carrying on anyway isn't OK.

I really like the dyslexic girl but the mum isn't really making an impression.

The brother and sister just seem a bit bland. Neither like or dislike, they're just there.

Loving the series though. It's back on form!
 
Sprezza said:
The men in all teams and their competitiveness is exhausting. (I know, I know it's a race but I think getting some personal fulfilment out of it is also important and makes for better viewing).
Also Alfie is detestable!!
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Ah I like Alfie (or Allie if he's the smaller one of the lads). He really really reminds me of someone and I can't think who it is.
He just seems quite an anxious soul.
 
I agree with Mark. Isabel doesn't seem to take into account what her mum says? They planned the job, which they need since their budget is getting low and all the others are working more. When her mum suggests they need to work more, or even turn up on time for their job, Isabel didn't care. Yes her language learning is impressive but she at least said she learnt some Korean before, maybe she'd learnt some Japanese.
I can see them getting very low on budget in the next leg since they've already been racing but the next leg with the elimination they'll want to be even faster.

Brydie and her mum are still my favourites but I think they'll go next round. Although didn't a team make up a lot of time in the last season? I think her mum's not making much of an impression as she wants Brydie to be more confident and take the lead.

The two boys I think will be getting better with each episode as the one (not sure their names) is starting to relax into it more so was a bit less annoying by the end of this episode.

Brother and sister I like and it was nice to see them at the beer festival together.

When Stephen said he has been a pPE teacher I definitely see that 😅
 
Honestly can’t stand Alfie, he’s selfish and has no thought for his friend just himself
The brother and sister seem the only couple I even kinda like but she’s all over the place on tv and radio so sick of seeing her (Betty) think she sees herself as some sort of travel vlogger
The worst series yet in my opinion and they are already looking for contestants for the next series. It’s going to get boring and repetitive
Shame as I really liked the first two series, even Canada series was better than this drivel
 
What countries are left to race across for next season? Theyve already done most of europe, asia, canada and south america.
Either across USA, Australia or Africa. Or Russia, that would be 😬😆.

The first two series was great as it was a new show and challenge and the pairs were good. After last series and this one, other than wanting to watch to just see the countries they visit. I lm not rooting for anyone to win like the 1st two series. The 1st one i was rooting for the dad and son and was so mad when the old couple won
 
Africa has the problem of safety for long multi country routes, and also transport and route options. Might be doable but could end up like Canada.

It's a shame much of the middle east is now out of the question too.

USA and Australia and New Zealand would end up like Canada too. Plus no language barriers to overcome.
 
Mutley98 said:
Honestly can’t stand Alfie, he’s selfish and has no thought for his friend just himself
The brother and sister seem the only couple I even kinda like but she’s all over the place on tv and radio so sick of seeing her (Betty) think she sees herself as some sort of travel vlogger
The worst series yet in my opinion and they are already looking for contestants for the next series. It’s going to get boring and repetitive
Shame as I really liked the first two series, even Canada series was better than this drivel
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She thought she was an experienced backpacker and a woman of the world but didn't know where Lombok was
 
I think the two boys will grow through this experience and they do seem to be embracing it.

The brother and sister not so much. I really don't think he is bothered about seeing the world, and she may just be workshy/hoping to be famous
 
I dread to think what the older woman’s previous two husbands were like if she sees her third as an improvement! He annoyed me from the moment they all met at the start of the race. I can’t stand the overly familiar way some people are when they try to be friendly to people they don’t know.

He’s the only one I’m irritated by and wouldn’t miss if he was eliminated. The others might be irritating but they’re good to watch.

The Canada series gets a lot of criticism because of the route and lack of borders and language barrier, but I think another big reason it was tit was because the contestants chosen were terrible and really difficult to watch.
 
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