99. Charley Boorman on severe dyslexia, loss and the motorbike crash that almost claimed his life

You know him from his epic road trips with Ewan McGregor in Long Way Round, Down and Up but adventurer Charley Boorman’s life is full of journeys of an entirely different kind … of personal challenge, crisis and resilience.

As a child actor Charley, the son of director John Boorman, starred in movies including The Emerald Forest but severe dyslexia got in the way.  He then faced the devastating loss of his beloved sister before his own health crisis with cancer.  

Working as a builder, Charley found his true purpose and passion after becoming friends with fellow motorbike obsessive actor Ewan McGregor.  Their hugely successful TV show followed, as did a series of crashes – one in 2018 that almost claimed Charley’s life.  

He continues to embrace a life of daring adventure proving that, for him, action truly is the antidote for despair.  

Links 

Charley’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charleyboorman/?hl=en

Charley’s website: https://www.charleyboorman.com/

Charities: 

UNICEF: http://www.unicef.org.uk/

Dyslexia Action: http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk

United World Schools: http://www.unitedworldschools.org/

Stream/buy ‘Allies’ by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bm

Some Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk

Your Daily Practice: Sleep by Myndstream: https://open.spotify.com/track/5OX9XgJufFz9g63o2Dv2i5?si=b2f9397c92084682

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