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PathsDriving Through History: Alex Bescoby’s Overlanding Journey Across the World and the Stories That Shape UsWhat does it really mean to see and experience the world?I sit down with filmmaker and historian Alex Bescoby to explore the story behind The Last Overland — a 13,000-mile or 20,000km journey retracing a 1950s expedition from Singapore to London in the original Land Rover Series 1. What began as an ambitious road trip quickly becomes something deeper. A reflection on timing, purpose, and the pull of adventure that exists at different moments in life.Alex shares how history shapes the way we experience places, why travel without context can feel empty, and what he le...
2026-03-2653 min
Leaders PodcastLeaders Podcast Episode 32 with Mike LaCorte & Alex BescobyWelcome to Episode 32 of Leaders Podcast with Mike LaCorte, CEO of Conflict International. In this episode we are joined by Alex Bescoby, a Cambridge-educated expert in political risk, human rights, and governance advisory for global natural resource companies.Alex holds an MA (Cantab) in Social & Political Sciences / Management from the University of Cambridge. He has advised major multinationals across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas on navigating political, social, regulatory, human rights, licence-to-operate, and governance risks. In 2013, he became a recognised authority on Myanmar, advising the government on its natural resource framework and continuing...
2026-01-2326 min
The Forgotten War Podcast: Burma Campaign WW2Remembrance Day Special: The Last Burma StarThis week Jack and Rob sit down with Levison Wood and Alex Bescoby about their brilliant new documentary: The Last Burma Star. Catch it on release day Sun 9 November at 9pm on Sky History, or on catch up afterwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-11-0947 minThe Forgotten War Podcast: Burma Campaign WW212. VJ DAY SPECIAL! With Lord Slim, Sylvia May, and Alex BescobyJack and Rob have a surprise VJ Day Special for listeners - bringing together a panel to discuss what is happening to support the memory, and spread knowledge of, of the Burma Campaign through their various work. Joining the FWP team are Lord Slim representing the Burma Star Memorial Fund, Sylvia May of the Kohima Educational Trust, and Alex Bescoby of Help 4 Forgotten Allies, and his new documentary on Sky History with Levison Wood - The Last Burma Star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-151h 05
AdventureSmithThe Spirit of Adventure with Ed Stafford and Alex Bescoby Part 2In this second episode with explorer Ed Stafford and filmmaker Alex Bescoby Georgina talk to them about their love of story telling, how they set about doing research, getting out of sticky situations, the kindness of strangers, tips for young explorers and much, much moreAdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-1441 min
AdventureSmithThe Spirit of Adventure with Ed Stafford and Alex BescobyIn this first episode of our new adventure mini- series, explorer Ed Stafford and award winning film maker Alex Bescoby talk to Georgina about why they chose a life of adventureAdventureSmith is brought to you by The Wilbur Smith Estate.Producer Christopher Winn. Music Dewey Delay. Executive Producer Niso Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-03-0734 min
Thursday LunchesDispatches from the MetropoleJozef reports from our nations capital. The boys discuss surveillance capitalism and the legacy of the financial response to COVID.Humanism in the Era of Surveillance CapitalismNever Surrender to the Flow of TimeLetters of Recommendations:Jozef:The Grey Nato podcastEpisode 276 - Interview with Alex BescobyLate Ripeness by Czeslaw MiloszHunter:What Cary Grant Told Me About Getting Dressed. I’ve Never Forgotten ItTo Ca...
