Destination X

It was so good at the start but now it's gotten much worse. The show's premise has turned from a travel show to a reality TV shows. There is way too much lying involved. It still has it's good parts as you still get to guess at home, however even less than you could at the start. I will still watch it but now not as enjoyable!

Despite a slow start with the first episode or two, this is well worth sticking with, to episode three and onwards all the way as you gradually get to know the game players. From a human / psychological point of view, it's fascinating. And there is a certain amount of fun in trying to guess the locations. A happy and satisfying final.

.... The US in readiness for the UK version. The US even though 19minutes shorter an episode, it was better. The only plus side the UK version has is, when the contestants drop their X on the map, in the programme it shows you where they actually placed them. The US version doesn't. This is perhaps due to time restraints in such short episodes.

It has the 'Coach Trip' and 'Crystal Maize' combo vibe. The same coaches are used in both series. Yes there is two coaches, you don't see the second one in the US version. It's the sleeper coach. In shots of the UK series you see it following behind, plus the production vehicles. The clues etc. In the US version are a lot easier. Perhaps it's due to British people tend to know Europe and its many places of interest. I hope the UK version picks up. The main negatives - Rob Brydon is not a good presenter. And the contestants are a bit wet!

The format is really simple but do we really need it explaining all the time, yes we get it they have to work out where they are. All the contestants seem like they have been coached on what to say and how to behave.

The format would be okay if it didn't come across as all been staged managed for entertainment purposes and the result the production team want.

I don't see many people sticking with this.

We were promised Traitors crossed with Race Across The World, but we got Coach Trip 2025 with Rob Bryden playing tour guide, Brendan Sheerin, and one of the hapless coach passengers being dropped off roadside at the end of each day.

I'm a great admirer of Rob Bryden's wit and versatility, but he felt miscast, and simply can't fill Brendan's shoes. Bryden's appearances feel like a series of awkward cameos, where he pops up in a costume and carefully speaks some stilted line that includes hints that the contestants always miss. Sorry, Rob, but you're no Brendan!

Viewing figures will determine whether or not the programme returns for a second series, but I won't be watching.