The actor spoke to vanity fair at a t2 trainspotting event in new york city. Ewan mcgregor and charley boormans adventures around the world. 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 mcgregor doesnt know what a woke bae is, but hes happy. Ewan mcgregor long way down posted by mike on august 17, 2008 ewan mcgregor has embarked on his second major motorcycle voyage, since traveling from scotland to new york through europe and asia. After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mc gregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel. Loved ewan and charleys long way round, so its about time i read this. Ewan mcgregor simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Long way down book by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman. Oct 27, 2007 ewan mcgregor and charley boorman return for another unforgettable adventure this time riding the long way down. Nevertheless, this voyage is still ewan and charley at their best. Long way round is the result of their fourmonth, 20,000mile joyride. Ewan mcgregor and mary elizabeth winstead getty images.
An amusing, wellintentioned adventure story that forgot to add the. See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A highly readable and spiritually uplifting book about a dream come true wanderlust. As with long way round, i preferred charleys voice to ewans because he moans less though its the opposite on screen.
Chasing shadows across the world, and long way down. 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. Mongolia and russia, across the pacific to alaska, then down through canada and america. 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. This acclaimed book by charley boorman is available at in several formats for your ereader. Join actor friends ewan mcgregor and charley boorman for a 20,000mile, 115day motorcycle journey across the world from london to new york. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa mcgregor, ewan on.
Ewan mcgregors long way round bmw r1150gs adventure by two magadan. Long way down kindle edition by charley boorman author, ewan mcgregor author 4. They travelled eastwards through europe and asia, flew to alaska, and continued on by road to new york. The series is well produced and compulsive viewing, even when watching all 7 episodes at one sitting. 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.
Miranda sawyer twenty years after trainspotting made him a star and the poster boy of 90s excess could ewan mcgregor become. Jul 21, 2008 promo long way down national geographic channel. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, on which they rode south through 18 countries from john o groats in scotland to cape agulhas in south africa via europe and africa in 2007. The route on long way round is from london, uk to newyork, usa. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Reading along as they traveled, it was wonderful to see the experiences ewan and charley had through their own eyes. Explore books by ewan mcgregor with our selection at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken in 2007 by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, from. He is perhaps best known for playing the lead role in danny boyles trainspotting, his portrayal of obiwan kenobi in the prequel trilogy of star wars, and his motorcycle. Inspired by their unicef visits to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this. Page 1 of ewan mcgregor biography and life story including childhood story, love relationship, career, walk of fame and more.
However, the long way round is a fabulous dvd containing all 7 episodes together with some intriguing extras. 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. Boyle and hodge are terribly loyal as a team to me and i to them, but the loyalty would stop if im not right to play a part, and thats the way it should be. Mcgregor s brother colin joined the motorcycle team during the early stages of the long way down journey, and his father jim also rode on sections of both long way round and long way down. Long way down by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman kirkus. See all 16 formats and editions hide other formats. Ewan mcgregor books list of books by author ewan mcgregor. The two friends will travel through such places as siberia, kazakhstan. Having been fascinated by africa for many years, i watched long way down before long way round, and am following the same pattern with the books. Mcgregor is already sitting directly in the bullseyeassuming the second fantastic beasts film is set not long after. Nachdem ich auch long way round gesehen habe, war long way down ein pflichtprogramm. Down with love, maybe, but not with ewan mcgregors hotness. Ewan comes across as a very modest, down to earth person and charlie has a wicked sense of humour. On working with director danny boyle and screenwriter john hodge.
I have this in hardback but i am putting these ones onto my kindle so i can keep them as i love this type of book. However i decided to keep the america part off of it. Long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman waterstones. The case for ewan mcgregor as young dumbledore in fantastic. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman return for another unforgettable adventure this time riding the long way down. Mar 15, 2017 ewan mcgregor doesnt know what a woke bae is, but hes happy to be one. Oct 22, 2017 married ewan mcgregor caught kissing his fargo costar. Ewan mcgregor is currently considered a single author. Watch long way down online full episodes of season 1 yidio. He is currently working his way, via his bike, from john o groats in scotland to capetown, south africa. 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. The miniseries gained more fans as a threedisc dvd box set that included two more episodes, bonus scenes and extended footage. Long way round beginning in london, ewan and charley chased their shadows through europe, the ukraine, kazakhstan, mongolia, and russia. Buy the paperback book long way round by ewan mcgregor at indigo.
