Race Across the World contestants reflect on surreal viewing experience
Katie and Harrison Devine, siblings from Manchester, discuss the strange experience of watching themselves on BBC's Race Across the World as the final episode approaches. The pair, aged 21 and 24, are among 10 contestants racing over 12,000 km from Palermo, Sicily, to Hatgal, Mongolia, with no phones and limited cash for a £20,000 prize. Harrison, a finance assistant, describes feeling like he's watching someone else, while Katie, an account manager, finds the show funnier in hindsight. They credit their close bond for making constant togetherness easy, with bickering strengthening their relationship. The final airs Thursday 21 May at 20:00 BST on BBC One.
Key facts
- Katie and Harrison Devine are siblings from Manchester
- They are contestants on BBC's Race Across the World
- The final episode airs Thursday 21 May at 20:00 BST on BBC One
- The race covers over 12,000 km from Palermo, Sicily to Hatgal, Mongolia
- Contestants travel with no phone and limited cash
- The prize is £20,000
- Harrison works as a finance assistant
- Katie works as an account manager
Entities
Institutions
- BBC
- BBC One
- BBC iPlayer
- BBC Radio Manchester
Locations
- Manchester
- United Kingdom
- Palermo
- Sicily
- Italy
- Hatgal
- Mongolia
- Europe
- Asia