The team is made up of a face cast of the following. Long way down is a documentary about friends ewan mcgregor star wars. My lookwith that long, bleachedblond hairand certainly what i did onstage was iggy. Charley boorman has toured the world on his motorbike, sometimes accompanied by close friend ewan mcgregor, with whom he produced the tv series and accompanying books long way round and long way down. Capa do dvd ilustrando ewan mcgregor e charley boorman.
I was definitely inspired by charlie boorman and ewan mcgregors journey. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Apr 21, 2015 ewan mcgregor is in final negotiations to light up the screen as lumiere in disneys liveaction version of beauty and the beast mcgregor joins an allstar lineup that includes emma watson as. Jan 24, 2012 the test of mcgregors range will surely come when he is asked to espouse authoritarianism or evil, but it wont be in next years star wars. A guide to the neverending gift that is ewan mcgregors hair. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride.
Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in kazakhstan, mongolia and siberia. Long way round is a fairly wellknown tv series documenting the journey undertaken by actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman in 2004, riding motorcycles all the way around the world from london to new york, across very remote and wild terrain in. Explore books by ewan mcgregor with our selection at. First part in the 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york on motorcycles.
Long way down by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman book. Last week was a big one in terms of news surrounding the obiwan movie that lucasfilm has in. Ewan mcgregor is in final negotiations to light up the screen as lumiere in disneys liveaction version of beauty and the beast mcgregor joins. But for goodwill ambassador ewan mcgregor and unicef supporter charley boorman, it is the trip of a lifetime an adventure which is helping to raise funds and awareness for children. While that never came into fruition, abrams found another way to tip his hat to the prequels. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor. May 24, 2011 his restless need for adventure saw the trainspotting and star wars actor travel 22,345 miles by motorbike on a 2004 trip called the long way round with pal charley boorman. And after an inspirational unicef visit to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Ewan mcgregor has made a celebrity reality series thats entertaining without having to be called a guilty pleasure. This documentary series follows actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world.
The series aired on sky 1 from 18 october 2004 1 february 2005 and was repeated. For one, in spite of calling their adventure long way round sky one. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Ewan mcgregor in beginners 2011 joy of sex the movie starring. Long way up with ewan mcgregor, charley boorman and a spaniard by charly sinewan. Sent the mrs on home 5 mins away turned around at the next island, put on my hazards and pulled up alongside him. Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia.
Nov 06, 2005 long way round is a documentary series that follows actors and best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman as they travel from london to new york city on the back of motorcycles. Shortly after the force awakens was released, word got out that the voice of obiwan could be heard during reys daisy ridley force vision, with the jedi master telling the young scavenger that. Long way round is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new y. Was out on a ride with the mrs early last autumn, on the way home, saw a guy stumbling down the wrong side walking in the same direction as traffic of a busy 60mph single carriageway road. Nov 02, 2017 ewan mcgregor actor ewan gordon mcgregor obe is a scottish actor and singer. He is known for his role in the trainspotting films as well as his role in the star wars film franchise. It was a revelation he couldnt get out of his head.
The fact that those men are figures with notable film connections ewan mcgregor is one of britains most successful actors, charley boorman is the son of the celebrated director john boorman may be the reason the book got written and the accompanying. Their trip took them from london through locales such as kazakhstan, mongolia. The bad guys face cast is eddie izzard and javier bardem. I think its because i have seen most of the episodes of long way round, but. As with long way round, i preferred charleys voice to ewans because he moans less though its the opposite on screen. Jun 24, 2018 according to a new report, ewan mcgregor is going to reprise his role as obiwan kenobi in star wars 9. I came across the motorcycles that ewan mcgregor and charlie boorman rode in their series the long way down at glasgow museum of transport in scotland. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down to. Long way down in a nutshell ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Long way round, actors and best friends ewan mcgregor and charlie. After their trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. In terms of the journey, there was more of a sense of place in long way round than long way down.
