Race Across the World will return for a fifth series
The series will air in 2025
After four successful main series, and a very popular celebrity edition, BBC show Race Across the World was renewed for a fifth series earlier this year, with bosses opening up applications to the public.
After extending the application date twice, BBC bosses have now closed applications for series five, after being on the lookout for 'intrepid duos of all ages' who are ready to take a step into the unknown and embark on an epic race across land and sea.
When will it be on TV?
It hasn't yet been confirmed when series five will air, but with filming due to take place at the end of 2024, we imagine it will air around Spring 2025.
Series four, which started on 10th April, airs every Wednesday night for eight week, with the final taking place on 29th May.
How do I apply?
Applications closed on Sunday 12th May 2024.
Fans were being urged to apply for series five online, with the website stating: 'We are now accepting applications for the next series of Race Across the World. This experience is open to all, whether you’re a seasoned traveller or total novice. We want to hear what undertaking a trip like this would mean to you, and with a cash prize at stake, what lengths you would go to to win.
'Maybe you’re looking to change something in your life? Or are keen to share the journey with someone special like a family member, best friend, or someone you’ve lost touch with. You may even have a very personal reason for wanting to travel at this time in your life or explore a particular part of the world'.
When will filming take place?
According to the application form, bosses are planning to film the fifth series over an eight week stint between October and December 2024.
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Tim Harcourt, Creative Director, Studio Lambert said: "Audiences seem pleased that the difficult and disarming undertaking of the Race was not watered down for well-known personalities and their loved ones. We are thrilled to be making another series for the BBC."
Catherine Catton, Head of Commissioning, Factual Entertainment and Events, BBC added: "We would like to thank our cast for putting their heart and soul into it, and we are delighted with the reaction, particularly from young audiences on iPlayer. We are very much looking forward to working with Studio Lambert on the next series."
As well as the main show being renewed, it was announced back in November that there's going to be a second instalment of the hugely popular celebrity edition, which saw Harry Judd, Mel Blatt, Billy Monger and Alex Beresford all take part.
All four series of Race Across the World are now available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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