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GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING: EWAN MCGREGOR AND CHARLEY BOORMAN HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY AGAIN IN NEW SEASON OF "LONG WAY HOME" PREMIERING MAY 9 ON APPLE TV+. |
Compiled By: Lana K. Wilson-Combs
N2Entertainment.net
"Long Way Home" is a docuseries that brings Ewan McGregor ("Star Wars," and "Fargo") and his best friend, British personality Charley Boorman back on the road for an unforgettable motorcycle adventure across Europe.
In the new season--set to premiere its first two episodes on May 9, globally on Apple TV+ followed by a new episode weekly-- the duo traverses breathtaking landscapes from Scotland to England, taking the scenic route through Scandinavia, the Arctic Circle, and continental Europe. With 17 countries on their route, Ewan and Charley dive into local cultures and take on thrilling challenges.
The "Long Way" franchise came to Apple TV+ in 2020 with "Long Way Up," where the duo traveled from Argentina through South and Central America to Los Angeles. This was a follow-up to "Long Way Round" (2004; London to NYC through Alaska) and "Long Way Down" (2007; Scotland through 18 countries ending in Cape Town, South Africa).
Both "Long Way Down" and "Long Way Round" have been acquired for the Apple TV+ platform, so all franchise installments are available for TV+ subscribers to enjoy.
Don't miss this epic journey, capturing the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that only Ewan and Charley can deliver. "Long Way Home" continues the legacy of their previous three series, all available for streaming on Apple TV+.
The following are eight of the finished episodes that are airing.
Episode 1. Gears, Fears, and Tears: As departure day approaches, Ewan resurrects his old California police bike while Charley brings a 1970s rust heap back from the dead.
Episode 2. Route Canal: Fresh off the ferry, the guys travel through the Netherlands and Germany to visit Charley's moma's hometown before heading to the Danish islands.
Episode 3. Survive the Ride: In a scary setback, Ewan's bike gives way from underneath him. A local Swedish biker club comes to the rescue. Then it's off to meet a mermaid.
Episode 4. Fjord Focus: Ewan and Charley wind their way through Norway's scenic roads and fjords, gobsmacked by Viking churches and ancient rock formations.
Episode 5. Ice, Snow, and Bears: The guys temporarily ditch their bikes to fly to Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic where the effects of climate change are glaringly real.
Episode 6. Lost in Lapland: Ewan and Charley meet a man with a fascinating connection to the Lapland forest in Finland and encounter two crazy motorsport events.
Episode 7. Deep in the Forest: Traveling to the Finnish lakes, Ewan and Charley camp on a breathtakingly beautiful island and give the lost art of logrolling a spin.
Episode 8. It's Baltic Outside: After sputtering the last 3,000 miles, Ewana's bike finally gives out. Estonian mechanics step in, and the guys resume exploring the Baltic landscape.
Episode 9. Pinball and Pierogies: *episode available soon.
Episode 10. The Home Straight: *episode available soon.
Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from AppleTV+.
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