I was a big fan of the TV series Long Way Round, which featured Ewan McGregor and his best friend Charley Boorman embarking on a motorcycle trip around the world. After that, Boorman did a follow-up series called Race to Dakar about his attempt to compete in the Dakar Rally, which was equally as gripping. Their third series Long Way Down, aired earlier this year on the BBC, and it features the two friends on another road trip, this time traveling down through Africa.

I was able to watch all but one of the six episodes via torrents, but I was wondering if the new series would ever be released on DVD here in North America. Fortunately, it looks like it will finally hit stateside this fall on the Fox Reality Channel, and they’re sparing no expense to promote it. On July 31st, for one night only, select theatres across the U.S. will be screening a special two-hour “Director’s Cut” of Long Way Down. From what I understand, this probably just covers the first couple of episodes, but I think the whole series is being recut and extended to 10 episodes for the U.S. release. I love travel documentaries, and the camaraderie between Ewan, Charley and their crew is just infectious. Check out the link below to find a screening near you, and you can also listen to a special interview with Ewan McGregor over at /Film.

P.S. Charley Boorman’s already in the middle of his next adventure, a show called By Any Means.