Race Around the World was an Australian documentary series produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation in 1997 and 1998 . It was based on a Canadian television series.
Both seasons were hosted by Richard Fidler, a former member of the Doug Anthony All Stars comedy group.
Eight budding film documentary makers spend 100 days traveling the globe, with only a digital video camera to keep them company. In that time they produce ten mini-documentaries, four minutes long. These are judged back in the studio often with controversial results.