2024-04-111h 08
The Grey NatoThe Grey NATO – 276 – Jason's Very English Adventure [Bremont, Flying Vintage Planes, Alex Bescoby, and THE Land Rover]Thanks so much for listening! For the complete show notes, links, and comments, please visit The Grey NATO Show Notes for this episode:https://thegreynato.substack.com/p/276-jasons-very-english-adventureThe Grey NATO is a listener-supported podcast. If you'd like to support the show, which includes a variety of possible benefits, including additional episodes, access to the TGN Crew Slack, and even a TGN edition grey NATO, please visit:https://thegreynato.com/support-tgnSupport the show
2024-03-141h 18
London Writers' Salon#92: Alex Bescoby - Documentary Storytelling, Brand Partnerships, Funding for Filmmaking, Editing for TV and Pulling Together The Right TeamFilmmaker, author, presenter Alex Bescoby (The Last Overland) takes us behind the scenes of his Channel 4 documentary. We discuss brand partnerships, finding the right team, dealing with setbacks and the editorial process.*ABOUT ALEX BESCOBYAlex Bescoby is an award-winning filmmaker, best-selling author, and an experienced broadcaster. His films have been broadcast in more than 80 countries on Channel 4, History, BBC, Discovery and Canal+ International. His films include ‘The Last Overland’ (accompanied by his book), The Story of Burma’s Lost Royal Family and Searching for Burma’s Forgotten World War Two Heroes.*
2024-01-281h 06
Citizen J“We Study History to Find Ourselves in It”: Author and Filmmaker Alex Bescoby’s Place in Overland HistoryFascinated by history and an unwavering love for storytelling, author and filmmaker Alex Bescoby does not shy away from an opportunity to have both in one epic adventure. For Alex, history isn’t just a subject we study in school – it provides us with purpose. That purpose became documenting and sharing the story of “The Last Overland”, the return trip of Tim Slessor’s groundbreaking “First Overland” expedition from London to Singapore 65 years later. Alex shares with Jillian incredible stories from his journey, including the difficulties they faced with the vehicle and the lessons he learned along the way. Jillian also g...
2023-06-2240 min
Veteran State Of Mind NetworkVeteran State Of Mind Episode 210: The Last Overland, with Alex BescobyAlex Bescoby is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, author and presenter with a love of history, travel and storytelling. In 2016 Alex co-founded independent production company Grammar Productions, to make innovative documentaries that delve deeper into history and how it affects the lives of people and societies around the world today. His latest project - The Last Overland - involved driving 19,000km from Singapore to London, recreating one of history’s greatest road journeys for a 2022 Channel 4 documentary series and book. https://www.alexbescoby.co.uk/Geraint's latest book, co-authored with Levison Wood, is now avail...
2023-05-171h 00
The Royal Studies PodcastInterview with Alex Bescoby: The deposed monarchy of Myanmar--past & presentAlex Bescoby is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, writer and presenter from Manchester, UK, with a love of history, travel and storytelling. A Cambridge University history and politics graduate, he has written for BBC News, the Telegraph, National Geographic and Lonely Planet. His long- and short-form films have been shown by global broadcasters including BBC, All4, History, Discovery & Canal+. Alex co-founded independent production company Grammar Productions, to make innovative documentaries that delve deeper into history and how it affects the lives of people and societies around the world today. In 2013, he began work on his debut doc...
2023-04-1038 min
JRNY Travel Podcast'Wearing your ignorance' with Alex BescobyAlex Bescoby is a historian and documentary-maker who lived in Myanmar for a decade. His latest project, The Last Overland, documents a 19,000-kilometre journey home to the UK in an ancient Land Rover, recreating a groundbreaking 1955 expedition -- with one of the original adventurers, Tim Slessor. The Last Overland is available as a Channel 4 documentary and book, available at all good bookstores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-12-1441 min
Audiobooks Transform Multitasking Into Moments Filled With Inspiration and Powerful StorytellingLast Overland: Singapore to London: The Return Journey of the Iconic Land Rover Expedition Audiobook by Alex Bescobyhttps://libranovo.com/freeListen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial!Title: Last Overland: Singapore to London: The Return Journey of the Iconic Land Rover ExpeditionGenres: Non-Fiction, Travel, Asia, Europe, Art & MusicAuthor: Alex BescobyNarrator: Alex BescobyRelease date: 10-11-2022Length: 10:21:34Language: EnglishPublisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCDescription:'In 1955, a young TV producer named David Attenborough was approached by six recent graduates from Oxford and Cambridge universities determined to drive the entire length of Eurasia, as it was then known, from London...
2022-10-1103 min
Audiobooks Create Engaging Entertainment for Curious Audiences Seeking Flexibility and Emotional DepthThe Last Overland Audiobook by Alex BescobyListen to full audiobook for free :https://audiobookzap.com/freeTitle: The Last OverlandSubtitle: Singapore to London: The Return Journey of an Iconic Land Rover ExpeditionCategories: Biography, Exploration, History, Planet Earth, TourismAuthor: Alex BescobyNarrator: Alex BescobyPublisher: W. F. Howes LtdRelease date: 09-29-2022Language: EnglishSummary:THE STORY BEHIND ALL 4'S POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY SERIES
In 1955, a young TV producer named David Attenborough was approached by six graduates determined to drive the entire length of Eurasia from London to Singapore. It was...
