The 15,000 mile epic motorbike adventure took them from the northern-most tip of Scotland to the southern-most tip of South Africa.

Total was the fuel sponsor for the trip, with the lads' bikes running on its Excellium range of advanced fuels.

Total spokesman Iain Cracknell commented: "We are thrilled that the Long Way Down has been such a huge success and that we have been able to support Ewan and Charley all the way. This 'trip of a lifetime' was all about adventure, exploration and endurance - a perfect fit for Excellium."

McGregor described some of the places they visited as being like something out of an Indiana Jones film.

"A tent, a roll mat, a little bit of food, a bit of petrol in your tank and a vague idea of where you're going and that's all you need," he said.

Long Way Down will be shown on the BBC in the autumn.

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