Is Race Across the World: The Detour coming back?
Race Across the World: The Detour (2026–present) on BBC iPlayer
About Race Across the World: The Detour
Race Across the World: The Detour is currently airing on BBC iPlayer; the most recent episode aired on May 7, 2026. The show is a web-based podcast that has been released in April 2026. It continues to be available for viewers to stream online, with new episodes still being published.
Race Across the World: The Detour is a travel-themed podcast hosted by broadcaster, DJ, and Race Across the World contestant Tyler West. The series features discussions with travel enthusiasts, comedians, and celebrity fans of the original show, sharing travel tips, stories, and experiences. The podcast is a spin-off that celebrates the journeys and adventures of the original Race Across the World series, which first premiered in April 2026.
The show is hosted by Tyler West and features Alfie Watts, who is a resident travel expert and the series four winner of Race Across the World. The episodes last approximately 31 minutes each. Since its debut, the series has released 9 episodes in its first season, offering insights into various destinations and travel hacks.
Race Across the World: The Detour episode schedule
8 aired
Aired · 8
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | S1·E8 | The Final Leg with Comedian Harriet Kemsley and Emon and Jamiul from Series 2 |
| May 13, 2026 | S1·E7 | Mongolia with Jack Remmington, Ash Holme, and Betty from Series 4 |
| May 7, 2026 | S1·E6 | Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan with Roman and Harleymoon Kemp, and Sophie Duker |
| April 30, 2026 | S1·E5 | Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan with Maisie Adam and Melvin Odoom |
| April 23, 2026 | S1·E4 | Turkey to Georgia with Kelly Brook, Jeremy Parisi and Fatiha El-Ghorri |
| April 16, 2026 | S1·E3 | Turkey with Scarlett Moffatt and Jake Bhardwaj |
| April 9, 2026 | S1·E2 | Greece to Turkey with Jen Brister and Abi Clarke |
| April 2, 2026 | S1·E1 | Italy to Greece with Kola Bokinni and Molly Rainford |
