Series synopsis
Race Across the World: The Detour is a British reality television series that premiered on BBC One on April 2, 2026. It stars Tyler West and Alfie Watts.
Tyler West hosts Race’s wilder podcast sibling, including analysis from expert Alfie Watts, and travel tales, fails, and holiday hacks from special guests.
Premise
Tyler West hosts Race’s wilder podcast sibling, including analysis from expert Alfie Watts, and travel tales, fails, and holiday hacks from special guests.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tyler West as Host
- Alfie Watts as Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | April 2, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Italy to Greece with Kola Bokinni and Molly Rainford Tyler West unpacks all the drama from Episode 1 of Series 6 of Race Across the World with fellow Celebrity Racers Kola Bokinni and Molly Rainford, plus Series 4 champion and travel expert Alfie Watts! Expect all the latest discussion on the show, travel mishaps and holiday hacks - plus an exclusive teaser for the next episode that you won't be seeing anywhere else! |
April 2, 2026 |
| 2 |
Greece to Turkey with Jen Brister and Abi Clarke Celebrity Racer Tyler West unpacks all the drama from Episode 2 of Race Across the World with Series 4 winner Alfie Watts - plus they are joined by celebrity superfan comedians Jen Brister and Abi Clarke! Expect more analysis of the Racers tactics, more travel mishaps, and more messages from you - plus, we have another exclusive teaser for the next episode that you're not going to see anywhere else! |
April 9, 2026 |
| 3 |
Turkey with Scarlett Moffatt and Jake Bhardwaj Tyler West unpacks that incredible third episode with travel expert Alfie Watts and celebrity superfans! |
April 16, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 21, 2026 |
| Status | continue |