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Scotsman
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Long Way Chat Ticket Presale and Prices: Here's how to see Ewan McGregor live on stage talking epic motorbike journeys
One of Scotland's biggest ever movie stars will be appearing at a one-off live event talking about his travels with his best friend. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Best known for a string of roles in blockbuster films, Scottish actor Ewan McGregor has a sideline in organising epic motorcycle adventures. David Alexanian, Charley Boorman, Ewan McGregor and Russ Malkin are putting on a special one-off live show. | Contributed It was back in 2004 when he filmed Long Way Round for Sky One, setting off on a journey from London to New York with pal Charley Boorman - travelling through Europe, Asia, and Alaska. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Long Way Down followed in 2007 on BBC Two, which saw the duo ride from John o' Groats in Scotland, through 18 countries, to Cape Town in South Africa. It took another 13 years for the next adventure to be organised and filmed for AppleTV - Long Way Up documented a journey from Ushuaia in Argentina, through South and Central America, to Los Angeles in the United States. And this year the fourth in the series arrived, with Long Way Home a circular journey through 17 European countries, starting from Ewan McGregor's home in Scotland and Charley Boorman's house in England. To mark the most recent series - and 20 years of motorcycle adventures - the pair will be appearing at a special live event, entitled Long Way Chat. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Tickets are likely to be fairly popular - so here's everything you need to know to bag a couple. When is Long Way Chat taking place? The one-off event will be taking place on Saturday, August 30. Where is Long Way Chat taking place? The Long Way Chat will take place at Nottingham's Motopoint Arena. It's a five hour drive from the Central Belt of Scotland - or around six hours by train - so it's a fair trek from Scottish fans. At least it's on a Saturday though, so you can make a weekend of it. When do tickets for Long Way Chat go on sale? Tickets go on public sale at 10am on Friday, May 23, here. Is there a presale for Long Way Chat? Sign up here to be sent a presale code to access ticket for Long Way Chat early, from 10am on Thursday, May 22. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad How much are tickets for Long Way Chat? The cheapeast tickets are priced at £47.59, with other price bandings at £58.89, £76.40, and £110.30. What will happen at Long Way Chat? Here's what the advance publicity for the show promises: 'Experience the thrill of adventure with Long Way Chat, an exclusive live event inspired by Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's iconic motorcycle journeys: Long Way Round, Long Way Down, Long Way Up and their most recent series Long Way Home (all streaming on Apple TV+). This immersive show brings fans face-to-face with the stories behind the cameras, offering a dynamic blend of storytelling, film footage, and behind-the-scenes insights from the road. 'Hosted in an intimate setting, Ewan and Charley, along with their long-time collaborators, David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, take the stage to relive the highs and lows of their global expeditions—battling harsh climates, embracing local cultures, and forging unforgettable bonds. The event includes some unseen footage and personal anecdotes that highlight the duo's friendship and resilience. 'Long Way Chat captures the spirit of adventure and the emotional depth of their journeys. Audience members will also have the opportunity to engage with the stars of the series. Audience members will be asked to send in questions before the event and, if chosen, will get a chance to participate in a Q&A, making it a chance to connect with two of the most iconic travel companions in modern documentary history. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Long Way Chat is more than a show—it's a celebration of discovery, endurance, and the open road.'
Top Gear
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Top Gear
Top Gear Taxi is back! We ride with Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman
Video TG transports the Long Way Home stars across London in a VW ID. Buzz. Hijinx ensues 17 minutes 13 seconds Top Gear Taxi is back, here to tackle the big, important questions of our time. Like: road snacks! Bondage! And the importance of not peeing yourself when riding through 17 European countries on cranky old bikes! Yes folks, for TG Taxi's glorious return, we've got Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, fresh from filming the latest instalment of their adventure series Long Way Down . It's out now on Apple TV+, and it's a cracker. Advertisement - Page continues below TG's Jack Rix swooped by to pick up the pair in a shiny new electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz, whose three-seat layout at the front allowed for an uncomfortably intimate setting as they cruised through central London shooting the breeze. 'If you've ever tried to get a taxi in central London, you'll know how competitive it can be," said Jack. "Fortunately for Ewan and Charley, we were there to get them a ride to their hotel. And all it cost them was answering a few of our questions, eating our snacks, and offering their opinion on the unusual adventure bike I had hidden in the back of the van.' You might like Watch the full Top Gear Taxi video now, and stay tuned for more… Advertisement - Page continues below Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox.
