Race Across The World winners crowned
Summary
Mother and son team Caroline and Tom Bridge won the fifth series of "Race Across The World," a BBC show where contestants travel 8,700 miles from China to India without flying. They shared a cash prize of £20,000 after successfully completing the journey, which restricted their use of smart phones and bank cards.Key Facts
- Caroline and Tom Bridge, a mother-son team, won "Race Across The World."
- The show involves traveling about 8,700 miles from the Great Wall of China to the southern tip of India.
- Contestants cannot fly and get a budget equal to a one-way plane ticket.
- They completed their journey by crossing checkpoints in China, Nepal, and India.
- The series was the most watched program in the UK during its airing, except during Eurovision week.
- About 6 million viewers watched each episode on average.
- Caroline and Tom came from Hargrave near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
- The show restricts contestants from using smart phones or bank cards.
- A celebrity version is planned for release in 2025 or 2026.
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