A Tele-Visual Delight

Last evening Mrs. Gazzer and I watched the final disc of a 3 disc DVD series called Long Way Down. In this 10 episode program we watched famous actor Ewan McGregor and not so famous actor Charley Boorman, travel from John O'Groats, the northernmost tip of Scotland, to Capetown, the southernmost tip of Africa, on their motorcycles. This 3 month, 15,000 mile odyssey is remarkable in itself, but is made even more enjoyable by the interactions of both protagonists with the folks they meet along the way. Highly recommended, even to non-motorcycle enthusiasts, as a wonderful travelogue.
I should note that this is their second such excursion. Previously they circumnavigated the world, starting in London in an easterly direction. That epic journey, Long Way Round, was also fully documented in DVD format as they traveled 3 continents and 15 countries over a distance of 20,000 miles.
Ewan McGregor of course, needs no introduction and is known for his thespian skills in movies ranging from Trainspotting to Star Wars.
Charley Boorman, whilst not so well known has appeared in around 30 movies. His father was the legendary director, producer, writer and actor who gave us such classics as Point Blank (1967) and Deliverance (1972).
Incidentally, Charley made his screen debut as a six year old in that film. Two other John Boorman helmed flicks that are must-sees, but less well known are Hope and Glory (1987), a movie of family life set in WWII, and The General (1998) which is an interesting tale of the conflict between a ne'er-do-well and the authorities set in 1980's Ireland.
All thoroughly enjoyable and available from Netflix, a service I highly recommend.