Race Across the World: The Detour

Race Across the World: The Detour

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1 Season · 3 Episodes · Premiered April 2, 2026

Broadcaster, DJ and Celebrity Race Across the World contestant Tyler West hosts the new video podcast Race Across the World: The Detour. The podcast will also feature series four winner Alfie Watts, sharing his top travel tips and hacks.Each week the podcast will welcome guests from travel-savvy creators, to comedians and celebrity fans of the show, as they dissect destinations, swap tales of adventure, and celebrate the real life stories and unforgettable journeys of Race Across the World.

Where to Watch: BBC iPlayer

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

3 episodes
E01
Italy to Greece with Kola Bokinni and Molly Rainford
Thu, Apr 2 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 34 min
Tyler West unpacks all the drama from Episode 1 of Series 6 of Race Across the World with fellow Celebrity Racers Kola Bokinni and Molly Rainford, plus Series 4 champion and travel expert Alfie Watts! Expect all the latest discussion on the show, travel mishaps and holiday hacks - plus an exclusive teaser for the next episode that you won't be seeing anywhere else!
E02
Greece to Turkey with Jen Brister and Abi Clarke
Thu, Apr 9 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Celebrity Racer Tyler West unpacks all the drama from Episode 2 of Race Across the World with Series 4 winner Alfie Watts - plus they are joined by celebrity superfan comedians Jen Brister and Abi Clarke! Expect more analysis of the Racers tactics, more travel mishaps, and more messages from you - plus, we have another exclusive teaser for the next episode that you're not going to see anywhere else!
E03
Turkey with Scarlett Moffatt and Jake Bhardwaj
Thu, Apr 16 2026 7:00 PM GMT+0000

Cast

Tyler West
Tyler West as Host
Alfie Watts
Alfie Watts as Resident Travel Expert

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