Station:
BBC Two (GB)
Status:
Ended
Start:
2018-08-19
Rating:
10/10 from 1 users
Four celebrity duos put their driving skills and relationships to the test as they join in on a part of the Endurance Rally Association's Road to Saigon in a fleet of classic cars.From Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand through Cambodia and Vietnam their challenge is to drive over 3000 km, through some of the least explored areas of the region and taking on some of most challenging roads in the world. Over 12 days the BBC series captures all the laughs, beautiful landscapes and inevitable drama of this truly unique journey revealing if the celebrity ralliers have got what it takes to make it all the way to the finish line.To be in with a chance of getting to the finishing line, they have to work closely in their driver/navigator pairs finding their way using a Tulip Map and try to keep their cool when engines fail and cars break down. The ralliers will also have a chance to soak up the sights and sounds of this part of the Far East and reflect on its recent past.This once in a lifetime experience tests the teams, and their cars, to the limit.
TV Show Ended.
S1E2 - Episode 2
In the second episode the duos are back on the road after two of the cars were taken out of action in the first leg. To avoid getting left behind they must all make a dash for the border, as the whole rally has to pass into Cambodia by early afternoon. Then Noel and Liz and Andi and Miquita must drive into the night on the country's challenging roads to reach the tourist mecca of Siem Reap.
Air Date: 26 Aug 2018 15:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - Episode 3
In episode three the teams head towards Phnom Penh, at the start of a three-day journey across Cambodia totalling an eye-watering 900 kilometres. The first day of the journey through the rugged countryside is broken up by a pit stop at the official rally lunch stop - a market which sells insects and spiders as snacks.
Once in Phnom Penh Tinchy and Jordan pay a visit to the notorious S21 prison, where thousands of Cambodians were tortured during the brutal rule of the Khmer Rouge, while Andi and Miquita and Martin and Shirlie visit the infamous Killing Fields. Noel and Liz find some hope amongst the horrors of the past, and all of the teams are deeply touched by their experiences.
Heading off for the next leg, they are faced with one of the longest and toughest drives of their itinerary. The Edmonds prove their rallying spirit, whilst others are afflicted by fatigue and ill health. Finally all four teams cross the border into Vietnam - and Martin shares his memories of his darkest moments with Jordan and Tinchy.
Air Date: 02 Sep 2018 15:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Episode 4
Having made it to the South China Sea all the teams have the finish line in their sights. But with 800km before they reach the chequered flag anything can happen.
Noel and Liz are worried about the wear the past 2,500 km have had on their MG, Andi has struggled with the long hours behind the wheel and Tinchy and Jordan are determined to prove themselves now they've got a new "classic" car - a Soviet era Jeep.
The teams travel along Vietnam's spectacular coastline and through its stunning paddy fields before making a final dash for the closing ceremony in Saigon, but the last day brings the brink of disaster for one unlucky team.
Air Date: 09 Sep 2018 15:00 (CDT)