Last line from long way down by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman. Wed just got back from appearing on jonathan ross to promote long way round and i was on a high. Long way down soundtrack produced by jimmy simak cd soundtrack compiled by amanda jones. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Cold chain mission in which he travels by motorbike, boat, plane and. Popular videos long way round long way round topic.
This documentary series follows actors ewan mcgregor and charley boorman on a motorcycle trip around the world. Facing a brand new set of challenges the intrepid pair discover spectacular but unforgiving terrain, rich cultures and unforgettable local characters. He was recently in australia for the first of what is hoped to be annual bike tours with compass expeditions and i tagged along as the official journalist for the tour. The song is sung by christian ewan mcgregor to satine nicole kidman expressing his love for her. The book is redeemed somewhat by the sincerity of the authors, who are truly likable guys, even if their shtick has gotten a little old. Mcgregor appeared in a twopart bbc documentary in april 2012 entitled ewan mcgregor. See all books authored by ewan mcgregor, including long way round. Full of hilarious innuendoes, over the top performances by ewan mcgregor and renee zellweger, and a spectacular hatetolove romance, down with love is hands down the most delightful movie i have ever seen. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over.
Ewan mcgregors buggy breaks down in the middle of a highway. British actors and bosom buddies mcgregor and boorman produced a surprise hit in 2004 with the funloving travelogue long way round 2004, which chronicled the duos adventures as they cruised around the globe on their motorcycles, making friends and delivering wisecracks along the way. Two best friends set out on a road trip across africa. There is a sequel to long way round entitled long way down, and charley boorman is in talks with ewan mcgregor to star in a third series tentatively titled long way. Chasing shadows across the world mcgregor, ewan, boorman, charley on. It is a followup to the long way round of 2004, when the pair rode east from london to new york via eurasia and north america. 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. But as the miles slipped beneath the tyres of their big bmws, their troubles started. Charley boorman, compass expeditions, ewan mcgregor, long way down, long way round. This led to a slightly less enjoyable experience for the readerviewer in my opinion. Married ewan mcgregor caught kissing his fargo costar. Nov 22, 2016 the case for ewan mcgregor as young dumbledore in fantastic beasts. Jun 02, 2008 after their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics ewan mcgregor and charley boorman couldnt shake the travel bug.
Its never been the case that im in the next one, not before casting. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Please provide me with your latest book news, views and. Ewan mcgregors long way round bmw r1150gs adventure. Ewan mcgregor and charley boorman take the long way down to. Watch long way round online full episodes of season 1.
It is theatrical and cheesy, but also clever enough to know it. Film star ewan mcgregor travels around the world by motorcycle with his best friend, actor charley boorman a unique and fascinating traveladventure book. Charley boorman talks in this interview about his riding with ewan mcgregor and his future projects while on a recent compass expeditions outback tour. Read an excerpt from national book award finalist jason reynoldss innovative new ya novel long way down, which takes place over just 60 seconds on. Sep 22, 2015 full of hilarious innuendoes, over the top performances by ewan mcgregor and renee zellweger, and a spectacular hatetolove romance, down with love is hands down the most delightful movie i have ever seen. Long way down by ewan mcgregor goodreads share book. And after an inspirational unicef visit to africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth. Now in paperback, this second remarkable travel book from famed actor ewan mcgregor and his good friend charley boorman chronicles their epic adventure. Buy long way round by ewan mcgregor, charley boorman from waterstones today. Featuring original diary entries, travel maps, mileage. Yes, i am aware i am doing this all out of sequence. Long way down is a television series, book and dvd documenting a motorcycle journey undertaken by ewan mcgregor and charley boorman, on which they rode.
Long way round is the result of their adventures a fascinating, frank and highly entertaining travel book about two friends riding round the world together and, against all the odds, realising their dream. Aug 17, 2008 ewan mcgregor long way down posted by mike on august 17, 2008 ewan mcgregor has embarked on his second major motorcycle voyage, since traveling from scotland to new york through europe and asia. 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. It is theatrical and cheesy, but also clever enough to know it making it absolutely delicious. Due to scheduling complications with the ferry for the first rd of the trip, long way down lwd had a rushed and more stressful feel to it in comparison to long way round. An epic journey by motorcycle from scotland to south africa, and more on.
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