Race to Dakar is a documentary series following actor and keen motorcyclist Charley Boorman's entry into the 2006 Dakar Rally from Lisbon to Dakar. First aired on Sky2 and ABC Television during 2006, it was also released as a book.
Charley is not only faced with the challenging task of one of the toughest races in the world, he also has to find his team and get fit.
After suffering a major set back, a broken collar bone in Dubai Charley has his work cut out getting his team to the rally start line in Lisbon.
The boys are off! Only minutes into the start of the race and Charley faces his first problem…petrol or lack of it!
Charley, Simon and Matt roll off the ferry into the unknown of Morocco. Charley takes with him his fears and anxieties of the terrain
Simon and Matt continue the rally devastated that they are one man down. Charley has reached a real low and now wonders what his new role will be.
Simon and Matt make it to Nouakchott for day 8, the rest day. Here they are able to recuperate and reflect on their journey so far.
Charley is at the finishing line with his best mate Ewan McGregor to welcome Simon in.