Ewan gordon mcgregor obe born 31 march 1971 is a scottish actor who has had a lot of success in both mainstream and indie movies. Ewan comes across as a very modest, down to earth person and charlie has a wicked sense of humour. Love the adventure, storytelling, cinematography, locations, mongolia, scottland, africa, etc etc. Read long way down by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman for free with a. Buy long way round reprint by mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley isbn. Best of ewan mcgregor on netflix new on netflix with. Episode i the phantom menace, episode ii attack of the clones and episode iii revenge of the sith. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ewan mcgregor actor ewan gordon mcgregor obe is a scottish actor and singer. May 16, 2005 buy long way round reprint by mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley isbn. Further solo adventures include race to dakar, by any means, and extreme frontiers. Throughout the series, they visit such locales as france, belgium, germany, ukraine, russia, kazakhstan, mongolia and siberia.
Richard hammond does his own lockdown long way round bike trip by drivetribe. Ewan mcgregor escapes isolation as he enjoys a stroll with his girlfriend. Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. The series is well produced and compulsive viewing, even when watching all 7 episodes at one sitting. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. He is known for his role in the trainspotting films as well as his role in. Long way round is truly the adventure of a lifetime. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor. Poring over a map of the world at home one quiet saturday afternoon, ewan mcgregor actor and selfconfessed bike nut noticed that it was possible to ride all the way round the world, with just one short hop across the bering strait from russia to alaska. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from john o groats in scotland through eighteen countries in europe and africa to cape town in south africa. Buy long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman from waterstones today. Mcgregor and boorman were inspired by motorcyclist ted simons book jupiters travels. The route on long way round is from london, uk to newyork, usa.
They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. The dresses and headpieces of queen amidala stole the show in episode 1, including one dress decorated with glowing orange orbs as if fabric wasnt enough. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. This documentary series follows actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. It was jupiters travels that inspired mcgregor and boorman to set off on their own trip. The series aired on sky 1 from 18 october 2004 1 february 2005 and. In this followup to their documented journey, long way round, the actors trek from scotland to south africa. His restless need for adventure saw the trainspotting and star wars actor travel 22,345 miles by motorbike on a 2004 trip called the long way round with pal charley boorman. Reunited for another outrageous excursion, ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take an epic road trip across 18 countries via motorcycle. Dont spend too much time wondering how the effects team got the orbs to actually light up, though. New york, usa, 24 july 2007 riding a motorcycle from northern scotland all the way to south africa may not be the most expedient form of travel. Buy long way down digital original by boorman, charley, mcgregor, ewan isbn. Ewan mcgregor to return as obiwan kenobi in star wars 9.
Long way round documents the adventures of film stars ewan mcgregor trainspotting, moulin rouge, star wars and charley boorman on their 20,000 mile motor bike trip around the world. I came across the motorcycles that ewan mcgregor and. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman from london to new york city on motorcycles. Did not enjoy it as much as their first book long way round. Departing from london on 14th april 2004 the pair travelled through europe, ukraine, russia, kazakhstan, mongolia, siberia, alaska, canada arriving in the usa just over 3 months. Love the interpersonal and practical moments of taking a trip with a group. Ten for the road motorcycle, travel and adventure stories. Long way up with ewan mcgregor, charley boorman and a spaniard. As ewan and charleys exciting adventure comes to an end, the team is overjoyed. This project was inspired by theseries of longway down and long way round, which is a documental about the actors ewan mcgregor and charlie borman traveling europe andasia by motorcycle.
Apr 02, 2019 ewan mcgregor and charlie boorman ride motorcycles from london to new york the long way round. The actor recalls what it was like to arrive in new york city on the final day of his 19,000mile motorcycle trip around the world. To ask other readers questions about long way round, please sign up. Ewan mcgregor may have been the one promoting his new film, but it was his eldest daughter claras time to shine on wednesday night. After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down. Watch long way round online full episodes of season 1 yidio. Popular videos long way round long way round topic. It is a followup to the long way round of 2004, when the pair rode east from london to new york via eurasia. The 20yearold ewan mcgregor cast in starstudded beauty.
Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman have lost some of their naivete in their second. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and. Australia has long been a favourite destination for popular bike adventurer charley boorman. Ewan mcgregor to play lumiere in beauty and the beast. Long way round lwr is a british television series, dvd set and book documenting the 19,000mile 31,000 km journey of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. The book is comprised of ewan mcgregor and charley boormans daily diary entries that were written. But, with mcgregor sporting loose curls as one and a balding mullet as one as the other, theres also no mistaking just how different a new set. Australia has long been a favourite destination for popular bike adventurer charley boorman he lived here for six months a couple of decades ago, prepared for his long way round adventure with ewan mcgregor here and has visited on many occasions. The book he wrote, jupiters travels, is a travel classic, a wonderful. Ewan mcgregor all the latest news and gossip the sun. Join actor friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman for a 20,000mile, 115day motorcycle journey across the world from london to new york.
With ewan mcgregor, charley boorman, david alexanian, russ malkin. A guide to the neverending gift that is ewan mcgregors. Ewan mcgregor and charlie boorman ride motorcycles from london to new york the long way round. Long way round had me itching to follow the same route. Ewan mcgregor and charley boormans adventures around the world. Watch long way down season 1, episode 10 botswana to cape town. Watch long way round online full episodes of season 1. Departing from london on 14th april 2004 the pair travelled through europe, ukraine, russia, kazakhstan, mongolia, siberia, alaska, canada arriving in the usa. Jun 07, 2017 but, with mcgregor sporting loose curls as one and a balding mullet as one as the other, theres also no mistaking just how different a new set of locks makes him look. He lived here for six months a couple of decades ago, prepared for his long way round adventure with ewan mcgregor here and has visited on many occasions. Long way round is a documentary detailing the 20,000mile motorcycle trip he took around the world with best friend charley boorman over 115 days.
Bonded by a unique friendship and love of motorbikes, long way round documents the adventures of ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on their extraordinary journey around the world. Ewan mcgregor 8 jude law 42 liam neeson 22 hayden christensen 22 jonny lee miller 19 sean bean 10 original characters 10 orlando bloom 9 christian bale 7 gerard butler 6 exclude relationships jude lawewan mcgregor 27 hayden christensenewan mcgregor 20 ewan mcgregorliam neeson 17 ewan mcgregorjonny lee miller 8. Episode i the phantom menace, episode ii attack of the clones and episode. According to a new report, ewan mcgregor is going to reprise his role as obiwan kenobi in star wars 9.
Jan 30, 2016 while that never came into fruition, abrams found another way to tip his hat to the prequels. Episode 1, in which he steps into alec guinesss shoes as the young obiwan kenobi. Long way round is a documentary series that follows actors and best friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman as they travel from london to new york city on the back of motorcycles. Watch long way round episodes, get episode information, recaps and more.
However i decided to keep the america part off of it. After a rather touching episode of florida key fellatio, for example, morris spits over the side of the boat into the atlantic ocean. It reads a bit like a script for an mtv real world episode. Long way round is the tale of a remarkable journey taken on motorbike by two men. However, the long way round is a fabulous dvd containing all 7 episodes together with some intriguing extras. A bit of swearing but fairly limited, and one naked ewan butt in long way round, so we let our girls ages 9 and 11 see it. The series aired on sky 1 from 18 october 2004 1 february 2005 and was repeated on bbc. Ewan mcgregor has made a celebrity reality series that s entertaining without having to be called a guilty pleasure. Buy ewan mcgregor long way round cd original cd soundtrack to accompany the series featuring. Long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman waterstones. John cusack, ewan mcgregor, gerard butler, nicholas cage, jeffrey donovan, jeffrey dean morgan, and johnny depp. Ewan mcgregor is a scottish actor who began his career famous for his roles in a series of danny boyle directed films including trainspotting.
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