Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure

Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure (2015)

EndedReality showComedy, Adventure, Travel

Comedians Ed Byrne and Dara Ó Briain embark on an epic 4,000-mile adventure on the Pan-American Highway.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Costa Rica to PanamaApr 7, 2015
S01E02Guatemala to NicaraguaMar 31, 2015
S01E01Arizona to Southern MexicoMar 24, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Dara and Ed's Great Big Adventure' first premiere?

The show first premiered on November 2, 2015.

Who are the hosts of the show?

The hosts of the show are comedians Dara O Briain and Ed Byrne.

What is the premise of the show?

The show follows Dara and Ed as they embark on a road trip across North America, exploring the culture and traditions of the continent.

How many episodes were in the first season of the show?

The first season of the show consisted of six episodes.

Who produced the show?

The show was produced by Big Bear Films.

Which network aired the show in the UK?

The show aired on BBC Two in the UK.

What was the inspiration behind the show's road trip theme?

The hosts were inspired to take a road trip after previously traveling together on a train journey.

Which city did the hosts visit in the first episode of the show?

The hosts visited Atlanta, Georgia in the first episode of the show.

Which famous attraction did the hosts visit in the fourth episode of the show?

The hosts visited Mount Rushmore in the fourth episode of the show.

Who did the hosts meet in the fifth episode of the show?

The hosts met with comedian and writer Stephen Fry in the fifth episode of the show.

What was the focus of the sixth and final episode of the show?

The final episode of the show focused on Dara and Ed's return to the UK after their road trip across North America.

In which state did the hosts go hot-air ballooning in the second episode of the show?

The hosts went hot-air ballooning in Arizona in the second episode of the show.

What was the highlight of the third episode of the show?

The highlight of the third episode of the show was the hosts' visit to a NASA research center in Houston, Texas.

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