Daily Record
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman's Long Way Home release date, trailer, plot and streaming service
Apple TV+ new series Long Way Home will see Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman take a 20th anniversary trip across the UK and Europe - here's everything you need to know Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are set to embark on another cross-country journey in a new season of their 'Long Way' series. The latest instalment, Long Way Home, will be available for streaming from May 9, more than two decades after the duo's first epic motorcycle adventure. The upcoming series, spread across 10 episodes, will follow the pair as they ride refurbished vintage motorbikes from McGregor's home in Scotland to Boorman's home in England. However, instead of taking the shortest route, they've instead opted for the scenic one. Their journey takes them across the North Sea to Scandinavia, up to the Arctic Circle, down to the Baltics and through continental Europe, before finally crossing back over the English Channel two months later. Their nine-week-long adventure takes in 17 countries and some of the world's most spectacular driving routes. This marks the fourth edition of the Emmy-nominated series, following Long Way Round, Long Way Down and Long Way Up. Long Way Home will be exclusively available on Apple TV+. The platform also hosts the three previous seasons, all of which are available for streaming, reports the Mirror. Disney+ is also set to launch a raft of docuseries of its own, including National Geographic titles such as Secrets of the Penguins and Tucci in Italy, which will debut on May 19. Limitless with Chris Hemsworth is also expected to return later this year. In Long Way Home, McGregor can be seen riding a 1974 Moto Guzzi 850 El Dorado, previously used as a California police bike, while Boorman brings back to life a 1972 BMW R75/5, once described as a 'rust heap'. Their journey takes them through countries like Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and the Netherlands, where they immerse themselves in the local culture, meet the residents, and participate in unique and diverse activities. "For the last 20 years, my best friend Charley Boorman and I have travelled to some of the farthest corners of the world," McGregor says in the series trailer. "Yet, we've never properly explored the countries on our own doorstep, so this time, Europe is our playground." Long Way Home is executive produced by McGregor and Boorman, along with longtime collaborators David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, who also direct. Ahead of the series premiere, one Long Way fan wrote on X: "I'm soooo excited for this. Feels like just the other day we were watching the first one." Another commented: "Looking forward to this. Put it in the calendar." A third added: "Sold. Great story and authentic people. I'll take adventure stuff like this all day!". However, not all fans are thrilled. One viewer expressed their disappointment: "While it's nice to see them teamed up for another ride, it's very disappointing they caved to Apple TV subscription service."
West Australian
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Screen Queen TV reviews: Long Way Home, Strife, The Piano, Live From The E! Met Gala and Play School
You might know Ewan McGregor as the A-list star of movies like Star Wars and Trainspotting. Not me! The piece of work I most associate with the Scottish actor is this project: the motorbike action/adventure series he's been involved with for the past 20 years. What? You've not heard of it? You've been missing out: it's fab. Essentially it sees McGregor and his long-time best mate Charley Boorman crisscrossing the world astride various kinds of motorbikes, their exploits filmed as a travelogue series. I've been a huge fan right from the start, having interviewed the pair ahead of the release of their very first show, Long Way Round, in 2004. That series documented their epic adventure from London through Europe and Asia, up to Alaska and then down through the United States. I absolutely adored it, so much so that I bought the book and accompanying CD (which is still on high rotation), and I've obsessively watched their two subsequent docos, Long Way Down (filmed in 2007, it saw them ride from the northern tip of Scotland all the way to Cape Town, through 18 countries in Europe and Africa) and Long Way Up, which took them on electric motorbikes from Argentina up through Central America to LA. This time, they're off riding refurbished vintage bikes from Ewan's home in Scotland across the North Sea to Scandinavia, up to the Arctic Circle and down through the Baltics and Europe, to Charley's home in the UK. All the crew we've come to know and love over 20 years are along for the ride again, including producers David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, as well as trusted cameraman Claudio von Planta, who's been filming them since the very beginning (weird to think he's been with them that whole time, just off-camera!) A lot has changed in two decades, but this show is steadfast in its loveliness, and Ewan and Charley really are the most delightful travel companions. I can't wait to spend more time with them on their latest adventure. As a survivor of the women's publishing sector, I find this series, loosely based on the career trajectory of media mogul Mia Freedman, incredibly triggering (you can take the girl out of women's magazines, and all that). But despite the fact I get an eye twitch every time the employees at Eve Life discuss diets in an editorial meeting, I am thoroughly enjoying the revisit in the second season of this locally produced show. Asher Keddie is terrific as Evelyn Jones, the imperfect powerhouse driving her media empire forwards, and the ensemble cast, which this season includes Tim Minchin, Mary Coustas and Dylan Alcott, are great as well. Well worth a look. If you shed a tear at Old People's Home For 4 Year Olds or got over-invested in Love On The Spectrum, chances are you'll adore this new series, all about everyday people playing the piano. Amanda Keller is a delight as host — this is must-see feel-good TV. Tissues to hand! Love yourself a good old-fashion heckle? Of course you do: you're only human. And what better way to do it than via E!'s annual Met Gala take-down? Bring it. This great little series takes a look at the jobs kids can do when they grow up, and boasts a great selection of stars, including Tim Minchin (again!), Adam Goodes and Nate Byrne to talk the littlies through it all. Adorable.
