EPISODE 4
Series 1, Episode 4
High Road, Low Road is a rib-tickling travel show which pairs top celebrities and sends them off to far flung destinations for an unforgettable adventure of discovery, culture and fun! Both are headed to the same location, but they’ll have very different experiences.
For one holidaymaker, it’s first class travel, luxury hotels and the finest cuisine. Five-star all the way. For their companion, it’s economy travel, questionable digs and suspect street food. Is it possible to have a zero-star rating?
Each episode sees our comedy duo meet at the airport, where their mystery travel destination is revealed. Prior to this, the only information they know about their destination is the climate so that they can pack accordingly. Our friends are presented with a choice of two envelopes. In one, is everything they need for a five-star holiday extravaganza; first class plane tickets, limo transfer from the airport, the key to a luxurious hotel suite. Inside the other? Well, they’re still getting a fab holiday, but for them it’s economy flights, stuffy coach transfers which they have to book themselves, hostel accommodation and a measly pittance for a daily budget. It’s the luck of the draw who gets what!
So as one is driven off in a limo to their
luxurious five-star hotel, the other sets off to find the number 19 bus
to their hostel. They will meet up several times on the trip to compare
notes, and gloat.
But at the end it’s interesting to hear them talk and decide who has had the better time…
Episodes (running order is subject to change/TBC)
EPISODE 4: Thursday March 26th RTÉ One 8:30pm
Episode 4 – High Road Low Road in Malta
On arriving at Dublin Airport Mick Foster and Tony Allen discover that they are flying to Malta. They then draw the envelopes for the Luxury and Budget versions of the trip.
During the trip Tony enjoys a carriage ride with a private guide in the Silent City, a private food tour with a chef and a vintage car transfer to a winery.
Mick tries horse riding, takes a visit to a chocolate shop, visits some historical ruins and mucks around in Popeye’s Village.
Together the pair drive a Rolling Geek around the streets (like a golf cart) and go busking.
Episode 5: Tunisia – Twink and Katherine Lynch
Episode 6: Turkey – Maia Dunphy and Jake Carter