TV tonight: Northern Ireland’s dangerous motorcycle pilgrimage

Ride Or Die meets competitors in the North West 200 race. Plus: Paul Chuckle guest stars in a whodunnit. Here’s what to watch this evening10.40pm, BBC OneWhy do more than 100 motorcycle road racers from around the world make the pilgrimage to Northern Ireland every May to take part in the North West 200 – a dangerous race that involves competitors riding at speeds in excess of 200mph? This documentary speaks to the people doing it – including five-time winner Lee Johnston and trailblazer Maria Costello – whose reasons range from religion to gaining a sense of purpose. Hollie Richardson Continue reading...

Apr 10, 2025 - 07:50
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TV tonight: Northern Ireland’s dangerous motorcycle pilgrimage

Ride Or Die meets competitors in the North West 200 race. Plus: Paul Chuckle guest stars in a whodunnit. Here’s what to watch this evening

10.40pm, BBC One
Why do more than 100 motorcycle road racers from around the world make the pilgrimage to Northern Ireland every May to take part in the North West 200 – a dangerous race that involves competitors riding at speeds in excess of 200mph? This documentary speaks to the people doing it – including five-time winner Lee Johnston and trailblazer Maria Costello – whose reasons range from religion to gaining a sense of purpose. Hollie Richardson Continue reading...