2022-09-2900 min
Hear the Difference Passionate Narration Makes in Every Unforgettable Literary AdventureLast Overland: Singapore to London: The Return Journey of an Iconic Land Rover Expedition Audiobook by Alex Bescobyhttps://libranovo.com/freeListen to free audiobooks with a 30-day free trial!Title: Last Overland: Singapore to London: The Return Journey of an Iconic Land Rover ExpeditionGenres: Essays & TraveloguesAuthor: Alex BescobyNarrator: Alex BescobyRelease date: 09-29-2022Length: 10:21:00Language: EnglishPublisher: W.F. HowesDescription:THE STORY BEHIND ALL 4’S POWERFUL DOCUMENTARY SERIES
In 1955, a young TV producer named David Attenborough was approached by six graduates determined to drive the entire length of Eurasia from London to Singapore. It was the 'unclimbed Everest of...
2022-09-2903 min
Audiobooks Create Engaging Entertainment for Curious Audiences Seeking Flexibility and Emotional DepthThe Last Overland Audiobook by Alex BescobyListen to full audiobook for free :https://audiobookzap.com/freeTitle: The Last OverlandSubtitle: Singapore to London: The Return Journey of the Iconic Land Rover ExpeditionCategories: Biography, Exploration, History, Planet Earth, TourismAuthor: Alex BescobyNarrator: Alex BescobyPublisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCRelease date: 09-29-2022Language: EnglishSummary:In 1955, a young TV producer named David Attenborough was approached by six recent graduates from Oxford and Cambridge universities determined to drive the entire length of Eurasia, as it was then known, from London to Singapore...
2022-09-2900 min
Into The Wilderness with Byron Pace#214 Alex Bescoby: The Last OverlandAlex studied politics and history at Cambridge University, and has spent much of the last decade working, exploring and living in South East Asia. He received the single largest UK film grant for his debut documentary about Burma’s lost royal family, We Were Kings. He is just about to release his book and TV series, The Last Overland, recreating one of the greatest overland adventures in history. Alex is also a fellow at the Royal Geographic Society. www.thelastoverland.com This is a Modern Huntsman production Support on pateron: www.patreon.com/by...
2022-09-201h 00
When It Hits The Fan | battleface travel podcastTrapped! Armed standoff threatens The Last Overland in India's wild northeast | Alex BescobyIn this episode of When it hits the fan, we talk to filmmaker and presenter Alex Bescoby. In 2019, Alex led a small team of adventurers in a classic Land Rover from Singapore to London over 111 days.The Last Overland, as it was known, recreated a 1955 journey from London to Singapore and used one of the original vehicles.Follow Alex:https://www.instagram.com/abescoby/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbju...--------------------------------------------------------------When It Hits The Fan features tales of disasters, close-calls and hair-raising ordeals from explorers, journalists...
2021-05-1428 min
WarfareWW2: The Burmese Who Fought With BritainMany Burmese people resisted the Japanese occupation of their country in World War Two. Filmmaker Alex Bescoby has made a film celebrating those who the Empire left behind, despite the hardships they endured to serve Britain during the war. For this episode, he spoke to Dan about the people from Burma, whose fight is often overlooked.
2021-01-0124 min
The Every Year Itch PodcastThe Every Year Itch – From a conventional job to award-winning documentary film-makerAlex Bescoby had a job, a wage, a flat. He wore a suit to work but felt he was pretending to be someone else. He wondered ‘is this it?’ This is his journey from a conventional job to his passion as an award winning documentary film maker.
2019-07-2841 min
Story WorthyBurma with Alex BescobyIn this special podcast, Dan talks to Alex Bescoby, a historian of Burma, who is currently raising money to make a new documentary about the people who earned the Burma Star in the Second World War, and what their lives have been since. To Alex's documentary and hundreds of other hours of history documentaries, subscribe to HistoryHit.TV.
Producer: Natt Tapley
Audio: Peter Curry
2018-09-2723 min