‘Men and boys need to see this’: Jo and Kush and the joy of Race Across the World

The BBC series and its breakout teen stars have been lauded as a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainment As he takes a break from searching for walnuts in the ancient forest of Arslanbob, western Kyrgyzstan, 19-year-old Kush Burman reflects on his relationship with his travelling companion and best friend, Jo Diop.“I think it’s only in the past couple of days that I’ve realised how much I value having Jo here,” he says, his eyes wet with tears. “I just really appreciate the fact that Jo’s always up for sort of looking after me, in a way. I don’t think Jo will understand, like, the difference it makes. Continue reading...