BBC confirm first ever Race Across The World behind-the-scenes show

After eight thrilling weeks, the fourth series of hit BBC show Race Across The World concludes on Wednesday 29th May, as Alfie and Owen, Betty and James, Stephen and Viv, and Eugenie and Isabel race to get to the finish line to win a huge £20,000.

As viewers have been hooked on the journeys of the contestants over the last two months, BBC bosses have now announced the first ever behind-the-scenes show, which will air immediately after Wednesday night's final.

Announcing the news on social media, bosses shared a clip from the behind-the-scenes show, writing: 'For the first time ever, we're showing you how the race comes to life! 👀

'See what happens behind the scenes in the #RaceAcrossTheWorld reunion, Wednesday at 10pm on BBC iPlayer, straight after the grand finale! 🤩'. (sic)

Fans were quick to comment on the post, expressing their interest in what it takes to plan the series.

One wrote: 'This series really got me thinking about the planning that goes into it. Must be months of researchers checking routes, finding suitable places for “work”, accessibility of accommodation, etc'. (sic)

Another wrote: 'I love this show and am equally interested in what goes on behind the scenes, from an education view point it's great for kids to see the skill and hard work involved, the editing alone with all the footage to go through is mind-boggling! More please'. (sic)

A third added: 'This programme is one of my favourites ever created', with another writing: 'Always been interested about this'. (sic)

When is the show on TV?

The brand new behind-the-scenes show will air at 10pm on Wednesday 29th May, immediately after the final episode of Race Across The World.

The show will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

Check out the cast of Race Across The World series four below:

Despite having a huge 24-hour lead at the beginning of episode seven, best friends Alfie and Owen were pegged back to just 12 minutes by mother-and-daughter duo Eugenie and Isabel, with Betty and James and Stephen and Viv also plotting their final plans to the end point checkpoint.

Meanwhile, although the series is almost over, fans will be pleased to know bosses have already renewed it for a fifth series, with applications closing on Sunday 12th May.

There's also a brand new Celebrity edition of the show coming soon!

Race Across The World is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now, with the final episode airing on Wednesday 29th May.

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