US EditionWorlds Apart: full cast, what time it starts, preview, and what to expect from new Channel 4 series
Twelve contestants from different generations compete in a treasure hunt across Japan for a £50,000 prize, aiming to bridge age gaps and build teamwork, Channel 4 said.
- On Tuesday, October 7, Channel 4 premiered Worlds Apart, a five-part series with five 60-minute episodes featuring six Gen-Z contestants paired with six pensioners competing in Japan for £50,000.
- Billed as a social experiment, Worlds Apart aims to bridge generational divides and challenges travel’s selfie culture, while critics note its similarity to Race Across The World.
- With contestants aged 18 to 80, Aaron, 18, from Blackpool, faces homelessness and hopes to use winnings for housing, while Katie, 21, from Warrington, says winning would change her life.
- In each round, contestants use smartphone maps to collect prize-winning coins in Tokyo, facing eliminations until two pairs compete for the £50,000 jackpot.
- Early reviews noted the opening episode lacked urgency and low-stakes challenges, but reviewers found age-gap dynamics brought sweet moments and a compelling human element.
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