Perth Now
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
On ya bike: Ewan McGregor is back on two wheels for TV
You might know Ewan McGregor as the A-list star of movies like Star Wars and Trainspotting. Not me! The piece of work I most associate with the Scottish actor is this project: the motorbike action/adventure series he's been involved with for the past 20 years. What? You've not heard of it? You've been missing out: it's fab. Essentially it sees McGregor and his long-time best mate Charley Boorman crisscrossing the world astride various kinds of motorbikes, their exploits filmed as a travelogue series. I've been a huge fan right from the start, having interviewed the pair ahead of the release of their very first show, Long Way Round, in 2004. That series documented their epic adventure from London through Europe and Asia, up to Alaska and then down through the United States. I absolutely adored it, so much so that I bought the book and accompanying CD (which is still on high rotation), and I've obsessively watched their two subsequent docos, Long Way Down (filmed in 2007, it saw them ride from the northern tip of Scotland all the way to Cape Town, through 18 countries in Europe and Africa) and Long Way Up, which took them on electric motorbikes from Argentina up through Central America to LA. This time, they're off riding refurbished vintage bikes from Ewan's home in Scotland across the North Sea to Scandinavia, up to the Arctic Circle and down through the Baltics and Europe, to Charley's home in the UK. All the crew we've come to know and love over 20 years are along for the ride again, including producers David Alexanian and Russ Malkin, as well as trusted cameraman Claudio von Planta, who's been filming them since the very beginning (weird to think he's been with them that whole time, just off-camera!) A lot has changed in two decades, but this show is steadfast in its loveliness, and Ewan and Charley really are the most delightful travel companions. I can't wait to spend more time with them on their latest adventure. Strife is streaming on Foxtel and Binge. Credit: John Platt As a survivor of the women's publishing sector, I find this series, loosely based on the career trajectory of media mogul Mia Freedman, incredibly triggering (you can take the girl out of women's magazines, and all that). But despite the fact I get an eye twitch every time the employees at Eve Life discuss diets in an editorial meeting, I am thoroughly enjoying the revisit in the second season of this locally produced show. Asher Keddie is terrific as Evelyn Jones, the imperfect powerhouse driving her media empire forwards, and the ensemble cast, which this season includes Tim Minchin, Mary Coustas and Dylan Alcott, are great as well. Well worth a look. Harry Connick Jr and Andrea Lam join Amanda Keller in The Piano. Credit: ABC If you shed a tear at Old People's Home For 4 Year Olds or got over-invested in Love On The Spectrum, chances are you'll adore this new series, all about everyday people playing the piano. Amanda Keller is a delight as host — this is must-see feel-good TV. Tissues to hand! Lewis Hamilton at last year's Met Gala. Credit: Supplied / Seven Love yourself a good old-fashion heckle? Of course you do: you're only human. And what better way to do it than via E!'s annual Met Gala take-down? Bring it. There's a bear in there . . . and Tim Minchin as well! Credit: Supplied This great little series takes a look at the jobs kids can do when they grow up, and boasts a great selection of stars, including Tim Minchin (again!), Adam Goodes and Nate Byrne to talk the littlies through it all. Adorable.
