EXTREME FRONTIERS

You saw him in ‘Long Way Round’ back in 2006 and now Charley Boorman is back on his bike and travelling across Canada in search of adventure. For over a month Charley and pal Russ Malkin journeyed around the second largest country in the world to experience the most extreme activities that Canada has to offer. From camping and canoeing along the Blood Vein River to climbing Mount Fable, this film offers an exclusive look at some of Charley’s exploits ahead of the full TV show due to air on Channel 5 in spring 2012.

As the team moves through each of the Canadian provinces, Charley meets a broad spectrum of people who are keen to flaunt the nation. Watch him as he tastes Canadian culture, taking part in a spiritual ritual, sampling the Sour Toe cocktail and even living like a cowboy in Calgari. Though we’ll leave it to you to judge whether he’s up to the rodeo lifestyle!

After travelling across Canada, Charley finished the trip with one of his trademark stunts – inviting motorcycle lovers from across the nation to join him on the final stretch. Finally, on 25th July 2011 Charley rode into Tofino, British Columbia with a huge convoy of bikes in tow to complete the adventure.

Did you know?

Charley is the son of British filmmaker John Boorman who is famous for such films as ‘Point Blank’, ‘Hope and Glory’ and ‘Deliverance’ (which Charley also appeared in!)

Although born in England, Charley spent many of his formative years in the Republic of Ireland.