Race to Dakar is a documentary series following actor and keen motorcyclist Charley Boorman's entry into the 2006 Dakar Rally from Lisbon to Dakar. First aired on Sky2 and ABC Television during 2006, it was also released as a book.
Race to Dakar (Season 1)
Episode 1 (Episode 1)
Air date: 2006-10-17
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Charley is not only faced with the challenging task of one of the toughest races in the world, he also has to find his team and get fit.
Episode 2 (Episode 2)
Air date: 2006-10-24
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: After suffering a major set back, a broken collar bone in Dubai Charley has his work cut out getting his team to the rally start line in Lisbon.
Episode 3 (Episode 3)
Air date: 2006-10-31
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The boys are off! Only minutes into the start of the race and Charley faces his first problem…petrol or lack of it!
Episode 4 (Episode 4)
Air date: 2006-11-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Charley, Simon and Matt roll off the ferry into the unknown of Morocco. Charley takes with him his fears and anxieties of the terrain
Episode 5 (Episode 5)
Air date: 2006-11-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Simon and Matt continue the rally devastated that they are one man down. Charley has reached a real low and now wonders what his new role will be.
Episode 6 (Episode 6)
Air date: 2006-11-21
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Simon and Matt make it to Nouakchott for day 8, the rest day. Here they are able to recuperate and reflect on their journey so far.
Episode 7 (Episode 7)
Air date: 2006-11-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Charley is at the finishing line with his best mate Ewan McGregor to welcome Simon in.
Seasons
Episodes 7